We use a single-molecule self-assembled layer of an aromatic organophosphonic acid(2PACz) to modify the cathode interface layer in inverted organic solar cells(OSCs). The modified OSCs not only have an obvious improve...We use a single-molecule self-assembled layer of an aromatic organophosphonic acid(2PACz) to modify the cathode interface layer in inverted organic solar cells(OSCs). The modified OSCs not only have an obvious improvement in power conversion efficiency(PCE), but also demonstrate greatly enhanced air stability. Ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy shows that the work function of cathode interlayer after modification by 2PACz is more suitable for electron extraction. In addition, the surface energy is reduced without affecting the film deposition, which will be beneficial to reduce the interfacial traps. As a result,the PCE of OSCs based on the PBDB-T:IT-M system is increased, and its stability in air is greatly improved(remaining 88% of its initial PCE after 555 h in air). Therefore, we provide a new strategy for constructing high-performance non-fullerene OSCs with enhanced air stability.展开更多
Surface functionalization is a widely adopted technique for surface modification which allows researchers to customize surfaces to integrate with their research. Surface functionalization has been used recently to ada...Surface functionalization is a widely adopted technique for surface modification which allows researchers to customize surfaces to integrate with their research. Surface functionalization has been used recently to adapt surfaces to integrate with biological materials specifically to isolate cells or mimic biological tissues through cell patterning. Cell isolation and cell patterning both can be integrated with extant techniques or surfaces to customize the research to whatever needs to be tested. Substrates such as metals, biologically mimicking surfaces, environmental responsive surfaces, and even three-dimensional surfaces such as hydrogels have all been adapted to allow for functionalization for both patterning and isolation. In this review we have described both the advantages and disadvantages of these techniques and the related chemistries to better understand these tools and how best to apply them in the hope that we can further expand upon the research in the field.展开更多
基金Financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51973020)。
文摘We use a single-molecule self-assembled layer of an aromatic organophosphonic acid(2PACz) to modify the cathode interface layer in inverted organic solar cells(OSCs). The modified OSCs not only have an obvious improvement in power conversion efficiency(PCE), but also demonstrate greatly enhanced air stability. Ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy shows that the work function of cathode interlayer after modification by 2PACz is more suitable for electron extraction. In addition, the surface energy is reduced without affecting the film deposition, which will be beneficial to reduce the interfacial traps. As a result,the PCE of OSCs based on the PBDB-T:IT-M system is increased, and its stability in air is greatly improved(remaining 88% of its initial PCE after 555 h in air). Therefore, we provide a new strategy for constructing high-performance non-fullerene OSCs with enhanced air stability.
基金We would like to thank the National Science Foundation CBET （No. 1512598）, the NSF CAREER Award CBET （No. 1653925） and the American Heart Association （No. 16SDG26940002） for funding support. Finally, we would also like to thank Stacie Chen and Spencer Mamer for stimulating conversation and advice about the paper.
文摘Surface functionalization is a widely adopted technique for surface modification which allows researchers to customize surfaces to integrate with their research. Surface functionalization has been used recently to adapt surfaces to integrate with biological materials specifically to isolate cells or mimic biological tissues through cell patterning. Cell isolation and cell patterning both can be integrated with extant techniques or surfaces to customize the research to whatever needs to be tested. Substrates such as metals, biologically mimicking surfaces, environmental responsive surfaces, and even three-dimensional surfaces such as hydrogels have all been adapted to allow for functionalization for both patterning and isolation. In this review we have described both the advantages and disadvantages of these techniques and the related chemistries to better understand these tools and how best to apply them in the hope that we can further expand upon the research in the field.
