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- Title
Elucidating Charge Generation in Green-Solvent Processed Organic Solar Cells.
- Authors
Shoaee, Safa; Sanna, Anna Laura; Sforazzini, Giuseppe
- Abstract
Organic solar cells have the potential to become the cheapest form of electricity. Rapid increase in the power conversion efficiency of organic solar cells (OSCs) has been achieved with the development of non-fullerene small-molecule acceptors. Next generation photovoltaics based upon environmentally benign "green solvent" processing of organic semiconductors promise a step-change in the adaptability and versatility of solar technologies and promote sustainable development. However, high-performing OSCs are still processed by halogenated (non-environmentally friendly) solvents, so hindering their large-scale manufacture. In this perspective, we discuss the recent progress in developing highly efficient OSCs processed from eco-compatible solvents, and highlight research challenges that should be addressed for the future development of high power conversion efficiencies devices.
- Subjects
PHOTOVOLTAIC power systems; SOLAR cells; SOLAR cell efficiency; SOLAR technology; ORGANIC semiconductors; SUSTAINABLE development
- Publication
Molecules, 2021, Vol 26, Issue 24, p7439
- ISSN
1420-3049
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/molecules26247439