Issue 9, 2020

Acceptor–donor–acceptor type molecules for high performance organic photovoltaics – chemistry and mechanism

Abstract

The study of organic photovoltaics (OPVs) has made great progress in the past decade, mainly attributed to the invention of new active layer materials. Among various types of active layer materials, molecules with A–D–A (acceptor–donor–acceptor) architecture have demonstrated much great success in recent years. Thus, in this review, we will focus on A–D–A molecules used in OPVs from the viewpoint of chemists. Notably, the chemical structure–property relationships of A–D–A molecules will be highlighted and the underlying reasons for their outstanding performance will be discussed. The device stability correlated to A–D–A molecules will also be commented on. Finally, an outlook and challenges for future OPV molecule design and device fabrication to achieve higher performance will be presented.

Graphical abstract: Acceptor–donor–acceptor type molecules for high performance organic photovoltaics – chemistry and mechanism

Supplementary files

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
03 2 2020
First published
02 4 2020

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2020,49, 2828-2842

Acceptor–donor–acceptor type molecules for high performance organic photovoltaics – chemistry and mechanism

X. Wan, C. Li, M. Zhang and Y. Chen, Chem. Soc. Rev., 2020, 49, 2828 DOI: 10.1039/D0CS00084A

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