Konarka Technologies, Inc.

Merck Patent Gmbh

Christoph Waldauf

Russell A Gaudiana

David P Waller

Zhengguo Zhu

Richard Paul Kingsborough

Christoph Brabec

Xiaobo Shi

Pavel Schilinsky

Howard Berke

Pavel Schilinksy

Tandem photovoltaic cells having a recombination layer, as well as related systems, methods, and components, are disclosed.

Tandem photovoltaic cells

Tandem photovoltaic cells, as well as related components, systems, and methods, are disclosed.

The present invention proposes an organic photovoltaic component, particularly an organic solar cell, whose electrode is implemented as unstructured and is provided with a passivation layer, so that the passivated electrode layer acts functionally as a structured electrode or electrode layer.

Inexpensive organic solar cell and method of producing same

The present invention provides a process for forming a substrate for an organic semiconductor component. The process includes the steps of providing a fullerene network (), providing a semiconductor solution (), and applying the semiconductor solution () to the fullerene network (), the viscosity of the semiconductor solution () being so adjusted that the semiconductor solution () infiltrates the pores of the fullerene network () and fills it so that the filled network forms a substrate (). Further provided is a substrate comprising a fullerene network, composed of pure, unsubstituted fullerenes (), and a semiconductor solution (). Additionally provided is an organic semiconductor component, particularly an organic solar cell or an organic photodetector, that contains the inventive substrate.

Nanoporous fullerene layers and their use in organic photovoltaics

The invention relates to an organic component comprising an improved top electrode and to a production method therefor. The top electrode is made of an organic material that is applied by means of printing techniques.

Photovoltaic component and production method therefor

In some embodiments, the inventive concept provides for a process for depositing a substance on a nanostructured surface, particularly for organic components, to yield a substantially consistent and homogeneous coating on the nanostructured surface. The substance to be applied is dissolved in a solvent. The coating for the nanostructured surface is then produced by depositing the first dissolved substance on the nanostructured surface.

Nanostructured electrode

The invention relates to an organically based photovoltaic element, in particular a solar cell comprising a photovoltaically active layer whose absorption maximum can be shifted into the longer wavelength region and/or whose efficiency can be increased.

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Christoph Waldauf