Polymeric Materials for Solar Cell Applications
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 863
Special Issue Editor
Interests: organometallic chemistry and its application in potential materials; dye-sensitized solar cells; perovskite solar cells; optoelectronic sensors
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Dear Colleagues,
In the pursuit of next-generation photovoltaic technologies, polymeric materials have been established as one of the most promising alternatives to traditional inorganic solar cells. The distinct advantages offered by these materials—including their potential for low-cost manufacturing, solution processability, and mechanical flexibility—have captured the interest of many researchers and have paved the way for novel applications in flexible and portable electronics.
This Special Issue, “Polymeric Materials for Solar Cell Applications,” aims to present the latest advancements and breakthroughs in this dynamic field. We invite contributions covering the entire spectrum of this research, from the molecular design and synthesis of novel conjugated polymers and non-fullerene acceptors to the optimization of active layer morphology and interfacial engineering. We are particularly interested in studies that address the critical challenges of enhancing power conversion efficiency (PCE), improving long-term device stability, and developing scalable fabrication techniques for commercial viability. Topics may include, but are not limited to, novel donor and acceptor materials, charge transport mechanisms, device physics, degradation studies, and the integration of polymers in emerging photovoltaic architectures like perovskite and tandem solar cells. By bringing together cutting-edge research, this issue will provide a comprehensive overview of the current state and future directions of polymer-based solar energy conversion.
Dr. Yung-Sheng Yen
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- polymer solar cells
- organic photovoltaics (OPV)
- conjugated polymers
- non-fullerene acceptors (NFAs)
- active layer morphology
- charge transport
- device stability
- flexible solar cells
- solution processing
- interfacial engineering
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