Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(22), P. 8954 - 8965
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Interpretable
machine
learning
identifies
the
causal
structure–property
relationships
and
key
control
factors
in
block
copolymer
organic
solar
cells
with
excellent
power
conversion
efficiency
thermal
stability.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 6, 2025
The
long
exciton
diffusion
length
(LD)
plays
an
important
role
in
promoting
dissociation,
suppressing
charge
recombination,
and
improving
the
transport
process,
thereby
performance
of
organic
solar
cells
(OSCs),
especially
thick-film
OSCs.
However,
limited
LD
hinders
further
improvement
device
as
film
thickness
increases.
Here,
organic-metal
platinum
complex,
namely
TTz-Pt,
is
synthesized
served
a
solid
additive
into
D18-Cl:L8-BO
system.
addition
TTz-Pt
enhanced
crystallinity
blends,
reduced
energy
disorder,
trap
density,
decreased
non-radiative
recombination
binding
energy,
which
conducive
to
prolonging
TTz-Pt-treated
film,
facilitating
dissociation
process
along
with
inhibiting
recombination.
Consequently,
D18:L8-BO:IDIC
(100
nm)
exhibits
champion
power
conversion
efficiency
(PCE)
20.12%
(certified
19.54%),
one
highest
PCEs
reported
for
OSCs
date.
Remarkably,
record-breaking
PCE
18.84%
yielded
active
layer
300
nm.
Furthermore,
superior
universality
This
work
provides
simple
universal
approach
extending
by
introducing
complex
achieve
highly
efficient
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(31)
Published: June 17, 2024
Abstract
Halogenation
of
Y‐series
small‐molecule
acceptors
(Y‐SMAs)
is
identified
as
an
effective
strategy
to
optimize
photoelectric
properties
for
achieving
improved
power‐conversion‐efficiencies
(PCEs)
in
binary
organic
solar
cells
(OSCs).
However,
the
effect
different
halogenation
2D‐structured
large
π‐fused
core
guest
Y‐SMAs
on
ternary
OSCs
has
not
yet
been
systematically
studied.
Herein,
four
2D‐conjugated
(X‐QTP‐4F,
including
halogen‐free
H‐QTP‐4F,
chlorinated
Cl‐QTP‐4F,
brominated
Br‐QTP‐4F,
and
iodinated
I‐QTP‐4F)
by
attaching
halogens
into
2D‐conjugation
extended
dibenzo[
f
,
h
]quinoxaline
are
developed.
Among
these
X‐QTP‐4F,
Cl‐QTP‐4F
a
higher
absorption
coefficient,
optimized
molecular
crystallinity
packing,
suitable
cascade
energy
levels,
complementary
with
PM6:L8‐BO
host.
Moreover,
among
PM6:L8‐BO:X‐QTP‐4F
blends,
PM6:L8‐BO:Cl‐QTP‐4F
obtains
more
uniform
size‐suitable
fibrillary
network
morphology,
well
vertical
phase
distribution,
thus
boosting
charge
generation,
transport,
extraction,
suppressing
loss
OSCs.
Consequently,
PM6:L8‐BO:Cl‐QTP‐4F‐based
achieve
19.0%
efficiency,
which
state‐of‐the‐art
based
superior
devices
host
(17.70%)
guests
H‐QTP‐4F
(18.23%),
Br‐QTP‐4F
(18.39%),
I‐QTP‐4F
(17.62%).
The
work
indicates
that
promising
gain
efficient
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(25)
Published: April 18, 2024
Abstract
The
energy
loss
induced
open‐circuit
voltage
(
V
OC
)
deficit
hampers
the
rapid
development
of
state‐of‐the‐art
organic
solar
cells
(OSCs),
therefore,
it
is
extremely
urgent
to
explore
effective
strategies
address
this
issue.
Herein,
a
new
volatile
solid
additive
1,4‐bis(iodomethyl)cyclohexane
(DIMCH)
featured
with
concentrated
electrostatic
potential
distribution
utilized
act
as
morphology‐directing
guest
reduce
in
multiple
state‐of‐art
blend
system,
leading
one
highest
efficiency
(18.8%)
at
forefront
reported
binary
OSCs.
Volatile
DIMCH
decreases
radiative/non‐radiative
recombination
(Δ
E
2
/Δ
3
by
rationally
balancing
crystallinity
donors
and
acceptors
realizing
homogeneous
network
structure
crystal
domain
reduced
D–A
phase
separation
during
film
formation
process
weakens
disorder
trap
density
It
believed
that
study
brings
not
only
profound
understanding
emerging
additives
but
also
hope
further
improve
performance
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 6, 2025
Silver
sulfide
nanocrystals
(Ag2S
NCs)
with
second
near-infrared
(NIR-II)
emission
and
excellent
biocompatibility
hold
great
attraction
for
in
vivo
imaging.
However,
current
Ag2S
NCs
suffer
severely
low
photoluminescence
quantum
yields
(PLQYs),
limiting
the
penetration
depth.
Herein,
based
on
computational
prediction,
we
proposed
a
facile
synchronous
passivation
strategy
employing
non-toxic
MgCl2
as
passivator
simultaneous
Mg-doping
chlorination
of
(Syn-Ag2S).
Spectroscopic
studies
including
femtosecond
transient
absorption
measurement
(fs-TAS)
temperature-dependent
PL
spectra
revealed
that
syn-passivation
successfully
enlarged
nonradiative
activation
energy
reduced
defect
states
exciton-photon
interaction,
thus
resulting
record
high
absolute
PLQY
46
±
2%
at
1220
nm
among
toxic-element-free
NIR-II
probes.
The
boosted
unlocks
potential
deep
lymph
node
profile
lumbar
nodes
was
clearly
distinguished
by
Syn-Ag2S,
while
clinical
indocyanine
green
(ICG)
failed
to
do
so.
This
also
establishes
an
approach
developing
other
ultrabright
used
not
only
bioimaging
but
photovoltaics
LEDs.
Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(20), P. 12208 - 12215
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
A
solid
additive,
SA-5F,
is
employed
to
promote
molecular
stacking,
which
leads
higher
crystallinity,
boosting
the
exciton
diffusion
coefficient
and
then
length.
Thus,
D18/Y6+-based
PPHJ
OSCs
afford
an
impressive
PCE
of
19.11%.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 3, 2024
Minimizing
energy
loss
is
crucial
for
breaking
through
the
efficiency
bottleneck
of
organic
solar
cells
(OSCs).
The
main
mechanism
can
be
attributed
to
non-radiative
recombination
(ΔEnr)
that
occurs
due
exciton-vibration
coupling.
To
tackle
this
challenge,
tuning
intramolecular
noncovalent
interactions
strategically
utilized
tailor
novel
fused
ring
electron
acceptors
(FREAs).
Upon
comprehensive
analysis
both
theoretical
and
experimental
results,
approach
effectively
enhance
molecular
rigidity,
suppress
structural
relaxation,
reduce
exciton
reorganization
energy,
weakens
coupling
strength.
Consequently,
binary
OSC
device
based
on
Y-SeSe,
which
features
dual
strong
Se
⋅
O
interactions,
achieves
an
outstanding
power
conversion
(PCE)
19.49
%,
accompanied
by
extremely
small
ΔEnr
0.184
eV,
much
lower
than
those
Y-SS
Y-SSe
devices
with
weaker
interactions.
These
achievements
not
only
set
record
selenium-containing
OSCs,
but
also
mark
lowest
reported
value
among
high-performance
devices.
Furthermore,
ternary
blend
showcases
a
remarkable
PCE
20.51
one
highest
PCEs
single-junction
OSCs.
This
work
demonstrates
effectiveness
in
suppressing
coupling,
thereby
achieving
low-energy-loss
high-efficiency
Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(18), P. 10984 - 10990
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Two
ternary
polythiophenes
(PTs),
PT-CN
and
PT-2CN,
as
donors
are
developed
to
deepen
energy
levels,
reduce
miscibility
regulate
crystallinity.
PT-CN:BTP-eC9
based
OSCs
gain
an
impressive
PCE
of
17.27%,
which
is
the
record
for
PT-based
OSCs.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 27, 2025
Abstract
Polycyclic
multiple
resonance
(MR)
molecules
reveal
narrowband
emission,
making
them
very
promising
emitters
for
high
color
purity
display.
Nevertheless,
they
still
have
challenges
such
as
aggregation‐induced
emission
quenching
and
spectral
broadening.
Overcoming
these
obstacles
requires
an
in‐depth
understanding
of
the
correlations
among
alterations
in
their
geometries,
packing
structures,
molecular
vibrations
corresponding
changes
photoluminescence
(PL)
properties.
Herein,
it
is
demonstrated
that
high‐pressure
infrared,
UV−visible
absorption,
fluorescence
spectroscopies
can
be
combined
with
computational
results
to
elucidate
influence
subtle
structural
variations
on
exciton‒vibration
couplings
PL
An
ortho‐carborane‐decorated
MR
emitter
(BNC)
a
piezochromic
molecule
exhibits
enhancement
under
pressure.
A
thorough
analysis
situ
experimental
measurements
calculated
reveals
pressure‐induced
exciton
binding
energy
are
responsible
unusual
piezochromism.
This
research
provides
insights
into
structure‒fluorescence
relationship
potential
techniques
optimize
materials
advanced
organic
light‐emitting
diodes
(OLEDs)
applications.
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.