Perovskite Solar Cell

Brazilian researchers have developed a method to enhance the efficiency and durability of perovskite solar cells by incorporating MXenes into the cells’ structure. This advancement, documented in the Journal of Materials Chemistry C, promises significant improvements in solar cell technology, with potential impacts on industrial production and sustainability efforts.A study by researchers at São Paulo State University (UNESP) has yielded results that could significantly benefit the future of the solar power sector.In an…

Amorphous solar cells with FIDO technology are more efficient, stable, and lightweight. Credit: Yutaka MatsuoA novel material called fullerene indanones (FIDO) has been created by a Japanese research team, offering improved durability and efficiency for next-generation solar cells, with potential applications extending to organic photodiodes and photodetectors.A group led by researchers at Nagoya University in Japan has created a material based on fullerene indanones (FIDO), which promises to improve the durability of…

HDR photoluminescence measuring station: Dr. Genghua Yan was responsible for a large part of the measurements. Credit: Forschungszentrum Jülich/Ralf-Uwe LimbachResearchers at Forschungszentrum Jülich have identified a special form of protection against recombination for free charge carriers in perovskite solar cells, discovered by means of innovative photoluminescence measurements.Perovskite solar cells, known for their high efficiency and relatively low production cost, have consistently surprised researchers. Recently,…

Researchers at UNIST, in collaboration with Korea University, have significantly improved the stability and efficiency of perovskite solar cells, offering advancements in both solar energy and green hydrogen production. By developing a novel cathode interlayer, they achieved exceptional performance in photovoltaic and photoelectrochemical devices, marking a step forward in sustainable energy technology.A team of researchers from the School of Energy and Chemical Engineering at UNIST, jointly led by Professors Sung-Yeon…

Perovskite solar cells like this one, made by Xiwen Gong’s group, could make solar energy cheaper and more environmentally friendly—but they degrade faster than silicon. In a study published in the journal Matter, the team discovered how to make the black perovskite film last longer. Credit: Zhengtao Hu, Gong Lab, University of Michigan.The findings may enable engineers to systematically identify the most effective molecules for extending the lifespan of perovskite solar cells, moving away from a reliance on…

In an advancement in photovoltaic technology, a new GdPO4 glass-ceramic layer improves light-to-electricity conversion by utilizing UV light more effectively. This innovation enhances both the efficiency and durability of solar cells, offering significant potential for future renewable energy solutions. Credit: SciTechDaily.comThe protective material transforms harmful ultraviolet photons into visible light, increasing the conversion efficiency of photovoltaic devices.Over the past decade, photovoltaic cells (PCs) have…