Enhancing performance of non-fullerene organic solar cells via side chain engineering of fused-ring electron acceptors

Yan, Cenqi; Wu, Yang; Wang, Jiayu; Li, Rong; Cheng, Pei; Bai, Huitao; Zhan, Zhiqiang; Ma, Wei; Zhan, Xiaowei

doi:10.1016/j.dyepig.2016.12.065

Title: Enhancing performance of non-fullerene organic solar cells via side chain engineering of fused-ring electron acceptors

Journal Article · Sat Apr 01 00:00:00 EDT 2017 · Dyes and Pigments

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dyepig.2016.12.065· OSTI ID:1397398

Yan, Cenqi; Wu, Yang; Wang, Jiayu; Li, Rong; Cheng, Pei; Bai, Huitao; Zhan, Zhiqiang; Ma, Wei; Zhan, Xiaowei

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