It is found that ultrathin poly(3-hexylthiophene) (P3HT) film with a 2.5 nm-thick layer exhibits a higher mobility of 5.0× 10-2 cm2/V-s than its bulk counterpart. The crystalline structure of the as-fabricate...It is found that ultrathin poly(3-hexylthiophene) (P3HT) film with a 2.5 nm-thick layer exhibits a higher mobility of 5.0× 10-2 cm2/V-s than its bulk counterpart. The crystalline structure of the as-fabricated ultrathin P3HT layer is verified by atomic force microscopy as well as grazing incidence X-ray diffraction. Transient measurements of the as-fabricated transistors reveal the influence of the interface traps on charge transport. These results are explained by the trap energy level distribution at the interface manipulated by layers of polymer film.展开更多
Efficient heterojunction organic photovoltaic (OPV) cells are fabricated based on copper tetra-methyl phthalocyanine (CuMePc) as donor and fullerene (C60) as acceptor. The power conversion efficiency of CuMePc/C...Efficient heterojunction organic photovoltaic (OPV) cells are fabricated based on copper tetra-methyl phthalocyanine (CuMePc) as donor and fullerene (C60) as acceptor. The power conversion efficiency of CuMePc/C60 OPV cell (2.52%) is increased by 88% compared with that of the non-peripheral substituted copper phthalocyanine (CuPc)/C60 OPV cell (1.34%). The introduction of methyl substituent leads to stronger π–π interaction of CuMePc (~ 3.5 ?) than that of CuPc (~ 3.8 ?). The efficiency improvement is attributed to the enhanced carrier mobility of CuMePc thin film (1.1×10-3 cm2/V·s) and better film morphology by introducing methyl groups into the periphery of CuPc molecule.展开更多
In this paper, we report a high-perfornmnce P3HT/PCBM bulk-heterojunction solar cell with a power conversion efficiency of 4.85% fabricated by adjusting the polymer crystallinity and nanoscale phase separation using a...In this paper, we report a high-perfornmnce P3HT/PCBM bulk-heterojunction solar cell with a power conversion efficiency of 4.85% fabricated by adjusting the polymer crystallinity and nanoscale phase separation using an ultrasonic irradiation mixing approach for the polymer. The grazing incidence X-ray diffraction, UV/Vis spectroscopic, and atomic force microscopic measurement results for the P3HT/PCBM blend films reveal that the P3HT/PCBM film fabricated by ultrasonic irradiation mixing of the P3HT and PCBM solutions for 10 min has a higher degree of crystallinity, a higher absorption efficiency, and better phase separation, which together account for the higher charge transport properties and photovoltaic cell performance.展开更多
基金Project supported by the Special Funds for the Development of Strategic Emerging Industries in Shenzhen City,China(Grant No.JCYJ20120830154526537)the Start-up Funding of South University of Science and Technology of Chinathe Strategic Research Grant of City University of Hong Kong of China(Grant No.7002724)
文摘It is found that ultrathin poly(3-hexylthiophene) (P3HT) film with a 2.5 nm-thick layer exhibits a higher mobility of 5.0× 10-2 cm2/V-s than its bulk counterpart. The crystalline structure of the as-fabricated ultrathin P3HT layer is verified by atomic force microscopy as well as grazing incidence X-ray diffraction. Transient measurements of the as-fabricated transistors reveal the influence of the interface traps on charge transport. These results are explained by the trap energy level distribution at the interface manipulated by layers of polymer film.
基金Project supported by the Special Funds for the Development of Strategic Emerging Industries in Shenzhen City,China(Grant No.JCYJ20120830154526537)Start-up Funding of the South University of Science and Technology of China,and the Strategic Research Grant of the City University of Hong Kong(Grant No.7002724)
文摘Efficient heterojunction organic photovoltaic (OPV) cells are fabricated based on copper tetra-methyl phthalocyanine (CuMePc) as donor and fullerene (C60) as acceptor. The power conversion efficiency of CuMePc/C60 OPV cell (2.52%) is increased by 88% compared with that of the non-peripheral substituted copper phthalocyanine (CuPc)/C60 OPV cell (1.34%). The introduction of methyl substituent leads to stronger π–π interaction of CuMePc (~ 3.5 ?) than that of CuPc (~ 3.8 ?). The efficiency improvement is attributed to the enhanced carrier mobility of CuMePc thin film (1.1×10-3 cm2/V·s) and better film morphology by introducing methyl groups into the periphery of CuPc molecule.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 60871007)
文摘In this paper, we report a high-perfornmnce P3HT/PCBM bulk-heterojunction solar cell with a power conversion efficiency of 4.85% fabricated by adjusting the polymer crystallinity and nanoscale phase separation using an ultrasonic irradiation mixing approach for the polymer. The grazing incidence X-ray diffraction, UV/Vis spectroscopic, and atomic force microscopic measurement results for the P3HT/PCBM blend films reveal that the P3HT/PCBM film fabricated by ultrasonic irradiation mixing of the P3HT and PCBM solutions for 10 min has a higher degree of crystallinity, a higher absorption efficiency, and better phase separation, which together account for the higher charge transport properties and photovoltaic cell performance.