Bulk heterojunction organic photovoltaic devices based on small molecules featuring pyrrole and carbazole and 2-(4-nitrophenyl)acrylonitrile acceptor segments as donor and fullerene derivatives as acceptor

The bulk heterojunction photovoltaic devices based on based on low band gap donor–acceptor (D–A) small molecules, with pyrrole (P) and carbazole (C) as donor and 2- (4-nitroohenyl) acceptor units as electron donor and (6,6)-phenyl- C60 – butyric acid methyl ester (PCBM) and modified PCBM i.e. F as e...

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Published in:Dyes and pigments 2012-08, Vol.94 (2), p.320-329
Main Authors: Sharma, G.D., Mikroyannidis, J.A., Sharma, S.S., Justin Thomas, K.R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Blends
Buckminsterfullerene
Bulk heterojunction solar cell
Conjugated small molecules
Devices
Fullerenes
Modified PCBM
Nanoscale morphology
Photovoltaic cells
Pyrrole and carbazole donor units
Pyrroles
Solar cells
Solvent additives
Solvents
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Summary:The bulk heterojunction photovoltaic devices based on based on low band gap donor–acceptor (D–A) small molecules, with pyrrole (P) and carbazole (C) as donor and 2- (4-nitroohenyl) acceptor units as electron donor and (6,6)-phenyl- C60 – butyric acid methyl ester (PCBM) and modified PCBM i.e. F as electron acceptor were fabricated and characterized. The power conversion efficiency (PCE) of the BHJ organic solar cells based on P: PCBM, C: PCBM, P:F and C:F cast from the THF solvent was 1.20%, 1.46%, 1.90%, 2.06%, respectively. The enhanced PCE for the devices based on F as compared to the PCBM may be due to the both increased short circuit current (Jsc) and open circuit voltage (Voc). The BHJ organic solar cells based on P:F and C:F blends cast from mixed DIO/THF solvent exhibit over all PCE of 2.41% and 3.13%, respectively. [Display omitted] ► Small molecule donors containing carbazole, pyrrole and 2-(4-nitrophenyl)acrylonitrile segments have developed. ► The organic solar cells using them showed PCE up to 3.13%. ► Carbazole containing dye exhibited higher efficiency due to better hole mobility. ► Blends cast from mixed solvents improved charge transport due to enhanced crystallinity.
ISSN:0143-7208
1873-3743
DOI:10.1016/j.dyepig.2011.12.008