This book presents an important technique to process organic photovoltaic devices. The basics
materials aspects and manufacturing of photovoltaic devices with solution processing are
explained. Solution processable organic solar cells - polymer or solution processable small
molecules - have the potential to significantly reduce the costs for solar electricity and
energy payback time due to the low material costs for the cells low cost and fast fabrication
processes (ambient roll-to-roll) high material utilization etc. In addition organic
photovoltaics (OPV) also provides attractive properties like flexibility colorful displays and
transparency which could open new market opportunities. The material and device innovations
lead to improved efficiency by 8% for organic photovoltaic solar cells compared to 4% in 2005.
Both academic and industry research have significant interest in the development of this
technology. This book gives an overview of the booming technology focusing on the solution
process for organic solar cells and provides a state-of-the-art report of the latest
developments. World class experts cover fundamental materials devices and manufacturing
technology of OPV technology.
