Abstract:
Hybrid Titanium dioxide/Poly(3-hexylthiophene) heterojunction solar cells have gained
research interest as they have the potential to become cost-effective solar technology in the future.
Limited power conversion efficiencies of about 5–6% have been reported so far, and an enhancement
in efficiency was achieved through the engineering of the interface between Titanium dioxide (TiO2
)
and Poly(3-hexylthiophene) (P3HT). Evolution of this solar cell technology is relatively slow-moving
due to the complex features of the metal oxide-polymer system and the limited understanding of the
technology. In this review, we focus on recent developments in interface modified hybrid Titanium
dioxide/Poly(3-hexylthiophene) solar cells, provide a short discussion on the working principle,
device structure with interface modifiers, and summarize various types of interface modifiers studied
to enhance the photovoltaic performance of hybrid TiO2/P3HT heterojunction solar cells. Further,
we discuss the key factors influencing the power conversion efficiency and the role of a variety
of interface modifiers in this regard. Finally, the challenges and perspectives related to hybrid
TiO2/P3HT heterojunction solar cells are also explored.
