Synthesizing and formulating metal oxide nanoparticle inks for perovskite solar cells

Armstrong, Peter J.; Chapagain, Sashil; Panta, Rojita; Grapperhaus, Craig; Druffel, Thad

doi:10.1039/d3cc02830e

Title: Synthesizing and formulating metal oxide nanoparticle inks for perovskite solar cells

Journal Article · 26 September 2023 · ChemComm

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/d3cc02830e · OSTI ID:2006768

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University of Louisville, KY (United States); University of Louisville
University of Louisville, KY (United States)

The perovskite solar cell has commercial potential due to the low-cost of materials and manufacturing processes with cell efficiencies on par with traditional technologies. Nanomaterials have many properties that make them attractive for the perovskite devices, including low-cost inks, low temperature processing, stable material properties and good charge transport. In this feature article, the use of nanomaterials in the hole transport and electron transport layers are reviewed. Specifically, SnO₂ and NiO_x are the leading materials with the most promise for translation to large scale applications. Here, the review includes a discussion of the synthesis, formulation, and processing of these nanoparticles and provides insights for their further deployment towards commercially viable perovskite solar cells.

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Research Organization:: University of Louisville, KY (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Renewable Power Office. Solar Energy Technologies Office

Grant/Contract Number:: EE0008752

OSTI ID:: 2006768

Journal Information:: ChemComm, Journal Name: ChemComm Journal Issue: 82 Vol. 59; ISSN 1359-7345

Publisher:: Royal Society of ChemistryCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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