Polymeric Interlayer Boosts Performance of Organic Solar Cells

•       High performance organic/polymer solar cells

•       High performance organic/polymeric electronic materials such as polymeric light emitting materials

 

PRODUCT OPPORTUNITIES

 

 

ADVANTAGES

•       Capable of enhancing the power conversion efficiency (PCE) of polymer solar cells by more than threefold

•       Tolerant to variations in interlayer thickness

•       Able to maintain high PCE values for interlayer thickness exceeding 20 nm

•       Amenable to flexible electronics

 

 

 

TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION

This invention provides new polymeric interlayer materials that can greatly enhance the power conversion efficiency (PCE) of organic or polymer solar cells.

 

 

ABOUT THE LEAD INVENTOR

Dr. Todd Emrick is a Professor in the Department of Polymer Science and Engineering. He is a prolific inventor and a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI).

 

 

AVAILABILITY:

Available for Licensing and/or Sponsored Research

 

 

DOCKET:

UMA 15-047

 

 

PATENT STATUS:

US Patent Issued: US 9,991,443

 

 

NON-CONFIDENTIAL INVENTION DISCLOSURE

 

 LEAD INVENTOR:

Todd Emrick, Ph.D.

 

 

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This invention provides new polymeric interlayer materials that can greatly enhance the power conversion efficiency (PCE) of organic or polymer solar cells.

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