Stretching the future: strategies and emerging trends in stretchable organic photovoltaic materials

Abstract

As the demand for wearable electronics continues to rise, the development and fabrication of intrinsically stretchable organic photovoltaics have become a significant area of research within the energy sector. To attain the necessary stretchability, researchers have invested substantial effort in improving the performance of photoactive materials. This feature article offers a concise overview and summarizes key research findings related to the design, optimization, and applications of stretchable photovoltaic materials for highly stretchable organic photovoltaics, particularly highlighting exciting progress since 2022.