The multifaceted potential applications of organic photovoltaics

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Organic Photovoltaics Integrated with Thermoelectric Generator Achieving Low Critical Temperature Difference and Efficient Energy Conversion

Wuyue Liu et al.

Summary: The integration of photovoltaics and thermoelectric generators in organic PVs shows promising results with lower critical temperature difference and higher energy conversion efficiency. Numerical simulations can help optimize operation conditions for highest power output.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2022)

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Article Chemistry, Physical

Tandem Self-Powered Flexible Electrochromic Energy Supplier for Sustainable All-Day Operations

Jiaming Huang et al.

Summary: This study proposes a self-powered flexible energy supplier that can operate all-day by harvesting and storing energy from sunlight, dim-light, and human body motion. The device design includes organic photovoltaic, triboelectric nanogenerator, and electrochromic supercapacitor, and it possesses in-built features of energy indication, self-modulation, and self-protection.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2022)

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Self-powered ultraflexible photonic skin for continuous bio-signal detection via air-operation-stable polymer light-emitting diodes

Hiroaki Jinno et al.

Summary: The integration of ultraflexible optical sensors with power sources faces challenges due to the insufficient air operational stability of polymer light-emitting diodes. However, by combining air-operation-stable polymer light-emitting diodes, organic solar cells, and organic photodetectors, a self-powered organic optical system for photoplethysmogram monitoring has been developed. This system demonstrates high linearity and stability, making it suitable for long-term health monitoring applications.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2021)

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