Bulk heterojunction solar cells
2025 (English)In: Advanced Materials and Technologies for Photovoltaics / [ed] Kumar, Vinod, Pathak, Dinesh, Sharma, Davinder Pal, Nunzi, Jean-Michel, Elsevier , 2025, p. 203-228Chapter in book (Other academic)
Abstract [en]
This chapter explores the evolution and technological enhancements of bulk heterojunction (BHJ) organic photovoltaic (OPV) devices, highlighting their potential in sustainable energy solutions amid growing global energy demands. BHJ OPV devices, characterized by their blend of donor and acceptor materials, offer a promising approach to enhancing the efficiency of solar energy conversion. We detail the operational mechanisms underlying BHJ OPV devices, including light absorption, exciton diffusion and dissociation, and charge collection, which collectively contribute to their efficiency. The architecture of BHJ OPV devices incorporates various layers, such as the electron transport layer and the hole transport layer (HTL), optimizing the photoactive layer for improved power conversion. By examining recent advancements and the impact of nanostructured morphologies on performance, this study underscores the critical role of materials science in advancing the efficiency and applicability of OPV technologies. The potential of BHJ OPVs to meet future energy requirements is discussed, with a focus on the continuous improvement in device architecture and material properties.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Elsevier , 2025. p. 203-228
Keywords [en]
Bulk heterojunction, electron transport layer, hole transport layer, organic photovoltaic devices, solar energy conversion, Energy efficiency, Excitons, Light absorption, Morphology, Nanostructured materials, Photovoltaics, Solar cells, Solar energy, Solar power generation, Bulk-heterojunction solar cells, Donor and acceptor, Electron transport layers, Global energy demand, Hole transport layers, Solar energy conversions, Sustainable energy solutions, Technological enhancement, Electron transport properties, Heterojunctions
National Category
Energy Systems
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-223236DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-443-29250-7.00012-8Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-105026850337ISBN: 9780443292507 (print)ISBN: 9780443292514 (electronic)OAI: oai:DiVA.org:liu-223236DiVA, id: diva2:2055204
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