The University of Massachusetts Amherst

Polymeric Interlayer Boosts Performance of Organic Solar Cells

LEAD INVENTOR:

Todd Emrick, Ph.D.

 
PRODUCT OPPORTUNITIES

•       High performance organic/polymer solar cells

•       High performance organic/polymeric electronic materials such as polymeric light emitting materials

 

 
ADVANTAGES

•       Capable of enhancing the power conversion efficiency (PCE) of polymer solar cells by more than threefold

•       Tolerant to variations in interlayer thickness

•       Able to maintain high PCE values for interlayer thickness exceeding 20 nm

•       Amenable to flexible electronics

 
TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION

This invention provides new polymeric interlayer materials that can greatly enhance the power conversion efficiency (PCE) of organic or polymer solar cells.

ABOUT THE LEAD INVENTOR

Dr. Todd Emrick is a Professor in the Department of Polymer Science and Engineering. He is a prolific inventor and a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI).
AVAILABILITY:
Available for Licensing and/or Sponsored Research
DOCKET:
UMA 15-047
PATENT STATUS:
US Patent Issued: US 9,991,443
Contact:
Nikki Hoang
Licensing Officer
University of Massachusetts
nikkihoang@research.umass.edu
Inventor(s):
Todd Emrick
Thomas Russell
Zachariah Page
Yao Liu
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