Kiel, J.
, Mackay, M.
, Kirby, B.
, Maranville, B.
and Majkrzak, C.
(2010),
Phase-Sensitive Neutron Reflectometry Measurements Applied in the Study of Photovoltaic Films, Journal of Chemical Physics, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=905769
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Phase-Sensitive Neutron Reflectometry Measurements Applied in the Study of Photovoltaic Films
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Jonathan W. Kiel, M.E. Mackay, , ,
Abstract
Due to low charge carrier mobilities in polymer based solar cells, device performance is dictated by the nanoscale morphology of the active layer components. However, their morphological details are notoriously difficult to distinguish due to the low electron contrast difference between the components. Phase Sensitive Neutron Reflectivity (PSNR) is uniquely suited to characterize these systems due to the large, natural scattering length density difference between two common device materials, poly (3-hexylthiophene) (P3HT) and [6,6]-phenyl-C61-butyric acid methyl ester (PCBM). Using PSNR we find a high concentration of PCBM at the substrate and near but not at the air interface. Herein we discuss the method of applying PSNR to polymer based solar cells, the results obtained and an evaluation of its effectiveness.Citation
Journal of Chemical Physics
Volume
133
Issue
7
Pub Type
Journals
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Keywords
polymers, photovoltaics, neutron reflectometry
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Created August 19, 2010, Updated October 12, 2021