A computational approach to interface engineering of lead-free CH3NH3SnI3 highly-efficient perovskite solar cells

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (40) ◽  
pp. 25683-25692 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masoud Lazemi ◽  
Saeid Asgharizadeh ◽  
Stefano Bellucci

Interface engineering in lead-free CH3NH3SnI3 perovskite solar cells (PSCs) provides a viable path to realization of environmentally benign, low-cost, and high-efficiency PSCs.

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tianhao Wu ◽  
Zhenzhen Qin ◽  
Yanbo Wang ◽  
Yongzhen Wu ◽  
Wei Chen ◽  
...  

AbstractPerovskite solar cells (PSCs) emerging as a promising photovoltaic technology with high efficiency and low manufacturing cost have attracted the attention from all over the world. Both the efficiency and stability of PSCs have increased steadily in recent years, and the research on reducing lead leakage and developing eco-friendly lead-free perovskites pushes forward the commercialization of PSCs step by step. This review summarizes the main progress of PSCs in 2020 and 2021 from the aspects of efficiency, stability, perovskite-based tandem devices, and lead-free PSCs. Moreover, a brief discussion on the development of PSC modules and its challenges toward practical application is provided.


2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander D. Taylor ◽  
Qing Sun ◽  
Katelyn P. Goetz ◽  
Qingzhi An ◽  
Tim Schramm ◽  
...  

AbstractDeposition of perovskite films by antisolvent engineering is a highly common method employed in perovskite photovoltaics research. Herein, we report on a general method that allows for the fabrication of highly efficient perovskite solar cells by any antisolvent via manipulation of the antisolvent application rate. Through detailed structural, compositional, and microstructural characterization of perovskite layers fabricated by 14 different antisolvents, we identify two key factors that influence the quality of the perovskite layer: the solubility of the organic precursors in the antisolvent and its miscibility with the host solvent(s) of the perovskite precursor solution, which combine to produce rate-dependent behavior during the antisolvent application step. Leveraging this, we produce devices with power conversion efficiencies (PCEs) that exceed 21% using a wide range of antisolvents. Moreover, we demonstrate that employing the optimal antisolvent application procedure allows for highly efficient solar cells to be fabricated from a broad range of precursor stoichiometries.


Author(s):  
Mengmeng Chen ◽  
Muhammad Akmal Kamarudin ◽  
Ajay K. Baranwal ◽  
Gaurav Kapil ◽  
Teresa S. Ripolles ◽  
...  

Author(s):  
Li Zhang ◽  
Hui Li ◽  
Jing Zhuang ◽  
Yigang Luan ◽  
Sixuan Wu ◽  
...  

The low-cost material antimony trifluoride (SbF3) was doped into the commonly used tin dioxide (SnO2) for the first time, and the SbF3-doped SnO2 as an electron transport layer (ETL) was...


2018 ◽  
Vol 67 ◽  
pp. 01010
Author(s):  
Alfonsina Abat Amelenan Torimtubun ◽  
Anniza Cornelia Augusty ◽  
Eka Maulana ◽  
Lusi Ernawati

Indonesia is located along the equator lines with the high intensity of solar radiation averaging about 4.5 kWh of electrical energy/day. This potential leads to the selfsustaining energy possibility fulfilling the electricity needs. Due to their unique electronic structures and high-cost merit over the existing commercial PV technologies, perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have emerged as the next-generation photovoltaic candidate. Their highest power efficiency can be achieved of up to 22.1% in the last 5-6 years. However, this high efficiency came from CH3NH3PbI3 materials which contain lead, a toxic material. Herein calcium titanate (CT) as a lead-free perovskite material were synthesized through sintering of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) and titanium oxide (TiO2) by the sol-gel method. CT powders were characterized by SEM, XRF, FTIR and XRD then applied it onto the mesoporous heterojunction PSCs, with a device architecture ITO/TiO2/CaTiO3/C/ITO. By manipulating the raw material stoichiometry and heating temperature in the synthesis of CaTiO3, the device shows the highest power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 2.12%, shortcircuit current density (JSC) of 0.027 mA cm-2, open circuit voltage (VOC) of 0.212 V and fill factor (FF) of 53.90%. This sample can be an alternative way to create lead-free, largescale, and low-cost perovskite solar cells.


Metals ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 964 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yue Zhang ◽  
Haiming Zhang ◽  
Xiaohui Zhang ◽  
Lijuan Wei ◽  
Biao Zhang ◽  
...  

Organic–inorganic hybrid perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have made immense progress in recent years, owing to outstanding optoelectronic properties of perovskite materials, such as high extinction coefficient, carrier mobility, and low exciton binding energy. Since the first appearance in 2009, the efficiency of PSCs has reached 23.3%. This has made them the most promising rival to silicon-based solar cells. However, there are still several issues to resolve to promote PSCs’ outdoor applications. In this review, three crucial aspects of PSCs, including high efficiency, environmental stability, and low-cost of PSCs, are described in detail. Recent in-depth studies on different aspects are also discussed for better understanding of these issues and possible solutions.


2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guiming Peng ◽  
Xueqing Xu ◽  
Gang Xu

The ramping solar energy to electricity conversion efficiencies of hybrid organic-inorganic perovskite solar cells during the last five years have opened new doors to low-cost solar energy. The record power conversion efficiency has climbed to 19.3% in August 2014 and then jumped to 20.1% in November. In this review, the main achievements for perovskite solar cells categorized from a viewpoint of device structure are overviewed. The challenges and prospects for future development of this field are also briefly presented.


Science ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 345 (6196) ◽  
pp. 542-546 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Zhou ◽  
Q. Chen ◽  
G. Li ◽  
S. Luo ◽  
T.-b. Song ◽  
...  

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 713-721 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chenxin Ran ◽  
Jun Xi ◽  
Weiyin Gao ◽  
Fang Yuan ◽  
Ting Lei ◽  
...  

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