Abstract
The science and technology of conjugated polymer-based photovoltaic devices (bulk heterojunction solar cells) is highlighted focusing on three major issues, i.e. ( i ) nano-morphology optimization, ( ii ) improving charge carrier mobility, ( iii ) improving spectral sensitivity. Successful strategies towards improved photovoltaic performance are presented using various novel materials, including double-cable polymers, regioregular polymers and low bandgap polymers. The examples presented herein demonstrate that the bulk heterojunction concept is a viable approach towards developing photovoltaic systems by inexpensive solution-based fabrication technologies. .
Keywords
PolymerPhotovoltaic systemMaterials scienceConjugated systemPhysicsHeterojunctionNanotechnologyHumanitiesChemistryOptoelectronicsEngineeringElectrical engineeringArtComposite material
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- 2005
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- 9
- Issue
- 5-6
- Pages
- 568-577
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- 98
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Attila J. Mozer,
Niyazi Serdar Sariçiftçi
(2005).
Conjugated polymer photovoltaic devices and materials.
Comptes Rendus Chimie
, 9
(5-6)
, 568-577.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crci.2005.03.033
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- 10.1016/j.crci.2005.03.033