Open AccessOrganic solar cells with plasmonic layers formed by laser nanofabrication
Author(s) -
Michail J. Beliatis,
Simon J. Henley,
Seung-Jin Han,
Keyur K. Gandhi,
A. A. D. T. Adikaari,
Emmanuel Stratakis,
Emmanuel Kymakis,
S. Ravi P. Silva
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
physical chemistry chemical physics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.053
H-Index - 239
eISSN - 1463-9084
pISSN - 1463-9076
DOI - 10.1039/c3cp51334c
Subject(s) - plasmon , materials science , nanoparticle , plasmonic solar cell , organic solar cell , energy conversion efficiency , nanolithography , optoelectronics , nanotechnology , photovoltaic system , laser , polymer , polymer solar cell , optics , fabrication , composite material , medicine , ecology , alternative medicine , physics , pathology , biology
A method for the synthesis of metal nanoparticle coatings for plasmonic solar cells which can meet large scale industrial demands is demonstrated. A UV pulsed laser is utilized to fabricate Au and Ag nanoparticles on the surface of polymer materials which form the substrates for plasmonic organic photovoltaic devices to enhance their performance. Control of the particles' size and density is demonstrated. The optical and electrical effects of these embedded particles on the power conversion efficiency are examined rigorously using both experimental and computer simulation. Gold nanoparticles of particular size and spatial distribution enhance the device efficiency. Based on our findings, we propose design considerations for utilizing the entire AM1.5 spectrum using plasmonic structures towards enhancing the efficiency of polymer solar cells using broad spectrum plasmonics.
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