Organic photovoltaic devices

Details Organic photovoltaic devices Organic photovoltaic devices

2003-11-21

2009-10-13

Barton, Jeffrey T. (Department: 1795)

Batteries: thermoelectric and photoelectric

Photoelectric

Cells

C136S256000, C257S040000, C257S461000, C257S464000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07601910

ABSTRACT:
The present invention generally relates to organic photosensitive optoelectronic devices. More specifically, it is directed to organic photovoltaic devices, e.g., organic solar cells. Further, it is directed to an optimized organic solar cell comprising multiple stacked subcells in series. High power conversion efficiency are achieved by fabrication of a photovoltaic cell comprising multiple stacked subcells with thickness optimization and employing an electron blocking layer.

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