Accession Number:

AD0777139

Title:

Review and Evaluation of Work Performed on Organic Semiconductor Solar Cells.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. 1 Jul 72-30 Jun 73,

Corporate Author:

NATIONAL CENTER FOR ENERGY MANAGEMENT AND POWER PHILADELPHIA PA

Personal Author(s):

• Noel,Gerald T.

Report Date:

1973-07-31

Pagination or Media Count:

69.0

Abstract:

The report reviews experimental and theoretical studies related to the photovoltaic effect in organic semiconductors. Processes relevant to the operation and performance of organic solar cells are outlined and discussed in the context of a block diagram type model of an organic photovoltaic device. A detailed discussion of the impact of photon absorption and carrier generation processes on the ultimate performance of solar cells using organic semiconductor materials is presented. Author

Descriptors:

• *PHOTOVOLTAIC EFFECT
• *SEMICONDUCTORS
• *SOLAR CELLS
• ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
• ELECTRON TRANSITIONS
• EXCITONS
• IONIZATION
• BAND THEORY OF SOLIDS
• SORPTION
• PHOTONS
• CRYSTALS

Subject Categories:

• Physical Chemistry
• Electric Power Production and Distribution
• Solid State Physics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE