Abstract
A one-step method to fabricate a biomimetic dual-scale hierarchical structure for a transparent anti-reflective, self-cleaning layer for organic solar cells is reported. Template-mediated UV replica molding is used to directly create a multi-functional surface with an acrylate-power conversion efficiency by 10% as a result of reflection suppression and transmittance enhancement. The method can easily be applied to large area substrates (22 cm x 24 cm) in a cost-effective manner. Furthermore, the solar cell can withstand harsh outdoor conditions for a long time, without a notable change in the device performance, owing to robust surface layer and non-fouling properties.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 539-544 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Macromolecular Rapid Communications |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 16 Mar 2010 |
Keywords
- Anti-reflection
- Hierarchical structure
- Power conversion efficiency
- Replica molding
- Self cleaning
- Solar cell
