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Published in Nature Communications (March 2023), the article by Zhenrong Jia et al<\/a>. investigates a novel ultra-narrow bandgap non-fullerene acceptor, BTPSeV-4F, which effectively suppresses triplet exciton formation in organic photovoltaic devices. This molecular design significantly reduces non-radiative losses, enabling tandem organic solar cells (TOSCs) to reach a power conversion efficiency of 19%, with record-setting short-circuit current density in the rear sub-cell.
\nHigh-resolution morphological characterization played a crucial role in correlating device performance with film formation and nanostructure. The authors used tapping mode-AFM
\nwith gold-coated silicon cantilevers (PPP-NCHAu) from NANOSENSORS\u2122 <\/a>, known for their exceptional stability and tip precision.<\/p>\n

By resolving subtle variations in surfacial architecture, researchers discerned how molecular packing, phase separation, and morphological uniformity influenced exciton dissociation and charge transport. The insights gleaned from AFM\u2014enabled by PPP-NCHAu probes<\/a>\u2014were instrumental in validating the structural benefits of the BTPSeV-4F acceptor and optimizing the tandem device layout.<\/p>\n

This study exemplifies how integrating high-performance NANOSENSORS\u2122 PPP-NCHAu AFM cantilevers<\/a> into research workflows enables precise morphological insights. Such capabilities are foundational in linking nanoscale structure to optoelectronic function\u2014driving innovation in organic photovoltaics and the broader field of materials science.<\/p>\n

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a<\/strong> Molecular structures of the acceptors with arrows indicating absorption edge wavelength of the acceptor films. b <\/strong>ESP distributions for the simplified structures of O1-Br, Y6, BTPSV-4F, and BTPSeV-4F. c <\/strong>Absorption spectra of the O1-Br, Y6, BTPSV-4F, and BTPSeV-4F films. Source data are provided as a Source Data file. d <\/strong>Energy level diagram of the donors and acceptors.<\/p><\/div>
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\nThis article contains images reused from Jia et al., Nature Communications 14, 1394 (2023), licensed under CC BY 4.0.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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