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Binary organic photovoltaic blends: A simple rationale for optimum compositions
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Binary organic photovoltaic blends: A simple rationale for optimum compositions

Christian Mueller, Toby A. M. Ferenczi, Mariano Campoy-Quiles, Jarvist M. Frost, Donal D. C. Bradley, Paul Smith, Natalie Stingelin-Stutzmann and Jenny Nelson
Advanced materials (Weinheim), Vol.20(18), pp.3510-3515
17/09/2008

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Chemistry Chemistry, Multidisciplinary Chemistry, Physical Materials Science Materials Science, Multidisciplinary Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Physical Sciences Physics Physics, Applied Physics, Condensed Matter Science & Technology Science & Technology - Other Topics Technology
Polymer/small molecule binaries, such as P3HT:PC61BM display eutectic phase behavior with optimum photovoltaic performance at slightly hypoeutectic compositions (with respect to polymer content). Such hypoeutectic blends readily solidify into a finely phase-separated matrix surrounding primary crystals of the small-molecular species. The resulting large interfacial area and component connectivity is a desirable microstructure for bulk-heterojunction solar cells.

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