Sustainable management of lead in perovskite solar cells. Issue 30 (20th July 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wang, Xia; Dong, Binghai; Feng, Mingjie; Xue, Ding-Jiang; Wang, Shi-Min
• Is Part Of: Journal of materials chemistry. Volume 10:Issue 30(2022)
• Page Start: 15861
• Page End: 15864
• Publication Date: 2022-07-20
• Subjects: Materials -- Research -- Periodicals; Chemistry, Analytic -- Periodicals; Environmental sciences -- Research -- Periodicals; 543.0284
• DOI: 10.1039/d2ta03081k
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-7488

Abstract

Abstract : A closed-loop management of lead in perovskite solar cells (PSCs) during the device service life and at the end of life is highly essential that determines whether and how this technology can be commercialized. Abstract : Lead halide perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have come closer to their commercialization because of their high power conversion efficiencies (PCEs), substantially enhanced stability, and low-cost and scalable manufacturing. However, toxic lead (Pb) as an indispensable component in high-performance PSCs remains an outstanding issue challenging the commercialization of perovskite photovoltaic technology; toxic and water-soluble lead can leak out of perovskite layers under severe weather conditions, resulting in great potential pollution to soil and underground water. It is therefore essential to develop a closed-loop management of lead from preventing Pb leakage from perovskite solar modules during the device service life to recycling Pb from end-of-life modules. Here we highlight the recent advances in the sustainable management of Pb in PSCs from the above two aspects, and provide a brief outlook for the further development of lead management in PSCs.