Title :
Organic photovoltaic solar cells based on MEH-PPV / PCBM blend
Author :
Puigdollers, J. ; Voz, C. ; Sporer, C. ; Laukhina, E. ; Martin, I. ; Orpella, A. ; Vetter, M. ; Rovira, C. ; Alcubilla, R.
Author_Institution :
Dept. d´´Enginyeria Electronica, Univ. Politecnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
Abstract :
Organic photovoltaic solar cells based on the interpenetrated network of a conjugated polymer and fullerene derivative are presented. The structure and fabrication process are described in detail. Current-voltage characteristics and external quantum efficiency of preliminary organic solar cells are shown. Considering such a strikingly new research subject, the open circuit voltage of 0.57 V and short circuit current density around 25 μA·cm -2 are encouraging results. Finally, several factors which could limit photovoltaic conversion in these devices are discussed.
Keywords :
fullerenes; organic semiconductors; photovoltaic cells; polymers; semiconductor devices; semiconductor heterojunctions; solar cells; 0.57 V; MEH-PPV; PCBM; conjugated polymer; fullerene derivative; interpenetrated network; organic photovoltaic solar cells; photovoltaic conversion; Electrodes; Excitons; Heterojunctions; Organic materials; Photovoltaic cells; Photovoltaic systems; Polymers; Solar power generation; Thin film transistors; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Electron Devices, 2005 Spanish Conference on
Conference_Location :
Tarragona
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8810-0
DOI :
10.1109/SCED.2005.1504379
