Replacing the metal oxide layer with a polymer surface modifier for high-performance inverted polymer solar cells

Replacing ZnO with PEIE, both as a surface modifier for the low work function electrode and as an electron selective layer, enhances the performance and air stability of inverted polymer solar cells by improving electron transport, wettability between the active layer and the cathode, and maximizing light absorption within the active layer without light interference.

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