OSC-08: Organic photovoltaics: materials, devices, and processing



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Register to attend Call for papers Programme Speakers Exhibition Seminars Seminar 1a Seminar 1b Seminar 2a Seminar 2b Seminar 3a Seminar 4a Seminar 4b Press Venue and travel About OSC-08 Resources Keep me posted cintelliq OSA Direct Research Consultancy	Seminar 2a: Organic photovoltaics: materials, devices, and processing Seminar leader: Antonio Facchetti, Northwestern University and Polyera Corp 11.00-12:30 Monday 29 September 2008 This preconference seminar covers fundamental concepts related to organic and hybrid materials for photovoltaic applications. The structure and operation of various organic photovoltaic devices will be explained and compared to that of conventional silicon-based devices. Specifically: Basics of inorganic versus organic photovoltaic technologies Organic semiconductors for photovoltaic applications State-of-the art materials and performance Film and device fabrication methodologies The workshop will cover the following topics: Introduction to Photovoltaic Technologies - Energy needs - Silicon- and inorganic-based devices Organic Photovoltaics (OPVs) - Device structure and operational principles - Comparison to Si technologies - Film microstructure and morphology versus device performance - Device characterization and parameter extraction Semiconductors for OPVs - Structure and basic principles - Charge transport and optical properties - Small molecules, polymers, and hybrid semiconductors - State-of-the art device performance Film Deposition Methodologies - Vacuum and Vapor Depositions - Solution Processing - Printing	Gold sponsors: Silver sponsors: Bronze sponsors: Association sponsors: Media sponsors: