Shuhan Wang , Lei Wang , Junjie Zhang , Huanhuan Gao , Meixia Xiao , Haiyang Song
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Third-component engineering in organic solar cells: Material innovations, morphological control, and synergistic enhancement
The rapid advancement of third-component engineering has significantly enhanced the performance of organic solar cells (OSCs), providing effective strategies to address inherent limitations in binary systems. This review systematically classifies third components into structural third components (additional donor, acceptor) and process third components (solvent/solid additive), focusing on their synergistic interaction mechanisms with host active-layer components that improve photovoltaic performance. Donor-type third components, particularly polymers, extend light absorption through cascade energy-level alignment while reducing non-radiative recombination to elevate open-circuit voltage. Small-molecule donors enhance charge transport balance by modulating vertical phase distribution, achieving fill factors exceeding 80 %. Acceptor-type third components form alloy-like phases that simultaneously enhance photon capture efficiency and phase-separation stability, enabling device efficiencies above 20 %. As the process third component, additive engineering substantially boosts device efficiency and operational stability by fine-tuning crystallization kinetics and interfacial contact. This work highlights the pivotal role of third-component engineering in harmonizing photovoltaic parameters and establishes a theoretical framework for next-generation OSCs through optimized energy-level alignment, morphology control, and interfacial robustness. Future research priorities include: (i) Utilize machine learning, molecular dynamics simulations, and quantum chemistry calculation to accelerate discovery of high-performance materials, with artificial intelligence (AI) optimizing design via autonomous learning and data fusion. (ii) Move beyond ternary to higher-order systems, using AI to balance component ratios and spatial distribution for maximized efficiency and stability through synergistic effects. (iii) Develop in-situ real-time techniques to clarify dynamic interactions, combined with structural innovations for commercial viability.
期刊介绍:
Nano Energy is a multidisciplinary, rapid-publication forum of original peer-reviewed contributions on the science and engineering of nanomaterials and nanodevices used in all forms of energy harvesting, conversion, storage, utilization and policy. Through its mixture of articles, reviews, communications, research news, and information on key developments, Nano Energy provides a comprehensive coverage of this exciting and dynamic field which joins nanoscience and nanotechnology with energy science. The journal is relevant to all those who are interested in nanomaterials solutions to the energy problem.
Nano Energy publishes original experimental and theoretical research on all aspects of energy-related research which utilizes nanomaterials and nanotechnology. Manuscripts of four types are considered: review articles which inform readers of the latest research and advances in energy science; rapid communications which feature exciting research breakthroughs in the field; full-length articles which report comprehensive research developments; and news and opinions which comment on topical issues or express views on the developments in related fields.