Abstract
All-Polymer solar cells (all-PSCs) have attracted considerable attention
due to their inherent advantages over other types of organic solar
cells, including superior optical and thermal stability, as well as
exceptional mechanical durability. Recently, all-PSCs have experi-enced
remarkable advancements in device performance thanks to the invention of
polymerized small-molecule acceptors (PSMAs) since 2017. Among these
PSMAs, PY-IT has garnered immense interest from the scientific community
due to its exceptional perfor-mance in all-PSCs. In this review, we
presented the design principles of PY-IT and discussed the various
strategies employed in device engineering for PY-IT-based all-PSCs.
These strategies include additive and interface engineering,
layer-by-layer processing methods, meniscus-assisted coating methods,
and ternary strategy. Furthermore, this review highlighted several novel
polymeric donor materials that are paired with PY-IT to achieve
efficient all-PSCs. Lastly, we summarized the inspiring strategies for
further advancing all-PSCs based on PY-IT. These strategies aim to
enhance the overall performance and stability of all-PSCs by exploring
new materials, optimizing device architectures, and improving
fabrication techniques. By leveraging these approaches, we anticipate
significant progress in the development of all-PSCs and their potential
as a viable renewable energy source.