Theoretical efficiency in an organic photovoltaic energy conversion system
- 1 December 1974
- journal article
- research article
- Published by AIP Publishing in Applied Physics Letters
- Vol. 25 (11) , 664-666
- https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1655352
Abstract
The maximum theoretical solar conversion efficiency is calculated for an organic photovoltaic energy conversion system based on PVK‐TNF. Charge separation is assumed to take place at a Schottky barrier. At high fields (108 V m−1) the theoretical energy conversion efficiency approaches a maximum value of 2% with a 2‐eV barrier. Lower efficiencies are found for barriers greater than or lower than 2.0 eV and at lower fields.Keywords
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