Vol. 9, Issue 7, Part E (2023)

Abstract
Hybrid solar cells represent a promising alternative to traditional silicon-based photovoltaic systems due to their cost efficiency, tunability, and ease of fabrication. These devices merge the unique properties of organic materials—such as flexibility and molecular designability—with the high absorption coefficients of inorganic nanoparticles. This review presents a comprehensive overview of the various hybrid solar cell architectures, including dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), nanoparticle-sensitized solar cells, extremely thin absorber (ETA) cells, and bulk heterojunction (BHJ) devices. Key advancements in material synthesis, device architecture, and performance metrics are discussed, providing insights into the current challenges and future research directions.