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In situ active guanidinium salts interaction promotes facet orientation and crystallization for efficient and stable inverted perovskite solar cells

Researchers developed a method to control crystal growth and orientation, leading to higher efficiency (25.85%) and improved stability under humid and thermal conditions. The in-situ reaction promotes directional growth, larger crystal sizes, and suppressed defect states.

SourceSongshan Lake Materials Laboratory·JournalMaterials Futures·DateOct 20, 2025

Liquid metal “sowing” breaks efficiency barrier in printable mesoscopic perovskite solar cells

Researchers at Yunnan University developed a strategy to improve the performance of printable mesoscopic perovskite solar cells by using liquid gallium nanodroplets as a heteroepitaxial template. The study achieved over 20% efficiency and exceptional stability, paving the way for scalable printing of high-performance solar cells.

SourceScience China Press·JournalScience Bulletin·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 11, 2025
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Global efficiency record set for large triple-junction perovskite solar cell

A University of Sydney-led team has created the largest and most efficient triple-junction perovskite-perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell reported, demonstrating high efficiency and durability. The 16 cm² cell achieved an independently certified steady-state power conversion efficiency of 23.3 percent.

SourceUniversity of Sydney·JournalNature Nanotechnology·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 7, 2025

Next-generation perovskite solar cells are closer to commercial use

Researchers at Kaunas University of Technology develop a passivation strategy to improve stability and efficiency of fully inorganic perovskite solar cells. The innovation enables the creation of stable 2D/3D heterostructures, achieving record-breaking efficiencies and long-term stability.

SourceKaunas University of Technology·JournalNature Energy·DateOct 7, 2025
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High-performance tin-based perovskite field-effect transistors realized by improving film morphology via bifunctional additives

Researchers developed high-quality Sn-based perovskite films using a bifunctional additive, achieving remarkable device performance with high mobility and excellent operational stability. The study provides insights into regulating tin-based perovskite crystallization and advancing the development of high-performance FETs.

SourceScience China Press·JournalScience Bulletin·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 30, 2025

Positive charges stabilize instantly in key solar fuel catalyst: New simulations track ultrafast polaron formation in NaTaO3.

Researchers used quantum-chemical molecular dynamics to visualize the ultrafast formation of polarons in NaTaO3, a key photocatalyst for solar water splitting. Positive hole polarons stabilize rapidly and significantly within 50 femtoseconds, while electron polarons show insignificant stabilization energy change.

SourceNational Institutes of Natural Sciences·JournalPhysical Chemistry Chemical Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 29, 2025

Tuning "tension" in nanowires: Researchers boost CO2-to-fuel conversion efficiency fivefold

Researchers at UESTC developed a novel method to enhance metal-halide perovskite photocatalysts by precisely controlling internal lattice tension, leading to a fivefold increase in CO fuel production. The strain modified the electronic structure, slowing down charge recombination and lowering the reaction barrier.

SourceScience China Press·JournalScience Bulletin·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 18, 2025

AI brings perovskite solar cells closer to sustainable commercialization

A team of researchers developed a new manufacturing process using bio-based solvents to reduce the production cost of perovskite solar cells by half and decrease climate impact by over 80%. AI-based reverse engineering technology was used to identify optimal conditions for efficiency and sustainability.

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalGreen Chemistry·DateSep 17, 2025
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Recent advances in exciton-polariton in perovskite

Exciton-polaritons in perovskites enable ultra-efficient photoluminescence, polariton lasing, and low-power laser applications. Perovskite semiconductors facilitate strong coupling at room temperature through simple methods, paving the way for robust and scalable photonic technologies.

SourceOpto-Electronic Journals Group·JournalElectronics·DateSep 15, 2025

First ‘perovskite camera’ can see inside the human body

Physicians rely on nuclear medicine scans to watch the heart pump, track blood flow and detect diseases. The new perovskite-based detector can capture individual gamma rays with record-breaking precision, leading to sharper, faster, cheaper and safer scans.

SourceNorthwestern University·JournalNature Communications·DateSep 5, 2025

Researchers boost performance of perovskite lasers by suppressing energy-draining process

A research team at Zhejiang University has demonstrated a simple method to overcome the problem of Auger recombination in perovskite lasers, leading to record-setting performance for near-continuous operation. By suppressing this process, researchers were able to sustain carrier densities required for efficient stimulated emission.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·DateAug 20, 2025

Reliable perovskite indoor photovoltaics for self-powered devices

Researchers developed a hybrid-interlocked self-assembled monolayer strategy to enhance device stability in perovskite indoor photovoltaics. The optimized devices achieved record indoor power conversion efficiency of 42.01% and projected T90 lifetime approaching 6000 hours.

SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 13, 2025
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Researchers succeed in building a low temperature hydrogen fuel cell, thanks to a scandium superhighway

Scientists at Kyushu University have created a solid oxide fuel cell that operates at a low temperature of 300°C, overcoming a major hurdle in their development. The breakthrough uses scandium to create a 'ScO6 highway' for protons to travel efficiently, enabling the production of affordable hydrogen power.

SourceKyushu University·JournalNature Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 8, 2025

Advances in metal halide perovskite scintillators for x-ray detection

Metal-halide-perovskite scintillators have made significant advancements in light yield, timing, flexibility, and multi-energy imaging. These innovations enable ultra-low-dose imaging, sub-nanosecond timing, flexible curved platforms, and stacked scintillators with interlayer optical filters.

SourceShanghai Jiao Tong University Journal Center·JournalNano-Micro Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 3, 2025
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Oven-temperature process (~300℃) boosts catalyst performance sixfold

Researchers developed a new method to activate water-splitting catalysts at an oven temperature of just 300 °C, boosting oxygen evolution efficiency by nearly sixfold. This breakthrough enables large-scale energy storage and conversion using solar and wind power.

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·DateAug 1, 2025

Researchers uncover role of A-site cation ordering in perovskite anodes for high-temperature oxygen evolution

Scientists investigated how Pr content impacts perovskite oxide crystal structure and oxygen exchange. Higher Pr content led to disorder phase transition and improved orbital hybridization, accelerating oxygen exchange. The discovery provides guidance for designing high-performance SOEC anodes.

SourceDalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy Sciences·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateJul 31, 2025

Phase-regulated FACsPbI3 films via triple-source thermal co-evaporation enable high-efficiency near-infrared perovskite LEDs

Researchers introduced a novel approach for fabricating high-performance near-infrared perovskite light-emitting diodes (NIR-PeLEDs) using triple-source thermal co-evaporation. This strategy directly forms the black-phase α-FACsPbI3 perovskite, overcoming phase instability and surface roughness issues.

SourceShanghai Jiao Tong University Journal Center·JournalNano-Micro Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 30, 2025

AI tools accelerate the race toward next-generation solar cells

Researchers used AI to predict key properties of halide perovskites, enabling rapid design and optimization of more efficient solar materials. The findings provide valuable insights into the rational design of halide perovskites with tailored properties.

SourceSongshan Lake Materials Laboratory·JournalMaterials Futures·DateJul 29, 2025
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Reducing the voc loss of hole transport layer-free carbon-based perovskite solar cells via dual interfacial passivation

Researchers introduce a simple protocol to simultaneously passivate defects at the SnO2/perovskite bottom interface and the perovskite/carbon top interface of hole transport layer-free carbon-electrode perovskite solar cells. The result is a champion device delivering high power conversion efficiency and ambient durability.

SourceShanghai Jiao Tong University Journal Center·JournalNano-Micro Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 18, 2025

Regulating high-concentration precursor crystallization to reduce photon loss in bifacial perovskite solar cells

Researchers developed a strategy to control high-concentration precursor crystallization, enabling the formation of thick, high-quality perovskite films that minimize photon loss. The optimized bifacial solar cells achieved record-breaking power conversion efficiency and outstanding operational stability.

SourceScience China Press·JournalScience Bulletin·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 8, 2025
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Pulsed operation of perovskite LEDs: a study on the role of mobile ions

Researchers investigated pulsed operation of perovskite LEDs to understand the role of mobile ions in maintaining stable light emission. They found a constant transient electroluminescence signal with higher intensity at higher duty cycles, which decreased with increasing duty cycle.

SourceScience China Press·JournalScience Bulletin·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 3, 2025

Cost effectivities analysis of perovskite solar cells: Will it outperform crystalline silicon ones?

A comprehensive cost-effectiveness analysis of perovskite solar cells offers insights into their potential to outperform crystalline silicon ones. The study highlights the need for improvements in efficiency, yield, and stability, as well as reduced materials and equipment costs.

SourceShanghai Jiao Tong University Journal Center·JournalNano-Micro Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 11, 2025

Announcement of NIMS Award 2025 winners

The NIMS Award 2025 honors Prof. Tsutomu Miyasaka, Prof. Henry J. Snaith, and Prof. Nam-Gyu Park for their pioneering work on perovskite solar cells and the incorporation of a critical element that improved stability and efficiency. The award ceremony will take place at the Tsukuba International Congress Center on November 11.

SourceNational Institute for Materials Science, Japan·DateJun 10, 2025
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TEMPO molecule enhances stability and performance of perovskite solar cells: a step toward lightweight, durable solar panels

Researchers develop a bulk passivation technique adding TEMPO to perovskite films, boosting efficiency beyond 20% and maintaining performance for several months. The approach is fast, solvent-free, and compatible with roll-to-roll processing, making it promising for large-scale production.

SourcePolitecnico di Milano·JournalJoule·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 22, 2025

Simple process extends lifetime of perovskite solar cells

A new process has been developed to extend the lifetime of perovskite solar cells, allowing them to maintain their efficiency for longer periods. The study found that incorporating formamidinium cations into methylammonium-based perovskites increased their durability and stability.

SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalSolar Energy Materials and Solar Cells·DateMay 20, 2025

Sustainable method produces high-purity material for use in green hydrogen production

Researchers developed a simple, economical and environmentally friendly purification method for mullite-type bismuth ferrite, improving its efficiency in producing green hydrogen. The process uses light and glycerol to eliminate unwanted compounds, resulting in high-purity material suitable for photoelectrochemical reactions.

SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalElectrochimica Acta·DateMay 12, 2025
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A smarter way to make sulfones: Using molecular oxygen and a functional catalyst

Researchers from Institute of Science Tokyo developed a novel catalyst that efficiently produces sulfones at low temperatures, achieving high selectivity and reducing precious metal consumption. The new SrMn₁₋xRu_xO₃ catalyst offers significant advantages over conventional systems, making it suitable for various industries.

SourceInstitute of Science Tokyo·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 9, 2025

Vapour-deposited perovskite semiconductors power next generation circuits

Researchers developed a technology to produce high-quality p-type transistors using vapor-deposited tin-based perovskites, achieving high mobility and low power consumption. The innovation enables large-area device arrays and reduces manufacturing costs.

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalNature Electronics·DateMay 6, 2025

World’s first next-generation perovskite betavoltaic cell developed

A research team at DGIST has developed a world-first perovskite-based betavoltaic cell with stable power output and high energy conversion efficiency by embedding carbon-14-based quantum dots into the electrode and enhancing the perovskite absorber layer's crystallinity. The technology offers a promising next-generation energy solution...

SourceDGIST (Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology)·JournalChemical Communications·DateMay 2, 2025
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Blending the old and the new: Phase-change perovskite enable traditional VCSEL to achieve low-threshold, tunable single-mode lasers

A new publication enables traditional VCSEL to achieve low-threshold, tunable single-mode lasers by combining phase-change perovskite with a vertical cavity structure. The device exhibits a broad tuning range and high spatial coherence, making it suitable for probing superconducting materials.

SourceCompuscript Ltd·JournalOpto-Electronic Advances·DateApr 10, 2025

DGIST unveils the secret of water-induced degradation in perovskite! Expected to accelerate the commercialization of next-generation optoelectronic materials

Researchers observed and identified the water-induced degradation mechanism of perovskite at the atomic scale, proposing strategies to enhance its stability. Coating nanocrystal surfaces with ligands or hydrophobic polymers slows down degradation rates, providing critical insights into the fundamental stability issues of perovskite.

SourceDGIST (Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology)·JournalMatter·DateApr 9, 2025

Strain “trick” improves perovskite solar cells’ efficiency

Researchers at EPFL have developed a method to stabilize wide-bandgap perovskites using lattice strain, reducing energy losses and improving stability. This approach enables the incorporation of rubidium ions into the structure, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced photovoltage loss.

SourceEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne·JournalScience·DateApr 3, 2025

Solar cells made of moon dust could power future space exploration

Researchers created solar cells using simulated Moon dust, converting sunlight into energy efficiently and withstanding radiation damage. The new panels produced up to 100 times more energy than traditional solar panels, cutting launch mass by 99.4% and transport costs by 99%.

SourceCell Press·JournalDevice·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 3, 2025

Multiple defects renovation and phase reconstruction of reduced-dimensional perovskites via in situ chlorination for efficient deep-blue (454 nm) light-emitting diodes

A new method using in situ chlorination post-treatment has been proposed to renovate both deep-state and shallow-state defects in quasi-2D perovskites, significantly enhancing their optoelectronic performance. The resulting deep-blue light-emitting diodes achieved an external quantum efficiency of 6.17%.

SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateApr 2, 2025
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Real-space imaging of surface carrier transport in 2D perovskites

Researchers employed scanning ultrafast electron microscopy to study photo-induced surface carrier diffusion in 2D perovskites. They found significantly higher rates compared to bulk materials, with some rates exceeding 20 times the bulk values.

SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateMar 23, 2025

Groundbreaking study reveals small polaron effect in Dion-Jacobson 2D lead halide perovskites, enhancing spin lifetime and optoelectronic performance

The study discovered a giant deformation potential of 123 eV, leading to exceptionally long polarization response times and enhanced spin lifetimes. Small polaron formation was confirmed through various techniques, including optical Kerr spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and phonon dynamics.

SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·TypeObservational study·DateMar 13, 2025
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Scientists reveal key to affordable, room-temperature quantum light

Researchers from the University of Oklahoma have discovered a way to stabilize quantum dots, enabling continuous emission at room temperature. This breakthrough could make quantum computing and communication devices more efficient, cheaper, and appealing.

SourceUniversity of Oklahoma·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 24, 2025

Novel bifacial linker developed to prevent heterointerfacial delamination in flexible perovskite solar cells

A novel bifacial linker, potassium benzyl(trifluoro)borate (BnBF3K), has been developed to prevent heterointerfacial delamination in flexible perovskite solar cells. This study significantly enhances device performance and mechanical stability by optimizing adhesion at the SnO2/perovskite interface.

SourceDalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy Sciences·JournalAdvanced Materials·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateFeb 23, 2025

Highly uniform nanocrystals synthesized by liquid crystalline antisolvent

A research team at POSTECH developed a synthesis method that precisely controls the size and shape of perovskite nanocrystals using liquid crystalline antisolvents. The method produces uniformly sized particles without additional purification processes, accelerating commercialization of optoelectronic devices.

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalACS Nano·DateFeb 21, 2025
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Hybrid transparent electrodes enhance efficiency and longevity of perovskite solar cells

Researchers from Indian Institute of Technology developed bifacial perovskite solar cells with a novel NiO/Ag/NiO transparent electrode, achieving high efficiency, durability, and infrared transparency. The cells demonstrated impressive power conversion efficiencies and high bifaciality factors.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalJournal of Photonics for Energy·DateFeb 20, 2025

Light-powered breakthrough enables precision tuning of quantum dots

Researchers at NC State University have developed a new technique to tune the optical properties of quantum dots using light, reducing energy consumption and environmental impact. This method allows for precise control over the bandgap, enabling the creation of high-quality perovskite quantum dots for optoelectronic devices.

SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalAdvanced Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 18, 2025

Tiny grooves re-shape future of solar cell manufacturing

Researchers at the University of Sheffield have developed a new type of back-contact solar cell design using perovskite material and tiny grooves in plastic film. The technology enables scalable, low-cost manufacturing and avoids expensive rare earth metals, making it sustainable and affordable.

SourceUniversity of Sheffield·JournalACS Applied Energy Materials·DateFeb 18, 2025
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