Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Li Tian, Qifan Xue, Zhicheng Hu, Fei Huang
Summary: This mini-review provides a brief overview of recent developments in interfacial engineering for non-fullerene organic solar cells (NF-OSCs), focusing on the design and application of cathode/anode interface materials for NF-OSCs and interconnecting materials for nonfullerene organic tandem solar cells. The review also offers helpful guidance and challenges regarding interface materials for NF-OSCs.
ORGANIC ELECTRONICS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Haitao Xu, Helong Zou, Dan Zhou, Lifu Zhang, Xunfan Liao, Lie Chen, Yiwang Chen
Summary: PCPDT-2Ph-H, as a thickness-insensitive anode interface layer, is crucial for large-area organic solar cells, providing high efficiency and suitability for large-area printing production.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Lin Zhang, Xiaofei Zhang, Diandian Han, Shuangyan Wu
Summary: In this study, a new type of two-dimensional nickel metal organic framework (Ni-MOF) is presented as a high-performance anode material for lithium-ion batteries. The Ni-MOF exhibits high capacity, superior rate performance, and good cyclability.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Antonio Oliveira, Marco Curado, Jennifer Teixeira, Daniela Tome, Ihsan Caha, Kevin Oliveira, Tomas Lopes, Margarida Monteiro, Andre Violas, Maria Correira, Paulo Fernandes, Francis Deepak, Marika Edoff, Pedro Salome
Summary: A decentralized energy system requires photovoltaic solutions that meet new aesthetic paradigms and address materials shortages. Interface passivation is a strategy to reduce absorber thickness and improve efficiency, but a deeper understanding is needed to bridge the gap between ultra-thin devices and mono-Si. A comparison between a passivated ultra-thin solar cell and a conventional nonpassivated counterpart showed significant differences in charge carrier dynamics, with the passivated device demonstrating lower recombination rates and improved efficiency.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zahra Zand, Wedad Khamis Al-Shibli, Muhammad Reza Ghahri, Hooman Khaloo, Mohammad Zand, P. Sanjeevikumar, Baseem Khan
Summary: This study investigates a method to improve ultra-thin-film silicon solar cells by placing nanoparticles on the inner surfaces of the cell to enhance the plasmonic surface effects and increase the output current. The results demonstrate that this approach can improve light management and photon absorption in the solar cell.
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Neda Ahmadi
Summary: This study investigates the impact of the position of gold nanoparticles on the optical parameters of organic solar cells, as well as the influence of the thickness of the anode interface layer. By comparing the use of gold and silver nanoparticles in different positions, it provides insights for new perspectives and light management in organic solar cells.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Tao Zhan, Peng Ren, Xiaofang Huang, Xiuyun Zhang, Guiting Chen, Jian Xiong, Xiaogang Xue, Ping Cai, Jian Zhang, Junwu Chen
Summary: The solution-processed, ultraviolet-irradiation-derived WO3 film as anode interface layer exhibits excellent charge transport properties, intrinsic thermal and chemical robustness, and compatibility with large-scale production and flexible substrates. It shows potential to achieve high-performance non-fullerene organic solar cells and provides a novel and promising route for preparing transition metal oxide films in optoelectronic devices.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xin Jing, Xiao Kang, Quanliang Wang, Yong Zhao, Xiangkun Wang, Liangmin Yu, Mingliang Sun
Summary: This study optimizes the cathode interface layer (CIL) in organic solar cells (OSC) by designing and synthesizing a D-A CIL small molecule. By optimizing the electrostatic potential and the arrangement of the interface dipole, better performance is achieved.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiangsheng Yu, Xin Liu, Ziping Zhong, Cenqi Yan, Heng Liu, Patrick W. K. Fong, Qiong Liang, Xinhui Lu, Gang Li
Summary: In this work, a low cost, methanol processed copper phosphotungstate (Cu003) is developed as anode interfacial layers (AIL) for organic photovoltaics (OPVs) and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs). The Cu003 AIL exhibits superior stability, higher transmittance, and carrier extraction capacity compared to PEDOT:PSS, resulting in improved performance of OPVs and OLEDs. The devices incorporating Cu003 AIL achieve high efficiencies and fill factors.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ai Lan, Yiqun Li, Huiwen Zhu, Jintao Zhu, Hong Lu, Hainam Do, Yifan Lv, Yonghua Chen, Zhikuan Chen, Fei Chen, Wei Huang
Summary: In this study, ultrathin Al2O3 layers fabricated by atomic layer deposition (ALD) were used to modify the interfaces between electron transporting layers (ETLs) and photoactive layers in inverted architecture OSCs, resulting in improved device performance. The ALD-Al2O3 thin layers significantly improved the surface morphology of ZnO, leading to a reduced work function and decreased recombination losses in the devices. OSCs incorporated with ALD-Al2O3 interlayers of a certain thickness achieved simultaneous increases in open-circuit voltage (V-OC), short-circuit current density (J(SC)), and fill factor (FF), with a maximum power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 16.61%. Furthermore, the ALD-Al2O3 interlayers greatly enhanced device stability by suppressing degradation of the photoactive layers induced by the photocatalytic activity of ZnO and passivating surface defects of ZnO that may act as active sites for the adsorption of oxygen and moisture.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Danfis D. Karamov, Azat F. Galiev, Alexey A. Lachinov, Khalim I. Davlyatgareev, Sergey N. Salazkin, Artur R. Yakhin, Alexey N. Lachinov
Summary: Conjugated conductive polymers are widely used in organic electronics, while non-conjugated polymers are mainly used as insulation materials or for capacitors. However, non-conjugated polymers have a wider potential for creating electronic materials with unique properties. This article demonstrates the creation of electrically conductive materials based on non-conjugated polymers and explores their practical applications. The study shows that abnormal electronic properties can be achieved along the interface of polymer dielectrics with functional polar groups.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qilun Zhang, Tiefeng Liu, Sebastian Wilken, Shaobing Xiong, Huotian Zhang, Iuliana Ribca, Mingna Liao, Xianjie Liu, Renee Kroon, Simone Fabiano, Feng Gao, Martin Lawoko, Qinye Bao, Ronald Oesterbacka, Mats Johansson, Mats Fahlman
Summary: This study demonstrates the use of binary cathode interface layer (CIL) strategy based on industrial solvent fractionated LignoBoost kraft lignin (KL) for fabrication of organic solar cells (OSCs). The results show that the binary CILs work well in OSCs with large KL ratio compatibility and exhibit equivalent or even higher efficiency compared to traditional CILs. Additionally, the combination of KL and BCP significantly improves OSC stability.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Lingwei Feng, Shihao Chen, Kai Zhang, Jianhua Jing, Zhisheng Zhou, Qifan Xue, Zixian Liu, Yanwei Chen, Sheng Dong, Fei Huang, Yong Cao
Summary: In the field of organic solar cells, the role of the interfacial layer is to enhance carrier extraction/transportation and inhibit recombination. This study reports the use of a polyoxometalate-based inorganic molecular cluster, ZnPW, as an anode interfacial layer in organic solar cells. The device with ZnPW modification achieved higher power conversion efficiency and fill factor compared to the device with PEDOT/PSS. The ZnPW-modified devices also showed improved photostability and storage stability.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jihyeon Heo, Seok Woo Lee, Jihye Yong, Hansol Park, Yu Kyung Lee, Juhwan Shin, Dong Ryeol Whang, Dong Wook Chang, Hui Joon Park
Summary: This study successfully improved the interfacial properties between NiOx and perovskite by introducing newly designed organic materials, reducing interface defects. The research also found that the energy level alignment and dipole moment of HTMs play a crucial role in enhancing the built-in potential of PSCs, while the hydrophobic characteristics of HTMs improve the crystallinity of the perovskite layer.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Chengwei Shan, Tao Liu, Jialing Zhou, Yang He, Dou Luo, Zhengyan Jiang, Zhaojin Wang, Qian Liu, Chang ' an Li, Fucai Zhang, Erjun Zhou, Kai Wang, Aung Ko Ko Kyaw
Summary: Non-fullerene acceptors (NFAs) have significantly contributed to the advancement of organic optoelectronic devices. In this study, we used chemically robust and NIR-responsive O6T-4F as NFA and enhanced the performance of both organic solar cells (OSCs) and organic photodetectors (OPDs) through interfacial engineering and compositional modulation. The optimized OSCs achieved a power conversion efficiency of 13.23%, while the corresponding self-powered OPDs showed an impressive detectivity of 1.10 x 1014 Jones in a wide wavelength range (330-1050 nm). Our work demonstrates that combined strengthening interfacial contact and compositional modulation is an effective strategy to improve the performance of both OSCs and OPDs.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
L. Cattin, A. El Mahlali, M. A. Cherif, S. Touihri, Z. El Jouad, Y. Mouchaal, P. Blanchard, G. Louarn, H. Essaidi, M. Addou, A. Khelil, P. Torchio, J. C. Bernede
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
M. B. Siad, Z. El Jouad, A. Khelil, A. Mohammed Krarroubi, S. Morsli, G. Neculqueo, M. Addou, J. C. Bernede, L. Cattin
SURFACE REVIEW AND LETTERS
(2020)
Article
Physics, Applied
Pedro Zamora, Belkacem Kouskoussa, Zoheir El Jouad, Kada El Assad Zemallach Ouari, Kheireddine Benchouk, Khedidja Benameur, Jean Christian Bernede, Linda Cattin
EUROPEAN PHYSICAL JOURNAL-APPLIED PHYSICS
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
L. Cattin, Z. El Jouad, M. B. Siad, M. Morsli, L. Arzel, E. Ortega, G. Louarn, G. Neculqueo, H. Lamkaouane, A. Khelil, M. Addou, M. A. del Valle, F. Mir, J. C. Bernede
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Andres Mauricio Ramirez, Linda Cattin, Jean-Christian Bernede, Fernando Raul Diaz, Manuel Alejandro Gacitua, Maria Angelica del Valle
Summary: Nanostructured TiO2 and PEDOT layers were electrochemically prepared over transparent electrodes in this study. Morphological characterization confirmed the presence of nanostructures as planned, with TiO2 rod formations and PEDOT wires. Photovoltaic cells prepared using this modified electrode showed almost double the efficiency of its bulk analogue, highlighting the importance of PEDOT nanowires in enhancing cell performance.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Linda Cattin, Guy Louarn, Mustapha Morsli, Jean Christian Bernede
Summary: By using MoO3/Ag/MoO3 as the top anode, semi-transparent organic photovoltaic cells (OPVs) achieved high transparency and low sheet resistance in the visible light range, with an efficiency only 20% lower than opaque OPVs and close to 50% transparency. However, using MoO3/Ag/Cu:Ag/ZnS as the top anode resulted in lower efficiency due to Cu diffusion causing degradation of the anode/organic material contact.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hajar Ftouhi, Hind Lamkaouane, Guy Louarn, Mustapha Diani, Jean-Christian Bernede, Mohammed Addou, Linda Cattin
Summary: In this study, a hybrid technique combining rapid thermal annealing (RTA) and chemical vapor deposition (CVD) was used to synthesize MoS2 and MoO3:MoS2 hybrid thin films at low temperature on ITO. By controlling the annealing temperature, duration, and sulfur partial pressure, direct transformation from MoO3 to MoS2 was achieved. The hybrid ABL consisting of high MoO3/MoS2 molecular ratio and treated at around 210 degrees C showed the best performance in PHJ-OPVs. Introduction of the hybrid ABL with 5% MoS2 content resulted in a significant improvement in OPV efficiency.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Sigrid Assengone Otogo Be, Armand Fahs, Lenaik Belec, Saadia Belkessam, Guy Louarn, Jean-Francois Chailan
Summary: The objective of this study is to understand the impact of sizing on the interfacial strength, mechanical properties, and durability of epoxy composites. Two model interfaces were designed and studied, revealing the influence of sizing chemistry on the interfacial properties between glass fibers and matrix.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Laura Oliveira Peres, Rebeca da Rochas Rodrigues, Guy Louarn
Summary: In this study, crystallographic studies were conducted on Na- and K-doped terphenyl and quaterphenyl. The results showed that K-doped samples had an increase in the c parameter, while Na-doped samples had a decrease in the c parameter and an increase in the a parameter, which may be related to polymerization. Additionally, Raman analysis was used to describe the localization of radical anions and the local distortions induced by electric charges during the doping process.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Rebeca da Rocha Rodrigues, Diogo Silva Pellosi, Guy Louarn, Laura Oliveira Peres
Summary: The use of conjugated polymers and metallic nanoparticles can result in nanocomposites with improved optical properties, such as high sensitivity. However, the hydrophobicity of conjugated polymers can limit their applications in aqueous media. To overcome this issue, thin solid films were formed by dispersing small conjugated polymer nanoparticles in an aqueous solution.
