Bulk Heterojunction Organic-Inorganic Photovoltaic Cell Based on Doped Silicon Nanowires

	Nanotech 2007 Vol. 4 Technical Proceedings of the 2007 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show, Volume 4 Chapter 9: Cleantech: Photovoltaics and Fuel Cells
	Bulk Heterojunction Organic-Inorganic Photovoltaic Cell Based on Doped Silicon Nanowires
Authors:	G. Goncher, L. Noice and R. Solanki
Affilation:	Portland State University, US
Pages:	704 - 707
Keywords:	photovoltaic, nanowire, organic, inorganic, silicon, P3HT
Abstract:	A bulk heterojunction organic-inorganic photovoltaic cell was fabricated by growing doped n-type silicon nanowires on an n+ silicon substrate. A p-type organic semiconductor (P3HT) was then coated over the nanowires. The device was completed by covering the active region with a glass/ITO/PEDOT-PSS transparent electrode, and soldering contacts to the n+ substrate and ITO film with an indium alloy solder. The device has good diode IV characteristics and good photocurrent (uA range for a 1 cm x 1 cm device), but low photovoltage. Work is in progress to further characterize the device response and improve the characteristics.
ISBN:	1-4200-6376-6
Pages:	768
Hardcopy:	$139.95

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