Photoelectric Conversion Element with Formula 1 Compound

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing photoelectric conversion elements face challenges in achieving high photoelectric conversion efficiency and maintaining responsiveness after being exposed to high temperatures for an extended period.

Innovation Solution

A photoelectric conversion element is designed with a configuration of a conductive film, a photoelectric conversion film containing a specific compound represented by Formula (1) and an n-type semiconductor material, and a transparent conductive film, which enhances both efficiency and responsiveness.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Power

If conventional photoelectric conversion materials are used, then the device structure is simple, but the photoelectric conversion efficiency is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvephotoelectric conversion efficiencyVSAvoidphotoelectric conversion element structure
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses a composite photoelectric conversion layer containing both the specific compound of Formula (1) and an n-type semiconductor material. This composite structure achieves high photoelectric conversion efficiency by combining the advantages of both materials: the compound of Formula (1) provides excellent light absorption and charge generation, while the n-type semiconductor material enhances electron transport and overall conversion efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Reliability

If conventional photoelectric conversion materials are used, then the manufacturing process is simple, but the responsiveness after heating deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresponsiveness after heatingVSAvoidmanufacturing process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent modifies the chemical structure parameters of the photoelectric conversion material by introducing the specific compound of Formula (1) with defined molecular weight range (200-1000) and specific structural features (X1 and X2 as sulfur, oxygen, selenium, tellurium, or specific carbon groups). These parameter changes enhance the material's thermal stability and maintain responsiveness after heating, while the manufacturing process remains relatively simple through conventional deposition methods.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The proposed configuration significantly improves the photoelectric conversion efficiency and maintains excellent responsiveness even after heating, making it suitable for applications in imaging elements and optical sensors.

Implementation Method 1

a photoelectric conversion element comprising, in the following order: a conductive film; a photoelectric conversion film; and a transparent conductive film, in which the photoelectric conversion film contains a compound represented by Formula (1) and an n-type semiconductor material

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPhotoelectric conversion: Photovoltaic Effect

Data Source

PatentUS12268092B2Photoelectric conversion element, imaging element, optical sensor, material for photoelectric conversion element, and compound
Publication Date: 2025.04.01 FUJIFILM CORP
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AI summary

The present invention is to provide a photoelectric conversion element having an excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency and responsiveness after heating over time. In addition, the present invention is to provide an imaging element, an optical sensor, a material for a photoelectric conversion element, and a compound. The photoelectric conversion element of the present invention includes a conductive film, a photoelectric conversion film, and a transparent conductive film in this order, in which the photoelectric conversion film contains a compound represented by Formula (1) and an n-type semiconductor material.