Orthogonal self-assembly and selective solvent vapour annealing: simplified processing of a photovoltaic blend.
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Selective solvent vapour annealing is used on a photovoltaic blend to enhance the interaction between the electron acceptor and the electron donor, simplifying thin films post-processing for photovoltaic applications. A remarkable improvement in the interfacial charge transfer in the bulk hetero-junction is attained, as measured by Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Chemical communications
دوره 49 39 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013