55% Power Conversion Efficiency Achieved in PM6:Y6 Organic Solar Cells Based on Salicylic Acid-Doped ZnO

Key Points

• This research aims to enhance the performance of organic solar cells by improving the cathode interlayer using salicylic acid-doped zinc oxide.
• Developed a hybrid cathode interlayer by doping salicylic acid into zinc oxide.
• Evaluated power conversion efficiency of PM6:Y6 organic solar cells.
• Measured performance metrics under standardized testing conditions.
• Achieved a power conversion efficiency of 16.55%.
• The incorporation of salicylic acid notably improved charge transport.
• Reduced recombination losses were observed in the modified cells.