Perspectives on organolead halide perovskite photovoltaics

Alex J. Hariz

doi:10.1117/1.JPE.6.032001

8 September 2016 Perspectives on organolead halide perovskite photovoltaics

Alex J. Hariz

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Journal of Photonics for Energy, Vol. 6, Issue 3, 032001 (September 2016). https://doi.org/10.1117/1.JPE.6.032001

Abstract

A number of photovoltaic technologies have been developed for large-scale solar-power production. The single-crystal first-generation photovoltaic devices were followed by thin-film semiconductor absorber layers layered between two charge-selective contacts, and more recently, by nanostructured or mesostructured solar cells that utilize a distributed heterojunction to generate charge carriers and to transport holes and electrons in spatially separated conduits. Even though a number of materials have been trialed in nanostructured devices, the aim of achieving high-efficiency thin-film solar cells in such a manner as to rival the silicon technology has yet to be attained. Organolead halide perovskites have recently emerged as a promising material for high-efficiency nanoinfiltrated devices. An examination of the efficiency evolution curve reveals that interfaces play a paramount role in emerging organic electronic applications. To optimize and control the performance in these devices, a comprehensive understanding of the contacts is essential. However, despite the apparent advances made, a fundamental theoretical analysis of the physical processes taking place at the contacts is still lacking. However, experimental ideas, such as the use of interlayer films, are forging marked improvements in efficiencies of perovskite-based solar cells. Furthermore, issues of long-term stability and large-area manufacturing have some way to go before full commercialization is possible.

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Alex J. Hariz "Perspectives on organolead halide perovskite photovoltaics," Journal of Photonics for Energy 6(3), 032001 (8 September 2016). https://doi.org/10.1117/1.JPE.6.032001

Published: 8 September 2016

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