Graphene-based materials for polymer solar cells

Lin, Xiaofeng; Zhang, Ziyan; Yuan, Zhongke; Li, Jing; Xiao, Xiao-Fen; Hong, Wei; Chen, Xudong; Yu, Dingshan

doi:10.1016/j.cclet.2016.06.041

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“…Graphene can be combined with polymers to produce a hybrid material with a reported bandgap of 3.6 V that prevents cathode to electrode electron transport. Graphene layers with a thickness of 2 nm are claimed to provide the best outcomes in terms of improved electrical resistance and electron transmission [26].…”

Section: Graphene-polymer Solar Cellsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Materials for Photovoltaics: Overview, Generations, Recent Advancements and Future Prospects

Iqbal¹,

Malik²,

Shahid³

et al. 2022

Thin Films Photovoltaics

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As a consequence of rising concern about the impact of fossil fuel-based energy on global warming and climate change, photovoltaic cell technology has advanced significantly in recent years as a sustainable source of energy. To date, photovoltaic cells have been split into four generations, with the first two generations accounting for the majority of the current market. First generation of thin-film technologies is based on monocrystalline or polycrystalline silicon and gallium arsenide cells and includes well-known medium- or low-cost technologies with moderate yields, whereas, second generation includes devices with lower efficiency and manufacturing costs. Third generation is based on novel materials and has a wide range of design options, as well as expensive but highly efficient cells. However, fourth generation, also known as “inorganics-in-organics,” combines the low cost and flexibility of polymer thin films with the durability of innovative inorganic nanostructures (metal nanoparticles or metal oxides) in organic-based nanomaterials (carbon nanotubes, graphene, and their derivatives). The aim of this chapter was to highlight the current state of photovoltaic cell technology in terms of manufacturing materials and efficiency by providing a comprehensive overview of the four generations as well as the relevance of graphene and its derivatives in solar cell applications.

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Section: Graphene-polymer Solar Cellsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Materials for Photovoltaics: Overview, Generations, Recent Advancements and Future Prospects

Iqbal¹,

Malik²,

Shahid³

et al. 2022

Thin Films Photovoltaics

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“…G and its derivatives have been used as both types of layers, due to their benefits of superior energy-band structure that results in efficient charge transport and less corrosion for the ITO electrode [ 18 ]. A GO/PEDOT:PSS composite was used as the hole transport layer in a PCDTBT:PC 71 BM-based BHJ PSC, leading to a PCE of 4.28%, which is higher compared to devices with either GO or PEDOT:PSS as hole transport layers (PCEs of 2.77 and 3.57%, respectively).…”

Section: Graphene/polymer Nanocomposites In Solar Cellsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…We will focus on the synthesis of G and its derivatives, graphene oxide (GO) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO), the preparation methods of G/polymer nanocomposites, and the photovoltaic properties of PSCs incorporating these nanocomposites. Although there are a number of reviews about PSCs [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 ], to the best of our knowledge literature reviews dealing with G-based materials for solar-cell applications are scarce [ 18 , 19 ], and none of them focuses on the nanocomposites.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Recent Developments in Graphene/Polymer Nanocomposites for Application in Polymer Solar Cells

Díez‐Pascual

Luceño

Capilla³

et al. 2018

Polymers

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Graphene (G) and its derivatives, graphene oxide (GO) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) have enormous potential for energy applications owing to their 2D structure, large specific surface area, high electrical and thermal conductivity, optical transparency, and huge mechanical strength combined with inherent flexibility. The combination of G-based materials with polymers leads to new nanocomposites with enhanced structural and functional properties due to synergistic effects. This review briefly summarizes recent progress in the development of G/polymer nanocomposites for use in polymer solar cells (PSCs). These nanocomposites have been explored as transparent conducting electrodes (TCEs), active layers (ALs) and interfacial layers (IFLs) of PSCs. Photovoltaic parameters, such as the open-circuit voltage (Voc), short-circuit current density (Jsc), fill factor (FF) and power-conversion efficiency (PCE) are compared for different device structures. Finally, future perspectives are discussed.

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“…This introduces an additional complexity when manufacturing the nonmetallic grids, leading to loss of module bifaciality, i.e., the possibility to be illuminated from both sides. 74,75 Graphene and related materials (GRMs) can be used in several solar cell technologies 76,77 such as Si, 78,79 polymer/ organic, 80,81 and Perovskite (PSC). 82,83 In PSC, few-layer graphene (FLG) was combined with mesoporous TiO 2 (mTiO 2 ), 84−86 and lithium neutralized graphene oxide (GO-Li) was employed as the interlayer at the mTiO 2 /perovskite interface, 87 while GO was used as a hole transport material (HTM) to replace standard spiro-OMeTAD.…”

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confidence: 99%

Graphene-Based Interconnects for Stable Dye-Sensitized Solar Modules

Mariani

Agresti

Vesce

et al. 2020

ACS Appl. Energy Mater.

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We present Z-Type Dye Sensitized Solar Modules (DSSMs) with screen printed graphene-based vertical interconnects. This prevents corrosion of interconnects in contact with electrolytic species, unlike conventional Ag interconnects. By enlarging the width of single cells, or by increasing the number of cells, we get an enhancement of the aperture power conversion efficiency ∼+12% with respect to Ag-based modules, with 1000 h stability under 85 °C stress test. This paves the way to original design layouts with decreased dead area and increased generated power per aperture area.

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Graphene-based materials for polymer solar cells

Cited by 36 publications

References 74 publications

Materials for Photovoltaics: Overview, Generations, Recent Advancements and Future Prospects

Materials for Photovoltaics: Overview, Generations, Recent Advancements and Future Prospects

Recent Developments in Graphene/Polymer Nanocomposites for Application in Polymer Solar Cells

Graphene-Based Interconnects for Stable Dye-Sensitized Solar Modules

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