A new self-buffered molecular migration strategy enables record efficiencies in ambient-air crystallization of perovskite films without humidity control. This innovation unlocks wider processing windows and improves stability for next-generation photovoltaic manufacturing.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has achieved a breakthrough in perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells, focusing on improving efficiency, stability and scalability. The team aims to raise the energy conversion efficiency from 34% to 40%, while promoting industry-academia-research collaboration.
Researchers develop high-performance metal halide perovskite heterojunction photocatalysts to boost efficiency and transition to real-world solar-to-chemical technologies. The innovative designs and features of MHP-based heterojunctions are crucial for overcoming stability and charge recombination issues in solar-driven redox reactions.
Researchers have developed a halide perovskite volatile unipolar nanomemristor that achieves energy-efficient switching with minimal power consumption. The device uses a monocrystal nanocube with chemical composition CsPbBr3, placed between chemically inert contacts, to enable fast computation and readable memory states.
Scientists have developed a novel 'double molecular bridge' strategy to enhance charge transport in perovskite solar cells, leading to improved efficiency and reduced nonradiative losses. This breakthrough confirms the importance of interfaces in perovskite photovoltaics and opens up new avenues for interface engineering.
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have discovered ultrafast quantum light in halide perovskites, which can be harnessed for future photonic technologies. The findings suggest a practical and affordable route to explore ultrafast quantum technology.
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.
Researchers developed a novel MoOX/Ag/MoOX sandwich-structured buffer layer to improve semi-transparent CsPbI₃-based perovskite solar cells and four-terminal tandem solar cells. The MAM buffer layer enhances light transmittance and charge carrier transport, achieving high efficiencies of up to 26.55% in 4-T tandem minimodules.
Researchers developed a lattice-anchoring strategy to stabilize α-FAPbI3 perovskite for ultra-sensitive and stable X-ray detection. This breakthrough enables cost-effective, real-world imaging applications with improved sensitivity and stability.
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.
Researchers at Universitat Jaume I develop cost-effective, high-performance chiral LEDs with enhanced optical properties. The RADIANT project aims to simplify display architectures and save energy consumption by leveraging scalable chiral metasurfaces.
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.
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.
Researchers create nanoscale slots to tune phonon vibrations, enabling ultrastrong coupling and hybrid quantum states in lead halide perovskite. This breakthrough could improve energy flow and performance in optoelectronics.
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.
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.
Scientists developed a custom Kelvin probe force microscopy system to study the chiral-induced spin selectivity effect in chiral halide perovskites. The study reveals nanoscale 'spin maps' that show the strength and spatial uniformity of the CISS effect.
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.
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.
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.
Researchers develop an in-situ passivation strategy to overcome efficiency bottlenecks in thermally evaporated pure blue perovskite LEDs. The approach coordinates Pb(II) and suppresses halide-vacancy defects, achieving color-stable pure-blue emission with high luminance.
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.
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.
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.
Researchers challenge conventional wisdom that grain boundaries in perovskite solar cells are detrimental to performance. Grain boundaries act as 'highways' for charge separation, improving photocurrent and carrier extraction in high-efficiency devices.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Researchers developed a protective coating called PDAI2 to shield perovskite solar cells from space damage. The coating helps the cells survive in harsh conditions, allowing for longer operation times and improved efficiency.
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.
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.
Researchers developed a silane coupling agent strategy that improves interfacial adhesion and charge extraction in wide-bandgap perovskite solar cells. This approach reduces defects and non-radiative recombination, leading to high efficiency and stability.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Researchers have optimized transport layers in PSCs and PeLEDs using self-assembled molecules, enhancing efficiency and stability. SAMs regulate interfacial properties, including charge transport and wettability, to achieve superior interface-modification capabilities.
Researchers successfully encapsulated perovskite quantum dots in a covalent-organic framework, improving the performance of photocoupled CO2 electroreduction. The composite material exhibits high charge separation efficiency and increased RDS energy decrease.
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.
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.
Researchers introduce a redox energy barrier management approach to boost tin-lead perovskite solar cell performance. The innovation uses an organometallic complex to protect Sn2+ from oxidation and passivate defects.
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.
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.
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.
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...
A new study reveals that incorporating CPMAC into perovskite solar cells enhances energy efficiency and stability, reducing defects in the electron transfer layer and improving performance.
Chinese scientists enhance adhesion of top layers to improve flexible tandem solar cells' performance by utilizing an antisolvent-seeding strategy. The new approach resulted in a stable efficiency of 24.6%, one of the highest reported values for flexible thin-film solar cells.
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.
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.
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.
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%.
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%.
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.
Researchers discovered that the spatial arrangement of nearest Br-N atomic pairs is the major factor on organic-inorganic interactions, leading to emission enhancement under high pressure. The study provides valuable guidance for designing materials with targeted optical properties.
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.
Perovskite LEDs have shown great potential for commercialization due to their lower costs and environmental impact. However, longevity remains a significant issue that needs to reach around 10,000 hours for a positive environmental impact.
Researchers have discovered a way to trap iodine in perovskite solar cells using alumina nanoparticles, enhancing lifespan and stability. The modified solar cells maintained high performance for over two months under extreme conditions.
Researchers are developing in-situ optical analysis technology to improve quality control and scalability of perovskite solar film production. The goal is to enable widespread rooftop installations, estimated to be worth £250bn in the UK alone.