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Photovoltaic Effect In Single-Junction Organic Solar Cell Fabricated Using Vanadyl Phthalocyanine Soluble Derivative, Shahino Mah Abdullah
Photovoltaic Effect In Single-Junction Organic Solar Cell Fabricated Using Vanadyl Phthalocyanine Soluble Derivative, Shahino Mah Abdullah
Shahino Mah Abdullah
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to study the optical and electrical characteristics of a single‐junction solar cell based on a green-color dye Vanadyl 2,9,16, 23-tetraphenoxy-29H, 31H-phthalocyanine (VOPcPhO). The use of soluble vanadyl phthalocyanine derivative makes it very attractive for photovoltaic applications due to its tunable properties and high solubility. Design/methodology/approach: A photoactive layer of VOPcPhO has been sandwiched between indium tin oxide (ITO) and aluminum (Al) electrodes to produce ITO/PEDOT:PSS/VOPcPhO/Al photovoltaic device. The VOPcPhO thin film is deposited by a simple spin coating technique. In order to obtain the optimal thickness for the solar cell device, different thicknesses …
Effects Of Silver Nanoparticles Towards The Efficiency Of Organic Solar Cells, Khairus Syifa Hamdan, Shahino Mah Abdullah, Khaulah Sulaiman
Effects Of Silver Nanoparticles Towards The Efficiency Of Organic Solar Cells, Khairus Syifa Hamdan, Shahino Mah Abdullah, Khaulah Sulaiman
Shahino Mah Abdullah
We report an alternative approach to enhance the optical and electrical performance of a vanadyl 2,9,16,23-tetraphenoxy-29H,31H-phthalocyanine:poly(3hexylthiophene) (VOPcPhO:P3HT) blending system by integrating plasmonic spherical silver into an active layer of organic solar cells. Studies of the influence of the size distribution and optical properties of the silver nanoparticles were carried out using UV–Vis spectroscopy and field emission scanning electron microscopy, respectively. Electrical characteristics with and without the presence of metallic nanostructures were analyzed using J–V characteristics to observe the plasmonic effects on the performance in the VOPcPhO:P3HT organic solar cells.
Organic Semiconductors: Applications In Solar Photovoltaic And Sensor Devices, Shahino Mah Abdullah
Organic Semiconductors: Applications In Solar Photovoltaic And Sensor Devices, Shahino Mah Abdullah
Shahino Mah Abdullah
Organic semiconductor-based solar photovoltaic cells and sensors are scalable, printable, solution processable, bendable and light-weight. Furthermore, organic semiconductors require low energy fabrication process, hence can be fabricated at low cost as light-weight solar cells and sensors, coupled with the ease of processing, as well as compatibility, with flexible substrates. Organic semiconductors have been identified as a fascinating class of novel semiconductors that have the electrical and optical properties of metals and semiconductors. The continuous demand to improve the properties of organic semiconductors raises the quest for a deep understanding of fundamental issues and relevant electronic processes. Organic semiconductor thin film …
Investigation Of Vopcpho As An Acceptor Material For Bulk Heterojunction Solar Cells, Shahino Mah Abdullah
Investigation Of Vopcpho As An Acceptor Material For Bulk Heterojunction Solar Cells, Shahino Mah Abdullah
Shahino Mah Abdullah
In this study, we have successfully demonstrated a new system of donor–acceptor blend for bulk heterojunction solar cells of poly(3-hexylthiophene) (P3HT) by using vanadyl 2,9,16,23-tetraphenoxy-29H,31H-phthalocyanine (VOPcPhO) as acceptor material. A broad absorption over the whole visible range (450–750 nm) is achieved. Utilizing this blend system in solar cell fabrication, ITO/PEDOT:PSS/P3HT:VOPcPhO/Al solar cells have been fabricated and characterized in open air. A maximum power conversation efficiency up to 1.09% has been recorded. To confirm the charge transport, the electron and hole mobility of VoPcPhO has been measured. The results show that the VoPcPhO has bipolar transport and can act as an …