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  • Materials Science
  • Organic Electronics
  • Renewable Energy

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  • Organic solar cells (OSCs) have achieved significant advancements, with efficiencies over 19% (single-junction) and 20% (tandem).
  • Interface engineering is crucial for enhancing OSC performance and stability by modifying properties between device layers.
  • Understanding the working mechanisms of interface layers is essential for further progress.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advances in interface engineering for high-performance organic solar cells.
  • To summarize the functions and design principles of various interface layers.
  • To analyze the impact of interface engineering on device efficiency and stability.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature on interface engineering in organic solar cells.
  • Categorization of interface layers: anode, cathode, and interconnecting layers.
  • Analysis of experimental data and theoretical studies on interface modifications.

Main Results:

  • Interface engineering significantly improves power conversion efficiency and long-term stability in OSCs.
  • Specific design principles for anode, cathode, and interconnecting layers have been identified.
  • Progress has been made in understanding the physical and chemical processes at interfaces.

Conclusions:

  • Interface engineering is a vital strategy for developing high-performance organic solar cells.
  • Future research should focus on large-area, high-efficiency, and low-cost device manufacturing.
  • Continued exploration of interface mechanisms will drive further advancements in OSC technology.