Device Performance of Emerging Photovoltaic Materials (Version 2)

Abstract

Following the 1st release of the “Emerging photovoltaic (PV) reports”, the best achievements in the performance of emerging photovoltaic devices in diverse emerging photovoltaic research subjects are summarized, as reported in peer‐reviewed articles in academic journals since August 2020. Updated graphs, tables, and analyses are provided with several performance parameters, e.g., power conversion efficiency, open‐circuit voltage, short‐circuit current density, fill factor, light utilization efficiency, and stability test energy yield. These parameters are presented as a function of the photovoltaic bandgap energy and the average visible transmittance for each technology and application and are put into perspective using, e.g., the detailed balance efficiency limit. The 2nd instalment of the “Emerging PV reports” extends the scope toward tandem solar cells and presents the current state‐of‐the‐art in tandem solar cell performance for various material combinations.

Coupling between Ion Drift and Kinetics of Electronic Current Transients in MAPbBr3 Single Crystals

“…The outstanding and versatile optoelectronic properties of halide perovskite thin films, most typically based on methylammonium lead triiodide, have allowed their utilization in many applications, such as solar cells, light-emitting diodes, photodetectors, and lasers. 1 , 2 In the case of halide perovskite single crystals (SCs), the promising sensitivity and favorable characteristics (high absorption coefficient, long carrier diffusion length, and long carrier lifetime) have motivated arduous research in the field of high-energy radiation detectors. 3 − 5 Particularly, the use of methylammonium lead tribromide (MAPbBr 3 ) SCs for radiation detectors has recently shown significant progress 6 − 8 because of their easy solution-based fabrication methods and the resulting high crystalline quality and material stability.…”

Surface versus Bulk Currents and Ionic Space-Charge Effects in CsPbBr3 Single Crystals

“…The all-inorganic cesium lead tribromide perovskite (CsPbBr 3 ) is an attractive material with several perspective applications in photovoltaics, 1 photodetectors, 2 , 3 and light emitting devices 4 , 5 due to its optoelectronic properties 6 , 7 and various fabrication methods. 8 − 10 Particularly, in the field of ionizing energy detection, many studies have been focused on thin film approaches, 9 , 11 yet the use of millimeter-thick single crystals has gained more attention recently.…”

A Review on Gel Polymer Electrolytes for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

“…It is now possible to entirely abandon the traditional solid-state junction device and replace the contacting phase with an electrolyte derived from liquids, gels, or solids, resulting in the formation of a photo-electrochemical cell. However, the value of reporting power conversion efficiency as a function of absorber material bandgap for the key new photovoltaic technologies: perovskite, organic, and dye-sensitized solar cells have been briefly discussed [ 6 , 7 ].…”