Cryscade has developed Donor-Bridge-Acceptor (DBA) molecules that self-assemble into supramolecular, ordered structures that separately conduct electrons and holes to their respective electrodes. This charge separation virtually eliminates the ~16% losses due to recombination within the semiconductor and is the key to high efficiency, low-cost and stable solar PV.

Donor-Bridge-Acceptor Supramolecular Stack

The Company was recently granted its first patent for its homeotropic crystalline PV materials. These materials are synthesized from simple monomers into advanced molecules able to form nano-crystalline photoactive films.

Cryscade is developing its PV chemistry, PV device design and pilot-production process in collaboration with Dr. Alan Heeger at University of California at Santa Barbara and Prof. Dr. Christoph Brabec at the SolarFactory at ZAE Bayern.