A review from fullerene dominance to non-fullerene innovation: theoretical perspective on next-generation organic photovoltaics | Synapse
March 25, 2026Open Access
A review from fullerene dominance to non-fullerene innovation: theoretical perspective on next-generation organic photovoltaics
Key Points
The review aims to analyze the evolution and innovations in organic photovoltaics, focusing on their advantages over traditional options.
Conducted a theoretical analysis of organic photovoltaic innovations.
Reviewed existing literature on mechanical flexibility and solution processability.
Examined processing cost advantages of next-generation solar technologies.
Outlined the benefits of mechanical flexibility in organic photovoltaics.
Showed that solution processability enhances manufacturing efficiency.
Highlighting low-cost processing methods as a key advantage for market adoption.
Abstract
The mechanical flexibility, solution processability, and the capability for low-cost processing of organic photovoltaics (OPVs) make them a viable class of next-generation solar energy technology.