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New technique paves the way for perfect perovskites

A new instrument at the Advanced Light Source enables simultaneous measurement of crystal structure and optical properties during perovskite synthesis. This allows for real-time monitoring of material quality and performance, leading to potentially more efficient solar cells.

SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 19, 2021

Perovskite solar cells: Perfection not required

Researchers at Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin discover why perovskite solar cells function despite numerous holes. The thin layer built up in the film prevents short circuits by recombination barrier and electron transport layer separation.

SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie·JournalAdvanced Materials Interfaces·DateJan 15, 2018

Inkjet printing process for kesterite solar cells

Researchers have developed a novel inkjet printing process to produce high-efficiency kesterite solar cells with reduced material waste and lower toxicity. The process has already yielded solar cells with efficiencies up to 6.4%.

SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie·JournalAdvanced Science·DateMay 6, 2015