The effects of processing conditions on polymer photovoltaic device performance

Alison J. Breeze; Garry Rumbles; Brian A. Gregg; David S. Ginley

doi:10.1117/12.531846

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6 February 2004 The effects of processing conditions on polymer photovoltaic device performance

Alison J. Breeze, Garry Rumbles, Brian A. Gregg, David S. Ginley

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Proceedings Volume 5215, Organic Photovoltaics IV; (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.531846
Event: Optical Science and Technology, SPIE's 48th Annual Meeting, 2003, San Diego, California, United States

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The work reported here explores the impact of polymer morphology on the physics and performance of perylene benzimidazole/poly(3-hexylthiophene) bilayer photovoltaic devices. By varying both the annealing temperature and the solvent used for polymer deposition, we demonstrate control of the polymer chain morphology. An increase in the relative ordering of the polymer chain conformation is observed through a shift in the absorption onset and absorption spectral shape, and results in improved photovoltaic performance.

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Alison J. Breeze, Garry Rumbles, Brian A. Gregg, and David S. Ginley "The effects of processing conditions on polymer photovoltaic device performance", Proc. SPIE 5215, Organic Photovoltaics IV, (6 February 2004); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.531846

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