PffBT4T-2OD (PCE11) is a low band-gap (1.65 eV) semiconducting polymer for organic photovoltaics (OPVs), which has reached power conversion efficiencies (PCEs) approaching 11% [1]. These efficiencies are a result of the high crystallinity of the polymer, providing excellent hole transport mobilities on the order of 10^-2 cm²V^-1s^-1, and the ability to use a thick active layer, resulting in improved light absorption.

The size and position of the alkyl chains of PffBT4T-2OD are critical to its temperature dependant aggregation properties, enabling control over the aggregation and crystallisation of the polymer to produce an efficient donor:acceptor film morphology.

Polymer PCE11 was targeted by reacting 4,7-bis(5-bromo-4-(2-octyldodecyl)thiophen-2-yl)-5,6-difluorobenzo[c][1,2,5]-thiadiazole with 2,5-bis(trimethylstannyl)thieno[3,2-b]thiophene engaging Stille Coupling reaction.

General Information

Chemical Structure

Device Structure(s)

The structure of the high-performance (10 - 11%) devices was:

ITO / ZnO / PffBT4T-2OD:PC₇₀BM (200 – 300 nm) / MoO₃ or V₂O₅ (20 nm) / Al (100 nm)

PffBT4T-2OD:PC₇₀BM solution details:

• Blend ratio: 1:1.2,
• Polymer concentration: 9 mg/ml,
• Solvent: 1:1 blend of chlorobenzene and dichlorobenzene,
• Additive: 3% diiodooctane,
• Heating: 85°C for dissolution,

It is important to note that this solution (and the substrate being deposited onto) must be heated for spin casting, with the ideal temperature being 60 – 80°C. It is reported that a solution and substrate pre-heating temperature of 110°C should be used to allow for cooling that will occur before deposition.

Literature and Reviews

1. Aggregation and morphology control enables multiple cases of high-efficiency polymer solar cells, Y. Liu, et al., Nat. Comm., 5, 5293 (2014)
2. High-efficiency non-fullerene organic solar cells enabled by a difluorobenzothiadiazole-based donor polymer combined with a properly matched small molecule acceptor, J. Zhao et al., Energy Environ. Sci., 8, 520-525 (2015)

MSDS Documentation

PCE11 (PffBT4T-2OD) MSDS sheet

Pricing

 *for 5 - 10 grams order quantity, the lead time is 4-6 weeks.

Batch details

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