The application of a magnetic field to improve polymer: Fullerence solar cell performance

Fang Chi Hsu*, Chiang Ting Chen, Cheng Hung Li, Chia Chun Chen, Yang Fang Chen

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Abstract

Charge transport in a percolated network resulted from the mixing of donor (polymer) and acceptor materials is one of the important issues in improving the performance of polymer solar cells. We demonstrate a simple approach to enhance the performance of polymer solar cells based on poly(3-hexythiophene) (P3HT):fullerene blend incorporating a small amount of magnetic FePt-nanowires (FePt-NWs) as an additive. The photoactive film was prepared under the application of a magnetic field perpendicular to the substrate during solvent drying process. The power conversion efficiency has been improved up to ∼ 60% for the treated cells. The improved device performance can be attributed to the overall improvement of polymer crystallinity.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2014 IEEE 40th Photovoltaic Specialist Conference, PVSC 2014
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1750-1753
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781479943982
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014 Oct 15
Event40th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialist Conference, PVSC 2014 - Denver, United States
Duration: 2014 Jun 82014 Jun 13

Publication series

Name2014 IEEE 40th Photovoltaic Specialist Conference, PVSC 2014

Other

Other40th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialist Conference, PVSC 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityDenver
Period2014/06/082014/06/13

Keywords

  • ZnO nanorod
  • fullerene
  • magnetic field
  • nanowire
  • polymer
  • solar cells

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials

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