Solar RRL,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(17)
Published: May 15, 2024
As
a
result
of
an
ongoing
global
dedication,
metal‐halide
perovskite
(PVSK)
has
proven
to
be
promising
substitute
among
other
developed
materials
for
next‐generation
photovoltaic
cells
due
significantly
high
efficiency,
economical
reasons,
environmentally
friendly
processing,
and
bandgap
alterations.
In
just
12
years,
PVSK‐based
single
have
achieved
efficiency
26.1%,
reaching
single‐crystal
silicon
solar
at
27.6%
heterostructure
26.8%.
tandem
also
remarkable
attention
as
viable
candidate
future‐generation
technology.
Currently,
considerable
number
reports
are
documented
evidence
the
efforts
integrate
wide‐bandgap
PVSK
either
with
itself
(narrow‐bandgap
([NBG‐PVSK])
or
traditional
(NBG)
cells,
including
(Si),
copper–indium–gallium–selenide,
organic
cadmium
telluride
(CdTe),
dye‐sensitized.
Thanks
substantial
growth
made
in
advances
both
laboratories
commercialization
sector,
this
review
will
systematically
elucidate
emergence
their
current
status,
applications
configurations.
Furthermore,
survey
cover
analysis
different
strategies
achieve
cutting‐edge
Finally,
technologies
prospects
analyzed.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
124(7), P. 4079 - 4123
Published: March 25, 2024
All-perovskite
tandem
solar
cells
are
attracting
considerable
interest
in
photovoltaics
research,
owing
to
their
potential
surpass
the
theoretical
efficiency
limit
of
single-junction
cells,
a
cost-effective
sustainable
manner.
Thanks
bandgap-bowing
effect,
mixed
tin-lead
(Sn-Pb)
perovskites
possess
close
ideal
narrow
bandgap
for
constructing
matched
with
wide-bandgap
neat
lead-based
counterparts.
The
performance
all-perovskite
tandems,
however,
has
yet
reach
its
potential.
One
main
obstacles
that
need
be
overcome
is
the─oftentimes─low
quality
Sn-Pb
perovskite
films,
largely
caused
by
facile
oxidation
Sn(II)
Sn(IV),
as
well
difficult-to-control
film
crystallization
dynamics.
Additional
detrimental
imperfections
introduced
thin
film,
particularly
at
vulnerable
surfaces,
including
top
and
bottom
interfaces
grain
boundaries.
Due
these
issues,
resultant
device
distinctly
far
lower
than
theoretically
achievable
maximum
efficiency.
Robust
modifications
improvements
surfaces
films
therefore
critical
advancement
field.
This
Review
describes
origins
covers
efforts
made
so
toward
reaching
better
understanding
perovskites,
particular
respect
surface
improved
stability
cells.
In
addition,
we
also
outline
important
issues
integrating
subcells
achieving
reliable
efficient
double-
multi-junction
tandems.
Future
work
should
focus
on
characterization
visualization
specific
defects,
tracking
evolution
under
different
external
stimuli,
guiding
turn
processing
stable
cell
devices.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(12)
Published: Jan. 12, 2024
Abstract
Effective
passivation
of
defects
at
the
buried
interface
between
perovskite
absorber
and
hole‐selective
layer
(HSL)
is
crucial
for
achieving
high
performance
in
inverted
solar
cells
(PSCs).
Additionally,
HSL
needs
to
possess
compact
molecular
packing
intrinsic
photo‐
thermo‐stability
ensure
long‐term
operation
devices.
In
this
study,
a
novel
MeO‐BTBT‐based
self‐assembled
monolayer
(SAM)
reported
serve
as
an
efficient
PSCs.
Compared
well‐established
carbazole‐containing
SAM
MeO‐2PACz,
MeO‐BTBT
has
flat
more
extended
conjugation
with
large
atomic
radius
sulfur
atom.
These
induce
stronger
intermolecular
interactions
enable
ordered
be
formed
on
indium–tin
oxide
(ITO)
substrates.
Meanwhile,
atoms
can
coordinate
Pb
2+
ions
passivate
absorber.
The
derived
films
show
both
photoluminescence
(PL)
quantum
yield
(13.2%)
long
lifetime
(7.2
µs).
PSCs
based
PCE
24.53%
impressive
fill
factor
85.3%.
PCEs
devices
maintain
≈95%
their
initial
values
after
being
aged
65
°C
than
1000
h
or
continuous
under
1‐sun
illumination.
Interdisciplinary materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3(2), P. 203 - 244
Published: Feb. 23, 2024
Abstract
Self‐assembled
monolayers
(SAMs)
employed
in
inverted
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs)
have
achieved
groundbreaking
progress
device
efficiency
and
stability
for
both
single‐junction
tandem
configurations,
owing
to
their
distinctive
versatile
ability
manipulate
chemical
physical
interface
properties.
In
this
regard,
we
present
a
comprehensive
review
of
recent
research
advancements
concerning
SAMs
cells,
where
the
prevailing
challenges
future
development
prospects
applications
are
emphasized.
We
thoroughly
examine
mechanistic
roles
diverse
energy‐level
regulation,
modification,
defect
passivation,
charge
transportation.
This
is
by
understanding
how
interfacial
molecular
interactions
can
be
finely
tuned
mitigate
recombination
losses
PSCs.
Through
review,
aim
provide
valuable
insights
references
further
investigation
utilization
cells.
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 Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
36(17)
Published: Oct. 12, 2023
Abstract
Photovoltaic
technology
presents
a
sustainable
solution
to
address
the
escalating
global
energy
consumption
and
reliable
strategy
for
achieving
net‐zero
carbon
emissions
by
2050.
Emerging
photovoltaic
technologies,
especially
printable
organic
perovskite
solar
cells,
have
attracted
extensive
attention
due
their
rapidly
transcending
power
conversion
efficiencies
facile
processability,
providing
great
potential
revolutionize
market.
To
accelerate
these
technologies
translate
from
laboratory
scale
industrial
level,
it
is
critical
develop
well‐defined
scalable
protocols
deposit
high‐quality
thin
films
of
photoactive
charge‐transporting
materials.
Herein,
current
state
cells
summarized
view
regarding
challenges
prospects
toward
commercialization
shared.
Different
printing
techniques
are
first
introduced
provide
correlation
between
material
properties
mechanisms,
optimization
ink
formulation
film‐formation
during
large‐area
deposition
different
functional
layers
in
devices
then
discussed.
Engineering
perspectives
also
discussed
analyze
criteria
module
design.
Finally,
provided
future
development
practical
commercialization.
It
believed
that
this
perspective
will
insight
into
other
electronic
devices.
Materials Chemistry Frontiers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(7), P. 1792 - 1807
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
We
provide
a
comprehensive
review
of
the
latest
research
progress
and
challenges
associated
with
various
tandem
solar
cells
based
on
lead
chalcogenide
(PbX,
X
=
S,
Se)
quantum
dot
(QD)
materials
(including
QD/QD,
organic/QD,
perovskite/QD).