Enhanced performance in low band gap polymer solar cells via surface lattice resonance of non-noble metals

Key Points

• The research aims to improve light absorption in thin-film organic solar cells by utilizing non-noble metals.
• Examined the effect of plasmonic nanoparticles on light absorption in organic solar cells.
• Evaluated the performance of thin-film organic solar cells with varied active layer thicknesses.
• Analyzed photon harvesting efficiency using surface lattice resonance enhancements.
• Enhanced light absorption was observed in the organic solar cells with plasmonic nanoparticles.
• The improved performance occurred without increasing the thickness of the active layer.
• Higher photon harvesting efficiency was achieved, leading to potential gains in solar cell performance.