Advanced Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Май 6, 2025
Abstract
Almost
all
of
central
cores
in
high‐performance
acceptors
are
limited
to
the
electron‐withdrawing
diimide
structure
currently,
which
constrains
further
acceptor
structural
innovation
greatly.
Herein,
oxygen
(O),
sulfur
(S),
and
nitrogen
(N)
atoms
adopted
bridge
2D
conjugated
cores,
yielding
three
platforms
CH─O,
CH─S,
CH─N
that
differ
by
only
two
atoms.
Because
characteristic
atomic
outer
electron
configuration
hybrid
orbital
orientation,
O‐,
S‐,
N‐bridged
display
quite
different
conformations
electronic
properties,
namely,
dibenzodioxin
(planar,
non‐aromatic),
thianthrene
(puckered,
non‐aromatic)
phenazine
aromatic),
respectively.
A
systematic
investigation
discloses
how
core,
especially
its
p‐π
overlap
between
lone
pair
on
O/S/N
coterminous
benzene
planes,
affect
intrinsic
photoelectronic
properties
for
first
time.
Finally,
CH─N‐based
binary
device
affords
highest
fill
factor
83.13%
organic
photovoltaics
along
with
a
first‐class
efficiency
20.23%.
By
evaluating
strictly
controlled
molecular
comprehensively,
work
reveals
potential
uniqueness
determining
excellent
photovoltaic
outcomes
acceptors.
Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 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.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 21, 2025
Abstract
Regulating
blend
morphology
in
photoactive
films
is
essential
for
enhancing
the
power
conversion
efficiency
(PCE)
of
organic
solar
cells
(OSCs).
However,
achieving
precise
control
over
remains
a
significant
challenge
due
to
difficulty
simultaneously
controlling
thermodynamic
and
kinetic
parameters
that
govern
formation.
In
this
study,
series
new
small‐molecule
acceptors
(SMAs)
employing
dual
side
chain
functionalization
strategy
designed
incorporates
trifluoromethyl
(CF
3
)
phenyl
(Ph)
groups:
SMA‐CH
,
SMA‐CF
(with
CF
group),
SMA‐Ph‐CF
both
groups).
This
approach
successfully
enables
delicate
tuning
development
high‐performance
OSCs
(PCE
=
18.5%).
enhances
compatibility
SMAs
with
hydrophobic
D18
polymer
donor,
promoting
formation
intermixed
donor/acceptor
domains
efficient
charge
generation.
Meanwhile,
improves
SMA
aggregation
crystallinity,
facilitating
strong
interconnected
assembly
transport.
As
result,
binary
based
on
D18:SMA‐Ph‐CF
achieve
significantly
higher
PCE
18.5%,
compared
14.3%
D18:SMA‐CH
16.5%
D18:SMA‐CF
OSCs.
These
results
highlight
importance
optimizing
Advanced Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Май 6, 2025
Abstract
Almost
all
of
central
cores
in
high‐performance
acceptors
are
limited
to
the
electron‐withdrawing
diimide
structure
currently,
which
constrains
further
acceptor
structural
innovation
greatly.
Herein,
oxygen
(O),
sulfur
(S),
and
nitrogen
(N)
atoms
adopted
bridge
2D
conjugated
cores,
yielding
three
platforms
CH─O,
CH─S,
CH─N
that
differ
by
only
two
atoms.
Because
characteristic
atomic
outer
electron
configuration
hybrid
orbital
orientation,
O‐,
S‐,
N‐bridged
display
quite
different
conformations
electronic
properties,
namely,
dibenzodioxin
(planar,
non‐aromatic),
thianthrene
(puckered,
non‐aromatic)
phenazine
aromatic),
respectively.
A
systematic
investigation
discloses
how
core,
especially
its
p‐π
overlap
between
lone
pair
on
O/S/N
coterminous
benzene
planes,
affect
intrinsic
photoelectronic
properties
for
first
time.
Finally,
CH─N‐based
binary
device
affords
highest
fill
factor
83.13%
organic
photovoltaics
along
with
a
first‐class
efficiency
20.23%.
By
evaluating
strictly
controlled
molecular
comprehensively,
work
reveals
potential
uniqueness
determining
excellent
photovoltaic
outcomes
acceptors.