Transport and Recombination Dynamics Studies of Polymer/Fullerene Based Solar Cells

S. A. Choulis, J. Nelson, S. M. Tuladhar, S. Cook, Y. Kim, J. R. Durrant, D. D.C. Bradley

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Abstract

We have studied the electron/hole transport and recombination dynamics in blends of poly[2-methoxy-5-(3′,7′-dimethyloctyloxy)-1,4-phenylene vinylene], (MDMO-PPV) and [6,6]-phenyl-C61-butyric acid methyl ester (PCBM) at room temperature, as a function of laser excitation density and PCBM concentration. The experimental results of these studies indicate the important role played by hole-trap states in MDMO-PPV. Electron and hole transport are not balanced within the blend. PCBM is a less disordered material than MDMO-PPV and electron transport dominates the response of the solar cell device.
Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationMacromolecular Symposia
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2004
Externally publishedYes

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