Breaking Morphology Limits: The Rise of Volatile Solid Additives in Organic Photovoltaics
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Abstract
The nanoscale morphology of the active layer is crucial in determining exciton generation, dissociation, and charge transport. In this regard, the solid additive strategy has surfaced as an effective approach for fine-tuning the morphology of the active layer during the film process. Notably, the incorporation of volatile solid additives (VSAs) has achieved significant enhancements with device efficiency approaching 21% for state-of-the-art organic solar cells. Here, this review categorizes recently reported VSAs into three distinct structural types including benzene, thiophene, and other types. We systematically explored their structure–function relationships and working mechanisms, aiming to gain deeper insights into the influence of VSAs on the morphology of the active layer and overall performance of the devices. Furthermore, this review addresses current challenges and future perspectives in VSA design with the intention of inspiring further progress in the field of organic photovoltaics.
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OpenAlex topics: Organic Electronics and Photovoltaics · Perovskite Materials and Applications · TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells
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Affiliations
Engineering Research Center for Energy Conversion and Storage Technology of Guizhou, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Guizhou University
State Key Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Natural Medicines, Yunnan Key Laboratory for Fungal Diversity and Green Development
Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Funding
Natural Science Foundation of Guizhou Province · National Natural Science Foundation of China · the High-level Innovative Talents Foundation of Guizhou Province · Guizhou Province Basic Research Program · Natural Science Foundation of Guizhou University · Science and Technology Innovation Team of Higher Education Department of Guizhou Province · Natural Science Basic Research Program Talent Team Support Project of Guizhou Province
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