showed the first outdoor performance results for perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells, which was an important hurdle for the reliability tests of such devices. What's left is an ultra-smooth film of perovskite crystals. [34] Simple solution processing results in the presence of voids, platelets, and other defects in the layer, which would hinder the efficiency of a solar cell. The major challenge for this technology is the long-term stability of solar cells based on perovskite. f v Australian scientists have built a perovskite solar cell based on 2D and 3D salts. [18] In tandem (double) junction solar cells, PCE of 31.1% has been recorded, increasing to 37.9% for triple junction and an impressive 38.8% for quadruple junction solar cells. incorporated NaYF4:Yb3+, Er3+ upconversion nanoparticles as the mesoporous electrode for CH3NH3PbI3 based PSCs. [131] Several studies about PSCs stability have been performed and some elements have been proven to be important to the PSCs stability. Furthermore, this is an inexpensive approach. then improved this performance replacing the SnO2 layer with PCBM and introducing a sequential hybrid deposition method for the perovskite absorber, leading to a tandem cell with 21.2% efficiency. [137], The measured ultra low thermal conductivity of 0.5 W/(Km) at room temperature in CH3NH3PbI3 can prevent fast propagation of the light deposited heat, and keep the cell resistive on thermal stresses that can reduce its life time. Attempts have been made for many years to find an alternative to the liquid electrolytes, and thus to obtain an improved DSSC solar cell which will have ease of fabrication, less complication in the sealing, and encapsulation of the device, the possibility for monolithic interconnection of the cells within the module, and therefore also increased performance and lower cost (Goswami and Kreith, 2007). v Moreover, because a liquid corrosive electrolyte was used, the cell was only stable for a few minutes. [83] A similar test was also performed on a PSC module with DMDP coated on both the top and bottom of the module to study the efficacy of DMDP in reducing lead leakage. Currently, several researches are going on to improve the PCE of PSC to the Shockley–Queisser limit. One represents the charge transfer between the ligand and the nanoplatelet (300-350 nm), and the other represents the excitonic absorption maximum of the perovskite. A reverse-scan efficiency of 19.3% was claimed by Yang Yang at UCLA using the planar thin-film architecture. Perovskite solar cell (PSC) includes the perovskite-structured material as an active layer based on the solution processed by tin or halide. The minimum bandgap is closer to the optimal for a single-junction cell than methylammonium lead trihalide, so it should be capable of higher efficiencies. Perovskite is quickly emerging as a promising material to make better solar cells, with efficiencies improving rapidly from less than four percent in 2009 to over 20 percent in the past year. Perovskite solar cells function efficiently in a number of somewhat different architectures depending either on the role of the perovskite material in the device, or the nature of the top and bottom electrode. However, third-generation solar cells find major applications in interior and BIPV sectors, due to its stability issues. [165] In 2020, KAUST-University of Toronto teams reported 28.2% efficient four terminal perovskite/silicon tandems solar cells. Lead (Pb) is a natural metal found in many compounds in small quantities (50–400 ppm). [42] The University of Toronto also claims to have developed a low-cost Inkjet solar cell in which the perovskite raw materials are blended into a Nanosolar ‘ink’ which can be applied by an inkjet printer onto glass, plastic or other substrate materials. [72] In 2003, a maximum blood Pb level (BLL) of 5 μg/dL was imposed by the World Health Organization,[72] which corresponds to the amount of Pb contained in only 5x5 mm2 of the perovskite solar module. Values of the detailed balance limit are available in tabulated form[93] and a MATLAB program for implementing the detailed balance model has been written. While these double-perovskites have a favorable bandgap of approximately 2 eV and exhibit good stability, several issues including high electron/hole effective masses and the presence of indirect bandgaps result in lowered carrier mobility and charge transport. Qiang Zeng got his B.S. 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The module is composed of 8 cells in series combining coating deposition techniques and laser patterning. Newer technologies to solve the problem of satisfying the flying demands of energy production created thriving ideas of devices and material development, consequently increasing patent filing activities.   The Shockley–Queisser limit radiative efficiency limit, also known as the detailed balance limit,[91][92] is about 31% under an AM1.5G solar spectrum at 1000 W/m2, for a Perovskite bandgap of 1.55 eV. Structural and composition characterization 2. The third-generation solar cells, such as dye sensitized solar cells (DSSC) and organic solar cells are being focused on to work with relatively less pure materials and methods to make solar cells. Only a small fraction of publications acknowledge the hysteretic behavior of the described devices, even fewer articles show slow non-hysteretic IV curves or stabilized power outputs. [11][85] It makes them a cheaper alternative to silicon and TF solar cells. Hence while designing perovskite solar cells, researchers also have to focus on the environmental impacts and electricity consumption along with improving the PCE of the device. Perovskite solar cells have gained a significant position in the photovoltaic family within this short duration of time. [12] On the other hand, through employing a relatively high CH3NH3I concentration, a firmly crystallized and uniform CH3NH3PbI3 film is formed. [82], To test the efficacy of CER-based coatings in adsorbing lead in practical conditions, researchers dripped slightly acidic water, meant to simulate rainwater, onto a PSC module cracked by simulated hail damage. The incorporation of NaYF4:Yb3+, Er3+ nanoparticles as the mesoporous electrode led to a short-circuit current density of 0.74 mA cm−2 upon excitation with 980 nm laser with 28 W cm−2 [93]. Furthermore, the BLL of 5 μg/dL was revoked in 2010 after the discovery of decreased intelligence and behavioral difficulties in children exposed to even lower values. As for hole transport layer (HTL), instead of commonly used PEDOT:PSS, NiOx is used as an alternative due to the water absorption of PEDOT, which can be deposited through room-temperature solution processing. These include but are not limited to bandgap, effective mass, and defect levels for different perovskite materials. In particular, Cation Exchange Resins (CERs) and P,P′-di(2-ethylhexyl)methanediphosphonic acid (DMDP) have been employed experimentally in this effort. In vapor assisted techniques, spin coated or exfoliated lead halide is annealed in the presence of methylammonium iodide vapor at a temperature of around 150 °C. T. Grace, ... J.G. Interfacial energy alignment and charge-transfer (carrier-collection) processes 1.3. Therefore in this chapter PSC characteristic, application, and challenges have been briefly discussed. = ScienceDirect ® is a registered trademark of Elsevier B.V. ScienceDirect ® is a registered trademark of Elsevier B.V. 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