Journal of Guangdong University of Technology ›› 2008, Vol. 25 ›› Issue (2): 86-91.

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Progress in the Study of Polymer Photovoltaic Solar Cells

  

  1. 1.Experimental Teaching Center,Guangdong University of Technology,Guangzhou 510006,China;2.Network Engineering and Research Center,South China University of Technology,Guangzhou 510640,China
  • Online:2008-06-01 Published:2008-06-01

Abstract: Polymer photovoltaic cells based on thin solid films have attracted great attention due to their potential for low-cost,simple manufacturing process,and their suitability for making large-area flexible solar cells.The progress in the study of polymer photovoltaic solar cells based on device mechanisms,structures and materials has been reviewed.Further direction in improvement is also presented.

Key words: polymer thin-solid-film photovoltaic cells; conjugated polymer; device structure;

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