An Efficient Triple-Junction Polymer Solar Cell Having a Power Conversion Efficiency Exceeding 11%

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作者
Chen, Chun-Chao [1 ]
Chang, Wei-Hsuan [1 ]
Yoshimura, Ken [2 ]
Ohya, Kenichiro [2 ]
You, Jingbi [1 ]
Gao, Jing [1 ]
Hong, Zirou [1 ]
Yang, Yang [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Calif Los Angeles, Dept Mat Sci & Engn, Los Angeles, CA 90095 USA
[2] Sumitomo Chem Co Ltd, Tsukuba Mat Dev Lab, Tsukuba, Ibagaki 3003294, Japan
基金
美国国家科学基金会;
关键词
OPEN-CIRCUIT VOLTAGE; LOW-BANDGAP POLYMER; TANDEM POLYMER; DESIGN RULES; FILL FACTOR; PERFORMANCE; LAYER; DONORS;
D O I
10.1002/adma.201402072
中图分类号
O6 [化学];
学科分类号
0703 ;
摘要
Tandem solar cells have the potential to improve photon conversion efficiencies (PCEs) beyond the limits of single-junction devices. In this study, a triple-junction tandem design is demonstrated by employing three distinct organic donor materials having bandgap energies ranging from 1.4 to 1.9 eV. Through optical modeling, balanced photon absorption rates are achieved and, thereby, the photo currents are matched among the three subcells. Accordingly, an efficient triple-junction tandem organic solar cell can exhibit a record-high PCE of 11.5%.
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页数:9
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