LIFORGANICPV · Investigation of interfacial structure of buried inorganic-organic interfaces in organic photovoltaics -- LiF at organic-cathode interface
FP7 — People (Marie Curie Actions)
- Duration
- 2008-07-01 → 2010-06-30
- EU contribution
- €159,829
- Participants
- 1
- Scheme
- MC-IIF
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Results in brief
Investigation of interfacial structure of buried inorganic-organic interfaces in organic photovoltaics - LiF at organic-cathode interface
The desired deliverable of the project was to produce a solar cell device based on small molecules for which the impact of the interfacial ordering can be understood and the efficiency can be modified by changes to that ordering. Over the course of the fellowship project, we have managed to produce a workhorse device structure, modify the interfacial structure and control the device performance, giving us insights into how engineering of those interfaces can be used in the next generation photovoltaic devices. Thus, we consider this project a success.
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Project objective
In order to improve the efficiency of organic microelectronic devices, there has to be a better understanding of both the connection between the crystalline structure and device performance, and the role that the organic/organic and inorganic/organic interfaces play in determining that structure. The main objective of the proposed research project is understanding the role of structure in solar cell efficiency and using control of that structure to produce a device with improved efficiency. In order to reach that goal, the work is aimed at establishing the structure of LiF on the surface of an ordered organic thin film, exploring the impact of deposition of LiF on the order of the underlying organic molecule, and relating any changes in structure near the interface to device performance. The intention would be to produce a small molecule solar cell with improved power efficiency achieved by modification of the organic/inorganic interfacial order.
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Participants
- MAX-PLANCK-GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FORDERUNG DER WISSENSCHAFTEN EV · MUNCHENCoordinatorGermany
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