Light-trapping nano-structures in organic photovoltaic cells

被引:88
作者
Ko, Doo-Hyun [1 ]
Tumbleston, John R. [2 ]
Gadisa, Abay [1 ]
Aryal, Mukti [1 ,2 ]
Liu, Yingchi [2 ]
Lopez, Rene [2 ]
Samulski, Edward T. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ N Carolina, Dept Chem, Caudill & Kenan Labs, Chapel Hill, NC 27599 USA
[2] Univ N Carolina, Dept Phys & Astron, Chapel Hill, NC 27599 USA
关键词
POLYMER SOLAR-CELLS; FIELD OPTICAL LITHOGRAPHY; SURFACE-RELIEF GRATINGS; PHOTONIC CRYSTAL; ABSORPTION ENHANCEMENT; CONJUGATED POLYMERS; FUNDAMENTAL LIMIT; SOFT LITHOGRAPHY; EFFICIENCY; FABRICATION;
D O I
10.1039/c1jm12300a
中图分类号
O64 [物理化学(理论化学)、化学物理学];
学科分类号
070304 ; 081704 ;
摘要
We review nano-structures used as light trapping schemes in organic photovoltaic (OPV) cells. Light management via nano-structures enables one to exploit sub-diffraction limit properties, thereby giving access to enhanced light absorption in OPV cells. Light trapping schemes have been demonstrated in the form of surface plasmons, anti-reflection coatings, and photonic crystal patterns. Versatile methods are now available to facilitate fabrication of such nano-structures on sufficiently large areas for OPV applications.
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页码:16293 / 16303
页数:11
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