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(2018) investigated that organic solar cells materials development has progressed by
a trial and error approach. The Scientists further concluded that the use of thick photoactive film
can increase light absorption and PCE of the cells especially for semi-transparent OSCs. Since
performance of thick devices have a far larger processor window so active layer of at least 300
nm thickness are required for large scale roll –to-roll printing industry. Therow- bandgap sub-
cells used in optimal tandemon cell can be used as a stand-alone semi-transparent cell.[1]
Wang et al. (2018) investigated that three acceptor-donor-acceptor type Non- fullerene acceptors
(NFAs) have been synthesized through Halogenation on Successful Non Fullerene acceptor
FDICTF (F-H). After blending with donor polymer PBDB-T NFAs shows power conversion
efficiencies of 10.85%, 11.47% and 12.05%. A series of NFAs, namely F-F, F-Cl, and F-Br
substituted INCN as ending group have been synthesized.[2]
Zhan et al. (2015) investigated that replacement of traditional fullerene acceptor in the
photoactive layer of normal organic solar cells with organic acceptor provide many advantages.
Organic Solar cells utilize Synthesis-accessible organic molecule as light capturing material. Fast
advances have been achieved in NF-OSCs which include judicious design and synthesis of new
acceptor molecule. The Efficiency of NF-OSCs has been increased from 4% up to 8% in very
short time.[3]
Sun et al. (2017) introduced a new strategy of Non-Fullerene polymers solar cells by using n-
type water as a cathode interlayer which result in maximum power energy efficiency of 11%. It
was investigated that PFN-2TDNI work as both the charge collection interlayer and the light
sensitive layer which can enhance electron collection and contribute to photocurrent production
in resulting devices.[4]
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