Recent advances in perovskite solar cells: efficiency, stability and lead-free perovskite. Issue 23 (7th March 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Yang, Shida; Fu, Weifei; Zhang, Zhongqiang; Chen, Hongzheng; Li, Chang-Zhi
• Is Part Of: Journal of materials chemistry. Volume 5:Issue 23(2017)
• Page Start: 11462
• Page End: 11482
• Publication Date: 2017-03-07
• Subjects: Materials -- Research -- Periodicals; Chemistry, Analytic -- Periodicals; Environmental sciences -- Research -- Periodicals; 543.0284
• DOI: 10.1039/c7ta00366h
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-7488

Abstract

Abstract : In this review, we first highlighted recent progress in high-performance perovskite solar cells (PVSCs) with a discussion of the fabrication methods and PVSCs-based tandem solar cells. Furthermore, the stability issue of PVSCs and strategies to improve material and device stability have been discussed, and finally, a summary of the recent progress in lead-free perovskites has been presented. Abstract : With the rapid growth of efficiency from 3.8% to 22.1% in recent years, perovskite solar cells (PVSCs) have drawn significant attention of researchers from both academia and industry. However, significant barriers remain standing in the pathway of PVSC advancement. To develop high-efficiency and stable devices as well as environmentally benign perovskites is critical, yet challenging aspects remain in PVSC research. In this review article, we focused on the recent advances in related subjects. The approaches for high-efficiency PVSCs have been introduced and then the instability issues and lead-free perovskite have been discussed. Finally, the conclusion along with brief perspectives has been provided on further advancing PVSCs towards use in efficient and stable solar-to-electricity technologies.