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Comparison of Hybrid Blends for Solar Cell Application

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  • Maria C. Lechmann

    (Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, 55128 Mainz, Germany
    Institute for Physical Chemistry, Johannes Gutenberg University, Jakob-Welder-Weg 10, 55099 Mainz, Germany)

  • Dominik Koll

    (Institute for Inorganic Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry, Johannes Gutenberg University, Duisbergweg 10-14, 55099 Mainz, Germany)

  • Daniel Kessler

    (Institute for Organic Chemistry, Johannes Gutenberg University, Duisbergweg 10-14, 55099 Mainz, Germany)

  • Patrick Theato

    (Institute for Organic Chemistry, Johannes Gutenberg University, Duisbergweg 10-14, 55099 Mainz, Germany
    School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, WCU program of Chemical Convergence for Energy & Environment (C2E2), College of Engineering, Seoul National University, 151-744 Seoul, Korea)

  • Wolfgang Tremel

    (Institute for Inorganic Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry, Johannes Gutenberg University, Duisbergweg 10-14, 55099 Mainz, Germany)

  • Jochen S. Gutmann

    (Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, 55128 Mainz, Germany
    Institute for Physical Chemistry, Johannes Gutenberg University, Jakob-Welder-Weg 10, 55099 Mainz, Germany)

Abstract

In blended hybrid systems distinct micro- or nanostructured materials can be formed by phase separation. Network structures of particles or rods in a polymer matrix can be developed via self-assembly. We use this blending approach to compare active materials for application in solar cell devices. Blends were fabricated from either poly(hexylthiophene) P3HT or poly(triphenylamine) PTPA mixed with nanocrystalline TiO 2 rods. In this manner, we compare two different hole conducting polymers in their performance in photovoltaic devices, while experimental conditions are kept identical. We find that the choice of solvent and photovoltaic characterization conducted in inert atmosphere is of importance for blends prepared from P3HT/TiO 2 blends, but not for PTPA/TiO 2 blends. Even though prepared with the same TiO 2 rods, solar cells prepared from PTPA blends showed an enhanced efficiency when measured under ambient conditions. Furthermore, the PTPA/TiO 2 showed higher long-term stability.

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  • Maria C. Lechmann & Dominik Koll & Daniel Kessler & Patrick Theato & Wolfgang Tremel & Jochen S. Gutmann, 2010. "Comparison of Hybrid Blends for Solar Cell Application," Energies, MDPI, vol. 3(3), pages 1-12, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:3:y:2010:i:3:p:301-312:d:7320
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    hybrid solar cell; P3HT; PTPA; ambient condition;
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