Efficient cathode interfacial layers (CILs) have become a crucial component of organic solar cells (OSCs). Charge extraction barriers, interfacial trap states, and significant transport resistance may be induced due to… Click to show full abstract
Efficient cathode interfacial layers (CILs) have become a crucial component of organic solar cells (OSCs). Charge extraction barriers, interfacial trap states, and significant transport resistance may be induced due to the unfavorable cathode interlayer, limiting the device performance. In this study, poly(4‐vinylpyridine) is used as the CIL for OSCs, and a new type of CIL named P4VP‐I is synthesized through the quaternization strategy. Compared to P4VP, P4VP‐I CIL exhibits enhanced conductivity and optimized work function. OSCs employing the P4VP‐I ETL demonstrate prolonged carrier lifetime, suppressed charge recombination, and achieve higher power conversion efficiencies (PCE) than the commonly used ETLs such as PFN‐Br and Phen‐NaDPO.
Journal Title: Macromolecular Rapid Communications
Year Published: 2024
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