Strategies and Visions for Nano- and Molecular-Design Materials in Future Photovoltaic Applications

Dear Colleagues,

It is our pleasure to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, entitled “Strategies and Visions for Nano- and Molecular-Design Materials in Future Photovoltaic Applications.”

The development of novel nanomaterials through molecular-level design has become a subject of intensive research due to high market needs for innovative applications in virtually all aspects of life. The vision, strategies, design, synthesis, mechanisms, and chemical modification of molecules and nanostructures tailored for photovoltaic applications are of significant importance. The Special Issue aims to present the newest research findings on different types of new photovoltaic materials, including semiconductors, perovskites, organic materials, dye-sensitized materials, bio-based materials, and other advanced energy materials, along with the various experimental methods used to create them. We welcome original research and review articles that present recent findings on photovoltaic materials, including but not limited to:

1. Novel photovoltaic materials.
2. Molecularly engineered semiconductors
3. Perovskite materials with tailored molecular components
4. Organic photovoltaic materials and molecular architectures
5. Dye-sensitized systems with designed molecular sensitizers
6. Bio-inspired or bio-based molecular materials
7. Advanced functional materials through molecular assembly and modification
8. Innovative molecular strategies for enhancing energy conversion efficiency

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Ivana Validžić
Guest Editor

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