Solak Ebru Kondolot, Irmak Erdal
Chemistry and Chemical Processing Technologies, Technical Sciences Vocational School, Gazi University Ankara Turkey
Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Technology, Gazi University Ankara Turkey
RSC Adv. 2023 Apr 19;13(18):12244-12269. doi: 10.1039/d3ra01454a. eCollection 2023 Apr 17.
This paper provides a comprehensive overview of organic photovoltaic (OPV) cells, including their materials, technologies, and performance. In this context, the historical evolution of PV cell technology is explored, and the classification of PV production technologies is presented, along with a comparative analysis of first, second, and third-generation solar cells. A classification and comparison of PV cells based on materials used is also provided. The working principles and device structures of OPV cells are examined, and a brief comparison between device structures is made, highlighting their advantages, disadvantages, and key features. The various parts of OPV cells are discussed, and their performance, efficiency, and electrical characteristics are reviewed. A detailed SWOT analysis is conducted, identifying promising strengths and opportunities, as well as challenges and threats to the technology. The paper indicates that OPV cells have the potential to revolutionize the solar energy industry due to their low production costs, and ability to produce thin, flexible solar cells. However, challenges such as lower efficiency, durability, and technological limitations still exist. Despite these challenges, the tunability and versatility of organic materials offer promise for future success. The paper concludes by suggesting that future research should focus on addressing the identified challenges and developing new materials and technologies that can further improve the performance and efficiency of OPV cells.
本文全面概述了有机光伏（OPV）电池，包括其材料、技术和性能。在此背景下，探讨了光伏电池技术的历史演变，介绍了光伏生产技术的分类，以及对第一代、第二代和第三代太阳能电池的比较分析。还提供了基于所用材料的光伏电池的分类和比较。研究了OPV电池的工作原理和器件结构，并对器件结构进行了简要比较，突出了它们的优点、缺点和关键特性。讨论了OPV电池的各个部分，并回顾了它们的性能、效率和电学特性。进行了详细的SWOT分析，确定了该技术有前景的优势和机会，以及挑战和威胁。本文指出，由于生产成本低以及能够生产薄的、柔性的太阳能电池，OPV电池有潜力彻底改变太阳能产业。然而，诸如效率较低、耐久性和技术限制等挑战仍然存在。尽管有这些挑战，有机材料的可调性和多功能性为未来的成功带来了希望。本文最后建议，未来的研究应集中于应对已确定的挑战，并开发能够进一步提高OPV电池性能和效率的新材料和新技术。
