The art and science of translucent color organic solar cells

Baozhong Deng, Yi Li, Zhouyi Lu, Kaiwen Zheng, Tao Xu (), Shenghao Wang, Xiaoshu Luo, Bruno Grandidier, Jianhua Zhang () and Furong Zhu ()
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Baozhong Deng: Shanghai University
Yi Li: Shanghai University
Zhouyi Lu: Shanghai University
Kaiwen Zheng: Shanghai University
Tao Xu: Shanghai University
Shenghao Wang: Shanghai University
Xiaoshu Luo: Shanghai University
Bruno Grandidier: Université de Lille, CNRS, Centrale Lille, Université Polytechnique Hauts-de-France, Junia-ISEN, UMR 8520 - IEMN
Jianhua Zhang: Shanghai University
Furong Zhu: Hong Kong Baptist University

Nature Communications, 2025, vol. 16, issue 1, 1-9

Abstract: Abstract The artistic and scientific perspectives of the translucent color organic solar cells (OSCs), made with the emerging narrowband nonfullerene acceptors are explored. The translucent color OSCs, comprising a Fabry–Pérot microcavity optical coupling layer, have a power conversion efficiency of >15% and a maximum transparency of >20% for the three primary colors. The performance−color relationship of the translucent color OSCs is analyzed using a combination of high-throughput optical computing and experimental optimization, allowing light with desired color to pass through, while absorbing enough light to generate electricity. Replication of Piet Mondrian’s artwork “Composition C (1920)” is demonstrated using a 10 × 10 cm2-sized translucent OSC module with a wide palette of colors and hues. The outcome of the work offers an opportunity for translucent color OSCs to function as both esthetic art and power generating windowpanes for use in our homes, offices, and even greenhouses.

Date: 2025
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