Optical, Structural, and Electrochemical Properties of P3HT:Y6 Photoactive Layer for Organic Photovoltaics

Authors

Hassan Tarikhum B., Department of Physics, College of Science, Al-Muthanna University, Samawa, IraqFollow
Furqan Almyahi, Department of Physics, College of Science, University of Basrah, Basrah, Iraq
Basil Ali, Department of Physics, College of Science, University of Basrah, Basrah, Iraq

Abstract

Recently, organic photovoltaics (OPV) have emerged as a promising technology for environmentally friendly energy production. Achieving high performance in OPV requires the discovery of novel compounds. This article aims to study the optical, structural, electrochemical, and electrical properties of a P3HT:Y6 blend. The UV-visible spectra of the blend provided insight into how composition affects the optoelectronic properties of OPV devices. The optimised P3HT:Y6 ratio (0.6:1) resulted in the largest redshift and the highest absorption intensity. Raman and X-ray diffraction tests showed low aggregation and low crystallinity of the polymer P3HT as Y6 content increased. In the OPV devices, the best performance was recorded at a 0.6:1 ratio, with an effi-ciency of 2.84%.

Recommended Citation

Tarikhum B., Hassan; Almyahi, Furqan; and Ali, Basil (2023) "Optical, Structural, and Electrochemical Properties of P3HT:Y6 Photoactive Layer for Organic Photovoltaics," Karbala International Journal of Modern Science: Vol. 9 : Iss. 4 , Article 5.
Available at: https://doi.org/10.33640/2405-609X.3328

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