Issue 7, 2013

The renaissance of hybrid solar cells: progresses, challenges, and perspectives

Abstract

Solution-processed hybrid solar cells, a blend of conjugated polymers and semiconducting nanocrystals, are a promising candidate for next-generation energy-conversion devices. The renaissance of this field in recent years has yielded a much deeper understanding of optoelectronic interactions in organic–inorganic hybrid systems. In this article, we review the state-of-the-art progress in hybrid bulk heterojunction solar cells, covering new materials design, interfacial interaction, and processing control. Furthermore, critical challenges that determine photovoltaic performance and prospects for future directions are discussed.

Graphical abstract: The renaissance of hybrid solar cells: progresses, challenges, and perspectives

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
01 Oct 2012
Accepted
08 May 2013
First published
12 Jun 2013
This article is Open Access
Creative Commons BY license

Energy Environ. Sci., 2013,6, 2020-2040

The renaissance of hybrid solar cells: progresses, challenges, and perspectives

F. Gao, S. Ren and J. Wang, Energy Environ. Sci., 2013, 6, 2020 DOI: 10.1039/C3EE23666H

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