Efficient solution-processed photovoltaic cells based on an anthradithiophene/fullerene blend.
We report photovoltaic cells based on solution-processed blends using a novel anthradithiophene derivative as the donor and a fullerene derivative as the acceptor. Solvent vapor annealing of these blends leads to the formation of spherulites, which consist of a network of anthradithiophene crystallites dispersed in an amorphous matrix composed primarily of fullerene. We observe a direct correlation between coverage of a device with spherulites and its performance. Devices with 82% spherulite coverage reach a power conversion efficiency of 1%, which makes them one of the highest performing solution-processed small molecule photovoltaic cells to date.
Lloyd
Matthew T
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Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853, USA.
Mayer
Alex C
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Subramanian
Sankar
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Mourey
Devin A
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Herman
Dave J
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Bapat
Amit V
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Anthony
John E
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Malliaras
George G
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