P3HT

Solar Panels
Hassan Soliman, Aisha Al-Kuwari,
Aiman Ul Haque, Maha Al-Abidi,
Ghanim Al-Ghanem, Akira Aldeakira
Problem
P3HT
P3HT, a conductive polymer, is commonly used
in organic solar cell layers for efficient energy
conduction.

Studies have shown evidence of degradation,

which ultimately reduces the lifespan of
polymer-based organic solar cells.
Layers of an organic solar cell
Part of solar panel converting solar energy to electrical energy

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 Possible Solutions
Changing the properties of P3HT by
heating

SSPO13 Organic Cathode

Modification

P3HT: DCNBT- IDT Mixture

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 1. Changing the properties of P3HT by heating
Altering P3HT heat-reaction mechanism and
heating properties.

Use pure P3HT films, with the thermal expansion

coefficients.

Doping or filmmaking pure P3HT.

P3HT Chemical Structure

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 2. SSPO13 Organic Cathode Modification
Replaces LiF with SSPO13

Maintains device capacitance and performance

Shields the active layer from Aluminium

Chemical Structure of SSPO13

Life span extended

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 3. P3HT: DCNBT- IDT Mixture
Highest power conversion efficiency (7.35%)

Large absorption coefficient

P3HT

Low energy losses

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 Decision Matrix
Through quantitative and qualitative analysis:
Environmental
Solution Efficiency Cost-Effectiveness Feasibility Total Points
Impact

Changing the
properties of P3HT 2 3 2 2 9
by heating

Phosphine oxide
type cathode 3 3 3 4 13
modification layer

P3HT: DCNBT-IDT
4 3 4 3 14
Mixture

Rating: Where 5 indicates strong alignment to the criteria and 1 indicates minimal relevance

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Challenges
Heat & light degrade P3HT, reducing efficiency &
lifespan (lower energy output, higher costs)

P3HT's structure limits performance in hot climates

Existing stability methods (doping, film-making

involve trade-offs

Traditional cathode protection (LiF) is inadequate

Average Temperature in Qatar (2018-

2024)

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 Best Solution - P3HT: DCNBT- IDT Mixture
Highest efficiency for superior energy production

DCNBT-IDT: Better sunlight capture & minimizes energy

waste

Balanced performance across efficiency, cost,

feasibility & environment

Promising for Qatar's climate & sustainable energy

goals

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Thank you
for
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Special acknowledgement to Dr Mohammed

Al-Hashimi for inspiring our work