Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 26, 2024
Abstract
Chiral
organic
small
molecules
are
promising
for
circularly
polarized
light
(CPL)
detection
due
to
their
easy
modifiability,
strong
intermolecular
interactions,
and
straightforward
manipulation
of
the
transition
dipole
moments.
However,
they
often
exhibit
a
low
absorption
asymmetry
factor
(
g
abs
)
since
magnetic
moment
m
is
overshadowed
by
electric
μ
),
alignment
θ
not
optimized,
limiting
performance
CPL
photodetectors.
This
study
introduces
an
ortho
‐substitution
strategy
significantly
enhance
in
chiral
perylene
diimides
(PDIs)
tuning
crystal
packing
motif.
Incorporating
cyano
group
at
ortho‐position
markedly
reduces
angle
between
within
crystal,
thus
amplifying
.
The
fabricated
single‐crystal
film
devices
R
)‐4CN‐PDI‐Ph
demonstrated
superior
photodetecting
performance,
with
photocurrent
ph
0.362
—
three
times
larger
than
that
its
counterpart
)‐4PH‐PDI‐Ph.
These
findings
underscore
pivotal
role
molecular
stacking,
enhancing
detection,
deepening
understanding
structure‐performance
relationship
optoelectronics.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 12, 2024
Abstract
To
enhance
the
performance
of
dimeric
acceptors
(DMAs)
based
organic
solar
cells
(OSCs),
two
new
DMAs,
designated
as
DC9‐HD
and
DYSe‐3,
are
rationally
developed
employed
to
fabricate
ternary
OSCs.
The
substitution
sulfur
atom
on
outer
ring
fused‐ring
core
with
a
selenium
resultes
in
red‐shifted
DYSe‐3.
Despite
these
minor
differences,
DYSe‐3
possess
nearly
identical
conjugated
skeletons,
which
contribute
their
similar
packing
motifs
crystallinities,
ultimately
enabling
high
degree
miscibility
between
DMAs.
Upon
incorporating
into
host
PM6:DC9‐HD
binary
blend,
fibril‐like
morphologies
featured
diameters
≈16.9
nm
reduced
charge
recombination
observed
PM6:DC9‐HD:DYSe‐3
blend.
More
importantly,
owing
long
exciton
diffusion
lengths
low
voltage
losses,
remarkable
power
conversion
efficiency
19.4%
is
achieved
for
OSCs,
alongside
delicate
balance
open‐circuit
short‐circuit
current
density.
This
super
result
comparable
best
oligomer
acceptor
OSCs
reported
date.
Furthermore,
proposed
strategy,
combines
one
polymer
donor
well‐compatible
not
only
retains
advantages
DMAs
but
also
offers
streamlined
approach
fabricating
high‐performance
Macromolecular Rapid Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 3, 2024
Abstract
The
dimerization
of
small
molecule
acceptors
(SMAs)
holds
significant
potential
by
combining
the
advantages
both
SMAs
and
polymer
in
realizing
high
power
conversion
efficiency
(PCE)
operational
stability
organic
solar
cells
(OSCs).
However,
advancements
selection
innovation
dimeric
linkers
are
still
challenging
enhancing
their
performance.
In
this
study,
three
new
acceptors,
namely
DY‐Ar‐4,
DY‐Ar‐5,
DY‐Ar‐6
synthesized,
linking
two
Y‐series
SMA
subunits
via
an
“end‐to‐end”
strategy
using
flexible
spacers
(octyl,
decyl,
dodecyl,
respectively).
influence
spacer
lengths
on
device
performance
is
systematically
investigated.
results
indicate
that
DY‐Ar‐5
exhibits
more
compact
ordered
packing,
leading
to
optimal
morphology.
OSCs
based
PM6:
achieves
a
maximum
PCE
15.76%,
attributes
enhance
balance
carrier
mobility,
reduce
recombination.
This
suitable
non‐conjugated
units
provides
rational
principle
for
designing
high‐performance
non‐fullerene
acceptors.
Advanced Optical Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 21, 2025
Abstract
Decreasing
the
symmetry
of
acceptors
can
enhance
molecular
dipole
moment,
influence
intermolecular
packing
and
has
been
proven
to
be
an
efficient
strategy
improve
device
performance.
This
study
presents
a
new
asymmetric
design
develop
beyond
conventional
end
group
or
side
chain
engineering.
Specifically,
unit,
1,2,4‐benzotriazine,
is
introduced
as
central
core
in
Y‐series
acceptors.
Additionally,
monophenyl
with
without
fluorine,
are
substituted
on
core.
combination
yields
two
acceptors,
H‐1
H‐2F,
both
which
exhibit
large
moments
strong
interactions.
Consequently,
organic
solar
cells
(OSCs)
based
D18:H‐1
D18:H‐2F
achieved
high
power
conversion
efficiencies
(PCEs)
18.56%
18.85%,
respectively.
By
incorporating
BO‐4Cl
into
blend,
ternary
remarkable
efficiency
19.63%
due
extended
absorption
improved
morphology.
work
establishes
easily
modifiable
highlights
advantages
demonstrates
their
potential
OSCs.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 7, 2025
Abstract
Star‐shaped
trimeric
acceptors
have
garnered
increasing
attention
in
organic
solar
cells
(OSCs),
yet
a
mechanistic
gap
exists
on
regulation
of
morphology
and
carrier
dynamics.
Herein,
nonfullerene
acceptor
named
BTF‐Trimer
bearing
benzotrifuran
core
with
more
electronegative
oxygen
atoms
is
newly
designed,
which
fosters
intermolecular
interactions
both
polymer
donors
small‐molecule
acceptors.
possesses
reduced
aggregation
tendencies
high
glass
transition
temperature,
are
conducive
to
inhibiting
excessive
phases
stabilizing
film
morphology,
respectively.
Notably,
as
mediator
strengthened
host
donor‐acceptor
compatibility
ternary
blend
active
layers,
forming
dual‐fibril
interpenetrating
networks
that
promoted
exciton
dissociation
hole
transfer
well
alleviated
bimolecular
recombination
devices.
Consequently,
the
power
conversion
efficiency
T
70
(the
time
required
reach
70%
initial
efficiency)
lifetime
OSCs
an
Ar
atmosphere
achieved
19.13%
≈2800
h,
This
study
highlights
distinctive
merits
star‐shaped
suppress
over‐crystallization
enhance
phase
continuity,
offering
insights
into
interplay
phase‐separated
dynamics,
plays
critical
role
ACS Energy Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(11), P. 5541 - 5549
Published: Oct. 25, 2024
The
efficiencies
of
dimer-based
devices
still
lag
those
their
small
molecule-based
counterparts.
This
is
primarily
due
to
the
considerable
dihedrals
in
dimer
skeleton,
which
compromises
molecular
packing,
thus
influencing
charge
generation
and
nonradiative
voltage
loss
(ΔVoc,nr).
Herein,
we
developed
two
dimeric
acceptors
with
varied
π-linkers
investigate
influence
linker-induced
conformational
lock
on
ΔVoc,nr.
We
find
that
helically
lapped
O-shaped
delivers
better
intermolecular
packing
than
planar
S-shaped
one
incorporates
a
bulkier
π-linker.
However,
its
skeleton
instead
more
favorable
for
forming
compact
ordered
stacking
host
acceptor
ternary
blend.
possibly
promotes
exciton
dissociation,
reducing
decay
excited
states.
Moreover,
longer
lifetime
could
offer
additional
charge-transfer
channels.
These
contributions
effectively
minimize
ΔVoc,nr
0.195
eV,
while
delivering
high
efficiency
approaching
20%
derived
device.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 26, 2024
Abstract
Phenazine‐based
small
molecular
acceptors
(SMAs),
which
benefit
from
the
reduced
energy
loss
(
E
),
have
emerged
as
promising
candidates
for
achieving
high‐efficiency
organic
solar
cells
(OSCs).
Nevertheless,
potential
advancements
of
phenazine‐based
photovoltaic
devices
are
hindered
by
constrained
short‐circuit
current
J
sc
).
Though
incorporation
selenium
(Se)
atoms
has
been
proven
effective
in
enhancing
,
it
simultaneously
introduces
disorder
stacking
and
charge
recombination.
Based
on
desire
to
harness
full
phenazine
structure
benefits
Se
substitution,
a
series
Se‐substituted
SMAs,
namely
PzIC‐SSe‐4F
PzIC‐SeSe‐4F
meticulously
synthesized.
Due
increased
photon
harvesting
capabilities,
device
using
demonstrated
significantly
27.73
mA
cm
−2
.
Remarkably,
PzIC‐SeSe‐4F‐based
displayed
an
astonishing
open
circuit
voltage
V
oc
)
0.873
V,
representing
highest
recorded
among
all
reported
symmetric
Y‐series
SMAs‐based
devices.
Thanks
synergistic
effect
central
cores
PM6:PzIC‐SeSe‐4F‐based
achieves
power
conversion
efficiency
(PCE)
17.69%.
The
findings
serve
pivotal
reference
further
development
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 27, 2024
Abstract
The
structural
revolutions
of
non‐fullerene
acceptors
(NFAs)
have
driven
continuous
efficiency
breakthroughs
in
organic
solar
cells
(OSCs).
Rational
regulation
NFA
structures
toward
efficient
exciton
dissociation
and
mitigated
non‐radiative
recombination
is
pivotal
for
OSCs.
incorporation
asymmetric
side
chains
on
NFAs
can
often
achieve
these
goals
by
inducing
a
desirable
aggregate
state.
However,
it
lacks
the
studies
to
directly
correlate
side‐chain
symmetry
with
delocalization
triplet
dynamics
Herein,
influence
properties
systematically
investigated
exciton/charge
based
two
developed
biaxial‐conjugated
varied
symmetry.
symmetric
having
diverse
molecular
packing
orientations
form
multiple
charge
transfer
channels
its
blend
polymer
donor,
which
cannot
be
found
that
comprising
ones.
Moreover,
slower
rate
lower
ratio
spin‐triplet
state
are
formed
NFA,
resulting
much
voltage
loss
corresponding
This
study
reveals
distinct
advantages
both
over
those
ones,
paving
way
developing
high‐performance
OSCs
using
easier‐to‐prepare,
low‐cost
materials.