Time-resolved morphological study of bulk heterojunction films for efficient organic solar devices

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作者
Paci, B. [1 ]
Generosi, A. [1 ]
Albertini, V. Rossi [1 ]
Generosi, R. [1 ]
Perfetti, P. [1 ]
de Bettignies, R. [2 ]
Sentein, C. [3 ]
机构
[1] CNR, Ist Struttura Mat, I-00133 Rome, Italy
[2] Lab Composants Solaires CEA INES RDI, F-73377 Le Bourget Du Lac, France
[3] CEA Saclay, DRT LITEN DSEN GENEC L2C, F-91191 Gif Sur Yvette, France
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10.1021/jp801674v
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O64 [物理化学(理论化学)、化学物理学];
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070304 ; 081704 ;
摘要
The crucial requirement of device stability in the development of organic electronics was addressed. In particular, the nanoscale morphology of bulk heterojunction organic films for photovoltaic applications was studied by time-resolved energy dispersive X-ray reflectometry in synergy with atomic force microscopy analysis. A reorganization of the organic molecules in the film upon illumination was detected. The occurrence of two distinct processes (characterized by a reorganization of the blend bulk and an increase of its surface roughness, respectively) was revealed. Furthermore, the effect of the morphological instability on the device efficiency over time was quantified. Finally, the effect of thermal annealing treatments and of the choice of different cathodes was verified.
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页码:9931 / 9936
页数:6
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