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

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.…

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  National Natural Science Foundation of China

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  China Postdoctoral Science Foundation

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  Jiangsu Science and Technology Department

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  Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions
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  Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology
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  Natural Science Research of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions of China

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  National Postdoctoral Program for Innovative Talents

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