Researchers at Florida State University have created a hollow nanostructure for metal halide perovskites, which shows potential for more efficient photon-related technologies. The new structure exhibits pronounced quantum size effects and is the first to display negative curvature.
Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory have developed a new class of X-ray detectors based on layered perovskites, which are 100 times more sensitive than conventional detectors. The detector can detect X-rays over a broad energy range, making it suitable for various applications such as medical imaging and airport security.
Scientists have developed a method for precise, fast and high-quality laser processing of halide perovskites, promising light-emitting materials for solar energy, optical electronics, and metamaterials. The new technology can help to solve the problem of complicated processing and degradation of perovskites under various conditions.
Researchers at Ames Laboratory have experimentally proven the presence of the Rashba effect in bulk organometallic halide perovskites using terahertz light bursts. This discovery settles the long-standing debate about the effect's existence, offering significant advancements for spintronic and photovoltaic applications.
Researchers discover deep trap clusters at grain boundaries in perovskites, reducing efficiency and stability. The findings could streamline efforts to increase the efficiency of perovskites for mass-market production.
Researchers identify 'deep trap' caused by clusters of smaller atomic-sized defect sites at grain boundaries, leading to power losses and instability. The discovery could streamline efforts to increase efficiency of perovskites, bringing them closer to mass-market production.
Researchers at Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin have developed a new tandem solar cell made of CIGS and perovskite, achieving an efficiency of 24.16 percent. This innovation has created a new branch on the NREL chart for two-terminal tandem cells.
The perovskite-based detector is 100 times more sensitive than conventional silicon-based detectors, enabling low-dose dental and medical images with reduced risks. The new technology also enhances resolution in security scanners and X-ray research applications.
University of Groningen scientists study the rapid formation of thin films in real-time during spin-coating from solution. They discovered that adding a small amount of a 2D material to tin-based perovskites helps orient the crystals but forms an insulating layer that reduces efficiency.
Researchers at Linköping University have developed a tiny unit that can both transmit and receive optical signals using perovskite diodes. This innovation has the potential to simplify and shrink optoelectronic systems, particularly in applications requiring low weight, flexibility, or large surfaces.
Scientists have created a stable perovskite LED with an efficiency of 17.3%, significantly surpassing previous results. The breakthrough composite thin film, made by embedding a perovskite into an organic molecule matrix, has enabled the development of long-lasting LEDs.
A new type of solar cell with a wide bandgap perovskite material has been developed to improve efficiency and durability. The researchers achieved a 26.7% efficient power conversion rate in their double layer solar cell, with the material retaining 80% of its initial capability after 1,000 hours of continuous illumination.
Scientists developed a new method to increase PL quantum yield of perovskites from 2.5% to 71.54% by adding water, maintaining luminescence in various solvents and exhibiting excellent ambient and thermal stability.
New OIHP/BHJ photodetectors offer ultra-fast response times of just 5.6 nanoseconds and a high external quantum efficiency of ~54% in the NIR region. They also achieve large linear dynamic range and room temperature stability, enabling high-quality imaging applications.
Researchers from the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology discovered a way to inhibit side reactions in perovskite solutions, leading to improved stability, efficiency, and reproducibility of solar cells. A low-boiling-point stabilizer, triethyl borate, was found to be effective in stopping unwanted reactions.
Researchers at NREL developed a new formula to boost perovskite solar cell longevity and efficiency by suppressing light-induced phase-segregation. The tandem perovskite/silicon solar cell achieved an efficiency of 27%, outperforming existing silicon-based cells.
Researchers demonstrate a method to modulate magnetic information using visible light, reducing magnetization in a ferromagnetic film. This technique could enable rapid digital storage and retrieval using room temperature illumination.
Researchers from the University of Toronto and KAUST have created a highly efficient and stable tandem solar cell by combining perovskites with silicon. The tandem solar cell achieved an efficiency of 25.7% and was stable for over 400 hours at high temperatures.
Researchers at CU Boulder have developed a low-cost solar cell with one of the highest power-conversion efficiencies to date by layering perovskite cells on top of silicon cells. The new technology increases efficiency by up to 27% and is more affordable than current silicon-based cells.
Researchers at KAUST have discovered a way to boost the efficiency of long-lived inverted perovskite solar cells, achieving record-certified efficiency of 22.3 percent. The innovative approach involves adding long-chain alkylamine ligands during production, which enhances stability and reduces boundary defects.
Researchers developed a new material technology to create high-efficiency perovskite solar cells using eco-friendly organic materials dissolved in peppermint oil or walnut aroma. The new polymers overcame the instability issue of conventional perovskite solar cells, maintaining 88% efficiency after 30 days.
Developed by NREL and NIU researchers, the technique prevents toxic lead from leaking into water when perovskite solar cells are damaged. The additive layers reduce lead toxicity without affecting cell performance.
Scientists have developed a technique to sequester lead in perovskite solar cells, minimizing potential toxic leakage by applying lead-absorbing films to the front and back of the solar cell. The new approach has been shown to capture 96% of lead leakage under severe damage conditions.
Researchers at the University of Sydney have found a way to manipulate laser light using inexpensive crystals, known as perovskites. The discovery could help drive down costs in various industries by offering an alternative to expensive Faraday rotators.
Researchers at Brown University found that perovskite films crack easily but can be healed with compression or moderate heat, which could improve durability and long-term reliability for commercialization
A new approach to electrostatic layer deposition has been reported, leading to efficient perovskite solar cells. The technique produces uniform electron transport layers without the need for a vacuum environment, enabling the creation of high-efficiency solar cells with improved power-conversion efficiencies.
A new study outlines a roadmap for perovskite-based solar cells to gain traction in the global market. Starting with higher-value niche markets, manufacturers can avoid steep initial capital costs and gradually expand production capabilities.
A new consensus statement has been established to assess and report the stability of perovskite photovoltaic devices. The agreement aims to improve reproducibility in studies by providing a set of testing procedures specific to this technology, including light-dark-cycling and intrinsic stability testing.
Researchers created a blue light-emitting diode from halide perovskites, but discovered the materials are inherently unstable due to their weaker ionic bonds. The crystal structure changes with temperature, humidity, and chemical environment, affecting optical and electronic properties.
A recent study found that perovskite solar cells absorb lead from the environment, with lead from these cells being ten times more bioavailable than from other industrial sources. This could have significant implications for the safety of these materials.
Engineers at UC San Diego created a way to fabricate perovskite single crystals with precisely deformed structures, enabling significant changes in material properties. The researchers found that -1.2% strain produced samples with the best charge-carrier mobility and stabilized its photoactive alpha phase.
Researchers at KAUST have developed a way to prolong hot carrier lifetime in 2D perovskite solar materials, potentially increasing solar energy efficiency. The approach involves tuning the structure of hybrid organic-inorganic perovskites to suppress hot carrier cooling mechanisms.
Researchers have created BaZrS3 thin films with strong light absorption and good charge transport, making them ideal for photovoltaics and LEDs. The new materials could lead to more efficient solar panels and lower energy costs.
A new material synthesized by Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) Lithuanian scientists can form a molecular-thick electrode layer, enabling highly efficient perovskite single-junction and tandem solar cells. The material is cheap, scalable, and forms good contact with perovskite material.
Researchers have developed new thermoelectric materials, halide perovskites, which can convert heat into electricity at lower costs. The team improved the materials' properties through partial oxidation and doping techniques, paving the way for their use in sustainable energy applications.
Researchers at the University of Central Florida used machine learning to optimize perovskite solar cell materials, enabling flexible and efficient energy production. The study's findings have the potential to revolutionize energy usage and storage.
Scientists developed flexible and efficient transparent solar cells with colour-neutrality using silicon microwires embedded in a polymer matrix. The devices demonstrate transparency of up to 55% and excellent flexibility, making them promising for future transparent solar cells.
Engineers at Lehigh University have mapped the energy transport mechanism of chalcogenide perovskite, a promising material for solar energy generation. The research demonstrates tunability, essential for its potential applications.
Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology developed a novel approach to improve perovskite nanocrystal durability by encasing them in a plastic and silica double-layer protection system. The new method enables high-quality, complex architecture perovskites with controlled dimensions and surface chemistry, unlocking potential for v...
Researchers at OIST have characterized the structural defects that prompt ion movement in perovskite materials, which can destabilize the device. The study's findings may inform future engineering approaches to improve perovskite solar cells' performance and stability.
Researchers at Tokyo Tech developed a novel method for low-temperature synthesis of an oxygen-substituted perovskite, which outperforms existing catalysts in producing ammonia. The new material combines Barium amide and Cerium dioxide to form BaCeO3?xNyHz at lower temperatures than traditional methods.
Scientists from NTU and UG have developed a method to identify the best pairs of materials in next-generation perovskite solar cells, which can capture more electricity. The new technique uses extremely fast lasers to observe how an energy barrier forms when perovskite is joined with a material that extracts electrical charges.
Researchers have made a breakthrough in understanding the crystalline structure of hybrid halide perovskites, which could lead to improved stability and efficiency. The study found that ferroelectric effects are possible in these materials, which could increase their efficiency.
A new type of perovskite material eliminates lead and improves stability for next-generation solar cells. These materials have been shown to be as much as 28% efficient compared to current panels capturing only 15-18%. The new organic-inorganic hybrid structure also offers a blueprint for other functional hybrid materials.
Scientists at Cambridge discovered that perovskite materials can be more efficient when their chemical compositions are less ordered, simplifying production processes and lowering costs. This is achieved by creating areas with different compositions that trap energized charge carriers, improving solar cell efficiency.
Rice University scientists have overcome a major hurdle keeping perovskite-based solar cells from achieving mainstream use by engineering defects and retaining efficiency. They replaced lead with indium, resulting in cells that can be made in open air and last for months.
Scientists visualize grain structure of perovskite crystals without damaging solar cells, revealing misorientation as primary contributor to strain buildup. The discovery enables researchers to explore strategies to reduce or eliminate non-radiative recombination, a major efficiency-dampening factor in next-gen solar cells.
McGill researchers use new instrument to study perovskites, a promising material for solar cells. The discovery reveals that these solids behave like liquids when it comes to electrons' response to light.
Researchers at Penn State have successfully increased the efficiency of perovskite solar cells by adding the protein bacteriorhodopsin, boosting it from 14.5% to 17%. This breakthrough could lead to more environmentally friendly and cost-effective bioperovskite solar cell technology.
Researchers found that functionalized carbon nanotubes enhance the interaction between perovskite and CNTs, improving their performance and stability. The study revealed a self-recrystallization process in perovskite at room temperature, which can be accelerated by frequent measurements but degrades stability.
Research uses single-particle microscopy to study electroluminescence process on individual nanocrystals. The study finds that only a small number of nanocrystals actively emit light, leading to low efficiency, and intense fluctuations in electroluminescence intensity
Scientists from NUST MISIS and University of Rome Tor Vergata developed a new approach to design perovskite solar cells using MXene, increasing efficiency by more than 25% compared to original prototypes. The innovative material enhances charge extraction through interfaces.
Researchers found that dislocations negatively impact carrier dynamics, leading to a four-fold increase in electron lifetime when defect densities are reduced. Halide perovskite has improved from 3% to 25% efficiency over the past decade.
Researchers have made significant advancements in perovskite solar cells by tuning the halide-cation mixture, delaying the collapse of the sol-gel structure and promoting the formation of the desirable α-phase. This leads to improved solar cell performance and stability.
The team discovered a new strategy to design highly efficient perovskite-based LEDs by leveraging the quantum confinement effect, which allows for superior mobility of electrons and holes. This results in attractive light-emission properties, enabling record-setting performance in terms of brightness and power efficiency.
Researchers developed a new approach to optimize highly efficient perovskite LEDs by exploring the performance of an amorphous zinc-silica-oxide system layered with perovskite crystals. The resulting devices showed improved efficiency, brightness, and light out-coupling efficiency, particularly in green diodes.
Hybrid organic-inorganic perovskites, used in optoelectronic devices, have improved efficiency after solution-treating with benzylamine. The treatment creates a two-dimensional material that restructures the material and reduces defect states.
Scientists at Kyushu University created micrometer-thick OLEDs using a hybrid perovskite approach, overcoming manufacturing constraints and color distortion issues. The devices exhibit improved efficiencies and lifetimes, paving the way for low-cost, reliable, and uniform fabrication of OLED-based displays.
A study by KU Leuven researchers has successfully stabilized perovskites, a promising type of semiconductor material for harnessing solar energy. By binding the crystals to a glass substrate and heating them to high temperatures, the black perovskite state is achieved, enabling efficient sunlight absorption and electricity generation.
A new class of lead-free double perovskites has been developed, showcasing broad emission across the entire visible spectrum and achieving a record-high photoluminescence quantum efficiency (PLQE) of 70.3%. The material's stability and potential for efficient warm white-light emission make it promising for LED applications.