Tetrahydrofuran Processable Organic Solar Cells with 19.45% Efficiency Realized by Introducing High Molecular Dipole Unit Into the Terpolymer

Liao, Chentong; Xu, Xiaopeng; Yang, Tongyan; Qiu, Wuke; Duan, Yuwei; Li, Ruipeng; Yu, Liyang; Peng, Qiang

doi:10.1002/adma.202411071

Tetrahydrofuran Processable Organic Solar Cells with 19.45% Efficiency Realized by Introducing High Molecular Dipole Unit Into the Terpolymer

Journal Article · Mon Oct 14 00:00:00 EDT 2024 · Advanced Materials

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202411071· OSTI ID:2588522

Liao, Chentong ^[1]; Xu, Xiaopeng ^[2]; Yang, Tongyan ^[2]; Qiu, Wuke ^[2]; Duan, Yuwei ^[1]; ^[3]; Yu, Liyang ^[2]; ^[4]

Chengdu University of Technology (China)
Sichuan Univ., Chengdu (China)
Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY (United States). National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II)
Chengdu University of Technology (China); Sichuan Univ., Chengdu (China)

Developing organic solar cells (OSCs) processable with halogen‐free, non‐aromatic solvents is crucial for practical applications, yet challenging due to the limited solubility of most photoactive materials. Here, this study introduces high‐performance terpolymers processable in tetrahydrofuran (THF) by incorporating dithienophthalimide (DPI) into the PM6 backbone. DPI extends the absorption band, lowers HOMO levels, and improves THF solubility and film crystallinity through its large dipole moment effect. Optimal PBD‐10:L8‐BO devices processed with THF achieved a competitive power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 18.79%, approaching chloroform‐processed devices (19.04%). By introducing PBTz‐F as a second donor, ternary OSCs reached an impressive 19.45% PCE when processed with THF. This improvement stems from enhanced photon generation, improved morphology, better charge transport, longer exciton lifetimes, efficient charge dissociation and collection, and suppressed recombination. These PCEs of 18.79% and 19.45% for binary and ternary blend OSCs, respectively, represent the highest reported efficiencies for OSCs processed with halogen‐free, non‐aromatic solvents. This work demonstrates significant progress in eco‐friendly OSC fabrication, paving the way for more sustainable and commercially viable organic photovoltaic technologies.

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Research Organization:: Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES). Scientific User Facilities (SUF)

Grant/Contract Number:: SC0012704

OSTI ID:: 2588522

Report Number(s):: BNL--228916-2025-JAAM

Journal Information:: Advanced Materials, Journal Name: Advanced Materials Journal Issue: 48 Vol. 36; ISSN 1521-4095; ISSN 0935-9648

Publisher:: WileyCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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