Characterizing enhanced performance of nanopatterned bulk heterojunction organic photovoltaics

John R. Tumbleston; Doo Hyun Ko; Rene Lopez; Edward T. Samulski

doi:10.1117/12.794823

Characterizing enhanced performance of nanopatterned bulk heterojunction organic photovoltaics

John R. Tumbleston
, Doo Hyun Ko
, Rene Lopez
, Edward T. Samulski

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

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Abstract

We present experimental and theoretical studies of a nanopatterned photonic crystal formed between the bulk heterojunction blend, poly-3-hexylthiophene:[6, 6]-phenyl-C61-butyric acid methyl ester (P3HT:PCBM) and nanocrystalline zinc oxide (nc-ZnO). The nanopattern is fabricated using the Pattern Replication in Non-wetting Templates (PRINT) technique. We summarize the fabrication method and show how it can be used to make a highly ordered hexagonal array of photovoltaic P3HT:PCBM posts. We also discuss theoretical studies of optical absorption for the nanopattern design that result in a 22% enhancement over a conventional planar cell. Spectroscopic ellipsometry is also used to determine the optical constants of solar cell materials that are used in the optical model. Finally, we calculate the local exciton creation profile within the photoactive nanopattern to relate the nanostructured geometry to electrical performance.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Nanoscale Photonic and Cell Technologies for Photovoltaics
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1117/12.794823
State	Published - 2008
Externally published	Yes
Event	Nanoscale Photonic and Cell Technologies for Photovoltaics - San Diego, CA, United States Duration: 11 Aug 2008 → 13 Aug 2008

Publication series

Name	Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume	7047
ISSN (Print)	0277-786X

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Conference	Nanoscale Photonic and Cell Technologies for Photovoltaics
Country/Territory	United States
City	San Diego, CA
Period	11/08/08 → 13/08/08

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Keywords

Nanofabrication
Organic photovoltaics
Photonic crystals

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Tumbleston, JR, Ko, DH, Lopez, R & Samulski, ET 2008, Characterizing enhanced performance of nanopatterned bulk heterojunction organic photovoltaics. in Nanoscale Photonic and Cell Technologies for Photovoltaics., 70470S, Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering, vol. 7047, Nanoscale Photonic and Cell Technologies for Photovoltaics, San Diego, CA, United States, 11/08/08. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.794823

Characterizing enhanced performance of nanopatterned bulk heterojunction organic photovoltaics. / Tumbleston, John R.; Ko, Doo Hyun; Lopez, Rene et al.
Nanoscale Photonic and Cell Technologies for Photovoltaics. 2008. 70470S (Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering; Vol. 7047).

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