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Predicting the J-V Curve in Organic Photovoltaics Using Impedance Spectroscopy

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Author(s)

James I. Basham, Thomas N. Jackson, David J. Gundlach

Abstract

We employ impedance spectroscopy as a method to predict the current-voltage curve in organic photovoltaics. This technique allows the quantification of the recombination rate, series resistance, carrier density and lifetime very close to normal operating conditions. The current density can be predicted as the generation rate minus the recombination rate, scaled by device thickness. We observe excellent agreement to measured results using this simple model. The order of recombination is found to be strongly bias dependent.
Citation
Advanced Energy Materials
Volume
4
Issue
9

Keywords

Organic Photovoltaics, Recombination, Current Voltage, Impedance Spectroscopy, Characterization, Capacitance

Citation

Basham, J. , Jackson, T. and Gundlach, D. (2014), Predicting the J-V Curve in Organic Photovoltaics Using Impedance Spectroscopy, Advanced Energy Materials, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=915218 (Accessed April 23, 2024)
Created June 2, 2014, Updated February 19, 2017