Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(19), P. 7318 - 7329
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
An
in-situ
cross-linkable
monomer
is
carefully
developed
into
blend
films
to
finely
manipulate
the
molecular
packing,
crystallization
and
nanomorphology
during
film
formation.
As
a
result,
stabilized
PCEs
of
19.84%
for
rigid
device
18.32%
flexible
organic
solar
cells
are
achieved.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
53(14), P. 7426 - 7454
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Over
the
past
decades,
field
of
organic
solar
cells
(OSCs)
has
witnessed
a
significant
evolution
in
materials
chemistry,
which
resulted
remarkable
enhancement
device
performance,
achieving
efficiencies
over
19%.
The
photoactive
layer
OSCs
play
crucial
role
light
absorption,
charge
generation,
transport
and
stability.
To
facilitate
scale-up
OSCs,
it
is
imperative
to
address
photostability
these
electron
acceptor
donor
materials,
as
their
photochemical
degradation
process
remains
challenge
during
photo-to-electric
conversion.
In
this
review,
we
present
an
overview
development
emphasizing
aspects
chemical
stability
behavior
that
are
linked
OSCs.
Throughout
each
section,
highlight
pathways
for
link
degradation.
We
also
discuss
existing
interdisciplinary
challenges
obstacles
impede
photostable
materials.
Finally,
offer
insights
into
strategies
aimed
at
enhancing
future
directions
developing
photo-active
layers,
facilitating
commercialization
Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(15), P. 5719 - 5729
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Efficient
3D
dimeric
acceptors
linking
two
monomers
with
flexible
alkyl
linkers
were
developed.
The
resulting
CH8-6-based
OSCs
achieved
a
high
PCE
of
19.2%
and
also
exhibited
excellent
thermal
stability
mechanical
flexibility.
SusMat,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(3)
Published: May 10, 2024
Abstract
Side‐chain
symmetry‐breaking
strategy
plays
an
important
role
in
developing
photovoltaic
materials
for
high‐efficiency
all‐small‐molecule
organic
solar
cells
(ASM
OSCs).
However,
the
power
conversion
efficiencies
(PCEs)
of
ASM
OSCs
still
lag
behind
their
polymer‐based
counterparts,
which
can
be
attributed
to
difficulties
achieving
favorable
morphology.
Herein,
two
asymmetric
porphyrin‐based
donors
named
DAPor‐DPP
and
DDPor‐DPP
were
synthesized,
presenting
stronger
intermolecular
interaction
closer
molecular
stacking
compared
symmetric
ZnP‐TEH.
The
DAPor‐DPP:6TIC
blend
afforded
a
morphology
with
nanoscale
phase
separation
more
ordered
packing,
thus
efficient
charge
transportation
suppressed
recombination.
Consequently,
DAPor‐DPP:6TIC‐based
device
exhibited
superior
parameters,
yielding
champion
PCE
16.62%
higher
than
that
DDPor‐DPP‐based
(14.96%).
To
our
knowledge,
ranked
as
one
highest
values
among
binary
OSC
filed.
This
work
provides
prospective
approach
address
challenge
improving
film
further
high
efficiency
via
side‐chain
strategy,
exhibiting
great
potential
constructing
OSCs.
Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(20), P. 7838 - 7849
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
An
asymmetric
molecule
based
on
a
quinoxaline
core,
which
shows
an
appropriate
adjustment
of
phase
separation
and
intermixed
domains,
was
achieved
by
modulating
the
crystallization
kinetics.
Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(16), P. 5962 - 5971
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
A
highly
efficient
and
stable
all-small-molecule
system
with
excellent
thickness
tolerance
recycling
capability
has
been
developed,
by
integrating
a
new
giant
molecule
acceptor
(Se-Giant)
into
the
MPhS-C2:BTP-eC9
binary
system.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 12, 2025
Abstract
Compared
to
conventional
organic
solar
cells
(OSCs)
with
acidic
PEDOT:PSS
as
the
hole
transport
layer
(HTL),
inverted
OSCs
(i‐OSCs)
zinc
oxide
(ZnO)
electron
(ETL)
display
significant
advantages
in
terms
of
high
stability.
However,
an
obvious
limitation
i‐OSCs
is
that
sol‐gel
processed
ZnO
layers
possess
detrimental
defects
at
interface,
which
hinders
improvement
its
photovoltaic
performance.
To
address
this
problem,
a
natural,
and
green
dextran
(Dex)
used
efficient
interfacial
passivator
modify
layer,
thereby
achieving
enhanced
device
performance
i‐OSCs.
The
introduction
Dex
efficiently
suppresses
recombination
loss,
resulting
higher
power
conversion
efficiencies
(PCEs).
Interestingly,
Dex‐passivated
exhibits
broad
applications
ETL
for
different
types
i‐OSCs,
including
fullerene,
non‐fullerene,
all‐polymer
OSCs,
D18:Y6
system
gives
highest
PCE
18.32%.
This
one
values
reported
binary
Moreover,
application
significantly
improves
stability,
T
80
lifetimes
based
on
PM6:Y6,
D18:Y6,
PM6:PY‐IT
exceed
1500
h.
These
results
imply
excellent
ZnO‐based
high‐efficiency
stable
Understanding
the
thermal
degradation
mechanism
of
organic
solar
cells
(OSCs)
and
developing
strategies
to
enhance
their
stability
are
crucial
before
they
can
be
commercialized.
In
this
paper,
we
demonstrated
that
in
a
structure-inverted
ITO/ZnO/PM6/L8-BO/TCTA/MoO3/Ag
cell,
thin
4,4′,4″-tris(carbazol-9-yl)-triphenylamine
(TCTA)
film
between
MoO3
PM6:L8-BO
significantly
suppress
fast
short
circuit
current
(JSC)
loss
slow
but
continuous
open
voltage
(VOC)
fill
factor
(FF)
decay
upon
150
°C
annealing.
XPS
TOF–SIMS
results
confirm
annealing
leads
formation
(MoO3)−
at
MoO3/PM6/L8-BO
interface
diffusion
through
photoactive
layer.
The
diffused
act
as
acceptor-type
impurities
p-doping
layer,
increasing
charge
recombination
within
layer
reducing
JSC.
addition,
accumulation
cathode
consequently
decreases
VOC
FF.
thermally
induced
interfacial
model
is
supported
by
detailed
drift-diffusion
simulations.
TCTA-interlayer
minimizes
diffusion,
thereby
stabilizing
cell
performance
against
TCTA-incorporating
showed
high
PCE
over
16%
after
high-temperature
hot-press
encapsulation,
resulting
excellent
under
85
°C.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 9, 2024
Abstract
The
ternary
strategy
has
proven
effective
in
enhancing
the
performance
of
organic
solar
cells
(OSCs),
yet
identifying
optimal
third
component
remains
a
challenge
due
to
lack
theoretical
frameworks
for
predicting
its
impact
based
on
molecular
structure.
This
study
addresses
this
by
proposing
quantitative
parameters
derived
from
surface
electrostatic
potential
(ESP)
as
criteria
selecting
components.
asymmetric
acceptor
BTP‐OS,
which
exhibits
lower
total
average
ESP
and
larger
polarization
index
relative
host
acceptor,
is
introduced
into
PM6:L8‐BO
system.
incorporation
led
weakened
ESP‐induced
intermolecular
interactions
reduce
miscibility
with
donor
polymer,
resulting
an
optimized
multi‐scale
morphology
blend.
Consequently,
device
achieved
efficiency
19.72%,
one
highest
values
PM6:L8‐BO‐based
devices,
enhanced
exciton
dissociation
charge
collection,
energy
disorder,
minimized
non‐radiative
losses.
Comparable
improvements
are
also
verified
PM6:BTP‐eC9
D18:N3
systems,
demonstrating
broad
applicability
proposed
approach.
not
only
provides
practical
principle
components
but
establishes
broader
framework
optimizing
OSCs,
potentially
advancing
development
more
efficient
OSCs
across
diverse
material
systems.