ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(42), P. 57467 - 57480
Published: Oct. 10, 2024
Organic
solar
cells
(OSCs)
have
emerged
as
a
promising
solution
in
pursuing
sustainable
energy.
This
study
presents
comprehensive
approach
to
advancing
OSC
development
by
integrating
data-driven
equations
from
quantum
mechanical
(QM)
descriptors
with
physics-informed
machine
learning
(PIML)
models.
We
circumvent
traditional
experimental
limitations
through
high-throughput
QM
calculations,
prioritizing
transparent
and
interpretable
Using
the
SISSO++
method,
we
identified
key
that
effectively
map
relationships
between
input
variables
photovoltaic
performance
metrics.
Our
innovative
predictive
models,
derived
SISSO
outputs,
excel
forecasting
critical
parameters
such
short-circuit
current
(
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 16, 2025
Abstract
The
growing
importance
of
high‐speed
and
energy‐efficient
photodetectors
in
broadband
communication
has
sparked
widespread
interest
organic
materials
owing
to
their
tunable
optical
characteristics
ease
production.
However,
this
Schottky‐type
photodetector
(OPD)
low
detectivity
a
high
dark
current,
requiring
additional
voltage
biasing.
Herein,
the
development
highly
sensitive
self‐powered
OPD
with
metal‐semiconductor‐insulator‐metal
(MSIM)
structure
(ITO/PEDOT:PSS/Organic
photoactive
layer/dielectric/silver)
is
presented,
using
polymer
PM6,
acceptor
Y6,
its
blend
parylene
as
dielectric
layer
for
spectral
detection
spanning
visible
near‐infrared
(NIR)
range
at
speeds.
Such
new
class
devices
can
produce
fast
transient
photocurrent
signals
opposite
polarity
both
under
light
ON/OFF
cycles
response
pulsed
stimuli,
which
makes
inherently
more
distinguishable.
detailed
measurements
are
performed
fabricated
MSIM
different
illumination
conditions
various
operational
frequencies,
PM6:Y6‐based
found
be
most
compared
single‐component
due
increased
charge
generation
accumulation
without
Further,
faster
time
(≈nanosecond)
positive
negative
peaks
remarkably
cutoff
frequency
5.6
MHz
outperformed
state‐of‐the‐art
OPD.
extraordinary
performance
demonstrated
by
real‐time
NIR
ASCII
codes
suggests
potential
infrared
communication.
signal
offers
novel
platform
next‐generation
transient‐type
photodetectors,
enhancing
need
biasing
across
wide
applications.
Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(41), P. 22248 - 22258
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
The
machine
learning
approach
was
employed
to
explore
the
relationship
between
molecular
structure
and
photovoltaic
properties
using
frontier
orbital
RDKit
descriptors,
which
enabled
us
screen
identify
potential
donor
acceptor
combinations
for
efficient
organic
solar
cells.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 4, 2023
The
evolution
of
organic
semiconductors
for
photovoltaics
(OPVs)
has
resulted
in
unforeseen
outcomes.
This
provided
substitute
choices
photoactive
layer
materials,
which
effectively
convert
sunlight
into
electricity.
Recently
developed
OPV
materials
have
narrowed
down
the
gaps
efficiency,
stability,
and
cost
devices.
Records
now
show
power
conversion
efficiency
single-junction
devices
closing
to
20%.
Despite
this,
there
is
still
a
gap
between
currently
those
that
meet
requirements
practical
applications,
especially
solution
processability
issue
widely
concerned
field
OPVs.
Based
on
general
rule
structure
determines
properties,
methodologies
enhance
are
reviewed
explored
from
perspective
material
design
views
further
development
processable
presented.
Considering
current
dilemma
existing
evaluation
indicators
cannot
reflect
industrial
more
complete
set
key
performance
proposed
their
considerations.
purpose
this
raise
awareness
boundary
conditions
exist
manufacturing
provide
guidance
academic
research
aspires
contribute
technological
advancements.
ACS Applied Electronic Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(2), P. 806 - 815
Published: Jan. 22, 2024
The
imperative
for
achieving
commercial
success
in
organic
solar
cells
(OSCs)
lies
their
efficient
and
stable
operation
within
open-air
environments,
which
enables
large-scale
production
while
concurrently
reducing
manufacturing
costs.
Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):polystyrenesulfonate
(PEDOT:PSS)
is
usually
used
as
a
hole
transporting
material
the
conventional
configuration
of
OSCs;
however,
observations
reveal
inferior
stability
due
to
its
acidic
hygroscopic
tendency.
Therefore,
introducing
transport
layer
(HTL)
replacing
PEDOT:PSS
essential
OSCs.
This
work
highlights
both
these
issues;
simple
low-cost
solution-processed
Co3O4
HTL
was
developed
nonfullerene-based
OSCs
conditions.
cobalt(II)
acetate
tetrahydrate
(CATH)
adipic
acid
precursors
were
synthesize
under
ambient
conditions
through
one-shot
mixing.
To
control
electronic
properties
thin
film,
thermal
annealing
(TA)
UV–ozone
(UVO)
post-treatment
employed.
with
afford
an
excellent
power
conversion
efficiency
14.13%
PM6:Y6
absorber
layer,
much
higher
than
that
(12.62%)
CATH
(13.01%)
counterpart.
Interestingly,
derived
HTL-based
OSC
exhibited
continuous
illumination
AM1.5G
lights
In
conclusion,
this
emphasizes
pivotal
role
Co3O4-based
HTLs
advancing
nonfullerene
OSCs,
contributing
advancement
toward
sustainable
photovoltaic
technologies.
Journal of Materials Chemistry C,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(37), P. 12486 - 12510
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
In
the
last
few
years,
organic
solar
cells
have
emerged
with
potential
applications
in
abundant
low-power
indoor
Internet
of
Things
devices,
such
as
smart
watches,
calculators,
remote
controls,
and
other
devices.
