Enhancing functionality of ZnO hole blocking layer in organic photovoltaics

Assaf Manor; Eugene A. Katz; Thomas Tromholt; Frederik C. Krebs

doi:10.1016/j.solmat.2011.11.026

Enhancing functionality of ZnO hole blocking layer in organic photovoltaics

Assaf Manor, Eugene A. Katz, Thomas Tromholt, Frederik C. Krebs

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

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Abstract

We present a simple post-processing treatment, which dramatically improves the electrical properties of inverted geometry bulk-heterojunction organic solar cells, by enhancing functionality of the zinc-oxide hole blocking layer. The results show that inherent problems associated with the ZnO layer (e.g. shunting and JV inflection points) are of the same origin and can be efficiently treated and removed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	491-493
Number of pages	3
Journal	Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells
Volume	98
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solmat.2011.11.026
State	Published - 1 Mar 2012

Keywords

Bulk-heterojunction
Hole blocking layer
Inflection point
Organic photovoltaics
Shunting effect
ZnO

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Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
Surfaces, Coatings and Films

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Enhancing functionality of ZnO hole blocking layer in organic photovoltaics

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