journal article·2025-11

A Dimer Acceptor with Intramolecular Non‐Covalent Interactions for Low Energy Loss, Highly Efficient and Stable Organic Solar Cells

Feng Qi, Hongna Zhang, Shuzhe Liu, Yaoyao Wei, Hao Lu, Guangliu Ran, Pengchao Zhang, Hongxiang Li, Wenkai Zhang, Yahui Liu, Zhishan Bo

Advanced Functional Materials· Volume 35· Issue 46
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Abstract

Abstract The development of efficient and stable organic solar cells (OSCs) remains a significant challenge. In this study, a dimer acceptor, named DYF‐ThC4, is successfully designed by introducing two fluorine atoms into the terminal phenyl moiety adjacent to the thiophene‐based linker, thereby establishing intramolecular F…S non‐covalent interactions. This novel acceptor is incorporated as a third component into the D18:L8‐BO binary system. The similarity in the molecular backbone between DYF‐ThC4 and L8‐BO promotes the formation of an alloy phase, which enhances the crystallinity and charge transport within the ternary blend film. Consequently, this approach effectively suppresses charge recombination, leading to a significant reduction in non‐radiative energy loss (Δ E nr ). Additionally, DYF‐ThC4 exhibits low diffusivity, aiding in the suppression of molecular migration and maintaining morphological stability. As a result, the D18:L8‐BO:DYF‐ThC4‐based device achieves a remarkable power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 19.87%, with a reduced Δ E nr of 0.194 eV, and significantly enhances thermal stability. These findings underscore the effectiveness of incorporating non‐covalent interactions in the design of dimer acceptors, marking a significant contribution to the advancement of efficient and stable OSCs.
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OpenAlex topics: Organic Electronics and Photovoltaics · Conducting polymers and applications · Perovskite Materials and Applications

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Affiliations

College of Materials Science and Engineering Qingdao University Qingdao 266071 China

College of Textiles & Clothing State Key Laboratory of Bio‐fibers and Eco‐textiles Qingdao University Qingdao 266071 China

School of Public Health Qingdao University Qingdao 266071 China

School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Linyi University Linyi Shandong 276000 China

Department of Physics and Applied Optics Beijing Area Major Laboratory Beijing Normal University Beijing 100875 China

College of Polymer Science and Engineering State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering Sichuan University Chengdu 610065 China

Beijing Key Laboratory of Energy Conversion and Storage Materials College of Chemistry Beijing Normal University Beijing 100875 China

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China · Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province

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