Recent developments in perovskite-based precursor inks for scalable architectures of perovskite solar cell technology

Abstract

The progressive enhancements in solar-to-electrical conversion within the past decade have allowed organic-inorganic lead halide perovskite-based solar cell (PSC) technology to become a competitive candidate for creating affordable and sustainable...

Performance Evaluation of Carbon‐Based Printed Perovskite Solar Cells under Low‐Light Intensity Conditions

“…[6,[53][54][55] Contrary to these traditional configurations of PSC technology, hole-conductor-free carbon-based triple mesoscopic printable perovskite solar cells (CPSCs) [56,57] offer unique opportunities including low cost of fabrication with established scalable methods such as screen-or inkjet-based printing techniques. [58,59] Moreover, their robust and long-term PV operational stability outperforms other reported traditional device configurations of PSC technology, as frequently proven under various simulated and natural environmental conditions since they were first reported. [56,60,61] These characteristics make CPSCs an ideal candidate to be used as potential energy harvesters for the aforementioned robust and self-sustaining targeted applications.…”

Tiny spots to light the future: advances in synthesis, properties, and application of perovskite nanocrystals in solar cells

“…a self-assembly, and crystallization, [8][9][10] the mechanisms of charge generation and charge transfer 10,11 perovskites already have their place in the development of optoelectronics. When we take a look at the advance in solar cells, many scientific works have presented numerous ways and possibilities to bring the benefits of perovskites into products for the industrial community through studies with different architectures, 1,[12][13][14] small to large area devices, 13,[15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22] and stability tests. 17,23,24 Predictably, perovskite nanocrystals (PNCs) have not been slow to enter this race.…”

“…28 The progress in this area toward improved efficiency and further upscaling requires advances in terms of synthesis protocols, comprehension of surface chemistry, the understanding of the fundamental mechanisms of nanocrystal growth and degradation, as well as device manufacture. When we consider upscaling strategies, several studies and reviews have addressed bulk perovskite-based devices 13,[15][16][17]19,20,22,29,30 and PNCs in LED applications [31][32][33][34] or perspectives regarding their use in solar cells, 18,25 leaving a gap in scientific reports about these materials applied in large-area solar cells. Here, we contribute to this discussion by emphasizing the application of PNCs in solar cells and approaches to integrating them into large-area modules.…”

Ink Engineering in Blade‐Coating Large‐Area Perovskite Solar Cells

“…[115,116] Carbon-based materials can be applied as the back electrode of the PSCs due to their low cost and inert nature, which can form a barrier layer on the perovskite film to improve the stability of the devices. [117] The HTM-free carbon-based PSCs can be divided into two configurations, the carbon triple mesoscopic PSCs with perovskite precursor infiltrating into the mesoscopic layers, and the general HTM-free PSCs with carbon electrode directly deposited onto the perovskite absorber layer.…”