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Questions and Answers
True or false: Zinc oxide is more stable than tin oxide.
False
True or false: Atomic layer deposition is commonly used to grow the zinc oxide layer in organic solar cells.
False
True or false: The tin oxide layer improved the efficiency of organic solar cells in a specific way.
False
Study Notes
- Organic solar cells convert light into charges collected at electrodes
- Cells are made of thin layers stacked onto a substrate
- Photoactive layer converts light into charges and separates electrons from holes
- Transport and blocking layer directs electrons towards electrode
- Zinc oxide is commonly used as electron transport layer
- Tin oxide is more stable but harder to grow into a suitable layer
- Atomic layer deposition used to grow tin oxide layer
- Solar cells with tin oxide layer achieved 17.26% efficiency
- Tin oxide layer improved efficiency in a generic way
- Authors aim to make larger area cells for real-world applications.
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Description
Test your knowledge on organic solar cells and their components with this quiz! Learn about the layers that make up these cells, including the photoactive layer that converts light into charges, the transport and blocking layer that directs electrons, and the commonly used zinc oxide layer. Discover the benefits of using a tin oxide layer and the challenges in growing it, as well as the impressive efficiency achieved with this layer. See how much you know about these innovative solar cells and their potential for real-world applications.
