Organic Photonics and Photovoltaics

Organic Photonics and Photovoltaics [OPP] is an international, peer-reviewed journal publishing original research and reviews in the field of organic materials synthesis, fundamental opto-electronic properties, new fabrication approaches for applications in high performance photonic devices. OPP welcomes theoretical and experimental papers on all aspects ranging from fundamental sciences to commercial applications. Topics of interest include but are not limited to:

• New structural design and synthesis of organic semiconductors, conductors, and interfacial materials;
• Theory and modeling of electronic structure and light-matter interactions;
• Fabrication and characterization of functional opto-electronic devices, particularly photovoltaics, photodetectors, light-emitting transistors, sensors, etc.;
• Investigation and engineering interfaces between organic semiconductors and semiconductor blends and charge extracting/collecting layers;
• Relevant achievements in opto-electronic devices addressing key industrial processes;
• Scale-up approaches for commercialization of organic semiconductor-based photonic devices;

Why subscribe and read

Organic Photonics and Photovoltaics [OPP] is dedicated to the most important advances in the chemistry, physics, materials science, and engineering of organic photo-active materials for primary applications in photovoltaic cells but extending other photonic devices involving the generation, propagation, detection, and processing of light. Papers suitable for publication in this journal includes original articles, reviews, and commentaries covering topics such as organic synthesis, fundamental exciton and charge transport phenomena, photoconductive and electronic properties of organic materials, thin film growth and characterization, and organic optoelectronic device fabrication. OPP provides the only forum for both fundamental, applied, and industrial contributions spanning several disciplines concerning the wide range of opto-electronic properties and applications of organic materials. The Open Access model allows ready access to its target audience and the peer-review system together with the outstanding scientists of the Advisory Board, ensures that quality is maintained throughout the process.

Why submit

Organic Photonics and Photovoltaics [OPP] intends to establish a devoted international high-level forum for the emerging field of organic materials photonics.
The authors are offered a variety of benefits:

• transparent, comprehensive and fast peer review;
• free language assistance for authors from non-English speaking regions;
• convenient, web-based manuscript submission and tracking system;
• efficient route to fast-track publication and full advantage of Versita’s e-technology;
• no publication charge in the first two annual volumes.