Abstract
Increasing the size of the side chains of the donor or the acceptor materials is a highly effective strategy to reduce voltage losses, and increase the open-circuit voltage (Voc) of organic solar cells (OSCs). However, higher Voc does not necessarily translate to improved overall performance. To optimize side-chains and improve the performance of OSCs, the origin of the impact of the increased size of the donor and/or acceptor side side-chains size on the performance of OSCs is investigated. The study demonstrates that increasing the size of donor side chains can increase Voc, but it can also lead to deteriorated molecular packing, limiting overall solar cell performance. On the other hand, increasing the size of acceptor side chains can also increase Voc and improve molecular packing properties of the active layer, resulting in improved solar cell performance. Finally, the study shows that the best photovoltaic performance is achieved when both the donor and acceptor have large side chains. This research establishes the relationship between side chains of active materials, molecular packing properties, and the energetics of the donor/acceptor active layer, which is crucial for overcoming performance bottlenecks in OSCs.
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