Hybrid Perovskite Photovoltaic Devices: Properties, Architecture, and Fabrication Methods. Issue 3 (8th February 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Al‐Dainy, Gailan A.; Bourdo, Shawn E.; Saini, Viney; Berry, Brian C.; Biris, Alexandru S.
• Is Part Of: Energy technology. Volume 5:Issue 3(2017:Mar.)
• Page Start: 373
• Page End: 401
• Publication Date: 2017-02-08
• Subjects: energy conversion -- nanotechnology -- perovskite phases -- semiconductors -- solar cells; Energy development -- Periodicals; Power resources -- Periodicals; 333.79
• DOI: 10.1002/ente.201600486
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2194-4288

Abstract

Abstract: As the need for green energy increases, particularly solar energy, perovskite‐based devices have become a promising alternative to more complex, costly semiconductor‐based photovoltaic devices. The major advantage of perovskite‐based devices is their relatively facile fabrication as a thin film at fairly low temperatures and their tunable optoelectronic properties. The chemical composition of perovskite structures, solvent and heat treatments used in processing, additives, and deposition methods produce films with different morphologies. Their ability to be used with other organic and inorganic subcells makes them a useful component for an efficient, cost‐effective approach to harvest solar energy. This review presents some of the latest approaches and considerations for the fabrication, architecture, and performance of perovskite‐based solar cells. Various perovskite device architectures are discussed, as well as the effects of environmental conditions on performance and degradation. Abstract : Simplifying solar cell production : Perovskite, an ambipolar semiconductor, is a perfect candidate for use in solar cells, owing to high absorption and extinction coefficients, a tunable and direct band gap, high stability, and carrier mobility. Perovskite requires easy, low‐temperature preparation methods. Integrating it with current technologies may result in low‐cost solar cells with efficiency levels that could have an impact on the solar industry.