Hu, Y.; Brus, V.; Cao, W.; Liao, K.; Phan, H.; Wang, M.; Banerjee, K.; Bazan, G.C.; Nguyen, T.-Q.: Understanding the Device Physics in Polymer-Based Ionic-Organic Ratchets. Advanced Materials 29 (2017), p. 1606464/1-7
10.1002/adma.201606464
Abstract:
The continuous exploration of new forms of energy beyond conventional fossil fuels is an urgent, yet challenging, issue for our planet. Alternative energies such as organic photovoltaics [1–3] and, more recently, perovskite solar cells have been under intensive research. [4–6] In addition, organic thermoelectric devices have attracted a large amount of attention from the scientific community. [7–9] Recently, a new kind of organic energy-conversion device, named the organic electronic ratchet, has emerged. [10–12] Electronic ratchets are devices that can produce a net DC current when driven by a periodic AC voltage or electrical noise. [13] Organic electronic ratchet devices combine the advantage of organic semiconductors and the function of ratchet devices, making them relevant for energy generation.