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Title: Doping strategies for small molecule organic hole-transport materials: impacts on perovskite solar cell performance and stability

Journal Article · · Chemical Science
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SC05284K· OSTI ID:1493076
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  1. Department of Chemistry, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, USA
  2. National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Chemistry and Nanoscience Center, Golden, USA, Hope College
  3. National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Chemistry and Nanoscience Center, Golden, USA
  4. Department of Chemistry, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, USA, Materials Science Program

Dopants for small molecule-based organic hole-transport layers impact both perovskite solar cells initial performance and long-term stability.

Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Renewable Power Office. Solar Energy Technologies Office
Grant/Contract Number:
EE0008174; SC00014664; AC36-08GO28308
OSTI ID:
1493076
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 1494977
Report Number(s):
NREL/JA-5900-72737; CSHCBM
Journal Information:
Chemical Science, Journal Name: Chemical Science Vol. 10 Journal Issue: 7; ISSN 2041-6520
Publisher:
Royal Society of ChemistryCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 252 works
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