PS-b-P3HT copolymers as P3HT/PCBM interfacial compatibilizers for high efficiency photovoltaics

Zhenzhong Sun, Kai Xiao, Jong Kahk Keum, Xiang Yu, Kunlun Hong, Jim Browning, Ilia N. Ivanov, Jihua Chen, Jose Alonzo, Dawen Li, Bobby G. Sumpter, Edward A. Payzant, Christopher M. Rouleau, David B. Geohegan

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Abstract

A conducting diblock copolymer of PS-b-P3HT was added to serve as a compatibilizer in a P3HT/PCBM blend, which improved the power-conversion efficiency from 3.3% to 4.1% due to the enhanced crystallinity, morphology, interface interaction, and depth profile of PCBM.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5529-5535
Number of pages7
JournalAdvanced Materials
Volume23
Issue number46
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 8 2011

Keywords

  • P3HT/PCBM
  • compatibilizer
  • diblock copolymer
  • neutron reflectivity
  • organic photovoltaics

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