ACS Energy Letters,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
4(9), P. 2147 - 2167
Published: Aug. 2, 2019
Perovskite
photovoltaic
(PV)
technology
toward
commercialization
relies
on
high
power
conversion
efficiency
(PCE),
long
lifetime,
and
low-toxicity
in
addition
to
development
of
scalable
fabrication
protocols,
optimization
large-area
solar
module
structures,
a
positive
cost–benefit
assessment.
Although
small-area
metal
halide
perovskite
cells
(PSCs)
show
PCE
up
24.2%,
the
gap
between
small-
PSC
devices
is
still
large.
Worldwide
research
efforts
have
been
directed
developing
strategies
for
modules.
In
this
Review,
we
share
our
view
regarding
current-stage
challenges
modules
with
areas
greater
than
200
cm2,
summarize
recent
progress
minimizing
gap,
highlight
what
warrant
further
investigation
moving
PV
industrial
scale.
These
include
learning
from
other
commercialized
thin-film
technologies,
analyzing
current
status
employing
solution-
vapor-based
techniques,
optimizing
designs.
Considering
cost
analysis
operational
stability
profiles,
carbon
electrode-based
are
particularly
promising.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
119(5), P. 3036 - 3103
Published: March 1, 2019
The
photovoltaics
of
organic–inorganic
lead
halide
perovskite
materials
have
shown
rapid
improvements
in
solar
cell
performance,
surpassing
the
top
efficiency
semiconductor
compounds
such
as
CdTe
and
CIGS
(copper
indium
gallium
selenide)
used
cells
just
about
a
decade.
Perovskite
preparation
via
simple
inexpensive
solution
processes
demonstrates
immense
potential
this
thin-film
technology
to
become
low-cost
alternative
presently
commercially
available
photovoltaic
technologies.
Significant
developments
almost
all
aspects
discoveries
some
fascinating
properties
hybrid
perovskites
been
made
recently.
This
Review
describes
fundamentals,
recent
research
progress,
present
status,
our
views
on
future
prospects
perovskite-based
photovoltaics,
with
discussions
focused
strategies
improve
both
intrinsic
extrinsic
(environmental)
stabilities
high-efficiency
devices.
Strategies
challenges
regarding
compositional
engineering
structure
are
discussed,
including
potentials
for
developing
all-inorganic
lead-free
materials.
Looking
at
latest
cutting-edge
research,
optoelectronic
devices,
non-photovoltaic
applications
X-ray
detectors
image
sensing
devices
industrialization,
described.
In
addition
aforementioned
major
topics,
we
also
review,
background,
encounter
first
application,
which
should
inspire
young
researchers
chemistry
physics
identify
work
challenging
interdisciplinary
problems
through
exchanges
between
academia
industry.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
119(5), P. 3418 - 3451
Published: Nov. 16, 2018
This
review
article
examines
the
current
state
of
understanding
in
how
metal
halide
perovskite
solar
cells
can
degrade
when
exposed
to
moisture,
oxygen,
heat,
light,
mechanical
stress,
and
reverse
bias.
It
also
highlights
strategies
for
improving
stability,
such
as
tuning
composition
perovskite,
introducing
hydrophobic
coatings,
replacing
electrodes
with
carbon
or
transparent
conducting
oxides,
packaging.
The
concludes
recommendations
on
accelerated
testing
should
be
performed
rapidly
develop
that
are
both
extraordinarily
efficient
stable.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
119(5), P. 3296 - 3348
Published: Feb. 13, 2019
Metal
halide
perovskites
represent
a
flourishing
area
of
research,
driven
by
both
their
potential
application
in
photo-voltaics
and
optoelectronics,
for
the
fundamental
science
underpinning
unique
optoelectronic
properties.
The
advent
colloidal
methods
synthesis
perovskite
nanocrystals
has
brought
to
attention
inter-esting
aspects
this
new
type
materials,
above
all
defect-tolerance.
This
review
aims
provide
an
updated
survey
fast-moving
field,
with
main
focus
on
synthesis.
We
examine
chemistry
ca-pability
different
synthetic
routes
control
shape,
size
optical
properties
resulting
nano-crystals.
also
up
date
overview
post-synthesis
transformations,
summarize
various
so-lution
processes
aimed
at
fabricating
perovskite-based
nanocomposites.
then
nanocrystals,
focusing
linear
properties,
effects
quantum
confinement
and,
then,
current
knowledge
exciton
binding
energies.
discuss
emergence
non-linear
phenomena
such
as
multiphoton
absorption,
biexcitons
carrier
multiplication.
At
last,
we
outlook
most
cogent
open
questions
possible
future
directions.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
140(7), P. 2656 - 2664
Published: Jan. 29, 2018
We
propose
here
a
new
colloidal
approach
for
the
synthesis
of
both
all-inorganic
and
hybrid
organic–inorganic
lead
halide
perovskite
nanocrystals
(NCs).
The
main
limitation
protocols
that
are
currently
in
use,
such
as
hot
injection
ligand-assisted
reprecipitation
routes,
is
they
employ
PbX2
(X
=
Cl,
Br,
or
I)
salts
precursors.
This
imposes
restrictions
on
being
able
to
precisely
tune
amount
reaction
species
and,
consequently,
regulate
composition
final
NCs.
In
order
overcome
this
issue,
we
show
benzoyl
halides
can
be
efficiently
used
sources
injected
solution
metal
cations
(mainly
form
carboxylates)
APbX3
NCs
(in
which
A
Cs+,
CH3NH3+,
CH(NH2)2+).
way,
it
possible
independently
precursors
synthesis.
were
prepared
with
our
protocol
excellent
optical
properties,
high
photoluminescence
quantum
yields,
low
amplified
spontaneous
emission
thresholds,
enhanced
stability
air.
It
noteworthy
CsPbI3
NCs,
crystallize
cubic
α
phase,
stable
air
weeks
without
any
postsynthesis
treatment.
improved
properties
CsPbX3
ascribed
formation
terminated
surfaces,
Cs
replaced
by
alkylammonium
ions.
Chemistry of Materials,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
30(19), P. 6589 - 6613
Published: Aug. 27, 2018
Doping
of
lead
halide
perovskites
(LHPs)
with
the
targeted
impurities
has
emerged
as
an
additional
lever,
a
dimension
beyond
structural
perfection
and
compositional
distinction,
for
alteration
many
properties
perovskites.
The
past
several
years
seen
explosive
increase
in
our
knowledge
doped
perovskites,
which
exhibit
distinct
optical
electronic
respect
to
undoped
counterparts
improve
performance
perovskite
optoelectronic
devices.
However,
there
are
still
series
fundamental
scientific
issues
unresolved
domain
In
this
review,
we
present
critical
overview
recent
advances
synthesis,
property,
functional
applications
metal-doped
We
lay
particular
focus
on
three-dimensional
LHPs
discuss
influence
metal
ions
these
including
main
group
cations,
transition
rare
earth
(RE)
cations.
thoroughly
summarize
synthesis
methods
used,
doping-induced
variation
properties,
benefit
doping
engineering
optimization
device
performance.
highlight
milestone
achievements
field
emphasize
new
arising
from
dopants
also
address
controversies
encountered
during
development
examine
remaining
challenges
exciting
science.
Finally,
perspectives
further
investigation
star
material
by
engineering.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
140(40), P. 12989 - 12995
Published: Sept. 10, 2018
We
show
here
the
first
colloidal
synthesis
of
double
perovskite
Cs2AgInCl6
nanocrystals
(NCs)
with
a
control
over
their
size
distribution.
In
our
approach,
metal
carboxylate
precursors
and
ligands
(oleylamine
oleic
acid)
are
dissolved
in
diphenyl
ether
reacted
at
105
°C
benzoyl
chloride.
The
resulting
NCs
exhibit
expected
crystal
structure,
stable
under
air,
broad
spectrum
white
photoluminescence
(PL)
quantum
yield
∼1.6
±
1%.
optical
properties
these
were
improved
by
synthesizing
Mn-doped
through
simple
addition
Mn-acetate
to
reaction
mixture.
NC
products
characterized
same
Mn
doping
levels
up
1.5%,
as
confirmed
elemental
analyses.
effective
incorporation
ions
inside
was
also
proved
means
electron
spin
resonance
spectroscopy.
A
bright
orange
emission
PL
high
∼16
4%.
npj Flexible Electronics,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
2(1)
Published: July 23, 2018
Abstract
Metal
halide
perovskites
have
achieved
great
success
in
photovoltaic
applications
during
the
last
few
years.
The
solar
to
electrical
power
conversion
efficiency
(PCE)
of
perovskite
cells
has
been
rapidly
improved
from
3.9%
certified
22.7%
due
extensive
efforts
on
film
deposition
methods,
composition
and
device
engineering.
Further
investigation
eliminating
defect
states
absorbers
is
necessary
push
forward
PCE
approaching
Shockley-Queisser
limit.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
properties
films
present
methodologies
control
defects
density,
including
growth
large
size
crystals,
photo-curing
method,
grain
boundary
surface
passivation,
modification
substrates.
We
also
discuss
defects-related
stability
hysteresis
issues
highlight
current
challenges
opportunities
films.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
59(17), P. 6676 - 6698
Published: Aug. 1, 2019
In
several
photovoltaic
(PV)
technologies,
the
presence
of
electronic
defects
within
semiconductor
band
gap
limit
efficiency,
reproducibility,
as
well
lifetime.
Metal
halide
perovskites
(MHPs)
have
drawn
great
attention
because
their
excellent
properties
that
can
be
achieved
even
without
a
very
strict
film-growth
control
processing.
Much
has
been
done
theoretically
in
describing
different
point
MHPs.
Herein,
we
discuss
experimental
challenges
thoroughly
characterizing
MHPs
such
as,
assignment
type
defects,
densities,
and
energy
positions
induced
by
these
defects.
The
second
topic
this
Review
is
passivation
strategies.
Based
on
literature
survey,
types
are
important
to
consider
need
minimized
examined.
A
complete
fundamental
understanding
defect
nature
needed
further
improve
optoelectronic
functionalities.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
30(32)
Published: June 8, 2018
Abstract
High‐efficiency
and
low‐cost
perovskite
solar
cells
(PVKSCs)
are
an
ideal
candidate
for
addressing
the
scalability
challenge
of
solar‐based
renewable
energy.
The
dynamically
evolving
research
field
PVKSCs
has
made
immense
progress
in
solving
inherent
challenges
capitalizing
on
their
unique
structure–property–processing–performance
traits.
This
review
offers
a
outlook
paths
toward
commercialization
from
interfacial
engineering
perspective,
relevant
to
both
specialists
nonspecialists
through
brief
introduction
background
field,
current
state‐of‐the‐art
evolution,
future
prospects.
multifaceted
role
interfaces
facilitating
PVKSC
development
is
explained.
Beneficial
impacts
diverse
charge‐transporting
materials
modifications
summarized.
In
addition,
improving
efficiency
stability
all
emerging
areas
design
also
evaluated.
authors'
integral
contributions
this
area
highlighted
fronts.
Finally,
opportunities
material
applications
along
with
scalability–durability–sustainability
considerations
pivotal
laboratory
industry
translation
presented.
