Polymer / fullerene photovoltaic devices: new materials and innovative processes for high-volume manufacture
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Cambridge
Department Name: Physics
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| Athene Donald DBE FRS (Principal Investigator) |
Publications
Glen T
(2015)
Grain size dependence of degradation of aluminium/calcium cathodes in organic solar cells following exposure to humid air
in Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells
Glen TS
(2016)
Dependence on material choice of degradation of organic solar cells following exposure to humid air.
in Journal of polymer science. Part B, Polymer physics
Masters RC
(2015)
Sub-nanometre resolution imaging of polymer-fullerene photovoltaic blends using energy-filtered scanning electron microscopy.
in Nature communications
Tao Wang (Author)
(2013)
You have full text access to this content Fabricating High Performance, Donor?Acceptor Copolymer Solar Cells by Spray-Coating in Air
in You have full text access to this content Fabricating High Performance, Donor?Acceptor Copolymer Solar Cells by Spray-Coating in Air
Wang T
(2013)
Fabricating High Performance, Donor-Acceptor Copolymer Solar Cells by Spray-Coating in Air
in Advanced Energy Materials
| Description | The crucial role of water on the lifetime of devices made was demonstrated, highlighting that the specific metals used as electrodes affects lifetime in ways that had not been foreseen. Effective sealing from all directions to limit water ingress is therefore crucial, but suitable choice of electrode materials is also an important factor consistent with their electrical properties. |
| Exploitation Route | The insight provided should help those developing practical spray-coated devices to optimise lifetime as well as performance. |
| Sectors | Electronics Energy |