Translucent Color Organic Solar Cells: From Power Generating Windowpanes to Aesthetic Art

Abstract

Abstract The photovoltaic performance and artistic perspectives of the translucent color organic solar cells (OSCs), made with the emerging narrowband nonfullerene organic semiconductors are explored. This work reports the effort to develop high-performance translucent color OSCs comprising a Fabry-Pérot microcavity optical coupling layer, with a power conversion efficiency of >15% and a maximum transparency of >20% for the three primary colors. The performance color relationship of the translucent color OSCs was analyzed using a combination of high-throughput optical computing and experimental optimization, allowing light with desired color to pass through, and yet absorbing enough light to generate electricity. A 10×10 cm²-sized replication of Piet Mondrian's artwork "Composition C (1920)" was demonstrated using the translucent OSCs with a wider palette of colors and a high accuracy of hues. The outcome of the work offers an opportunity for translucent color OSCs to serve as both esthetic art and power generating windowpanes for use in our homes, offices, and even greenhouses.

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DOI

10.21203/rs.3.rs-4956129/v1

Journal

Research Square

Year

2024