The electron transport layer (ETL) increases the power conversion efficiency (PCE) in organic photovoltaic cells (OPVs) by promoting the formation of ohmic contact between the active layer and the cathode metal.
The main contribution of this paper is a demonstration of the electron transport and hole-blocking properties of ytterbium, which make it outstanding for use as the cathode interlayer in organic photodetectors.
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