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  • Materials Science
  • Renewable Energy

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  • Carbon-based materials offer enhanced performance and stability in optoelectronic devices.
  • They are increasingly utilized as charge transport layers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review contemporary strategies using carbon-based materials as buffer layers in polymer solar cells (PSCs).
  • To highlight key parameters influencing carbon-based buffer layer performance.
  • To evaluate and compare the performance of novel carbon materials against commercial standards.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent advancements in carbon-based buffer layers for PSCs.
  • Analysis of crucial performance-regulating parameters.
  • Comparative evaluation of material efficiencies and stabilities.

Main Results:

  • Graphene, graphene oxide, carbon nanotubes, carbon quantum dots, and graphitic carbon nitride show promise as buffer layers.
  • Performance is influenced by material properties and interface engineering.
  • Novel carbon materials demonstrate competitive or superior performance compared to commercial alternatives.

Conclusions:

  • Carbon-based materials are effective buffer layers for high-efficiency and stable PSCs.
  • Further research is needed to overcome existing challenges and optimize material development.
  • Future directions focus on advanced material design and integration for next-generation solar cells.