Organic solar cells: Evolution of the morphological and electronic properties as a function of steric hindrance from the acceptor side groups

Ailing Yin; Ziwen Yu; Jingyi Ren; Jiacong Feng; Gao‐Feng Han; Xingyou Lang; Jean-Luc Bredas; Tong-Hui Wang; Qing Jiang

doi:10.1039/d6el00013d

January 1, 2026EES solar.Open Access

Organic solar cells: Evolution of the morphological and electronic properties as a function of steric hindrance from the acceptor side groups

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To investigate how steric hindrance from acceptor side groups affects the morphological and electronic properties of organic solar cells.
Analyzed morphological changes in organic solar cells with varying steric hindrance from acceptor side groups.
Measured electronic property variations in response to different acceptor modifications.
Assessed non-radiative recombination losses in solar cell efficiency.
Increased steric hindrance in acceptor side groups reduced non-radiative recombination losses.
Morphological improvements led to enhanced electronic properties in organic solar cells.
Optimal side group modifications showed potential for higher energy conversion efficiency.

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Explores the influence of sterically bulky side groups on the efficiency of organic solar cells, indicating potential for improved performance.

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High non-radiative recombination losses are currently limiting the efficiency of organic solar cells (OSCs). Attaching sterically bulky side groups to acceptors is a strategy that has been recently developed to...

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