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The promise of metal-halide-perovskite solar photovoltaics: A brief review

Journal Article · · MRS Bulletin
Solar photovoltaics (PVs) based on metal-halide perovskites (MHPs) have taken the renewable-energy world by storm. The excitement stems from the promise of a high-efficiency, low-cost, and low “carbon-footprint” new PV technology. Here, a brief overview of the important topics pertaining to MHPs, perovskite solar cells (PSCs) and perovskite solar modules (PSMs) is presented. The topics include: (1) PSC architectures, (2) MHPs, (3) synthesis and processing of MHP thin films, (4) MHP thin-film microstructures, (5) PSC functional layers, (6) interfacial engineering in PSCs, (7) PSC performance, (8) PSC stability, (9) PSMs, (10) lead toxicity, and (11) mechanical behavior and reliability. The significant challenges in the path toward commercialization of this burgeoning PV technology are also highlighted. Chief among them are scalability, stability, reliability, and safety, while achieving high efficiency, low cost, and low “carbon-footprint.” Furthermore, the promise of this new PV technology and the fascinating underlying science make it a worthwhile endeavor to address these challenges.
Research Organization:
Brown University, Providence, RI (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
National Science Foundation (NSF); Office of Naval Research; USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
Grant/Contract Number:
EE0009511
OSTI ID:
2282113
Journal Information:
MRS Bulletin, Journal Name: MRS Bulletin Journal Issue: 10 Vol. 48; ISSN 0883-7694
Publisher:
Materials Research SocietyCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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