Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(37)
Published: Jan. 16, 2024
This
review
outlines
the
rapid
evolution
of
flexible
perovskite
solar
cells
(f-PSCs)
to
address
urgent
need
for
alternative
energy
sources,
highlighting
their
impressive
power
conversion
efficiency,
which
increases
from
2.62%
over
24%
within
a
decade.
The
unique
optoelectronic
properties
materials
and
inherent
mechanical
flexibilities
instrumental
in
development
f-PSCs
are
examined.
Various
strategies
proposed
material
modification
device
optimization
significantly
enhance
efficiency
bending
durability.
transition
small-scale
devices
large-area
photovoltaic
modules
diverse
applications
is
discussed
addition
challenges
innovative
solutions
related
film
uniformity
environmental
stability.
provides
succinct
yet
comprehensive
insights
into
f-PSCs,
paving
way
integration
various
potential
renewable
landscape.
Communications Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
4(1)
Published: Jan. 5, 2023
Abstract
Organic/inorganic
metal
halide
perovskites
attract
substantial
attention
as
key
materials
for
next-generation
photovoltaic
technologies
due
to
their
potential
low
cost,
high
performance,
and
solution
processability.
The
unique
properties
of
the
rapid
advances
that
have
been
made
in
solar
cell
performance
facilitated
integration
into
a
broad
range
practical
applications,
including
tandem
cells,
building-integrated
photovoltaics,
space
with
batteries
supercapacitors
energy
storage
systems,
photovoltaic-driven
catalysis.
In
this
Review,
we
outline
notable
achievements
these
photovoltaic-integrated
technologies.
Outstanding
challenges
future
perspectives
development
fields
applications
are
discussed.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
34(50)
Published: Sept. 14, 2022
Exceptional
power
conversion
efficiency
(PCE)
of
25.7%
in
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs)
has
been
achieved,
which
is
comparable
with
their
traditional
rivals
(Si-based
cells).
However,
commercialization-worthy
and
long-term
stability
remain
a
challenge.
In
this
regard,
there
are
increasing
studies
focusing
on
the
interface
engineering
PSC
devices
to
overcome
poor
technical
readiness.
Herein,
roles
electrode
materials
interfaces
PSCs
discussed
terms
PCEs
stability.
All
current
knowledge
factors
responsible
for
rapid
intrinsic
external
degradation
presented.
Then,
carbonaceous
as
substitutes
noble
metals
focused
on,
along
recent
research
progress
carbon-based
PSCs.
Furthermore,
sub-category
PSCs,
that
is,
flexible
considered
type
exceptional
source
due
high
power-to-weight
ratios
figures
merit
next-generation
wearable
electronics.
Last,
future
perspectives
directions
discussed,
an
emphasis
commercialization.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(29)
Published: June 22, 2022
Abstract
Solar
cells
(SCs)
are
the
most
ubiquitous
and
reliable
energy
generation
systems
for
aerospace
applications.
Nowadays,
III–V
multijunction
solar
(MJSCs)
represent
standard
commercial
technology
powering
spacecraft,
thanks
to
their
high‐power
conversion
efficiency
certified
reliability/stability
while
operating
in
orbit.
Nevertheless,
spacecraft
companies
still
using
cheaper
Si‐based
SCs
amortize
launching
costs
of
satellites.
Moreover,
recent
years,
new
technologies
based
on
Cu(In,Ga)Se
2
(CIGS)
perovskite
(PSCs)
have
emerged
as
promising
candidates
power
systems,
because
appealing
properties
such
lightweightness,
flexibility,
cost‐effective
manufacturing,
exceptional
radiation
resistance.
In
this
review
current
advancements
future
challenges
applications
critically
discussed.
particular,
each
type
SC,
a
description
device's
architecture,
summary
its
performance,
quantitative
assessment
resistance
presented.
Finally,
considering
high
potential
that
2D‐materials
(such
graphene,
transition
metal
dichalcogenides,
carbides,
nitrides,
carbonitrides)
improving
both
performance
stability
SCs,
brief
overview
some
important
results
concerning
influence
2D
materials‐based
devices
monolayer
materials
is
also
included.
ACS Energy Letters,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
6(8), P. 2917 - 2943
Published: July 29, 2021
In
our
day-to-day
lives,
advances
in
lightweight
and
flexible
photovoltaics
will
promote
a
new
generation
of
soft
electronics
machines
requiring
high
power-per-weight.
Ultrathin
perovskite
solar
cells
(F-PSCs)
with
power-per-weight
have
displayed
unique
potential
for
specific
applications
where
lower
weight,
higher
flexibility,
conformability
are
indispensable.
This
Review
highlights
the
recent
progress
practical
ultrathin
F-PSCs
demonstrates
routes
toward
enhanced
device
efficiency
improved
mechanical
environmental
stability
concerning
choice
substrates
development
high-performance
functional
layers
transparent
electrodes.
The
fabrication
technologies
mass
production
efficient
at
large
scale
then
summarized,
including
continuous
roll-to-roll
methods
integrated
low-temperature
process.
Furthermore,
focused
on
self-powered
wearable
electronic
devices,
solar-powered
miniature
unmanned
aerial
vehicles,
even
modules
operating
near-space
elaborated.
Finally,
current
challenging
issues
future
perspective
discussed,
aiming
to
more
extensive
commercialization
processes
F-PSCs.
Green Energy & Environment,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
8(5), P. 1232 - 1264
Published: April 28, 2022
Photocatalysis
is
an
effective
way
to
solve
the
problems
of
environmental
pollution
and
energy
shortage.
Numerous
photocatalysts
have
been
developed
various
strategies
proposed
improve
photocatalytic
performance.
Among
them,
Bi-based
become
one
most
popular
research
topics
due
their
suitable
band
gaps,
unique
layered
structures,
physicochemical
properties.
In
this
review,
(BiOX,
BiVO4,
Bi2S3,
Bi2MoO6,
other
photocatalysts)
summarized
in
field
photocatalysis,
including
applications
removal
organic
pollutants,
hydrogen
production,
oxygen
production
etc.
The
preparation
on
how
performance
possible
mechanism
are
also
summarized,
which
could
supply
new
insights
for
fabricating
high-efficient
photocatalysts.
Finally,
we
summarize
current
challenges
make
a
reasonable
outlook
future
development
direction
ACS Energy Letters,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
7(4), P. 1412 - 1445
Published: March 22, 2022
Perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs)
are
being
rapidly
developed
at
a
fiery
stage
due
to
their
marvelous
and
fast-growing
power
conversion
efficiency
(PCE).
Advantages
such
as
high
PCE,
solution
processability,
tunable
band
gaps,
flexibility
make
PSCs
one
of
the
research
hot
spots
in
energy
field.
Flexible
(f-PSCs)
owing
power-to-weight
ratios
can
be
promising
candidates
serve
sources
mobile
systems,
space
portable
functional
devices,
so
on.
Herein,
we
give
review
on
recent
progress
f-PSCs
involving
flexible
substrates
transparent
electrodes,
performance
enhancement
by
optimizing
layers,
large-scale
fabrication
techniques,
promotion
strategies,
potential
applications.
Furthermore,
perspectives
discussed
future
development
f-PSCs.
Advanced Intelligent Systems,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
5(3)
Published: June 30, 2022
The
development
of
space
robots
is
vital
to
broadening
human
cognitive
boundaries.
Space
have
been
deployed
in
science
experiments,
extravehicular
operations,
and
deep
exploration.
application
undoubtedly
reduces
the
risk
cost
activities.
Traditional
primarily
utilize
rigid
structures,
resulting
limited
degrees
freedom,
which
restricts
their
operational
capabilities.
In
contrast,
soft
with
greater
flexibility
robustness
may
be
used
for
future
Soft
applied
environments
must
overcome
significant
challenges
associated
ultrahigh
vacuum,
microgravity,
extreme
temperatures,
high‐energy
radiation.
Herein,
a
comprehensive
analysis
key
advantages
presented
based
on
special
requirements
robots.
Furthermore,
brief
insights
into
how
changed
terms
design,
modeling,
fabrication,
sensing,
control
adapt
are
discussed.
Specifically,
robot
scenarios
potential
value
introduced.
Finally,
opinions
regarding
directions
provided.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
32(48)
Published: Sept. 20, 2022
Abstract
Polarization‐sensitive
photodetectors
are
gaining
numerous
attention
since
polarization
detection
is
important
in
geological
remote
sensing,
atmospheric
monitoring,
military
recon,
and
medical
examination.
Among
various
reported
photoactive
materials
for
photodetectors,
metal
halide
perovskites
have
outstanding
advantages
such
as
tunable
band
gaps,
excellent
optoelectronic
properties,
easy
fabrication.
Moreover,
the
characteristics
of
crystal
structure
anisotropy
controllable
growth
orientation
perovskite
crystals
endow
photodetector
with
ability
to
identify
light
states.
This
review
outlines
recent
research
progress
on
polarization‐sensitive
detection.
Firstly,
key
device
parameters
introduced.
Then,
detectors
field
linear
circular
reviewed
according
different
principles
response.
Finally,
challenges
discussed.
