journal article·2025-01-29

Perspective on Flexible Organic Solar Cells for Self-Powered Wearable Applications

Juan Zhu, Jinfeng Xia, Yaowen Li, Yongfang Li

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Abstract

The growing advancement of wearable technologies and sophisticated sensors has driven the need for environmentally friendly and reliable energy sources with robust mechanical stability. Flexible organic solar cells (OSCs) have become promising substitutes for traditional energy solutions thanks to their remarkable mechanical flexibility and high power conversion efficiency (PCE). These unique properties allow flexible OSCs to seamlessly integrate with diverse devices and substrates, making them an excellent choice for powering various electronic devices by efficiently harvesting solar energy. This review summarizes recent achievements in flexible OSCs from the perspective of self-powered wearable applications. It discusses advancements in materials, including substrates and transparent electrodes, evaluates performance criteria, and compares the PCEs of flexible OSCs to their rigid counterparts. Subsequently, novel applications of flexible OSCs in self-powered wearable applications are explored. Finally, a summary and perspectives on the current challenges and obstacles facing flexible OSCs and their applications in self-powered wearables are provided, aiming to inspire further research toward practical implementations.
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OpenAlex topics: Organic Electronics and Photovoltaics · Conducting polymers and applications · Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials

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Affiliations

Laboratory of Advanced Optoelectronic Materials, Suzhou Key Laboratory of Novel Semiconductor-Optoelectronics Materials and Devices, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China

State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Novel Functional Polymeric Materials, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Design and Application, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China

Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Negative Carbon Technologies, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China

Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China

Funding

Natural Science Research of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions of China · Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology · National Postdoctoral Program for Innovative Talents · China Postdoctoral Science Foundation · Jiangsu Provincial Department of Science and Technology · National Natural Science Foundation of China · Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions · Key Laboratory of Polymeric Materials Design and Synthesis for Biomedical Function, Soochow University

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