@inproceedings{25b3b9ceaea94ac4874d0fd2130c6dfe,
title = "Improving the performance of P3HT/PCBM solar cells with squaraine dye",
abstract = "Expanding the spectral absorption breadth and efficiently harvesting excitons are crucial towards creating highly efficient polymer solar cells. Here we describe a strategy to realize broad-band light harvesting in poly(3-hexylthiophene) (P3HT)-based solar cells. We introduce the use of squaraine dye molecules that play a dual role towards improving P3HT-based solar cells. The first benefit is an increase in the spectral absorption in the near infrared region. The second advantage is the collection of excitons close to the interfacial heterojunctions via F{\"o}rster resonance energy transfer (FRET). Unlike traditional multi-blend systems, where each donor works independently in separate spectral responses, FRET-based systems enable the effective use of multiple donors with significant improvements in light absorption and conversion. Ultrafast transient absorption experiments show that the excitation energy from P3HT can be transferred rapidly (within a few picoseconds) and efficiently (up to 96%) to the squaraine via FRET. As a result, the overall power conversion efficiency is improved. This architecture opens up a new paradigm towards transformative improvements of polymer solar cells.",
keywords = "P3HT, Resonance energy transfer, Solar cells, Squaraine",
author = "Huang, {Jing Shun} and Tenghooi Goh and Xiaokai Li and Sfeir, {Matthew Y.} and Bielinski, {Elizabeth A.} and Stephanie Tomasulo and Lee, {Minjoo L.} and Nilay Hazari and Taylor, {Andr{\'e} D.}",
year = "2013",
doi = "10.1117/12.2023447",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "9780819496805",
series = "Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering",
booktitle = "Organic Photovoltaics XIV",
note = "Organic Photovoltaics XIV ; Conference date: 27-08-2013 Through 29-08-2013",
}