title: Supramolecular Approaches to Nanoscale Morphological Control in Organic Solar Cells.
abstract: Having recently surpassed 10% efficiency, solar cells based on organic molecules are poised to become a viable low-cost clean energy source with the added advantages of mechanical flexibility and light weight. The best-performing organic solar cells rely on a nanostructured active layer morphology consisting of a complex organization of electron donating and electron accepting molecules. Although much progress has been made in designing new donor and acceptor molecules, rational control over active layer morphology remains a central challenge. Long-term device stability is another important consideration that needs to be addressed. This review highlights supramolecular strategies for generating highly stable nanostructured organic photovoltaic active materials by design.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physics, Applied Physics and Astronomy, Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY 13902, USA. aharuk1@binghamton.edu.|Department of Chemistry, Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY 13902, USA. aharuk1@binghamton.edu.
authors.forename: Alexander M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Haruk
authors.affiliation: Department of Physics, Applied Physics and Astronomy, Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY 13902, USA. jmativet@binghamton.edu.
authors.forename: Jeffrey M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Mativetsky
mesh_terms: D011211:Electric Power Supplies; D049329:Nanostructures / Q000737:chemistry*; D009930:Organic Chemicals / Q000737:chemistry*; D012666:Semiconductors; D012993:Solar Energy
chemical_list: D009930:Organic Chemicals
keywords: device stability; morphology; nanowires; organic semiconductors; self-assembly; solar cells; supramolecular interactions