Project R-2382

Nanostructured interpenetrating networks for photovoltaic energy conversion (Research)

Nano-engineered solar cells based on semiconducting polymers are very promising towards the development of next generation flexible and low-cost photovoltaics. Important advantages of so-called organic or plastic solar cells are : mechanical flexibility, low weight, low material cost, reduced amount of material and simple, green and fast preparation techniques (e.g. roll-to-roll processing, screenprinting). A key issue in the further development of this class of solar cells is the improvement of the photovoltaic performance. The general aim of this research project is to better understand the photovoltaic behaviour of novel nanostructured organic solar cells, with a special focus on the relation between morphology and electro-optical properties.

01 October 2010 - 30 September 2014