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Abstract Solution‐processed bulk‐heterojunction solar cells have gained serious attention during the last few years and are becoming established as one of the future photovoltaic technologies for low‐cost power production. This article reviews the highlights of the last few years, and summarizes today's state‐of‐the‐art performance. An outlook is given on relevant future materials and technologies that have the potential to guide this young photovoltaic technology towards the magic 10% regime. A cost model supplements the technical discussions, with practical aspects any photovoltaic technology needs to fulfil, and answers to the question as to whether low module costs can compensate lower lifetimes and performances.

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Photovoltaic systemMaterials scienceFullereneNanotechnologyMAGIC (telescope)Production costPolymer solar cellEngineering physicsHeterojunctionSolar cellProcess engineeringSystems engineeringElectrical engineeringMechanical engineeringOptoelectronicsEngineeringPhysics

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Year
2009
Type
article
Volume
21
Issue
13
Pages
1323-1338
Citations
3082
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Gilles Dennler, Markus C. Scharber, Christoph J. Brabec (2009). Polymer‐Fullerene Bulk‐Heterojunction Solar Cells. Advanced Materials , 21 (13) , 1323-1338. https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.200801283

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10.1002/adma.200801283