Advanced Nanomaterials in Organic Photovoltaics
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Organic Photovoltaics; Nanomaterials; Nanocomposites.Abstract
Organic photovoltaics (OPVs) have emerged as a sustainable alternative for electrical energy generation. The integration of nanomaterials has been instrumental in advancing the performance and functionality of OPVs, marking a significant evolution in solar energy technologies. This review aims to analyze the fundamental occupation of nanomaterials in the OPV process and give clarified categories with comprehensive function, and the potential risks in future development are pointed out as well. This review also discusses the basic OPV process, the role of nanomaterials in OPV, the specific nanomaterials of organic and inorganic with their distinguished function, the fabrication of nanomaterials in OPV, and possible difficulties in the nanomaterial’s development. By comparing various types of nanomaterials, the review aims to demonstrate that all nanomaterials under consideration perform effectively in enhancing the capabilities of organic solar cells. Furthermore, it will be shown that the development of these nanomaterial composites comes with both distinct advantages and limitations. In conclusion, nanomaterials have a great capability of competing with other materials, they can better improve the power conversion efficiency in OPV, and the environmental effects are also enhanced.
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