Persistent internal photopolarization in C60 thin films: Proposal for a novel fullerene-based solar cell

E. A. Katz; D. Faiman; V. Lyubin

Persistent internal photopolarization in C₆₀ thin films: Proposal for a novel fullerene-based solar cell

E. A. Katz, D. Faiman, V. Lyubin

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Abstract

We report on a persistent internal photopolarization effect observed in C₆₀ thin films at room temperature. This differs from the similar "photoelectret" state previously seen in some other materials in that, unlike the latter, C₆₀ does not undergo rapid photodepolarization. We suggest to utilize this phenomenon in fullerene-based heterojunction solar cells. A possible operating principle of such a device may combine the permanent built-in potential of a heterojunction with the repeatable photopolarization of a fullerene layer (phase).

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1298-1301
Number of pages	4
Journal	Conference Record of the IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference
State	Published - 1 Dec 2002
Event	29th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference - New Orleans, LA, United States Duration: 19 May 2002 → 24 May 2002

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