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  • Materials Science
  • Organic Electronics
  • Photovoltaics

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  • The active layer material is crucial for organic solar cell (OSC) performance.
  • Small-molecule (SM) materials offer advantages like precise structures and tunable properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent progress in small-molecule (SM) donors and non-fullerene acceptors (NFAs) for all-small-molecule OSCs (ASM-OSCs).
  • To highlight structure-property relationships and morphology-regulation strategies.
  • To discuss current challenges and future outlook for ASM-OSCs.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent advancements in SM donors and NFAs.
  • Analysis of structure-property relationships.
  • Summary of morphology-regulation strategies.

Main Results:

  • SM-donor and NFA innovations have led to ASM devices with power conversion efficiencies over 17%.
  • ASM devices show performance competitive with polymer-based solar cells.
  • Demonstrated potential for commercialization.

Conclusions:

  • ASM-OSCs represent a promising technology for future solar energy applications.
  • Continued research into SM donors, NFAs, and morphology control is essential.
  • ASM-OSCs are nearing commercial viability.