Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Novel thiophene derivative hybrid composite solar cells |
| Authors: |
Swathi, S.K.1, Ranjith, K.1, Kumar, Prajwal1, Ramamurthy, Praveen C. praveen@materials.iisc.ernet.in |
| Source: |
Solar Energy Materials & Solar Cells. Jan2012, Vol. 96 Issue 1, p101-107. 7p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*Solar cells, *Photovoltaic cells, *Spectrum analysis, *Absorption, Thiophenes, Nucleation, Photoluminescence, Electric potential |
| Abstract: |
Abstract: In this work composites of poly(3-hexylethiophene) (P3HT) and a thiophene derivative (7, 9-di (thiophen-2-yl)-8H-cyclopenta[a]acenaphthylen-8-one) (DTCPA) having donor acceptor architecture (DAD) were prepared. Photovoltaic properties of these hybrid composites were evaluated. DTCPA, which is a highly crystalline organic molecule with wide absorption range, was observed to improve the open circuit voltage of the solar cell. Furthermore, DTCPA crystals acts as a nucleating center and increases the molecular ordering of P3HT in the composite. Improved charge separation efficiency was observed by photoluminescence spectroscopy. Because of high built in potential in these devices, large open circuit voltage was observed. [Copyright &y& Elsevier] |
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| Database: |
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