Fundamental and technical advances in bulk photovoltaics of 2D van der Waals materials
Abstract
an entirely distinct mechanism from the p-n junction photovoltaic device. The tunable crystal structures of 2D vdW materials, their ability to maintain clean interfaces, and the ease of forming heterostructures and heterojunctions facilitate the manipulation of crystal symmetry, electronic polarization, light-matter interactions, thereby providing an efficient platform for engineering the BPVE. Herein, we present a critical discussion of the fundamentals of engineering the BPVE using different material systems and innovative strategies based on previous scientific reports. The key challenges that can hinder device efficiency are also covered. The potential for a next-generation, self-powered, energy-efficient, flexible, and lightweight device utilizing the BPVE of 2D vdW materials is highlighted in this article.
Fields of Study & Subjects
2D Materials and Applications
Graphene research and applications
Boron and Carbon Nanomaterials Research
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Nanoscale Horizons
- Publisher
- Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
- Volume
- 11
- Issue
- 8
- Pages
- 2027–2052
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN