Carbon Nanotubes in Perovskite Solar Cells. Issue 10 (22nd December 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Habisreutinger, Severin N.; Nicholas, Robin J.; Snaith, Henry J.
• Is Part Of: Advanced energy materials. Volume 7:Issue 10(2017)
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• Publication Date: 2016-12-22
• Subjects: carbon nanotubes -- multi‐walled carbon nanotubes -- perovskite solar cells -- single‐walled carbon nanotubes; Energy harvesting -- Materials -- Periodicals; Energy conversion -- Materials -- Periodicals; Energy storage -- Materials -- Periodicals; Photovoltaics -- Periodicals; Fuel cells -- Periodicals; Thermoelectric materials -- Periodicals; 621.31
• DOI: 10.1002/aenm.201601839
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1614-6832

Abstract

Abstract : The remarkable optoelectronic properties of hybrid halide perovskite absorbers have, in the past years, made the perovskite solar cell one of the most promising emerging photovoltaic technologies. The charge collecting layers are essential parts of this type of solar cell. Carbon nanotubes have emerged as a potential candidate to take on this role. Equipped with a range of highly beneficial properties including excellent charge transport characteristics, chemical inertness, as well as mechanical robustness, carbon nanotubes are able to both efficiently extract photogenerated charges, and improve the resilience and stability of a perovskite solar cell. Here, a concise overview of the current state‐of‐the‐art of perovskite solar cells, in which carbon nanotubes are incorporated as a charge conduction layer, is provided. Abstract : Carbon nanotubes are increasingly growing into their role as successful charge‐collection layers in perovskite solar cells. Their unique mechanical and chemical resilience combined with excellent charge transport characteristics sets them apart from conventional charge collection materials. Recent efforts that exploit these properties are described and the way forward is discussed.