TY  - JOUR
A1  - Shoaee, Safa
A1  - Sanna, Anna Laura
A1  - Sforazzini, Giuseppe
T1  - Elucidating charge generation in green-solvent processed organic solar cells
JF  - Molecules : a journal of synthetic chemistry and natural product chemistry / Molecular Diversity Preservation International
N2  - Organic solar cells have the potential to become the cheapest form of electricity. Rapid increase in the power conversion efficiency of organic solar cells (OSCs) has been achieved with the development of non-fullerene small-molecule acceptors. Next generation photovoltaics based upon environmentally benign "green solvent" processing of organic semiconductors promise a step-change in the adaptability and versatility of solar technologies and promote sustainable development. However, high-performing OSCs are still processed by halogenated (non-environmentally friendly) solvents, so hindering their large-scale manufacture. In this perspective, we discuss the recent progress in developing highly efficient OSCs processed from eco-compatible solvents, and highlight research challenges that should be addressed for the future development of high power conversion efficiencies devices.
KW  - organic solar cells
KW  - green solvents
KW  - non-halogenated solvents
KW  - exaction
KW  - diffusion
KW  - photoluminescence quenching
Y1  - 2021
U6  - https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26247439
SN  - 1420-3049
VL  - 26
IS  - 24
PB  - MDPI
CY  - Basel
ER  -