In the field of renewable energy, organic photovoltaics (OPVs) stand out due to significant progress in polymer technology, positioning them as a promising alternative to conventional solar modules. Despite noticeable efficiency gains over the years, OPVs continue to underperform compared to other solar technologies, primarily due to unresolved issues in material design and optimization. Researchers have concentrated efforts on pinpointing efficiency-limiting factors while enhancing techniques for better characterization, such as ultrafast spectroscopy used to decipher complex events like exciton generation and charge transfer. However, despite these advances, full mastery over the photophysical behaviours that underpin efficiency remains partly unachieved, suggesting a clear need for deeper investigative approaches into how these critical parameters can be better controlled.
This research topic aims to tackle the challenge of fabricating highly efficient organic solar cells while establishing innovative directions in characterization that assess aspects like blend morphology, energy level alignment, and charge transfer dynamics. It also proposes to deepen our understanding of the photophysical phenomena intrinsic to solar cells, creating a vital link between theoretical propositions and empirical assessments to position OPVs as a competitive alternative in the solar technology landscape. The objectives include identifying core efficiency-limiting processes, along with the development of novel materials and characterization techniques to mitigate these hurdles.
To achieve a comprehensive understanding of recent advances in polymer applications in OPV systems, this research topic invites contributions that may cover a broad spectrum but are particularly focused on specific boundaries. We encourage submissions including Original Research, Review, Mini Review, and Perspective articles that delve into:
• New polymers for advanced OPV systems
• Implementation insights from solar cell applications
• Integration challenges and solutions in organic-perovskite tandem solar cells
• Investigating charge transfer mechanisms specific to polymer-based solar cells
• Detailed exploration of spectroscopy methods instrumental in deciphering efficiency-limiting processes within OPVs.
This topic seeks to embody a holistic approach to enhancing organic photovoltaic performance through strategic research and theoretical expansions.
Keywords:
nonfullerene acceptors, photophysics, charge transfer, OPV, Polymer Materials, Renewable Energy, Spectroscopy Techniques, Organic-Perovskite Tandem, Blend Morphology
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
In the field of renewable energy, organic photovoltaics (OPVs) stand out due to significant progress in polymer technology, positioning them as a promising alternative to conventional solar modules. Despite noticeable efficiency gains over the years, OPVs continue to underperform compared to other solar technologies, primarily due to unresolved issues in material design and optimization. Researchers have concentrated efforts on pinpointing efficiency-limiting factors while enhancing techniques for better characterization, such as ultrafast spectroscopy used to decipher complex events like exciton generation and charge transfer. However, despite these advances, full mastery over the photophysical behaviours that underpin efficiency remains partly unachieved, suggesting a clear need for deeper investigative approaches into how these critical parameters can be better controlled.
This research topic aims to tackle the challenge of fabricating highly efficient organic solar cells while establishing innovative directions in characterization that assess aspects like blend morphology, energy level alignment, and charge transfer dynamics. It also proposes to deepen our understanding of the photophysical phenomena intrinsic to solar cells, creating a vital link between theoretical propositions and empirical assessments to position OPVs as a competitive alternative in the solar technology landscape. The objectives include identifying core efficiency-limiting processes, along with the development of novel materials and characterization techniques to mitigate these hurdles.
To achieve a comprehensive understanding of recent advances in polymer applications in OPV systems, this research topic invites contributions that may cover a broad spectrum but are particularly focused on specific boundaries. We encourage submissions including Original Research, Review, Mini Review, and Perspective articles that delve into:
• New polymers for advanced OPV systems
• Implementation insights from solar cell applications
• Integration challenges and solutions in organic-perovskite tandem solar cells
• Investigating charge transfer mechanisms specific to polymer-based solar cells
• Detailed exploration of spectroscopy methods instrumental in deciphering efficiency-limiting processes within OPVs.
This topic seeks to embody a holistic approach to enhancing organic photovoltaic performance through strategic research and theoretical expansions.
Keywords:
nonfullerene acceptors, photophysics, charge transfer, OPV, Polymer Materials, Renewable Energy, Spectroscopy Techniques, Organic-Perovskite Tandem, Blend Morphology
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.