EcoMat,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(11)
Published: Oct. 30, 2024
Abstract
In
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs),
expensive
gold
or
silver
metal
has
traditionally
been
utilized
as
the
rear
electrode
for
highly
efficient
performance.
this
context,
carbon
nanotube
(CNT)
electrodes
have
considered
promising
because
of
their
excellent
electrical
conductivity,
mechanical
strength,
and
chemical
stability
in
PSCs.
Despite
these
favorable
characteristics,
concerns
raised
about
power
conversion
efficiency
(PCE)
PSCs
based
on
CNTs
due
to
porosity
CNT
electrodes.
study,
we
employed
both
poly(triarylamine)
(PTAA)
infiltration
hidden
encapsulation
approaches
address
issues
related
thin‐walled
(TWCNT)
achieve
high
stability.
The
low‐molecular‐weight
PTAA
into
TWCNT
reduced
while
simultaneously
improving
interfacial
contact
layer
with
layer.
Furthermore,
a
novel
design
was
prevent
air
water
exposure
electrode,
which
significantly
enhanced
device
developed
basis
strategies
best
PCE
19.5%
show
long‐term
stability,
retaining
96%
74%
initial
after
225
h
at
maximum
point
tracking
under
AM
1.5G
illumination
916
85°C/85%
relative
humidity,
respectively.
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Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: March 12, 2024
Abstract
Bifacial
perovskite
solar
cells
have
shown
great
promise
for
increasing
power
output
by
capturing
light
from
both
sides.
However,
the
suboptimal
optical
transmittance
of
back
metal
electrodes
together
with
complex
fabrication
process
associated
front
transparent
conducting
oxides
hindered
development
efficient
bifacial
PSCs.
Here,
we
present
a
novel
approach
devices
using
single-walled
carbon
nanotubes
as
and
electrodes.
offer
high
transparency,
conductivity,
stability,
enabling
PSCs
bifaciality
factor
over
98%
generation
density
36%.
We
also
fabricate
flexible,
all-carbon-electrode-based
power-per-weight
value
73.75
W
g
−1
excellent
mechanical
durability.
Furthermore,
show
that
our
much
lower
material
cost
than
conventional
monofacial
Our
work
demonstrates
potential
SWCNT
efficient,
stable,
low-cost
photovoltaics.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(12)
Published: Jan. 26, 2024
Abstract
This
review
addresses
the
self‐healing
effects
in
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs),
emphasizing
significance
of
chemical
and
physical
bonding
as
core
mechanisms.
Polymeric
additives
play
a
vital
role
inducing
phenomena
along
with
intrinsic
properties
materials,
both
which
are
discussed
herein.
As
relatively
underexplored
area,
effect
induced
by
polymeric
PSCs
is
reviewed
from
perspective.
The
bonds
involved
include
isocyanate,
disulfide,
carboxylic
acid
groups.
related
to
primarily
hydrogen
chelation.
Self‐healing
flexible
devices
extends
their
lifespan
improves
mechanical
robustness
against
environmental
stressors.
discussion
delves
into
initiation
methods
for
self‐healing,
conditions
required,
recovery‐rate
profiles.
not
only
catalogs
various
approaches
but
also
considers
fundamental
limitations
potential
this
phenomenon
PSCs.
In
addition,
insights
an
outlook
on
perovskite‐based
optoelectronics
provided,
offering
guidance
future
research
applications.
Micromachines,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(4), P. 529 - 529
Published: April 15, 2024
Due
to
their
exceptional
optoelectronic
properties,
halide
perovskites
have
emerged
as
prominent
materials
for
the
light-absorbing
layer
in
various
devices.
However,
increase
device
performance
wider
adoption,
it
is
essential
find
innovative
solutions.
One
promising
solution
incorporating
carbon
nanotubes
(CNTs),
which
shown
remarkable
versatility
and
efficacy.
In
these
devices,
CNTs
serve
multiple
functions,
including
providing
conducting
substrates
electrodes
improving
charge
extraction
transport.
The
next
iteration
of
photovoltaic
metal
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs),
holds
immense
promise.
Despite
significant
progress,
achieving
optimal
efficiency,
stability,
affordability
simultaneously
remains
a
challenge,
overcoming
obstacles
requires
development
novel
known
CNTs,
which,
owing
electrical,
optical,
mechanical
garnered
considerable
attention
potential
highly
efficient
PSCs.
Incorporating
into
offers
versatility,
enabling
improvements
longevity
while
catering
diverse
applications.
This
article
provides
an
in-depth
exploration
recent
advancements
nanotube
technology
its
integration
cells,
serving
transparent
conductive
electrodes,
transporters,
interlayers,
hole-transporting
materials,
back
electrodes.
Additionally,
we
highlighted
key
challenges
offered
insights
future
enhancements
leveraging
CNTs.
SusMat,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(4)
Published: July 29, 2024
Abstract
Active
oxygen
highly
affects
the
efficiency
and
stability
of
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs)
owing
to
capacity
either
passivate
defects
or
decompose
lattice.
To
better
understand
in‐depth
interaction,
we
demonstrate
for
first
time
that
photooxidation
mechanism
in
all‐inorganic
film
dominates
phase
deterioration
kinetics
by
forming
superoxide
species
presence
light
oxygen,
which
is
significantly
different
from
organic‒inorganic
hybrid
even
tin‐based
perovskites.
In
perovskites,
prefer
oxidize
longer
weaker
Pb‒I
bond
PbO
I
2
,
leaving
much
stable
CsPbBr
3
phase.
From
this
chemical
proof‐of‐concept,
employ
an
organic
bioactive
factor,
Tanshinone
IIA,
as
a
sweeper
enhance
environmental
tolerance
inorganic
perovskite,
serving
“skincare”
agent
anti‐aging
organisms.
Combined
with
another
key
point
on
healing
defective
lattice,
best
carbon‐based
CsPbI
Br
cell
delivers
high
15.12%
superior
against
light,
humidity,
heat
attacks.
This
method
also
applicable
p‒i‒n
inverted
(Cs
0.05
MA
FA
0.9
)Pb(I
0.93
0.07
)
23.46%.
These
findings
not
only
help
us
decomposition
mechanisms
depth
but
provide
potential
strategy
advanced
PSC
platforms.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 16, 2025
Abstract
Self‐assembled
monolayers
(SAMs),
particularly
those
molecules
composed
of
carbazole
and
phosphonic
acid,
are
widely
employed
as
effective
hole‐selective
layer
(HSL)
in
inverted
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs).
However,
the
insufficient
chemical
bond
formation
with
metal
oxides
(ITO)
self‐aggregation
solvents
acid
SAM
led
to
non‐uniform
HSL,
which
turn
affect
power
conversion
efficiency
(PCE)
stability
PSCs.
Herein,
a
series
benzoic
materials
(BAs),
including
p‐fluorobenzoic
(FBA)
p‐methylbenzoic
(MBA),
used
post‐assembly
effectively
fill
voids
between
[4‐(3,6‐dimethyl‐9H‐carbazole‐9‐yl)butyl]phosphonic
(Me‐4PACz)
form
denser
facilitates
passivation
buried
interface.
In
addition,
post‐assembled
BAs
different
dipole
moments
can
adjust
work
function
Me‐4PACz
facilitating
transport
extraction
charge
carriers.
Consequently,
PSCs
based
on
Me‐4PACz/FBA
HSL
realize
champion
PCE
25.58%.
Moreover,
unencapsulated
devices
maintain
82%
94%
after
800
h
outdoor
storage
(RH≈60%)
2000
glove
box,
respectively.
This
technique
enhances
both
device,
blazing
simple
pathway
for
further
development
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: July 22, 2024
Abstract
Polymer
materials
suffer
mechano-oxidative
deterioration
or
degradation
in
the
presence
of
molecular
oxygen
and
mechanical
forces.
In
contrast,
aerobic
biological
activities
combined
with
stimulus
promote
tissue
regeneration
repair
various
organs.
A
synthetic
approach
which
energy
synergistically
initiate
polymerization
will
afford
similar
robustness
polymeric
materials.
Herein,
mechanochemical
reversible-deactivation
radical
was
developed
by
design
an
organic
mechano-labile
initiator
converts
into
activators
response
to
ball
milling,
enabling
reaction
proceed
air
low-energy
input,
operative
simplicity,
avoidance
potentially
harmful
solvents.
addition,
this
not
only
complements
existing
methods
access
well-defined
polymers
but
also
has
been
successfully
employed
for
controlled
(meth)acrylates,
styrenic
monomers
solid
acrylamides
as
well
synthesis
polymer/perovskite
hybrids
without
solvent
at
room
temperature
are
inaccessible
other
means.
Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(34), P. 23067 - 23075
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
An
n/n
−
homojunction
at
the
top
perovskite/carbon
interface
is
realized
by
doping
natural
additive
for
accelerating
charge
extraction
and
suppressing
carrier
nonradiative
recombination
in
carbon-based
CsPbI
2
perovskite
solar
cells.
An
ionic
liquid
(B4PBF₄)
was
synthesized
and
characterized
using
spectroscopic
techniques,
incorporating
it
in
different
proportions
(0.25,
0.5,
1.5%
w/w)
into
thin
perovskite
films.
The
results
show
that
1.5
%
concentration
significantly
improves
the
optical
properties
by
minimizing
trap
states
preventing
charge
recombination.
XPS
analysis
indicates
a
strong
interaction
between
lead
halides
at
this
proportion.
Additionally,
photovoltaic
devices
fabricated
with
percentage
achieved
higher
efficiency.
In
terms
of
stability,
also
prevented
water
absorption
on
surface,
delaying
film
degradation
up
to
500
h.