Extended red light harvesting in a poly(3-hexylthiophene)/iron disulfide nanocrystal hybrid solar cell

Yun Yue Lin, Di Yan Wang, Hung Chi Yen, Hsuen Li Chen, Chia Chun Chen, Chun Ming Chen, Chih Yuan Tang, Chun Wei Chen*

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Abstract

A polymer solar cell based on poly(3-hexylthiophene) (P3HT)/iron disulfide (FeS2) nanocrystal (NC) hybrid is presented. The FeS2 NCs of 10nm in diameter were homogeneously blended with P3HT to form an active layer of a solar cell. An extended red light harvesting up to 900nm resulting from the NCs in the device has been demonstrated, compared to a typical absorption edge of 650nm of a pristine P3HT. The environmentally friendly and low-cost FeS2 NCs can be used as a promising candidate for an acceptor in the polymer solar cell device application with an enhanced photovoltaic response in the extended red light region.

Original languageEnglish
Article number405207
JournalNanotechnology
Volume20
Issue number40
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Bioengineering
  • General Chemistry
  • General Materials Science
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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