Recent Advances in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells and Bulk-Heterojunction Solar Cells

Dear Colleagues,

Due to the proliferation of environmental pollution and the growing demand for electricity, the search for new and environmentally friendly sources of energy is crucial. One of the most rapidly advancing branches of renewable energy is photovoltaics. Solar cells have been in use for many years, both on a large scale in the form of photovoltaic farms and on a smaller scale, with individual panels even mounted to mobile devices. The third generation of cells offers the opportunity to create devices not only in the form of panels, but also as windows, skylights, and even flexible solar cells.

This Special Issue aims to highlight the latest developments and perspectives in third-generation solar cell photovoltaics and optoelectronics. It addresses the latest advances in photovoltaics, such as the fabrication of novel materials in order to enhance device performance for both solar and indoor lighting. Significant emphasis is also placed on any modifications to the cell structure and the individual layers that comprise the device, not only the layers that absorb incident radiation.

We invite researchers to contribute original research or review articles that adress the latest advances and prospects in dye-sensitized solar cells and Bulk-Heterojunction Solar Cells.

Dr. Radoslaw Motyka
Dr. Paweł Gnida
Guest Editors

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