Achieving 15% PCE Solution Processed Hybrid Triple-Junction Solar Cells

研究目标和方法-本研究的目标是将溶液加工混合三结光伏技术的效率提高到15%。方法是全面的，包括：设计具有高效和光谱匹配吸收的有机供体和受体材料；溶液处理的无机太阳能电池覆盖近红外光谱；新型层间混合串联太阳能电池新型透明电极实现全溶液处理混合串联太阳能电池。15%的效率将成为低成本高效太阳能电池的里程碑。知识价值-可再生能源对可持续经济发展和环境保护至关重要。该研究代表了太阳能电池研究的新前沿，并将化学和材料科学相结合，以产生新的科学视角，并为具有挑战性的可持续能源问题提供解决方案。我们的目标是通过在解决方案加工的高效太阳能电池方面取得突破，为我们的国家能源安全和绿色经济做出贡献。这个项目不仅会给我们带来设备上的成功，而且会丰富我们对基础物理的理解。更广泛的影响-拟议的研究将影响国家和全球发展新的可持续能源战略和技术的努力，从而影响我们的国家？通过减少化石燃料的使用来改善环境质量。该项目为学生（从高中到研究生）提供了学习应对未来科学挑战的技能的机会。该团队通过专利许可与私营部门建立了牢固的伙伴关系，这将继续并极大地有利于美国经济。

AbstractResearch Objectives and Approaches - The objective of this research is to advance the solution processed hybrid triple-junction photovoltaic technology to 15% efficiency. The approaches are comprehensive and include: design of organic donor and acceptor materials with high efficiency and spectrum-matched absorption; a solution processed inorganic solar cell to cover the near-IR spectrum; novel interlayer and hybrid tandem solar cells; and novel transparent electrodes to realize all solution processed hybrid tandem solar cells. 15% efficiency will be a milestone for low-cost high efficiency solar cells.Intellectual merit - Renewable energy is crucial for sustainable economic development and environmental protection. The proposed research represents a new front in solar cell research and integrates both chemistry and materials science to generate new perspectives in science and offer solutions to challenging sustainable energy issues. We aim to contribute to our national energy security and a greener economy by achieving a breakthrough in solution processed high efficiency solar cells. This project will not only give us device success, but enrich our understanding of fundamental physics. Broader impacts - The proposed research will impact the national and global effort in developing new sustainable energy strategies and technologies, thus impact our nation?s economy and improve environmental quality by reducing the use of fossil fuels. This project offers students (from high school to graduate-level) the opportunity to learn the skills to face future scientific challenges. The team has strong partnerships with the private sector through patent licensing, which will continue and greatly benefit the US economy.