Two-dimensional
side-chain
plays
a
crucial
role
in
the
construction
of
efficient
non-fused
ring
electron
acceptors
(NFREAs).
Herein,
we
introduce
an
NFREA,
PCT-4Cl,
featuring
tert-butyl
carbazole
side-chain,
and
investigate
its
optoelectronic
properties.
Notably,
PCT-4Cl
exhibits
small
singlet-triplet
energy
gap
(ΔEST)
0.25
eV.
Blending
with
host
eC9
or
C8C8-4Cl
acceptor
extends
lifetime
singlet
excitons
exciton
diffusion
length
blend
films.
Moreover,
high
level
triplet
state
(ET1)
facilitates
transfer
to
C8C8-4Cl.
The
addition
PM6:eC9
also
leads
longer
crystallization
time,
restraining
aggregation
enhancing
crystallinity
ternary
Consequently,
power
conversion
efficiencies
(PCEs)
18.84%
15.17%
are
achieved
based
on
optimized
devices
PM6:eC9:PCT-4Cl
PM6:C8C8-4Cl:PCT-4Cl,
respectively,
surpassing
performance
(17.34%)
PM6:C8C8-4Cl
(14.05%).
Furthermore,
leveraging
2PACz
as
hole
transporting
layer
elevates
PCEs
organic
solar
cells
(OSCs)
19.25%
15.53%.
These
findings
underscore
significant
ET1
NFREA
for
charge
transfer,
well
modulating
crystallinity,
presenting
promising
pathway
achieving
higher-performance
both
binary
OSCs.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 16, 2025
Abstract
Pseudo‐planar
heterojunction
(PPHJ)
structure
using
sequential
deposition
is
an
effective
method
for
achieving
high‐efficiency
organic
photovoltaics
(OPVs).
The
crystallization
and
phase
separation
behavior
during
film‐forming
process
intricately
related
to
morphology
with
PPHJ
structure.
Despite
this,
the
relationship
between
these
two
factors
remains
ambiguous,
thereby
impeding
further
improvements
in
performance.
To
tackle
this
challenge,
PM6
PY‐DT
all‐polymer
systems
as
models
are
utilized,
combine
theoretical
calculations,
situ
spectroscopy,
morphological
characterization
elucidate
aforementioned
relationship.
Thermodynamically,
can
effectively
suppress
van
der
Waals
forces,
increase
crystallinity
of
PM6,
promote
matching
crystallinity.
Kinetically,
rate
notably
faster
more
sustained,
facilitating
development
interpenetrating
network
enhanced
Furthermore,
driven
by
crystallization‐induced‐phase
separation,
characterized
minimal
intermixed
content
substantial
domain
size.
Concurrently,
layer
swells
a
limited
extent,
downward
diffusion
PY‐DT,
which
promotes
formation
vertical
Ultimately,
favorable
achieved
optimizing
process,
resulting
power
conversion
efficiency
(PCE)
18.08%,
highest
PCEs
reported
binary
OPVs
based
on
date.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 21, 2024
Abstract
Organic
solar
cells
(OSCs)
based
on
giant
molecular
acceptors
(GMAs)
have
attracted
extensive
attention
due
to
their
excellent
power
conversion
efficiency
(PCE)
and
operation
stability.
However,
the
large
conjugated
plane
of
GMAs
poses
great
challenges
in
regulating
solubility,
over‐size
aggregation
yield,
which
turn
further
constrains
development
commercial
products.
Herein,
we
employ
a
non‐fused
skeleton
strategy
develop
novel
star‐shape
trimers
(3BTT6F
3BTT6Cl)
for
improving
device
performance.
Single‐bond
linkage
can
break
rigid
planarity
form
3D
architecture,
generating
multidimensional
charge
transfer
pathways.
Importantly,
not
only
significantly
improve
solubility
synthesis
but
also
effectively
suppress
excessive
aggregation.
Consequently,
optimized
film‐forming
process
dynamics,
3BTT6F‐based
binary
obtains
high
PCE
17.52
%,
is
higher
than
reported
fully
fused
trimers.
Excitingly,
ternary
even
top‐level
19.26
%.
Furthermore,
configuration
endows
these
with
enhanced
intermolecular
interaction
active
layer,
demonstrating
operational
Our
work
emphasizes
potential
trimers,
providing
new
pathway
achieving
highly
efficient
stable
OSCs.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 6, 2025
Suppressing
the
non-radiative
loss
in
organic
solar
cells
(OSCs)
through
molecular
design
remains
a
significant
challenge.
Typically,
triplet
state
of
semiconductors
is
lower
than
charge
transfer
(CT)
state,
contributing
to
substantial
via
state.
Herein,
set
terpolymers
prepared
by
introducing
simple
Pt
complex
block
into
PM6
polymer
backbone.
These
metalated
exhibit
high
energy
(ET1)
and
small
singlet-triplet
gap
(∆EST),
facilitating
fast
intersystem
crossing
(ISC)
process
generate
excitons.
Consequently,
show
enhanced
exciton
lifetime
diffusion
length,
most
importantly,
effectively
suppress
recombination
terminal
channels.
Moreover,
modifies
aggregation
polymer,
hence
optimizing
morphology
active
blends.
The
PM6-Pt1:L8-BO
devices
achieve
champion
power
conversion
efficiency
(PCE)
18.54%
(certified
as
18.32%),
highest
reported
for
date.
PCE
further
increased
record
19.24%
PM6-Pt1:PM6:L8-BO
(0.8:0.2:1.2,
wt/wt/wt)
ternary
devices.
Overall,
this
work
provides
feasible
approach
designing
with
ET1,
thereby
reducing
OSCs.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 4, 2025
Abstract
Achieving
commercial
viability
for
organic
solar
cells
(OSCs)
requires
non‐toxic,
non‐halogenated
solvent
processing.
However,
poor
solubility
and
suboptimal
morphology
of
commonly
used
active
layer
materials
have
been
limiting
their
applications
high‐performance
OSCs.
This
study
introduces
a
novel
random
terpolymer,
PM7‐TTz50,
designed
to
overcome
these
challenges.
By
incorporating
50
mol%
co‐planar
thiophene‐thiazolothiazole
(TTz)
unit
into
the
PM7
backbones,
resulting
terpolymer
achieves
enhanced
in
eco‐friendly
solvents.
Furthermore,
PM7‐TTz50's
strong
aggregation
tendency,
coupled
with
high‐boiling‐point
processing—which
prolongs
aggregate/crystal
growth—enhances
molecular
stacking
ordering.
approach
supports
efficient
charge
transport
minimizes
non‐radiative
recombination,
yielding
power
conversion
efficiencies
(PCEs)
exceeding
19%
over
16%
w/o
additives.
Additionally,
PM7‐TTz50
demonstrates
broad
compatibility
various
non‐fullerene
acceptors
(NFAs),
leading
material
uniformity
reproducibility
device
fabrication.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 25, 2025
Abstract
This
study
highlights
a
reproducible
thin
film
formation
process
called
transfer
lamination
that
transfers
target
materials
using
hydrophilic
elastomer
polymer
mediator.
In
order
to
limitation
of
conventional
spin‐coating
induces
unexpected
disorder
structure
and
damage
the
adjacent
chemicals,
transfer‐lamination
is
developed
by
transferring
ternary
active
layer
composed
PM6
(polymer
donor),
EH‐IDTBR
(guest
acceptor),
BTP‐4F‐12
(host
acceptor)
from
mediator
onto
substrate.
The
stable
with
an
overturned
surface
phase
obtained
via
improves
charge
transport
blocking
capabilities
organic
photovoltaics
(OPVs)
photodetectors
(OPDs).
Optical,
chemical,
morphological,
electrical
measurements
are
performed
compare
performance
transfer‐laminated
devices
spin‐coated
ones.
Further,
device
performances
characterized
in
terms
light
energy
harvesting
signal
detection
(OPDs),
results
reveal
can
simultaneously
achieve
efficient
(PCE
17.25%)
sensing
(Detectivity
4.21
×
10
13
Jones).
Therefore,
applying
be
considered
promising
strategy
for
fabricating
next‐generation
optoelectronic
devices.
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 16, 2025
Abstract
Organic
solar
cells
(OSCs)
have
garnered
significant
attention
owing
to
the
light
weight,
flexibility,
and
low
cost.
Continuous
improvement
in
molecular
design,
morphology
control,
device
fabrication
has
propelled
power
conversion
efficiency
of
OSCs
beyond
20%.
While
obtaining
long‐term
stability
is
still
a
critical
obstacle
for
commercialization
OSCs.
The
nano‐
microstructural
characteristics
active
layer
morphology—including
stacking,
phase
separation,
domain
sizes—play
pivotal
role
determining
performance.
Consequently,
comprehensive
understanding
how
film
structure
impacting
methods
control
are
vital
improving
lifetime.
This
review
seeks
elucidate
structure–performance
relationship
between
from
nanoscale
microscale
stability.
It
can
provide
rational
guidance
enhance
accelerating
Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
A
novel
non-fused
acceptor,
AC2,
with
a
C-shaped
geometry
and
3D
stacking
property,
was
designed
for
organic
solar
cells.
AC2
exhibits
efficient
charge
transport
reduced
energy
loss,
which
broadens
the
design
prospects
acceptors.