Enhanced performance in low band gap polymer solar cells via surface lattice resonance of non-noble metals

RSC Advances 2026 Open access

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Authors: Simenew A. Mulat, Fekadu G. Hone, Nika Bekri, Newayemedhin A. Tegegne
DOI: 10.1039/d6ra01628f
Cited by: 3
References: 67

Abstract

BM based AL. Near-field enhancement is identified as the dominant mechanism for Au and Cu embedded devices, while far-field light scattering governs the performance improvement in Ag and Al embedded devices despite their blue-shifted LSPRs. Overall, this study highlights the strong potential of cost-effective non-noble plasmonic materials for high-performance OSCs and provides valuable insights for designing efficient light-trapping architectures.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Organic Electronics and Photovoltaics Thin-Film Transistor Technologies Chemical and Physical Properties of Materials

Publication details

Journal / source
RSC Advances
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
16
Issue
22
Pages
20117–20130
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN