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Summary: Functionalizing the interfaces of multication and halide perovskite solar cells with an organometallic compound, ferrocenyl-bis-thiophene-2-carboxylate (FcTc(2)), enhances their efficiency and stability. The resulting devices exhibit high performance and stability, as demonstrated by tests and continuous operation.

SCIENCE (2022)

Review Multidisciplinary Sciences

Rethinking the A cation in halide perovskites

Jin-Wook Lee et al.

Summary: The A cation in ABX(3) organic-inorganic lead halide perovskites (OLHPs) was conventionally believed to hardly affect their optoelectronic properties. However, recent developments have revealed the critical role of the A cation in regulating the physicochemical and optoelectronic properties of OLHPs.

SCIENCE (2022)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Damp heat-stable perovskite solar cells with tailored-dimensionality 2D/3D heterojunctions

Randi Azmi et al.

Summary: By tailoring the dimensional fragments of two-dimensional perovskite layers, damp-heat stable perovskite solar cells with high power conversion efficiencies were successfully fabricated. These cells retain over 95% of their initial value after more than 1000 hours under damp-heat test conditions, meeting one of the critical industrial stability standards for photovoltaic modules.

SCIENCE (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

High Open Circuit Voltage Over 1 V Achieved in Tin-Based Perovskite Solar Cells with a 2D/3D Vertical Heterojunction

Tianyue Wang et al.

Summary: Researchers have demonstrated a stacked quasi-2D-3D double-layered structure in perovskite films prepared using vacuum treatment. The introduction of guanidinium thiocyanate additive improves the crystallinity and carrier mobility, leading to high efficiency lead-free perovskite solar cells.

ADVANCED SCIENCE (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Smooth and Compact FASnI3 Films for Lead-Free Perovskite Solar Cells with over 14% Efficiency

Zihao Zhu et al.

Summary: By introducing trimethylthiourea (3T) as a ligand during spin coating, the quality of FASnI3 films was improved significantly, leading to enhanced carrier lifetime and open-circuit voltage, approaching those of lead halide perovskites. These findings are important for film deposition control and future developments of tin halide perovskites.

ACS ENERGY LETTERS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Tin perovskite solar cells with >1,300 h of operational stability in N2 through a synergistic chemical engineering approach

Jesus Sanchez-Diaz et al.

Summary: A chemical engineering approach using Dipropylammonium iodide and sodium borohydride as additives is reported to effectively prevent the premature degradation of Sn-HPs. The method allows for obtaining high efficiency and enhanced stability, with 96% of the initial PCE maintained after 1300 hours in N-2.

JOULE (2022)

Article Energy & Fuels

Black-Yellow Bandgap Trade-Off During Thermal Stability Tests in Low-Temperature Eu-Doped CsPbI3

Salvatore Valastro et al.

Summary: The black gamma-phase of CsPbI3 can be transformed into the yellow delta-phase by thermal heating. Researchers used spectroscopic ellipsometry and critical points analysis to monitor the transformation process and modeled the consumption and growth of the phases. They found that europium can extend the durability of the black gamma-phase.

SOLAR RRL (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

A Comparison of Different Textured and Non-Textured Anti-Reflective Coatings for Planar Monolithic Silicon-Perovskite Tandem Solar Cells

Michael Spence et al.

Summary: Multijunction solar cells have the potential to exceed the efficiency limit of single-junction devices. To reduce optical reflection losses in silicon-perovskite tandem devices, textured anti-reflective coatings (ARCS) such as textured polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) can be used. This study found that PDMS film can significantly reduce the reflectance of non-textured silicon-perovskite tandem cells and increase the integrated J(SC) by 3-5% in each sub-cell.

ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Strain-Induced Band-Edge Modulation in Lead-Free Antimony-Based Double Perovskite for Visible-Light Absorption

Anupriya Singh et al.

Summary: In this study, we synthesized Sb-based single crystals of Cs2AgSbCl6 with a low bandgap of approximately 1.82 eV and investigated the effect of strain on their optical properties. Interestingly, the polycrystalline ground powder and heated single crystals showed a larger bandgap of about 2.55 eV. The reduction in bandgap is attributed to the presence of strain in the single crystals, which was confirmed by X-ray diffraction and Raman spectroscopy and supported by density functional theory calculations. Strain engineering for bandgap reduction could be crucial for the development of environmentally friendly solar cells with low bandgaps.

ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

New Pb-Free Stable Sn-Ge Solid Solution Halide Perovskites Fabricated by Spray Deposition

Adi Kama et al.

Summary: In this study, the substitution of lead ions in halide perovskites with non-toxic elements such as Sn and Ge was investigated. By using a multihead spray deposition setup, homogeneous CsSnxGe1-xBr3 films were successfully formed with high x values. The optical band gap of the films can be tuned between 1.8 and 2.5 eV, and the structural stability of the perovskite increases with increasing concentration of Ge.

ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Alkyl Diamine-Induced (100)-Preferred Crystal Orientation for Efficient Pb-Sn Perovskite Solar Cells

Jiangong Li et al.

Summary: The researchers developed a PDABr additive to effectively control the crystal orientation of Pb-Sn perovskite, leading to improved optoelectronic performance. PDABr acts as a surface template to guide the perovskite growth along the (100) orientation, while bromide ions aid in increasing the grain size and reducing grain boundaries.

ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

F-Type Pseudo-Halide Anions for High-Efficiency and Stable Wide-Band-Gap Inverted Perovskite Solar Cells with Fill Factor Exceeding 84%

Junlei Tao et al.

Summary: The use of F-type pseudo-halogen additives in wide-band-gap perovskite films improves grain size, crystal quality, and reduces defect density. The substitution of F-type pseudo-halogen anions for I-/Br- releases stress distortion and effectively suppresses carrier recombination, reduces charge transfer loss, and inhibits phase separation. These findings enhance the power conversion efficiency and stability of wide-band-gap perovskite solar cells.

ACS NANO (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Efficient and Stable Tin Perovskite Solar Cells by Pyridine-Functionalized Fullerene with Reduced Interfacial Energy Loss

Bo Li et al.

Summary: A multifunctional interface manipulation strategy is developed to improve the performance and stability of tin perovskite solar cells (PSCs) by introducing a pyridine-functionalized fullerene derivative. The resulting devices achieve the highest power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 14.14% and maintain over 95% of their initial PCE after continuous one-sun illumination for 1000 hours.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Polishing the Lead-Poor Surface for Efficient Inverted CsPbI3 Perovskite Solar Cells

Sheng Fu et al.

Summary: Triiodide cesium lead perovskite has the potential to be used in efficient and stable photovoltaics. However, the development of inverted devices and their compatibility with tandem devices is still a challenge. This study finds that the surface components of CsPbI3 are lead-poor and the traps present are p-type with localized states. This leads to poor electron transfer and nonradiative recombination, affecting the performance of the photovoltaics. Polishing treatment with 1,4-butanediamine can eliminate these traps and improve the efficiency of the CsPbI3 photovoltaics.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Dual-site passivation of tin-related defects enabling efficient lead-free tin perovskite solar cells

Yiting Jiang et al.

Summary: In this study, a dual-site passivation strategy using ethylenediammonium halide salts as additives is proposed to repair defects in lead-free Sn perovskite solar cells. The modified devices exhibit improved performance and operational stability.

NANO ENERGY (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Additive Engineering with Triple Cations and Bifunctional Sulfamic Acid for Tin Perovskite Solar Cells Attaining a PCE Value of 12.5% without Hysteresis

Chun-Hsiao Kuan et al.

Summary: In this study, Imidazolium and cesium were used as A-site cationic additives, and sulfamic acid was used as a bifunctional additive to improve the triiodide tin perovskite solar cell. It was found that Imidazolium and cesium can effectively modify crystal defects and stabilize the structure, while sulfamic acid can modify surface defects and facilitate tin atom reduction. Through optimization, the performance of the hybrid device was significantly improved.

ACS ENERGY LETTERS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Composition-Property Mapping in Bromide-Containing Tin Perovskite Using High-Purity Starting Materials

Tomoya Nakamura et al.

Summary: A series of ASnI3-xBrx films were systematically fabricated and characterized, resulting in improved efficiency of single-junction solar cells.

ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Interfacial Embedding for High-Efficiency and Stable Methylammonium-Free Perovskite Solar Cells with Fluoroarene Hydrazine

Dhruba B. Khadka et al.

Summary: This study introduces a new technique of interfacial passivation with pentafluorophenylhydrazine (5F-PHZ) to enhance the performance and stability of perovskite solar cells (PSCs). The surface treatment with 5F-PHZ improves the film chemistry and increases the carrier lifetime, resulting in a higher power conversion efficiency. This approach is effective for both narrow and wide bandgap perovskite systems.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2022)

Editorial Material Chemistry, Physical

Monolithic Perovskite/Silicon Tandem Solar Cell with 28.7% Efficiency Using Industrial Silicon Bottom Cells

Kari Sveinbjoernsson et al.

Summary: A monolithic two-terminal perovskite/silicon tandem solar cell was fabricated based on an industrial silicon bottom cell with mass-production feasible processes, showing a steady-state power conversion efficiency of 28.7% and an open-circuit voltage of over 1.9 V.

ACS ENERGY LETTERS (2022)

Article Energy & Fuels

Carrier control in Sn-Pb perovskites via 2D cation engineering for all-perovskite tandem solar cells with improved efficiency and stability

Jinhui Tong et al.

Summary: This study demonstrates that the addition of mixed bulky organic cations can improve the structural and optoelectronic properties of Sn-Pb perovskite thin films, resulting in high-efficiency single-junction and all-perovskite tandem solar cells with improved stability.

NATURE ENERGY (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Integrated Ideal-Bandgap Perovskite/Bulk-Heterojunction Solar Cells with Efficiencies > 24%

Xianyong Zhou et al.

Summary: A highly efficient integrated ideal-bandgap perovskite/bulk-heterojunction solar cell (IPBSC) with an inverted architecture is reported. The IPBSC features a near infrared (NIR) polymer DTBTI-based bulk-heterojunction (BHJ) layer atop a modified perovskite film. The IPBSC exhibits cascade-like energy level alignment and efficient passivation effect, resulting in efficient charge transfer and improved near infrared light response. The IPBSC also achieves a record-breaking power conversion efficiency and improved stability compared to control solar cells.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Multidentate Chelation Heals Structural Imperfections for Minimized Recombination Loss in Lead-Free Perovskite Solar Cells

Gengling Liu et al.

Summary: By incorporating 2-Guanidinoacetic acid (GAA), a new biocompatible chelating agent, the structural imperfections of Sn perovskites can be healed, resulting in improved efficiency and lifespan.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2022)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Surface reaction for efficient and stable inverted perovskite solar cells

Qi Jiang et al.

Summary: In this study, a reactive surface engineering approach was used to enhance the performance of perovskite solar cells with an inverted structure. The resulting p-i-n solar cells showed a high power conversion efficiency of over 25% and remained stable after long-term operation under extreme conditions.

NATURE (2022)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Deterministic fabrication of 3D/2D perovskite bilayer stacks for durable and efficient solar cells

Siraj Sidhik et al.

Summary: Realizing solution-processed heterostructures in halide perovskites is a long-standing challenge due to solvent incompatibilities. However, by utilizing the solvent dielectric constant and Gutmann donor number, it is possible to grow phase-pure two-dimensional (2D) halide perovskite stacks with desired composition, thickness, and bandgap onto 3D perovskites without dissolving the underlying substrate. The thickness dependence of the 2D perovskite layer shows expected trends for different device architectures, indicating the influence of band alignment and carrier transport limits.

SCIENCE (2022)

Article Energy & Fuels

Analysis of degradation kinetics of halide perovskite solar cells induced by light and heat stress

Dhruba B. Khadka et al.

Summary: In this study, the degradation behavior of perovskite solar cells with different organic and inorganic materials under different temperatures was investigated. The results showed that materials with higher activation energy can enhance the stability of the solar cells.

SOLAR ENERGY MATERIALS AND SOLAR CELLS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

SnOx as Bottom Hole Extraction Layer and Top In Situ Protection Layer Yields over 14% Efficiency in Sn-Based Perovskite Solar Cells

Liang Wang et al.

Summary: This study successfully improved the efficiency of Sn-based perovskite solar cells by in situ preparing ambipolar SnOx and using top SnOx as a modifier and protection layer.

ACS ENERGY LETTERS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Carbazole-Based Hole Transport Polymer for Methylammonium-Free Tin-Lead Perovskite Solar Cells with Enhanced Efficiency and Stability

Jiantao Wang et al.

Summary: In this study, researchers successfully used a easily synthesized polymer HTM CzAn to replace PEDOT:PSS as the hole transport material in Sn-Pb PSCs. Through optimization of doping and surface engineering, high quality Sn-Pb PSCs with higher conversion efficiency and stability were fabricated.

ACS ENERGY LETTERS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Surface Reconstruction for Tin-Based Perovskite Solar Cells

Hui Li et al.

Summary: A surface-modulation strategy is designed to reconstruct the surface structure of FASnI(3) films, effectively managing the Fermi level and passivating defects, resulting in improved performance of Sn-based perovskite solar cells (PSCs).

ACS ENERGY LETTERS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Direct and stable α-phase formation via ionic liquid solvation for formamidinium-based perovskite solar cells

Lingfeng Chao et al.

Summary: This study reports a strategy for directly fabricating stable alpha-phase of FAPbI(3) perovskite by controlling the precursor solution on the molecular level using methylammonium acetate (MAAc) ionic liquid. The results show that the strong interaction between Ac- and Pb2+ enables the relaxation of Pb-I bonds and allows the effective insertion of formamidinium iodide (FAI) into the perovskite framework. The resulting photovoltaic cell exhibits high efficiency and long-term stability.

JOULE (2022)

Article Energy & Fuels

Formate as Anti-Oxidation Additives for Pb-Free FASnI3 Perovskite Solar Cells

Hyungsu Jang et al.

Summary: Formate treatment enhances the stability and efficiency of Pb-free Sn-based perovskite solar cells by suppressing Sn oxidation and improving film quality.

SOLAR RRL (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

The role of A-site composition in the photostability of tin-lead perovskite solar cells

Luis Huerta Hernandez et al.

Summary: The efficiency of tin-lead perovskite solar cells (TLPSC) has been consistently increasing, but their photostability remains a challenge. This study investigates the influence of methylammonium (MA) and cesium (Cs) on the photostability and performance of TLPSCs. The results show that the addition of MA improves device efficiency but reduces photostability.

SUSTAINABLE ENERGY & FUELS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

How additives for tin halide perovskites influence the Sn4+ concentration

Syed Joy et al.

Summary: The performance of tin halide perovskite photovoltaics can be improved by reducing the amount of Sn4+ with additives, but there is limited understanding of the mechanism behind the effectiveness of these additives.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Recent Progress in Ionic Liquids for Stability Engineering of Perovskite Solar Cells

Fei Wang et al.

Summary: Perovskite solar cells have attracted attention for their high efficiency, absorption coefficients, tunability, and manufacturing protocols. However, long-term stability remains a challenge. Ionic liquids have been used to improve stability and performance through film evolution and modifications of photophysical properties. This review discusses the reasons for instability, strategies for stability improvement, and challenges and prospects of perovskite solar cells.

SMALL STRUCTURES (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Optimized carrier extraction at interfaces for 23.6% efficient tin-lead perovskite solar cells

Shuaifeng Hu et al.

Summary: In this study, carrier extraction in mixed tin-lead perovskite solar cells is improved by modifying the surfaces with ethylenediammonium diiodide and glycine hydrochloride. The modified solar cells show improved performance and stability, with efficiencies of up to 23.6% and retaining over 80% of initial efficiency after 200 hours of continuous operation.

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Substituted thiourea as versatile ligands for crystallization control and surface passivation of tin-based perovskite

Zihao Zhu et al.

Summary: This study reports a method using substituted thiourea to effectively slow down the crystallization of formamidinium tin triiodide and inhibit its surface defects. By tuning the ligand structure, the performance of the solar cells can be progressively enhanced, resulting in power conversion efficiencies of over 12%.

CELL REPORTS PHYSICAL SCIENCE (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Temperature-Reliable Low-Dimensional Perovskites Passivated Black-Phase CsPbI3 toward Stable and Efficient Photovoltaics

Shan Tan et al.

Summary: The study revealed that phenyltrimethylammonium iodide (PTAI) and its corresponding LD perovskites demonstrate excellent thermal stability. Further investigation showed that PTAI-based LD perovskites are mainly distributed at grain boundaries, enhancing the phase stability of CsPbI3 and suppressing non-radiative recombination. As a result, the champion PSC device based on CsPbI3 achieved a record efficiency of 21.0% with high stability.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2022)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Nanoscale localized contacts for high fill factors in polymer-passivated perovskite solar cells

Jun Peng et al.

Summary: This research introduces a nanopatterned electron transport layer that overcomes the trade-off between passivation quality and series resistance in traditional polymer passivation layers. Combining the nanopatterned electron transport layer with a dopant-free hole transport layer improves the efficiency and stability of perovskite solar cells.

SCIENCE (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Mixed halide perovskites for spectrally stable and high-efficiency blue light-emitting diodes

Max Karlsson et al.

Summary: Achieving bright and efficient blue emission in metal halide perovskite light-emitting diodes has been challenging, but the authors demonstrate high EQE and spectrally stable blue light-emitting diodes based on mixed halide perovskites, with emission from 490 to 451nm by using a vapour-assisted crystallization technique.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Enhanced Performance and Stability of 3D/2D Tin Perovskite Solar Cells Fabricated with a Sequential Solution Deposition

Efat Jokar et al.

Summary: A new sequential deposition method using bulky ammonium cations was developed to form a protective layer for tin perovskite solar cells, resulting in improved stability and self-healing performance. The anilinium (AN) device showed an efficiency of 10.6% and great stability in ambient air without encapsulation, making it a promising alternative to lead-based solar cells.

ACS ENERGY LETTERS (2021)

Article Energy & Fuels

Intact 2D/3D halide junction perovskite solar cells via solid-phase in-plane growth

Yeoun-Woo Jang et al.

Summary: Researchers have developed a solid-phase method to grow phase-pure two-dimensional perovskites in perovskite solar cells, enhancing device efficiency and stability. By growing a stable two-dimensional film on top of a three-dimensional film using a solvent-free method, an intact 2D/3D heterojunction is formed, resulting in high photovoltage in the device.

NATURE ENERGY (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Organic Ammonium Halide Modulators as Effective Strategy for Enhanced Perovskite Photovoltaic Performance

Seckin Akin et al.

Summary: This review summarizes the recent advances in improving the photovoltaic performance of PSCs by using ammonium halide-based molecular modulators, focusing on the challenges associated with hygroscopicity and ion migration, the roles of ammonium-based passivation agents on overlayers, and future prospects for application.

ADVANCED SCIENCE (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Halide Segregation in Mixed-Halide Perovskites: Influence of A-Site Cations

Alexander J. Knight et al.

Summary: Mixed-halide perovskite films of MAPb(Br0.5I0.5)(3) and FA(0.83)Cs(0.17)Pb(Br0.4I0.6)(3) exhibit clear differences in compositional and optoelectronic changes associated with halide segregation. MAPb(Br0.5I0.5)(3) shows low-barrier ionic pathways that enhance stability against halide segregation, while FA(0.83)Cs(0.17)Pb(Br0.4I0.6)(3) lacks such pathways and undergoes considerable ionic rearrangement under prolonged illumination.

ACS ENERGY LETTERS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Vertical 2D/3D Heterojunction of Tin Perovskites for Highly Efficient HTM-Free Perovskite Solar Cell

Jin-Tai Lin et al.

Summary: This study presents a novel p-n junction configuration in the light-absorbing layer of tin perovskite solar cells, leading to a significant performance enhancement for HTM-free Sn PSCs, achieving high power conversion efficiency and excellent long-term stability.

ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Efficient (>20 %) and Stable All-Inorganic Cesium Lead Triiodide Solar Cell Enabled by Thiocyanate Molten Salts

Bingcheng Yu et al.

Summary: By developing a UAT molten salt modification strategy, high-quality CsPbI3 films have been successfully deposited with significantly improved crystal quality, leading to a cell efficiency of over 20% and excellent stability over 1000 hours. These results demonstrate a promising development route for CsPbI3-related photoelectric devices.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Interfacial Passivation Engineering of Perovskite Solar Cells with Fill Factor over 82% and Outstanding Operational Stability on n-i-p Architecture

Bowen Yang et al.

Summary: The use of cyclohexylethylammonium iodide (CEAI) as an interface material successfully improved the fill factor and power conversion efficiency of perovskite solar cells. This was achieved through the formation of a 2D perovskite interlayer, which reduced trap-assisted recombination and enhanced surface hydrophobicity for outstanding stability.

ACS ENERGY LETTERS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Pseudohalide Functional Additives in Tin Halide Perovskite for Efficient and Stable Pb-Free Perovskite Solar Cells

Dhruba B. Khadka et al.

Summary: The introduction of PEASCN as an additive in FASnI(3) perovskite film has proven to be effective in improving the stability and optoelectronic properties of Sn-based halide perovskite solar cells. This approach results in a compact, larger grain film with higher crystallinity and enhances device efficiency by suppressing tin oxidation and minimizing defects.

ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Insights into Accelerated Degradation of Perovskite Solar Cells under Continuous Illumination Driven by Thermal Stress and Interfacial Junction

Dhruba B. Khadka et al.

Summary: The operational stability of encapsulated halide perovskite solar cells (HaPSCs) is crucial for commercialization. Research shows that degradation mechanisms are related to interface deterioration, bulk decomposition, and formation of voids and PbI2, with NiOx devices exhibiting improved stability due to their immunity to iodine and moisture-resistive properties. Additionally, formation of voids and PbI2 crystallites at columnar intergrains or at the HTL/ HaP interface is identified as the primary cause of device degradation.

ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Pseudo-halide anion engineering for α-FAPbI3 perovskite solar cells

Jaeki Jeong et al.

Summary: The research introduces a new concept of using formate anion to suppress defects in metal halide perovskite films and enhance film crystallinity, leading to improved efficiency and stability of solar cells.

NATURE (2021)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Ionic Liquids-Enabled Efficient and Stable Perovskite Photovoltaics: Progress and Challenges

Tingting Niu et al.

Summary: Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) benefit greatly from the use of ionic liquids (ILs), which play versatile roles in improving efficiency and stability. ILs help control film formation dynamics, chemically passivate surfaces, enhance stability, and provide innovative alternatives to traditional materials in PSCs. Advanced progress in ILs-based perovskite photovoltaics highlights the importance of ILs in achieving high-performing PSCs.

ACS ENERGY LETTERS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Surface Reconstruction Engineering with Synergistic Effect of Mixed-Salt Passivation Treatment toward Efficient and Stable Perovskite Solar Cells

Jiajia Suo et al.

Summary: A systematic study showed the impact of mixed-salt passivation strategy on metal-halide perovskite photovoltaic devices, revealing a synergistic passivation mechanism of FABr and ammonium iodide that leads to a higher quality surface with fewer defects and suppressed ion migration, ultimately achieving a higher efficiency.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Heterogeneous 2D/3D Tin-Halides Perovskite Solar Cells with Certified Conversion Efficiency Breaking 14%

Bin-Bin Yu et al.

Summary: By modulating the microstructure of 2D/3D heterogeneous tin-perovskite absorber films through substituting FAI with FPEABr, the oxidation of Sn2+ to Sn4+ and defect density were effectively suppressed, leading to a remarkable increase in conversion efficiency from 9.38% to 14.81%.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Fluoride Chemistry in Tin Halide Perovskites

Jorge Pascual et al.

Summary: Fluoride plays a key role in preventing the formation of Sn-IV in perovskite solar cells by selectively forming SnF4 complexes. Additionally, fluoride directly influences the colloidal chemistry of precursor dispersions, thereby affecting perovskite crystallization.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2021)

Article Physics, Condensed Matter

Investigations of modulation effect of co-metal ions on the optical properties of the hybrid double perovskites (MA)2AgBi1-x Sb x Br6

Wei-Yan Cong et al.

Summary: The study shows that modulation of optical properties of (MA)(2)AgBi1-x SbxBr6 systems through composition engineering is an effective strategy. As the Sb content increases, the band gap of the system decreases, but all samples maintain an indirect band gap.

JOURNAL OF PHYSICS-CONDENSED MATTER (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

One-Step Synthesis of SnI2•(DMSO)x Adducts for High-Performance Tin Perovskite Solar Cells

Xianyuan Jiang et al.

Summary: This study improved the electron diffusion length and structural homogeneity of tin halide perovskite materials using a synthetic route, resulting in solar cells with a power conversion efficiency of 14.6%.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2021)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Strain analysis and engineering in halide perovskite photovoltaics

Dongtao Liu et al.

Summary: Halide perovskites are a promising candidate for clean-energy technologies due to their low cost and excellent semiconductor properties, but challenges with device efficiency and stability persist. Recent advancements have tackled the issue of strain in perovskites, showing improvements in both efficiency and stability of devices. Further research is needed to fully understand strain in halide perovskites and continue enhancing their performance.

NATURE MATERIALS (2021)

Article Optics

Stable and low-photovoltage-loss perovskite solar cells by multifunctional passivation

Guang Yang et al.

Summary: An effective approach to reduce photovoltage loss in metal halide perovskite solar cells is through the passivation of internal bulk defects and dimensionally graded two-dimensional perovskite interface defects. This method resulted in significantly low photovoltage loss and improved operational stability across different bandgap systems.

NATURE PHOTONICS (2021)

Article Energy & Fuels

A-site tailoring in the vacancy-ordered double perovskite semiconductor Cs2SnI6 for photovoltaic application

Shodruz T. Umedov et al.

Summary: This study investigated the effects of A-site tailoring in Cs2SnI6 by adding monovalent cations such as Rb and Ag. The results showed that these additives could suppress CsI secondary phase and have a positive impact on opto-physical properties and device characteristics within a certain range.

SOLAR ENERGY MATERIALS AND SOLAR CELLS (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Multication perovskite 2D/3D interfaces form via progressive dimensional reduction

Andrew H. Proppe et al.

Summary: Many top-performing perovskite photovoltaic devices utilize 2D/3D interfaces to enhance efficiency and stability. This study reveals the gradual dimensional reduction process from 3D to 2D perovskites.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2021)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Architecture of p-i-n Sn-Based Perovskite Solar Cells: Characteristics, Advances, and Perspectives

Nan Sun et al.

Summary: Sn-based perovskites have been extensively researched as promising alternatives to Pb counterparts in the field of photovoltaics. The rational design of device architecture is crucial for high-performing perovskite solar cells, and architecture engineering has significantly contributed to the development of Sn-based PSCs. This review summarizes the advanced development of Sn-based PSCs, focusing on architecture engineering and providing guidance for future efficient and stable Sn-based PSCs.

ACS ENERGY LETTERS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Regulating the Surface Passivation and Residual Strain in Pure Tin Perovskite Films

Manman Hu et al.

Summary: The study investigates the impact of surface passivation and residual strain control on perovskite films on the photovoltaic device efficiency. By engineering the dual effects of surface passivation and residual strain, a record power conversion efficiency of up to 9.06% was achieved, the highest reported in a typical n-i-p architecture.

ACS ENERGY LETTERS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Mixed lead-tin perovskite films with >7 μs charge carrier lifetimes realized by maltol post-treatment

Shuaifeng Hu et al.

Summary: Maltol surface treatment of mixed Pb-Sn perovskite films effectively suppresses Sn(IV) formation, enhances photoluminescence intensities and charge carrier lifetimes, resulting in highly reproducible solar cell devices with a photoconversion efficiency of up to 21.4% under AM1.5G illumination.

CHEMICAL SCIENCE (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Two birds with one stone: dual grain-boundary and interface passivation enables >22% efficient inverted methylammonium-free perovskite solar cells

Saba Gharibzadeh et al.

Summary: This study successfully enhanced the efficiency and stability of inverted p-i-n structured perovskite solar cells using a dual passivation strategy, achieving high power conversion efficiency and good stability.

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Balancing crystallization rate in a mixed Sn-Pb perovskite film for efficient and stable perovskite solar cells of more than 20% efficiency

Zhanfei Zhang et al.

Summary: A new strategy is reported to grow highly crystallized Sn-Pb perovskite for perovskite solar cells, utilizing an ionic salt layer to facilitate quick crystallization of Pb-containing perovskite components and improve device stability. This approach led to a champion power conversion efficiency of 20.11% and enhanced thermal and shelf storage stability for mixed Sn-Pb PSCs.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Formamidine disulfide oxidant as a localised electron scavenger for >20% perovskite solar cell modules

Jun Zhu et al.

Summary: The study demonstrates the use of formamidine disulfide dihydrochloride (FASCl) to manipulate intrinsic defects in formamidinium lead iodide (FAPbI(3)), leading to compact full-coverage perovskite layers with high crystallinity and a large grain size. The incorporation of FASCl results in a remarkable power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 23.11% and excellent stability under different environmental conditions, making it a promising approach for highly efficient perovskite solar cells.

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Fundamentals of tin iodide perovskites: a promising route to highly efficient, lead-free solar cells

A. Filippetti et al.

Summary: Hybrid tin-iodide perovskites are studied as a lead-free replacement for lead-iodide perovskites, and theoretical analysis reveals that they exhibit comparable or even superior photoconversion efficiency when compared to lead perovskites, especially in thick-layer limit. This is attributed to the smaller absorption cross section and smaller band gap of tin-based materials, which are very close to the ideal Shockley-Queisser limit. The rate of photoluminescence emission is found to be extremely sensitive to the absorption spectral weight at the band extrema, with different B-factors observed for different tin-based perovskites. Additionally, the impact of Urbach energy and hole doping on the properties of these materials is described in detail.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

A review on the stability of inorganic metal halide perovskites: challenges and opportunities for stable solar cells

Wanchun Xiang et al.

Summary: Inorganic perovskite based solar cells have garnered global attention for their high thermal stability and theoretical power conversion efficiencies. However, their poorer phase stability compared to hybrid counterparts requires further research. This review summarizes the progress in stability research on inorganic perovskites, focusing on degradation mechanisms towards temperature, moisture, and oxygen.

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (2021)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Illumination Durability and High-Efficiency Sn-Based Perovskite Solar Cell under Coordinated Control of Phenylhydrazine and Halogen Ions

Chengbo Wang et al.

Summary: The illumination stability and efficiency of Sn-based perovskites have been substantially improved by synergistically introducing phenylhydrazine cation and halogen anions, resulting in a device with a power conversion efficiency of 13.4% and excellent long-term durability. This method offers a universal approach for enhancing the performance of Sn-based perovskites.

MATTER (2021)

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JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2020)

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Strain engineering and epitaxial stabilization of halide perovskites

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Zuobao Yang et al.

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Mohammad Rameez et al.

JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS (2020)

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NANO ENERGY (2020)

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SCIENCE (2020)

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Won-Gyu Choi et al.

ACS ENERGY LETTERS (2020)

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Masatoshi Yanagida et al.

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS (2020)

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JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C (2020)

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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (2020)

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Halide Perovskites: Is It All about the Interfaces?

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CHEMICAL REVIEWS (2019)

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CHEMICAL REVIEWS (2019)

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Fei Zhang et al.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2019)

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Prospects for low-toxicity lead-free perovskite solar cells

Weijun Ke et al.

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NANO ENERGY (2019)

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Absolute energy level positions in tin-and lead-based halide perovskites

Shuxia Tao et al.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2019)

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Eric Wei-Guang Diau et al.

ACS ENERGY LETTERS (2019)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Highly Stable and Efficient FASnI3-Based Perovskite Solar Cells by Introducing Hydrogen Bonding

Xiangyue Meng et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2019)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Suppression of Charge Carrier Recombination in Lead-Free Tin Halide Perovskite via Lewis Base Post-treatment

Muhammad Akmal Kamarudin et al.

JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS (2019)

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Robust Tin-Based Perovskite Solar Cells with Hybrid Organic Cations to Attain Efficiency Approaching 10%

Efat Jokar et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2019)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

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Dhruba B. Khadka et al.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2019)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Orientation Regulation of Tin-Based Reduced-Dimensional Perovskites for Highly Efficient and Stable Photovoltaics

Hongyu Xu et al.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2019)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Boosting Photovoltaic Performance for Lead Halide Perovskites Solar Cells with BF4- Anion Substitutions

Jie Zhang et al.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2019)

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Pseudohalides in Lead-Based Perovskite Semiconductors

Bright Walker et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2019)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Pseudohalide (SCN-)-doped CsPbI3 for high-performance solar cells

Zhun Yao et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C (2019)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Green fabrication of stable lead-free bismuth based perovskite solar cells using a non-toxic solvent

Sagar M. Jain et al.

COMMUNICATIONS CHEMISTRY (2019)

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A potassium thiocyanate additive for hysteresis elimination in highly efficient perovskite solar cells

Ruxiao Zhang et al.

INORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS (2019)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Tailoring the film morphology and interface band offset of caesium bismuth iodide-based Pb-free perovskite solar cells

Dhruba B. Khadka et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C (2019)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Effect of bidentate and tridentate additives on the photovoltaic performance and stability of perovskite solar cells

Jiangzhao Chen et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2019)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Highly Reproducible Sn-Based Hybrid Perovskite Solar Cells with 9% Efficiency

Shuyan Shao et al.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2018)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Tailoring the Open-Circuit Voltage Deficit of Wide-Band-Gap Perovskite Solar Cells Using Alkyl Chain-Substituted Fullerene Derivatives

Dhruba B. Khadka et al.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2018)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Synthesis and optical properties of ordered-vacancy perovskite cesium bismuth halide nanocrystals

R. D. Nelson et al.

CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS (2018)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Origin of Pronounced Nonlinear Band Gap Behavior in Lead-Tin Hybrid Perovskite Alloys

Anuj Goyal et al.

CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS (2018)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Tolerance Factor and Cooperative Tilting Effects in Vacancy-Ordered Double Perovskite Halides

Annalise E. Maughan et al.

CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS (2018)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Mixed Sn-Ge Perovskite for Enhanced Perovskite Solar Cell Performance in Air

Nozomi Ito et al.

JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS (2018)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Maximizing and stabilizing luminescence from halide perovskites with potassium passivation

Mojtaba Abdi-Jalebi et al.

NATURE (2018)

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Vacuum Deposited Triple-Cation Mixed-Halide Perovskite Solar Cells

Lidon Gil-Escrig et al.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2018)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Mixed halide hybrid perovskites: a paradigm shift in photovoltaics

Holly F. Zarick et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2018)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Cost Analysis of Perovskite Tandem Photovoltaics

Zongqi Li et al.

JOULE (2018)

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Enhanced Performance of Germanium Halide Perovskite Solar Cells through Compositional Engineering

Indira Kopacic et al.

ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS (2018)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Anharmonicity and Octahedral Tilting in Hybrid Vacancy-Ordered Double Perovskites

Annalise E. Maughan et al.

CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS (2018)

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Cs2InAgCl6: A New Lead-Free Halide Double Perovskite with Direct Band Gap

George Volonakis et al.

JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS (2017)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Cation Dynamics in Mixed-Cation (MA)x(FA)1-xPbI3 Hybrid Perovskites from Solid-State NMR

Dominik J. Kubicki et al.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2017)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Thermodynamic Stability Trend of Cubic Perovskites

Qingde Sun et al.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2017)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Phase Segregation in Cs-, Rb- and K-Doped Mixed-Cation (MA)x(FA)1-xPbl3 Hybrid Perovskites from Solid-State NMR

Dominik J. Kubicki et al.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2017)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Band Gap Tuning via Lattice Contraction and Octahedral Tilting in Perovskite Materials for Photovoltaics

Rohit Prasanna et al.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2017)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Triple cation mixed-halide perovskites for tunable lasers

Philipp Brenner et al.

OPTICAL MATERIALS EXPRESS (2017)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Mixed-Organic-Cation Tin Iodide for Lead-Free Perovskite Solar Cells with an Efficiency of 8.12%

Ziran Zhao et al.

ADVANCED SCIENCE (2017)

Editorial Material Chemistry, Physical

Lead-Free Perovskite Solar Cells

Prashant V. Kamat et al.

ACS ENERGY LETTERS (2017)

Article Energy & Fuels

Optical Properties and Modeling of 2D Perovskite Solar Cells

Bin Liu et al.

SOLAR RRL (2017)

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Md. Bodiul Islam et al.

ACS OMEGA (2017)

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Effect of Electron Transporting Layer on Bismuth-Based Lead-Free Perovskite (CH3NH3)3 Bi2I9 for Photovoltaic Applications

Trilok Singh et al.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2016)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Hole-Transport Materials for Perovskite Solar Cells

Laura Calio et al.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2016)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Cesium-containing triple cation perovskite solar cells: improved stability, reproducibility and high efficiency

Michael Saliba et al.

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (2016)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Extended Photo-Conversion Spectrum in Low-Toxic Bismuth Halide Perovskite Solar Cells

Malin B. Johansson et al.

JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS (2016)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Toxicity of organometal halide perovskite solar cells

Aslihan Babayigit et al.

NATURE MATERIALS (2016)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

A mixed-cation lead mixed-halide perovskite absorber for tandem solar cells

David P. McMeekin et al.

SCIENCE (2016)

Review Multidisciplinary Sciences

Photovoltaic materials: Present efficiencies and future challenges

Albert Polman et al.

SCIENCE (2016)

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Efficient and stable perovskite solar cells prepared in ambient air irrespective of the humidity

Qidong Tai et al.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2016)

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Heterojunction-Depleted Lead-Free Perovskite Solar Cells with Coarse-Grained B-γ-CsSnI3 Thin Films

Ning Wang et al.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2016)

Article Toxicology

Health hazards of methylammonium lead iodide based perovskites: cytotoxicity studies

Iness R. Benmessaoud et al.

TOXICOLOGY RESEARCH (2016)

Editorial Material Chemistry, Physical

Efficiency Limit of Perovskite/Si Tandem Solar Cells

Moritz H. Futscher et al.

ACS ENERGY LETTERS (2016)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Bismuth Based Hybrid Perovskites A3Bi2I9 (A: Methylammonium or Cesium) for Solar Cell Application

Byung-Wook Park et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2015)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Thin-Film Preparation and Characterization of Cs3Sb2I9: A Lead-Free Layered Perovskite Semiconductor

Bayrammurad Saparov et al.

CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS (2015)

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Reversible photo-induced trap formation in mixed-halide hybrid perovskites for photovoltaics

Eric T. Hoke et al.

CHEMICAL SCIENCE (2015)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Lead-free germanium iodide perovskite materials for photovoltaic applications

Thirumal Krishnamoorthy et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2015)

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Lead-Free Halide Perovskite Solar Cells with High Photocurrents Realized Through Vacancy Modulation

Mulmudi Hemant Kumar et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2014)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Unique Properties of Halide Perovskites as Possible Origins of the Superior Solar Cell Performance

Wan-Jian Yin et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2014)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Thermal Behavior of Methylammonium Lead-Trihalide Perovskite Photovoltaic Light Harvesters

Amalie Dualeh et al.

CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS (2014)

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CH3NH3SnxPb(1-x)I3 Perovskite Solar Cells Covering up to 1060 nm

Yuhei Ogomi et al.

JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS (2014)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Anomalous Alloy Properties in Mixed Halide Perovskites

Wan-Jian Yin et al.

JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS (2014)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Anomalous Band Gap Behavior in Mixed Sn and Pb Perovskites Enables Broadening of Absorption Spectrum in Solar Cells

Feng Hao et al.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2014)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Solvent engineering for high-performance inorganic-organic hybrid perovskite solar cells

Nam Joong Jeon et al.

NATURE MATERIALS (2014)

Review Optics

The emergence of perovskite solar cells

Martin A. Green et al.

NATURE PHOTONICS (2014)

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Importance of Spin-Orbit Coupling in Hybrid Organic/Inorganic Perovskites for Photovoltaic Applications

Jacky Even et al.

JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS (2013)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Organometal Halide Perovskites as Visible-Light Sensitizers for Photovoltaic Cells

Akihiro Kojima et al.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2009)

Article Physics, Condensed Matter

Interatomic distances in pyrite-structure disulfides - a case for ellipsoidal modeling of sulfur ions

M. Birkholz et al.

PHYSICA STATUS SOLIDI B-BASIC SOLID STATE PHYSICS (2008)