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Simulation of charge Carrier mobility unbalance in organic solar cells

  • Technical University of Munich

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Abstract

Organic solar cells are an interesting and promising photovoltaic technology which has faced a strong development in the last decade. Still, there is plenty of room for device improvement. Many different parameters, not always easy to control, determine the final power conversion efficiency. In this work we analyze the impact of unbalance charge carrier mobilities. It is known that a different charge mobility for electrons and holes determines a reduction in performance. We have developed a numerical model that includes the 3D morphology of the blend in the simulator. With this model we are able to observe the charge and current density distribution across the blend at different working points. We have investigated the effect of charge unbalance to solar cell performance.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)171-176
Number of pages6
JournalOrganic Electronics
Volume59
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2018

UN SDGs

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

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

  • Charge mobility unbalance
  • Drift-diffusion
  • Organic semiconductors
  • Solar cells

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