Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
work
theoretically
studies
the
photovoltaic
performance
and
carrier
dynamics
of
S-scheme
CsSnBr
3
/SnS
x
(
=
1,
2)
heterostructures.
The
V
Br(6.3%)
–CsSnBr
/SnS-based
solar
cell
device
exhibits
highest
power
conversion
efficiency
(26.58%).
New Journal of Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
48(19), P. 8933 - 8962
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Nanostructured
materials
are
widely
researched
for
energy
applications
like
solar
cells,
catalysts,
batteries,
and
graphene-based
due
to
their
high
surface
area,
favorable
transport
properties,
tunable
physical
attributes,
confinement
effects
at
the
nanoscale.
RSC Advances,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(20), P. 14221 - 14232
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
In
the
exploration
of
perovskite
materials
devoid
lead
and
appropriate
for
capturing
solar
energy,
a
recent
finding
has
surfaced
concerning
Cs
2
ZrCl
6
.
Advanced Optical Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(23)
Published: June 11, 2024
Abstract
Recently,
lanthanide‐based
0D
metal
halides
have
garnered
considerable
attention
owing
to
their
applications
in
light–emitting
diodes
(LEDs),
X‐ray
imaging,
and
photodetectors.
Among
these
materials,
Cs
3
TbCl
6
(CTC)
nanocrystals
(NCs)
demonstrated
promising
performance
imaging
light‐emitting
diodes.
However,
a
drawback
of
CTC
NCs
is
limited
absorption
coefficient
the
UV‐A
region
(315–380
nm).
To
address
this
limitation
enhance
region,
Ce
3+
incorporated
into
NCs—advantageous
high
attributed
to—
4f
‐
5d
orbital
coupling.
In
addition,
ions
sensitize
luminescence
photoluminescence
quantum
yield
from
75%
87%.
Energy
transfer
Tb
investigated
at
different
dopant
ratios.
Furthermore,
CeTbCl
(CCTC)
been
utilized
white
LED
devices.
Understanding
such
competitive
energy
perovskite‐inspired
will
facilitate
development
novel
luminescent
for
lighting
applications.
Advanced Theory and Simulations,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 8, 2025
Abstract
To
overcome
the
issue
of
toxicity
in
lead
(Pb)
based
perovskite
solar
cells,
this
work
investigates,
optimizes,
and
compares
performance
photovoltaic
cells
on
two
different
promising
Pb‐free
double
absorber
materials
viz.
(FA)
2
BiCuI
6
Cs
AgBi
0.75
Sb
0.25
Br
.
The
optoelectronic
properties
these
indicate
high
absorption
coefficient
with
minimum
reflection
coefficients,
making
them
appropriate
for
photon
absorption.
modeled
are
examined
several
combinations
electron
hole
transport
using
SCAPS‐1D
optimized
power
conversion
efficiency
(PCE)
14.3%
11.1%
achieved
by
simulating
architectures
FTO/SnO
/(FA)
/Cu
O/Au
/Cs
O/Au,
respectively.
Further,
employs
bandgap
grading
scheme
to
enhance
their
PCEs.
further
improves
14.8%
12.2%
credited
reduction
interfacial
recombination
graded
layers.
Moreover,
comparative
investigations
also
done
terms
layer
defect
density
working
temperature.
findings
provide
valuable
insights
into
designing
highly
efficient
as
alternative
conventional
Pb
halide
cells.
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.