Spin-cast bulk heterojunction solar cells: A dynamical investigation

Kang Wei Chou, Buyi Yan, Ruipeng Li, Erqiang Li, Kui Zhao, Dalaver H. Anjum, Steven Alvarez, Robert Gassaway, Alan K. Biocca, Sigurdur T Thoroddsen, Alexander Hexemer, Aram Amassian

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Abstract

Spin-coating is extensively used in the lab-based manufacture of organic solar cells, including most of the record-setting solution-processed cells. We report the first direct observation of photoactive layer formation as it occurs during spin-coating. The study provides new insight into mechanisms and kinetics of bulk heterojunction formation, which may be crucial for its successful transfer to scalable printing processes. Copyright © 2013 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim.
Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1923-1929
Number of pages7
JournalAdvanced Materials
Volume25
Issue number13
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 22 2013

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Mechanics of Materials
  • General Materials Science
  • Mechanical Engineering

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