Hybrid and Organic Photovoltaics for Sustainable Energy Solutions
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 6 March 2026 | Viewed by 161
Special Issue Editors
Interests: perovskite solar cells and modules
Interests: perovskite solar cells; carrier transport materials; organic semiconductor
Interests: perovskite solar cells; tandem solar cells; perovskite thermal evaporation; sputtering damage; semi-transparent solar cells
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce a Special Issue on hybrid and organic photovoltaics, dedicated to advancing the next generation of sustainable energy solutions. This collection will highlight the latest breakthroughs in hybrid and organic photovoltaics, with a strong focus on innovations that enhance durability, scalability, and environmental sustainability. This Special Issue aims at bridging the gap between fundamental research and practical implementation by exploring innovative materials, device engineering strategies, and scalable manufacturing approaches to accelerate real-world adoption.
We welcome original research and review articles on novel materials, interface engineering, advanced processing techniques, and stability strategies, with a particular emphasis on environmentally friendly and cost-effective solutions. Submissions addressing fundamental challenges related to device longevity, degradation mechanisms, and large-scale fabrication are highly encouraged.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Degradation mechanisms and pathways;
- Strategies to enhance long-term stability;
- Approaches to improve environmental compatibility;
- Encapsulation technologies for improved durability;
- Scalable fabrication methods for industrial deployment;
- Computational modeling and device simulation.
We look forward to your contributions and to advancing the field together.
Dr. Xiaoqiang Shi
Dr. Xuepeng Liu
Dr. Erica Magliano
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- hybrid and organic photovoltaics
- perovskite solar cells
- organic solar cells
- degradation mechanisms
- device stability
- scalable fabrication
- encapsulation technologies
- sustainability
- simulation
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