Among many chemical compounds synthesized for third-generation photovoltaic applications, quinoline derivatives have recently gained popularity. This work reviews the latest developments in the quinoline derivatives (metal complexes) for applications in the photovoltaic cells. Their properties for photovoltaic applications are detailed: absorption spectra, energy levels, and other achievements presented by the authors. We have also outlined various methods for testing the compounds for application. Finally, we present the implementation of quinoline derivatives in photovoltaic cells. Their architecture and design are described, and also, the performance for polymer solar cells and dye-synthesized solar cells was highlighted. We have described their performance and characteristics. We have also pointed out other, non-photovoltaic applications for quinoline derivatives. It has been demonstrated and described that quinoline derivatives are good materials for the emission layer of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and are also used in transistors. The compounds are also being considered as materials for biomedical applications.

在为第三代光伏应用合成的许多化合物中，喹啉衍生物最近很受欢迎。这项工作回顾了喹啉衍生物（金属配合物）在光伏电池中的应用的最新进展。它们在光伏应用中的特性很详细：吸收光谱、能级和作者介绍的其他成就。我们还概述了测试应用化合物的各种方法。最后，我们介绍了喹啉衍生物在光伏电池中的应用。描述了它们的结构和设计，并强调了聚合物太阳能电池和染料合成太阳能电池的性能。我们已经描述了它们的性能和特征。我们还指出了其他，喹啉衍生物的非光伏应用。已经证明和描述了喹啉衍生物是用于有机发光二极管 (OLED) 的发射层的良好材料，并且还用于晶体管中。这些化合物也被认为是用于生物医学应用的材料。