Isomerized Dithienopyrazine‐Based Solid Additive Enables Organic Solar Cells With 20.5% Efficiency

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Authors: Siqi Wu, Honghui Xu, Hao Wang, Xingting Liu, Lijun Tu, Wenbin Zhang, Yu Chen, Xin Song, Yongqiang Shi
Cited by: 4
References: 49

Abstract

Solid additives have emerged as a widely adopted strategy in organic solar cells (OSCs) due to their efficacy in modulating the film morphology and regulating the aggregation behavior of the photoactive layer, which is crucial for achieving high power conversion efficiencies (PCEs). However, the chemical structure of these solid additives fundamentally dictates their performance. Herein, we designed two isomeric solid additives, syn-dithieno[2,3-b:3',2'-e]pyrazine (syn-DTPy) and anti-dithieno[2,3-b:2',3'-e]pyrazine (anti-DTPy), to enhance OSCs' performance. When incorporated into the D18:L8-BO system, anti-DTPy establishes directional intermolecular interactions that optimize phase separation and charge transport pathways. This approach enabled OSCs to achieve a remarkable PCE of 20.5%, with a high fill factor (FF) of 81.9%, ranking among the highest reported values. This study reveals a distinct isomer-dependent conformational effect for morphology control, providing profound insights into structure-property relationships and guiding the design of advanced solid additives.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Organic Electronics and Photovoltaics TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells Perovskite Materials and Applications

Publication details

Journal / source
Angewandte Chemie International Edition
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
65
Issue
21
Pages
e6458866–e6458866
Publication date
10 April 2026
Language
EN