journal article·2022-06

Over 30% Efficient Indoor Organic Photovoltaics Enabled by Morphological Modification Using Two Compatible Non‐Fullerene Acceptors

Chihyung Lee, Jung‐Hyun Lee, Hyun Hwi Lee, Minwoo Nam, Doo‐Hyun Ko

Advanced Energy Materials· Volume 12· Issue 22
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Abstract

Abstract To meet the requirements for indoor organic photovoltaic (OPV) applications, it is imperative to minimize charge recombination loss and enhance photovoltaic performance toward commercially compelling levels. Here, morphological modification in non‐fullerene blends is demonstrated to boost the efficiency and stability of indoor OPVs. For morphological modification, a ternary blend is devised by utilizing two well‐miscible non‐fullerene acceptors, which improve morphological features in the photoactive layer and suppress charge recombination loss. Morphological modification enhances OPV performance, particularly under low‐intensity indoor irradiation conditions, at which trap‐assisted recombination mainly governs the photovoltaic performance. The optimum ternary OPV shows a new record power conversion efficiency of 30.11% at a 500 lux light‐emitting diode, accompanied by excellent morphological durability under thermal stress, despite the use of “existing” photovoltaic materials designed for AM 1.5 G operation. This study elucidates the effects of morphology on OPV performance under low‐light conditions and suggests an ideal morphology for non‐fullerene OPVs with enhanced performance for indoor applications.
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OpenAlex topics: Organic Electronics and Photovoltaics · Conducting polymers and applications · Perovskite Materials and Applications

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Affiliations

Department of Chemistry Sungkyunkwan University Suwon Gyeonggi 16419 Republic of Korea

Pohang Accelerator Laboratory Pohang University of Science and Technology Pohang Gyeongbuk 37673 Republic of Korea

Department of Semiconductor and Energy Engineering Sangji University Wonju Gangwon 26339 Republic of Korea

Funding

National Research Foundation of Korea · Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning · Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning

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