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Solution-Processed Organic Photovoltaics: Fabrication Advances and Challenges.
Kerui Liu1,2,3,4, Chenyujie Zhu3,4, Yuanyuan Jiang1,2,3,4
1Research Center for Future Organic Optoelectronics, Global Institute of Future Technology (GIFT), Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.
Advanced Science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany)
|February 3, 2026
Summary
Organic solar cells (OSCs) offer sustainable energy but need improved efficiency and stability. This review details fabrication processes to guide future advancements in this promising photovoltaic technology.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Renewable Energy Technologies
- Device Physics
Background:
- Organic solar cells (OSCs) are emerging as a sustainable alternative to inorganic photovoltaics due to their lightweight, flexible, and semitransparent nature.
- Despite advantages, OSCs grapple with significant challenges in power conversion efficiency and operational stability.
- Fabrication processes critically influence OSC performance, necessitating detailed investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive review of organic solar cell (OSC) device fabrication.
- To highlight the impact of photoactive layers, transporting layers, and electrodes on device performance.
- To explore advancements in material processing and scalable manufacturing for large-area OSCs.
Main Methods:
- Review of recent literature on OSC fabrication techniques.
- Analysis of material processing, morphology optimization, and charge carrier dynamics.
- Synthesis of research trends in scalable manufacturing for large-area devices.
Main Results:
- Fabrication details significantly impact OSC efficiency and stability.
- Advanced material processing and morphology control are key to performance enhancement.
- Scalable manufacturing methods are crucial for practical, large-area OSC applications.
Conclusions:
- Optimized fabrication processes are essential for overcoming efficiency and stability hurdles in OSCs.
- Further research into material processing and device architecture can unlock the full potential of OSCs.
- This review offers insights into enhancing OSCs for sustainable energy applications.
Keywords:
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