For
more
than
a
decade,
the
U.S.
Department
of
Energy
(DOE)
has
funded
basic
and
applied
research
development
(R&D)
related
to
critical
materials
address
scientific
technological
(S&T)
challenges
that
underpin
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(31)
Published: June 8, 2023
High-performance
perovskite
solar
cells
have
demonstrated
commercial
viability,
but
still
face
the
risk
of
contamination
from
lead
leakage
and
long-term
stability
problems
caused
by
defects.
Here,
an
organic
small
molecule
(octafluoro-1,6-hexanediol
diacrylate)
is
introduced
into
film
to
form
a
polymer
through
in
situ
thermal
crosslinking,
which
carbonyl
group
anchors
uncoordinated
Pb2+
reduces
lead,
along
with
-CF2
-
hydrophobic
protecting
water
invasion.
Additionally,
passivates
varieties
Pb-related
I-related
defects
coordination
hydrogen
bonding
interactions,
regulating
crystallization
reduced
trap
density,
releasing
lattice
strain,
promoting
carrier
transport
extraction.
The
optimal
efficiencies
polymer-incorporated
devices
are
24.76
%
(0.09
cm2
)
20.66
(14
).
More
importantly,
storage
stability,
operational
been
significantly
improved.
Abstract
In
just
over
a
decade,
certified
single-junction
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs)
boast
an
impressive
power
conversion
efficiency
(PCE)
of
26.1%.
Such
outstanding
performance
makes
it
highly
viable
for
further
development.
Here,
we
have
meticulously
outlined
challenges
that
arose
during
the
industrialization
PSCs
and
proposed
their
corresponding
solutions
based
on
extensive
research.
We
discussed
main
in
this
field
including
technological
limitations,
multi-scenario
applications,
sustainable
development,
etc.
Mature
photovoltaic
provide
community
with
invaluable
insights
overcoming
industrialization.
upcoming
stages
advancement,
has
become
evident
addressing
concerning
long-term
stability
sustainability
is
paramount.
manner,
can
facilitate
more
effective
integration
into
our
daily
lives.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
124(19), P. 10623 - 10700
Published: Aug. 29, 2024
Recently,
there
has
been
an
extensive
focus
on
inverted
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs)
with
a
p-i-n
architecture
due
to
their
attractive
advantages,
such
as
exceptional
stability,
high
efficiency,
low
cost,
low-temperature
processing,
and
compatibility
tandem
architectures,
leading
surge
in
development.
Single-junction
perovskite-silicon
(TSCs)
have
achieved
certified
PCEs
of
26.15%
33.9%
respectively,
showing
great
promise
for
commercial
applications.
To
expedite
real-world
applications,
it
is
crucial
investigate
the
key
challenges
further
performance
enhancement.
We
first
introduce
representative
methods,
composition
engineering,
additive
solvent
processing
innovation
charge
transporting
layers,
interface
fabricating
high-efficiency
stable
PSCs.
then
delve
into
reasons
behind
excellent
stability
Subsequently,
we
review
recent
advances
TSCs
PSCs,
including
perovskite-Si
TSCs,
all-perovskite
perovskite-organic
TSCs.
achieve
final
deployment,
present
efforts
related
scaling
up,
harvesting
indoor
light,
economic
assessment,
reducing
environmental
impacts.
Lastly,
discuss
potential
PSCs
future.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(34)
Published: July 27, 2023
Abstract
The
efficient
conversion
of
CO
2
to
value‐added
products
represents
one
the
most
attractive
solutions
mitigate
climate
change
and
tackle
associated
environmental
issues.
In
particular,
electrochemical
reduction
fuels
chemicals
has
garnered
tremendous
interest
over
last
decades.
Among
all
from
reduction,
formic
acid
is
considered
economically
vital
products.
P‐block
metals
(especially
Bi,
Sn,
In,
Pb)
have
been
extensively
investigated
recognized
as
catalytic
materials
for
electroreduction
formate.
Despite
remarkable
progress,
future
implementation
this
technology
at
industrial‐scale
hinges
on
ability
solve
remaining
roadblocks.
review,
current
research
status,
challenges,
prospects
p‐block
metal‐based
catalysts
primarily
formate
are
comprehensively
reviewed.
rational
design
nanostructure
engineering
these
metal
optimization
their
performances
discussed
in
detail.
Subsequently,
recent
progress
development
state‐of‐the‐art
operando
characterization
techniques
together
with
advanced
cells
uncover
intrinsic
catalysis
mechanism
discussed.
Lastly,
a
perspective
directions
including
tackling
critical
challenges
realize
its
early
industrial
presented.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
Carbon-based
printable
mesoscopic
solar
cells
(p-MPSCs)
offer
significant
advantages
for
industrialization
due
to
their
simple
fabrication
process,
low
cost,
and
scalability.
Recently,
the
certified
power
conversion
efficiency
of
p-MPSCs
has
exceeded
22%,
drawing
considerable
attention
from
community.
However,
key
challenge
in
improving
device
performance
is
achieving
uniform
high-quality
perovskite
crystallization
within
mesoporous
structure.
This
review
highlights
recent
advancements
p-MPSCs,
with
an
emphasis
on
controlling
kinetics
regulating
morphology
confined
mesopores.
It
first
introduces
offering
a
solid
foundation
understanding
behavior.
Additionally,
summarizes
mechanisms
crystal
nucleation
growth,
explaining
how
these
processes
influence
quality
perovskites.
Furthermore,
commonly
applied
strategies
enhancing
quality,
such
as
additive
engineering,
solvent
evaporation
controlling,
post-treatment
techniques,
are
also
explored.
Finally,
proposes
several
potential
suggestions
aimed
at
further
refining
crystallization,
inspiring
continued
innovation
address
current
limitations
advance
development
p-MPSCs.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 8, 2025
Abstract
SnO₂
is
a
widely
used
electron
transport
layer
(ETL)
material
in
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs),
and
its
design
optimization
are
essential
for
achieving
efficient
stable
PSCs.
In
this
study,
the
situ
formation
of
chain
entanglement
gel
polymer
electrolyte
reported
an
aqueous
phase,
integrated
with
as
ETL.
Based
on
self‐polymerization
3‐[[2‐(methacryloyloxy)ethyl]dimethylammonium]propane‐1‐sulfonic
acid
(DAES)
environment,
combining
catalytic
effect
LiCl
(as
Lewis
acid)
salting‐out
effect,
introduction
polyvinylpyrrolidone
(PVP)
other
chain,
gelled
SnO
2
(G‐SnO
)
structure
successfully
constructed
wide
range
functions.
The
PDEAS‐PVP
achieves
passivation
Pb
⁺
capture
through
chemical
chelation
mechanisms
explored.
results
demonstrated
that
all‐in‐air
prepared
PSC
based
G‐SnO
exhibited
excellent
power
conversion
efficiency
(PCE)
24.77%
retained
83.3%
their
initial
after
2100
h
air
exposure.
Additionally,
exposes
more
C═O
S═O
active
sites,
significantly
enhanced
lead
absorption
capability
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
This
review
summarizes
the
progress
and
provides
perspectives
on
perovskite
quantum
dot
photovoltaics,
with
a
focus
surface
chemistry
engineering,
paving
new
direction
for
large-area
low-cost
PV
technology
to
address
major
energy
challenges.
Energies,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
16(18), P. 6498 - 6498
Published: Sept. 8, 2023
Perovskite
solar
cells
are
an
emerging
technology
that
exploits
the
self-assembly
and
highly
tunable
bandgap
properties
of
perovskite
materials.
Because
their
low
manufacturing
cost,
thin
films
perovskites
have
attracted
enormous
interest
witnessed
great
progress.
The
power
conversion
efficiency
these
devices
has
improved
from
3.8%
to
25.8%,
which
is
a
significant
step
forward.
formulation
innovative
materials
with
proper
replacement
lead
in
essential
reduce
toxicity.
Here,
we
examine
difficulties
encountered
commercialization
devices,
such
as
material
structural
stability,
device
stability
under
high
temperature
humidity
conditions,
lifetime,
cost.
This
review
addresses
issues
engineering,
performance
against
harsh
environment,
cost-effectiveness,
recombination,
optical,
resistance
losses,
large-area
cell
module
issues,
cost
analysis,
reduction
strategy,
environmental
concerns,
important
for
widespread
acceptance
perovskite-based
devices.
applications
market
growth
prospects
also
studied.
In
summary,
believe
there
opportunity
research
high-performance,
long-lived
energy
applications.