NANOSCALE NETWORKS OF ORGANIC POLYMER/C60 FULLERENE BLENDS FOR HIGH EFFICIENCY SOLAR CELLS. Recent demonstrations of increased efficiencies in polymer-fullerene blend plastic films provide the prospect of low cost photovoltaic elements with the potential for widespread application. Further progress with these materials is strongly indicated. We will characterise these materials at the nanoscale to make further improvements in film morphology and employ our expertise in experimental investigation ....NANOSCALE NETWORKS OF ORGANIC POLYMER/C60 FULLERENE BLENDS FOR HIGH EFFICIENCY SOLAR CELLS. Recent demonstrations of increased efficiencies in polymer-fullerene blend plastic films provide the prospect of low cost photovoltaic elements with the potential for widespread application. Further progress with these materials is strongly indicated. We will characterise these materials at the nanoscale to make further improvements in film morphology and employ our expertise in experimental investigation of transport properties to gain a more complete understanding of the electronic and photonic processes underlying photovoltaic efficiency. Australia is ideally situated geographically and has a strong tradition of inventive engineering from which we can benefit and capitalise significantly on further improvements in the materials to be investigated.Read moreRead less
Towards a ten percent efficient organic solar cell. Organic photovoltaic (OPV) cells have the potential to reduce costs of electricity production significantly below those using traditional solar cells. Successful development of a 10% efficient organic solar cell of improved durability would not only increase the use of this environmentally sustainable energy source but also increase Australian manufacturing opportunities. Solar photovoltaics has been identified as one of the most desirable futu ....Towards a ten percent efficient organic solar cell. Organic photovoltaic (OPV) cells have the potential to reduce costs of electricity production significantly below those using traditional solar cells. Successful development of a 10% efficient organic solar cell of improved durability would not only increase the use of this environmentally sustainable energy source but also increase Australian manufacturing opportunities. Solar photovoltaics has been identified as one of the most desirable future energy options with the potential to displace fossil fuels and result in better utilisation of hydroelectricity resources. However, significant cost reduction as targeted by this project is required to exploit the full potential of this environmentally benign technology.Read moreRead less