Organic photovoltaic cells are thin, lightweight, flexible and semi-transparent. These characteristics unlock new possibilities for applications in agriculture, architecture, wearable electronics and health science.
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Hu, Y., Wang, J., Yan, C. et al. The multifaceted potential applications of organic photovoltaics. Nat Rev Mater 7, 836–838 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41578-022-00497-y
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