Review: materials and modelling for organic photovoltaic devices. Issue 1 (23rd August 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Doat, Olivier; Barboza, Bruno H; Batagin‐Neto, Augusto; Bégué, Didier; Hiorns, Roger C
• Is Part Of: Polymer international. Volume 71:Issue 1(2022)
• Page Start: 6
• Page End: 25
• Publication Date: 2021-08-23
• Subjects: organic photovoltaic -- solar cell -- polymer -- modelling -- active layer; Plastics -- Periodicals; Polymers -- Periodicals; Polymerization -- Periodicals; 547.7
• DOI: 10.1002/pi.6280
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0959-8103

Abstract

Abstract: This review gives a simple and pedagogical introduction to the field of materials and their modelling for the active layer in organic photovoltaic devices. It gives a perspective on past work and a summary of the current state of the art. Given the extremely fast changes on‐going in this field, it is hoped that this contribution will serve as both a timely snapshot and a pedagogical entry point to this fascinating subject. Furthermore, an example is given of how modelling can enhance the understanding of the structures and qualities of materials using a leading low‐bandgap polymer donor and non‐fullerene acceptor pair (PM6 and Y6). © 2021 Society of Industrial Chemistry. Abstract : This pedagogical review gives an overview of the development of the active layer in organic photovoltaic devices and a snapshot of current activities in this extremely dynamic field.