The solution processibility of perovskites provides a costeffective and high-throughput route for fabricating state-of-the-art solar cells.However,the fast kinetics of precursor-to-perovskite transformation is suscept...The solution processibility of perovskites provides a costeffective and high-throughput route for fabricating state-of-the-art solar cells.However,the fast kinetics of precursor-to-perovskite transformation is susceptible to processing conditions,resulting in an uncontrollable variance in device performance.Here,we demonstrate a supramolecule confined approach to reproducibly fabricate perovskite films with an ultrasmooth,electronically homogeneous surface.The assembly of a calixarene capping layer on precursor surface can induce host-vip interactions with solvent molecules to tailor the desolvation kinetics,and initiate the perovskite crystallization from the sharp molecule-precursor interface.These combined effects significantly reduced the spatial variance and extended the processing window of perovskite films.As a result,the standard efficiency deviations of device-to-device and batch-to-batch devices were reduced from 0.64-0.26%to 0.67-0.23%,respectively.In addition,the perovskite films with ultrasmooth top surfaces exhibited photoluminescence quantum yield>10%and surface recombination velocities<100 cm s^(-1)for both interfaces that yielded p-i-n structured solar cells with power conversion efficiency over 25%.展开更多
The search for safer next-generation lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)has driven significant research on non-toxic,non-flammable solid electrolytes.However,their electrochemical performance often falls short.This work prese...The search for safer next-generation lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)has driven significant research on non-toxic,non-flammable solid electrolytes.However,their electrochemical performance often falls short.This work presents a simple,one-step photopolymerization process for synthesizing biphasic liquid–solid ionogel electrolytes using acrylic acid monomer and P_(111i4)FSI ionic liquid.We investigated the impact of lithium salt concentration and temperature on ion diffusion,particularly lithium-ion(Li^(+))mobility,within these ionogels.Pulsed-field gradient nuclear magnetic resonance(PFG-NMR)revealed enhanced Li^(+)diffusion in the acrylic acid(AA)-based ionogels compared to their non-confined ionic liquid counterparts.Remarkably,Li^(+)diffusion remained favorable in the ionogels regardless of salt concentration.These AA-based ionogels demonstrate very good ionic conductivity(>1 mS cm^(-1) at room temperature)and a wide electrochemical window(up to 5.3 V vs Li^(+)/Li^(0)).These findings suggest significant promise for AA-based ionogels as polymer solid electrolytes in future solid-state battery applications.展开更多
Aqueous zinc-ion batteries(AZIBs)have garnered extensive attention as the promising energy storage technology owing to their high safety,cost-effectiveness,and environmental friendliness.Nevertheless,their practical a...Aqueous zinc-ion batteries(AZIBs)have garnered extensive attention as the promising energy storage technology owing to their high safety,cost-effectiveness,and environmental friendliness.Nevertheless,their practical application is hindered by critical challenges,including Hydrogen evolution reactions(HER)and non-uniform Zn deposition,which compromise electrochemical performance and cycling stability.Herein,we propose a multifunctional hybrid electrolyte additive consisting of vanillin and Dimethyl sulfoxide,designed to weaken the interaction between Zn^(2+)and H_(2)O molecules,effectively modulating the solvation shell structure.In situ optical microscopy shows the hybrid additive significantly suppresses HER and promotes Zn^(2+)deposition on the(002)plane,inhibiting dendritic growth.The Zn||Zn symmetric cells with hybrid additive exhibit exceptional cycling stability,achieving over 4000 h at 1.0 mA cm^(-2)/1.0 m A h cm^(-2).The research on hybrid additives presents significant potential for exploration,offering a promising approach to the development of durable AZIBs.展开更多
High-entropy alloys(HEAs)have emerged as promising catalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)due to their compositional diversity and synergistic effects.In this study,machine learning-accelerated density func...High-entropy alloys(HEAs)have emerged as promising catalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)due to their compositional diversity and synergistic effects.In this study,machine learning-accelerated density functional theory(DFT)calculations were employed to assess the catalytic performance of PtPd-based HEAs with the formula PtPdXYZ(X,Y,Z=Fe,Co,Ni,Cu,Ru,Rh,Ag,Au;X≠Y≠Z).Among 56 screened HEA(111)surfaces,PtPdRuCoNi(111)was identified as the most promising,with adsorption energies(E_(ads))between−0.50 and−0.60 eV and high d-band center of−1.85 eV,indicating enhanced activity.This surface showed the hydrogen adsorption free energy(ΔG_(H^(*)))of−0.03 eV for hydrogen adsorption,outperforming Pt(111)by achieving a better balance between adsorption and desorption.Machine learning models,particularly extreme gradient boosting regression(XGBR),significantly reduced computational costs while maintaining high accuracy(root-mean-square error,RMSE=0.128 eV).These results demonstrate the potential of HEAs for efficient and sustainable hydrogen production.展开更多
Introducing a stoichiometric excess of lead iodide(PbI_(2))in perovskite films has been demonstrated as an effective passivation strategy that can improve the power conversion efficiency(PCE)of perovskite solar cells(...Introducing a stoichiometric excess of lead iodide(PbI_(2))in perovskite films has been demonstrated as an effective passivation strategy that can improve the power conversion efficiency(PCE)of perovskite solar cells(PSCs),However,excess PbI_(2)is also known to accelerate the degradation of the perovskite layer.In this study,we show that this degradation primarily stems from the decomposition of PbI_(2)at the bottom of the perovskite film which is exposed to light We further show that when using a two-step spin coating deposition procedure,the excess PbI_(2)results from the decomposition of the perovskite during the annealing process rather than the presence of non-reacted PbI_(2).Finally,we demonstrate that the spatial distribution of PbI_(2)within the perovskite films can be controlled in a way that mitigates the PbI_(2)induced perovskite decomposition.In this manner,we produced devices exhibiting initial power conversion efficiencies over 25%,maintaining 98.6% after 1000 h of maximum power point tracking under continuous illumination.These findings offer valuable insights into achieving high performance PSCs through judicious process control using a two-step spin-coating procedure.展开更多
The electrochemical reversibility of Mg in hybrid electrolytes based on mixtures of ionic liquid and glyme based organic solvents was investigated for applications in rechargeable magnesium batteries(RMBs). The electr...The electrochemical reversibility of Mg in hybrid electrolytes based on mixtures of ionic liquid and glyme based organic solvents was investigated for applications in rechargeable magnesium batteries(RMBs). The electrolytes demonstrate reversible reduction and oxidation of Mg only after being pre-treated with the dehydrating agent, magnesium borohydride, Mg[BH_4]_2, highlighting the importance of removing water in Mg based electrolytes. The addition magnesium di[bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide](Mg[TFSI]_2)(0.3 M) to N-butyl-n-methyl-pyrrolidinium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide [C4 mpyr][TFSI]/tetraglyme at a mole ratio of 1:2 showed stable CV cycling over almost 300 cycles while scanning electron microscopy(SEM) and X-ray diffraction(XRD) confirmed Mg deposition, showing non-dendritic morphology and a well-aligned growth. Further thermogravimetric analysis(TGA) demonstrated a mass retention of 79% at 250℃ for this electrolyte suggesting that the presence of the ionic liquid increases thermal stability substantially making these hybrid electrolytes compatible for RMBs.展开更多
As an emerging thermal-driven membrane technology,membrane distillation(MD)has attracted immense attention for desalination and water purification.The membranes for MD generally have hydrophobic or superhydrophobic pr...As an emerging thermal-driven membrane technology,membrane distillation(MD)has attracted immense attention for desalination and water purification.The membranes for MD generally have hydrophobic or superhydrophobic properties to enable vapor permeation without liquid passage(e.g.,wetting).However,conventional MD membranes cannot undergo long term stable operations due to gradual wetting in practical applications where the feed solution often contains multiple low-surface tension contaminants(e.g.,oil).Recently,omniphobic membranes repelling all sorts of liquids and typically having ultralow surface energy and re-entrant structures have been developed for robust MD to mitigate wetting and fouling.In this paper,we aim to provide a comprehensive review of recent progress on omniphobic membranes.Fundamentals,desirable properties,advantages and applications of omniphobic membranes are discussed.We also summarize the research efforts and methods to engineer omniphobic membranes.Finally,the challenges and future research directions on omniphobic membranes are discussed.展开更多
Transition metal dichalcogenides are interesting candidates as photocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction.The MnPSe_(3)/WS_(2) heterostructure is hence studied here with first principles calculations by exploring ...Transition metal dichalcogenides are interesting candidates as photocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction.The MnPSe_(3)/WS_(2) heterostructure is hence studied here with first principles calculations by exploring its electronic properties under the application of an electric field.It is discovered that the band gap will decrease from the WS_(2) monolayer to the MnPSe_(3)/WS_(2) heterostructure with Perdew-Burke-Ernzerhof functional,while increase slightly when electron correlation is involved.The conduction band minimum of the heterostructure is determined by the MnPSe3 layer,while the valence band maximum is contributed by the WS_(2)layer.The band edges and band gap suggest that the heterostructure will have good photocatalytic properties for water splitting.Moreover,comparing to monolayer WS_(2),the light absorption in both the ultraviolet and visible regions will be enhanced.When an electric field is present,a linear relation is observed between the electric field and the band gap within specific range,which can thus modulate the photocatalytic performance of this heterostructure.展开更多
We investigate the effects of ultraviolet(UV)irradiation treatment with varying irradiation intensities for different treatment times of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrenesulfonate)(PEDOT:PSS)film on the pe...We investigate the effects of ultraviolet(UV)irradiation treatment with varying irradiation intensities for different treatment times of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrenesulfonate)(PEDOT:PSS)film on the performance and stability of polymer solar cells(PSCs)based on regioregular poly(3-hexylthiophene)(P3HT)and methanofullerene[6,6]-phenyl C61-butyric acid methyl ester(PCBM)blend.Ultraviolet-visible transmission spectra,x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy,contact angle measurement,atomic force microscopy and the Kelvin probe method are conducted to characterize the UV-treated PEDOT:PSS film.The results demonstrate that UV treatment can improve the power conversion efficiency(PCE)and stability of PSCs effectively.The best performance is achieved under 1200μW/cm^(2) UV treatment for 50 min.Compared to the control device,the optimized device exhibits enhanced performance with a V_(oc) of 0.59 V,J_(sc) of 12.3 mA/cm^(2),fill factor of 51%,and PCE of 3.64%,increased by 3.5%,33%,8.7%and 50%,respectively.The stability of the PSCs is enhanced by 2.5 times simply through the UV treatment on the PEDOT:PSS buffer layer.The improvement in the device performance and stability is attributed to the improvement in the wettability property and the increase in the work function of the PEDOT:PSS film by UV treatment,while the impact of UV treatment on the transparency of the PEDOT:PSS film is negligible.The strategy of using UV treatment to improve device performance and stability is attractive due to its simplicity,cost-effectiveness,and because it is suitable for large-scale commercial production.展开更多
We report the enhanced performance of organic solar cells(OSCs) based on regioregular poly(3-hexylthiophene)(P3HT) and methanofullerene [6,6]-phenyl C61-butyric acid methyl ester(PCBM) blend by using dihydroxybenzene ...We report the enhanced performance of organic solar cells(OSCs) based on regioregular poly(3-hexylthiophene)(P3HT) and methanofullerene [6,6]-phenyl C61-butyric acid methyl ester(PCBM) blend by using dihydroxybenzene as additive in the active layer.The effect of the content of the additives on electrical characteristics of the device is studied.The device with 0.2 wt% dihydroxybenzene additive achieves the best power conversion efficiency(PCE) of 4.58% with Jsc of 12.5 mA/cm2,Voc of 0.65 V,and FF of 66.6% under simulated solar illumination of AM 1.5G(100 mW/cm2),compared with the control device with PCE of 3.39%(35% improvement compared with the control device).The XRD measurement reveals that the addition of additives induces the crystallization of P3HT and establishes good inter-network to increase the contact area of donor and acceptor,and then helps charge to be effectively transferred to the electrode to reduce the chance of recombination.All evidences indicate that the dihydroxybenzene is likely to be a promising new type additive that can enhance the performance of organic bulk heterojunction solar cells.展开更多
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22379044,22472053)the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(23520710700)+6 种基金the Key Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22239001)the Shanghai Pilot Program for Basic Research(22TQ1400100-5)the ShanghaiMunicipal Natural Science Foundation(25ZR1401081)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(JKD01251505,JKVD1251041)the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF(GZC20250071)the Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Hierarchical Nanomaterials(18DZ2252400)the Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Optogenetic Techniques for Cell Metabolism(Shanghai Municipal Education Commission)。
文摘The solution processibility of perovskites provides a costeffective and high-throughput route for fabricating state-of-the-art solar cells.However,the fast kinetics of precursor-to-perovskite transformation is susceptible to processing conditions,resulting in an uncontrollable variance in device performance.Here,we demonstrate a supramolecule confined approach to reproducibly fabricate perovskite films with an ultrasmooth,electronically homogeneous surface.The assembly of a calixarene capping layer on precursor surface can induce host-vip interactions with solvent molecules to tailor the desolvation kinetics,and initiate the perovskite crystallization from the sharp molecule-precursor interface.These combined effects significantly reduced the spatial variance and extended the processing window of perovskite films.As a result,the standard efficiency deviations of device-to-device and batch-to-batch devices were reduced from 0.64-0.26%to 0.67-0.23%,respectively.In addition,the perovskite films with ultrasmooth top surfaces exhibited photoluminescence quantum yield>10%and surface recombination velocities<100 cm s^(-1)for both interfaces that yielded p-i-n structured solar cells with power conversion efficiency over 25%.
基金funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions COFUND—Grant Agreement No:945357.
文摘The search for safer next-generation lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)has driven significant research on non-toxic,non-flammable solid electrolytes.However,their electrochemical performance often falls short.This work presents a simple,one-step photopolymerization process for synthesizing biphasic liquid–solid ionogel electrolytes using acrylic acid monomer and P_(111i4)FSI ionic liquid.We investigated the impact of lithium salt concentration and temperature on ion diffusion,particularly lithium-ion(Li^(+))mobility,within these ionogels.Pulsed-field gradient nuclear magnetic resonance(PFG-NMR)revealed enhanced Li^(+)diffusion in the acrylic acid(AA)-based ionogels compared to their non-confined ionic liquid counterparts.Remarkably,Li^(+)diffusion remained favorable in the ionogels regardless of salt concentration.These AA-based ionogels demonstrate very good ionic conductivity(>1 mS cm^(-1) at room temperature)and a wide electrochemical window(up to 5.3 V vs Li^(+)/Li^(0)).These findings suggest significant promise for AA-based ionogels as polymer solid electrolytes in future solid-state battery applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52402247)the Innovative Funds Plan of Henan University of Technology(2020ZKCJ07)+1 种基金the Cultivation Project of Tuoxin Team in Henan University of Technology(2024TXTD14)the Doctoral Fund of Henan University of Technology(31401577)。
文摘Aqueous zinc-ion batteries(AZIBs)have garnered extensive attention as the promising energy storage technology owing to their high safety,cost-effectiveness,and environmental friendliness.Nevertheless,their practical application is hindered by critical challenges,including Hydrogen evolution reactions(HER)and non-uniform Zn deposition,which compromise electrochemical performance and cycling stability.Herein,we propose a multifunctional hybrid electrolyte additive consisting of vanillin and Dimethyl sulfoxide,designed to weaken the interaction between Zn^(2+)and H_(2)O molecules,effectively modulating the solvation shell structure.In situ optical microscopy shows the hybrid additive significantly suppresses HER and promotes Zn^(2+)deposition on the(002)plane,inhibiting dendritic growth.The Zn||Zn symmetric cells with hybrid additive exhibit exceptional cycling stability,achieving over 4000 h at 1.0 mA cm^(-2)/1.0 m A h cm^(-2).The research on hybrid additives presents significant potential for exploration,offering a promising approach to the development of durable AZIBs.
基金the Second Century Fund(C2F),Chulalongkorn UniversityThailand Science Research and Innovation Fund Chulalongkorn University(No.IND_FF_68_054_2100_009)National Science and Technology Development Agency,Thailand,Hub of Knowledge funding,and the Mid-Career Research Grant 2024,National Research Council of Thailand(No.N42A670295).
文摘High-entropy alloys(HEAs)have emerged as promising catalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)due to their compositional diversity and synergistic effects.In this study,machine learning-accelerated density functional theory(DFT)calculations were employed to assess the catalytic performance of PtPd-based HEAs with the formula PtPdXYZ(X,Y,Z=Fe,Co,Ni,Cu,Ru,Rh,Ag,Au;X≠Y≠Z).Among 56 screened HEA(111)surfaces,PtPdRuCoNi(111)was identified as the most promising,with adsorption energies(E_(ads))between−0.50 and−0.60 eV and high d-band center of−1.85 eV,indicating enhanced activity.This surface showed the hydrogen adsorption free energy(ΔG_(H^(*)))of−0.03 eV for hydrogen adsorption,outperforming Pt(111)by achieving a better balance between adsorption and desorption.Machine learning models,particularly extreme gradient boosting regression(XGBR),significantly reduced computational costs while maintaining high accuracy(root-mean-square error,RMSE=0.128 eV).These results demonstrate the potential of HEAs for efficient and sustainable hydrogen production.
基金funding support from the National Key R&D Program of China(2021YFF0501900)the Excellent Young Scholar Fund from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22122903)+1 种基金the Tianjin Distinguished Young Scholar Fund(20JCJQJC00260)support from the Tianchi Talent Program of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region。
文摘Introducing a stoichiometric excess of lead iodide(PbI_(2))in perovskite films has been demonstrated as an effective passivation strategy that can improve the power conversion efficiency(PCE)of perovskite solar cells(PSCs),However,excess PbI_(2)is also known to accelerate the degradation of the perovskite layer.In this study,we show that this degradation primarily stems from the decomposition of PbI_(2)at the bottom of the perovskite film which is exposed to light We further show that when using a two-step spin coating deposition procedure,the excess PbI_(2)results from the decomposition of the perovskite during the annealing process rather than the presence of non-reacted PbI_(2).Finally,we demonstrate that the spatial distribution of PbI_(2)within the perovskite films can be controlled in a way that mitigates the PbI_(2)induced perovskite decomposition.In this manner,we produced devices exhibiting initial power conversion efficiencies over 25%,maintaining 98.6% after 1000 h of maximum power point tracking under continuous illumination.These findings offer valuable insights into achieving high performance PSCs through judicious process control using a two-step spin-coating procedure.
基金support from the Australian Research Council for his Australian Laureate Fellowship
文摘The electrochemical reversibility of Mg in hybrid electrolytes based on mixtures of ionic liquid and glyme based organic solvents was investigated for applications in rechargeable magnesium batteries(RMBs). The electrolytes demonstrate reversible reduction and oxidation of Mg only after being pre-treated with the dehydrating agent, magnesium borohydride, Mg[BH_4]_2, highlighting the importance of removing water in Mg based electrolytes. The addition magnesium di[bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide](Mg[TFSI]_2)(0.3 M) to N-butyl-n-methyl-pyrrolidinium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide [C4 mpyr][TFSI]/tetraglyme at a mole ratio of 1:2 showed stable CV cycling over almost 300 cycles while scanning electron microscopy(SEM) and X-ray diffraction(XRD) confirmed Mg deposition, showing non-dendritic morphology and a well-aligned growth. Further thermogravimetric analysis(TGA) demonstrated a mass retention of 79% at 250℃ for this electrolyte suggesting that the presence of the ionic liquid increases thermal stability substantially making these hybrid electrolytes compatible for RMBs.
文摘As an emerging thermal-driven membrane technology,membrane distillation(MD)has attracted immense attention for desalination and water purification.The membranes for MD generally have hydrophobic or superhydrophobic properties to enable vapor permeation without liquid passage(e.g.,wetting).However,conventional MD membranes cannot undergo long term stable operations due to gradual wetting in practical applications where the feed solution often contains multiple low-surface tension contaminants(e.g.,oil).Recently,omniphobic membranes repelling all sorts of liquids and typically having ultralow surface energy and re-entrant structures have been developed for robust MD to mitigate wetting and fouling.In this paper,we aim to provide a comprehensive review of recent progress on omniphobic membranes.Fundamentals,desirable properties,advantages and applications of omniphobic membranes are discussed.We also summarize the research efforts and methods to engineer omniphobic membranes.Finally,the challenges and future research directions on omniphobic membranes are discussed.
基金Project(2682019CX06)supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,ChinaProject(2019KY23)supported by Research Start-up Fund from the Southwest Jiaotong University,China+2 种基金Projects(20ZDYF0236,20ZDYF0490)supported by the Key R&D Projects in the Field of High and new Technology of Sichuan,ChinaProject(52072311)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2019JDJQ0009)supported by the Outstanding Young Scientific and Technical Talents in Sichuan Province,China。
文摘Transition metal dichalcogenides are interesting candidates as photocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction.The MnPSe_(3)/WS_(2) heterostructure is hence studied here with first principles calculations by exploring its electronic properties under the application of an electric field.It is discovered that the band gap will decrease from the WS_(2) monolayer to the MnPSe_(3)/WS_(2) heterostructure with Perdew-Burke-Ernzerhof functional,while increase slightly when electron correlation is involved.The conduction band minimum of the heterostructure is determined by the MnPSe3 layer,while the valence band maximum is contributed by the WS_(2)layer.The band edges and band gap suggest that the heterostructure will have good photocatalytic properties for water splitting.Moreover,comparing to monolayer WS_(2),the light absorption in both the ultraviolet and visible regions will be enhanced.When an electric field is present,a linear relation is observed between the electric field and the band gap within specific range,which can thus modulate the photocatalytic performance of this heterostructure.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(51873146)Ningbo Municipal Natural Science Foundation(2018A610005)+1 种基金Major Project of the Ministry of Science and Technology of China(2015ZX06004-001)Swedish Government Strategic Research Area in Materials Science on Functional Materials at Linköping University(Faculty Grant SFO-Mat-LiU No.200900971)。
基金Supported by the Tianjin Natural Science Foundation under Grant Nos 13JCYBJC18900,12JCQNJC01300,and 13JCZDJC26700the Scientific Developing Foundation of Tianjin Education Commission under Grant No 20100723+1 种基金the National High-Tech Research and Development Program of China under Grant No 2013AA011301the Tianjin Key Discipline of Material Physics and Chemistry.
文摘We investigate the effects of ultraviolet(UV)irradiation treatment with varying irradiation intensities for different treatment times of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrenesulfonate)(PEDOT:PSS)film on the performance and stability of polymer solar cells(PSCs)based on regioregular poly(3-hexylthiophene)(P3HT)and methanofullerene[6,6]-phenyl C61-butyric acid methyl ester(PCBM)blend.Ultraviolet-visible transmission spectra,x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy,contact angle measurement,atomic force microscopy and the Kelvin probe method are conducted to characterize the UV-treated PEDOT:PSS film.The results demonstrate that UV treatment can improve the power conversion efficiency(PCE)and stability of PSCs effectively.The best performance is achieved under 1200μW/cm^(2) UV treatment for 50 min.Compared to the control device,the optimized device exhibits enhanced performance with a V_(oc) of 0.59 V,J_(sc) of 12.3 mA/cm^(2),fill factor of 51%,and PCE of 3.64%,increased by 3.5%,33%,8.7%and 50%,respectively.The stability of the PSCs is enhanced by 2.5 times simply through the UV treatment on the PEDOT:PSS buffer layer.The improvement in the device performance and stability is attributed to the improvement in the wettability property and the increase in the work function of the PEDOT:PSS film by UV treatment,while the impact of UV treatment on the transparency of the PEDOT:PSS film is negligible.The strategy of using UV treatment to improve device performance and stability is attractive due to its simplicity,cost-effectiveness,and because it is suitable for large-scale commercial production.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.60876046 and 60976048)the Key Project of Chinese Ministry of Education (No.209007)+1 种基金Tianjin Natural Science Council (No.10ZCKFGX01900)the Scientific Developing Foundation of Tianjin Education Commission (No.20100723) and the Tianjin Key Discipline of Material Physics and Chemistry
文摘We report the enhanced performance of organic solar cells(OSCs) based on regioregular poly(3-hexylthiophene)(P3HT) and methanofullerene [6,6]-phenyl C61-butyric acid methyl ester(PCBM) blend by using dihydroxybenzene as additive in the active layer.The effect of the content of the additives on electrical characteristics of the device is studied.The device with 0.2 wt% dihydroxybenzene additive achieves the best power conversion efficiency(PCE) of 4.58% with Jsc of 12.5 mA/cm2,Voc of 0.65 V,and FF of 66.6% under simulated solar illumination of AM 1.5G(100 mW/cm2),compared with the control device with PCE of 3.39%(35% improvement compared with the control device).The XRD measurement reveals that the addition of additives induces the crystallization of P3HT and establishes good inter-network to increase the contact area of donor and acceptor,and then helps charge to be effectively transferred to the electrode to reduce the chance of recombination.All evidences indicate that the dihydroxybenzene is likely to be a promising new type additive that can enhance the performance of organic bulk heterojunction solar cells.
