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  1. Perovskite solar cells: an emerging photovoltaic technology

    Nam‐Gyu Park · 2014 · Materials Today · 2,098 citations

    Perovskite solar cells based on organometal halides represent an emerging photovoltaic technology. Perovskite solar cells stem from dye-sensitized solar cells. In a liquid-based dye-sensitized solar cell structure, the adsorption of methylammonium lead halide perovskite on a nanocrystalline TiO 2 surface produces a photocurrent with a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of around 3–4%, as first discovered in 2009. The PCE was doubled after 2 years by optimizing the perovskite coating conditions. However, the liquid-based perovskite solar cell receives little attention because of its stability issues, including instant dissolution of the perovskite in a liquid electrolyte. A long-term, stable,

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  2. Perovskite photovoltaics: a high-efficiency newcomer to the solar cell family

    Baohua Wang, Xudong Xiao, Tao Chen · 2014 · Nanoscale · 127 citations

    Organometal trihalide perovskite-based light absorbers have attracted great attention due to their excellent photovoltaic properties. The swift developments in the device fabrication techniques have led to the power conversion efficiencies exceeding 17%. In this minireview, we will present the typical characteristics of the materials and device structures, followed by analysing updated understandings on the operational principles of the devices. We will also point out the outstanding issues regarding the materials and devices. Finally, as a high-efficiency newcomer to the solar cell family, the potential impact on the relevant photovoltaics will be discussed.

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  4. Printable High‐Efficiency and Stable FAPbBr 3 Perovskite Solar Cells for Multifunctional Building‐Integrated Photovoltaics

    Wang Yue, Hang Yang, Haoyu Cai, et al. · 2023 · Advanced Materials · 63 citations

    Abstract Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) show great promise for next‐generation building‐integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) applications because of their abundance of raw materials, adjustable transparency, and cost‐effective printable processing. Owing to the complex perovskite nucleation and growth control, the fabrication of large‐area perovskite films for high‐performance printed PSCs is still under active investigation. Herein, the study proposes an intermediate‐phase‐transition‐assisted one‐step blade coating for an intrinsic transparent formamidinium lead bromide (FAPbBr 3 ) perovskite film. The intermediate complex optimizes the crystal growth path of FAPbBr 3 , resulting in a large‐area,

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  6. ADVANCES IN HIGH-EFFICIENCY SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC MATERIALS: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF PEROVSKITE AND TANDEM CELL TECHNOLOGIES

    Md Jakaria Talukder, Md Akteruzzaman, Zayadul Hasan, et al. · 2025 · American Journal of Advanced Technology and Engineering Solutions · 19 citations

    Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have emerged as a revolutionary photovoltaic technology due to their exceptional power conversion efficiencies (PCEs), tunable optoelectronic properties, and low-cost fabrication methods. Over the past decade, significant advancements have been made in efficiency optimization, stability improvements, tandem architectures, light management strategies, and industrial scalability, making PSCs a strong contender against traditional silicon photovoltaics. This systematic review examines 164 peer-reviewed studies, encompassing the latest developments in material engineering, device architecture innovations, lifecycle assessment, and commercialization pathways. The fin

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  7. All‐Perovskite Multi‐Junction Solar Cells: The Rising Star of Ultrahigh‐Efficiency Photovoltaics

    Dongxu Ren, Xinyu Gu, Xiang Zhang, et al. · 2025 · Advanced Energy Materials · 16 citations

    Abstract All‐perovskite multi‐junction solar cells, integrating multiple light absorbers with complementary bandgaps, provide an effective pathway to break through the power conversion efficiency (PCE) limits of single‐junction photovoltaics. However, they are still in the infancy stage. Several critical challenges include the facile oxidation of Sn 2+ and difficult‐to‐control crystallization dynamics in narrow‐bandgap perovskites, as well as significant open‐circuit voltage deficits in wide‐bandgap perovskites. These intrinsic limitations result in experimental PCEs far below their theoretical values, highlighting the urgent need for a systematic review in this field. Herein, research progr

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  8. RETRACTED: A Perovskite Solar Cell with Enhanced Light Stability and High Photovoltaic Conversion Efficiencies

    Quan Yang, Riccardo Dettori, Luke E. K. Achenie · 2018 · ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering · 11 citations

    Owing to the remarkable advantages of the perovskite solar cell (PSC), people regard the PSC as an auspicious candidate for photovoltaic devices in the near future, but light instability of the PSC, caused by TiO 2 being a photo catalyst to decompose perovskite films under UV radiation, limits its practical applications. To improve light stability, removing the TiO 2 layer from PSC devices is the best solution, but the photovoltaic conversion efficiencies (PCEs) of the reported TiO 2 -layer-free PSCs are much lower than TiO 2 -layer-containing PSCs. As such, via applying a chemical engineering technique of inserting a layer of bathophenanthroline (Bphen) between the ITO substrate and the per

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  10. Simulation studies on the electron transport layer based perovskite solar cell to achieve high photovoltaic efficiency

    Rui Huang, Jiyu Tang · 2021 · Journal of Physics: Conference Series · 9 citations

    Perovskite solar cells have attracted the attention of the researchers in the last couple of years as a potential photovoltaic device. However, the use of expensive hole transport materials (HTM) in these devices often restricts their commercial adaptability. Thus exploring cost-effective, efficient HTL and ETL materials remain an important challenge to the researchers. In this work, simulation studies are carried out considering cupric oxide (CuO), a relatively inexpensive material as hole transport materials for planar heterojunction perovskite solar cells. The photo-voltaic performance of CuO based hole transport layer (HTL) has been estimated in combination with several electron transpor

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  14. Breakthroughs in Perovskite Solar Cells: Advancing Efficiency and Stability for Next-Generation Photovoltaics

    Anjna Chetan · 2022 · Journal for Research in Applied Sciences and Biotechnology · 3 citations

    Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have emerged as a revolutionary technology in photovoltaics, demonstrating rapid progress and potential for transforming solar energy generation. This paper delves into the latest breakthroughs in PSCs, focusing on enhancing efficiency and stability for next-generation photovoltaics. We trace the evolution of PSCs from their inception in 2009, where initial power conversion efficiencies (PCEs) were 3.8%, to recent advancements surpassing 25%. Key advantages of PSCs, such as low-temperature solution-based fabrication and the potential for flexible, lightweight solar panels, are discussed. Our research is structured around five main objectives: first, investigatin

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  15. Perovskite-Silicon Tandem Solar Cells for High Efficiency Photovoltaics

    Boxuan Gong · 2025 · Applied and Computational Engineering · 2 citations

    Over the past few decades, solar cell research has undergone a shift from silicon to richer materials and richer structures. The increase in Power Conversion Efficiency (PCE) and industrial application is the most concerning issue. Perovskite-Silicon Tandem Solar cells (PSTSC) have emerged as a promising pathway to surpass the Shockley-Queisser efficiency limit of single-junction photovoltaics. The highest PCE of PSTSC reported from NREL is 34.85%, done by LONGi, Xi’an, China. This review comprehensively analyzes recent advancements in device architectures, interfacial engineering, and stability optimization, while discussing challenges for commercialization and making the discussion of the

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  17. RETRACTED: Enhanced photovoltaic efficiency of perovskite solar cell through reduced graphene oxide passivation

    Simeon Amole, David Bolarinwa Agunbiade, Olusola Akinrinola, et al. · 2026 · AIP Advances · 2 citations

    Photovoltaic response is substantially very crucial in perovskite solar cells, and it could be enhanced via grain boundary passivation. Here, reduced graphene oxide synthesized using the improved Hummers’ method was incorporated into the organic–inorganic methylammonium lead triiodide (CH3NH3PbI3) perovskite film and the bilayer electron transporting layer of CH3NH3PbI3-based PSCs. Characterization studies were carried out to examine structural, morphological, and optical properties by means of Fourier transform infrared spectrometry (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy, and ultraviolet–visible spectrophotometry. The characteri

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  18. Photovoltaic Effect and Efficiency of Perovskite Solar Cells

    Xinnan Wang · 2024 · Highlights in Science Engineering and Technology · 1 citations

    Recently, the solar cells have become a hotspot as the solar power is becoming more and more popular. There are many types of solar cells. Perovskite solar cells (PSCs), as a type of solar cell, use perovskite type semiconductors as the light absorbing materials. PSCs exhibit high efficiency and stability. The performance of solar cells could be evaluated by the photovoltaic effect. Therefore, the research on the photovoltaic effect of perovskite solar cells is of importance. This essay gives a brief introduction to the composition and structure of perovskite solar cells. Then, it introduces the photovoltaic effect of perovskite solar cells in two parts which include working principle and ef

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  20. Engineering Structure and Stability of Next-Generation Perovskite Materials for Optimization of Photovoltaic Solar Cell Efficiency

    Anugrah, Rismen Sinambela · 2026 · Science Get Journal

    Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are a promising next-generation photovoltaic technology due to their high power conversion efficiency (PCE) and facile fabrication. However, structural instability, environmental sensitivity, and operational degradation limit their practical applications. This study investigates the effects of compositional and interfacial engineering on PSC performance and stability. Three perovskite types mixed-cation, interface-modified, and anti-perovskite were fabricated and characterized in terms of crystallinity, morphology, optical absorption, and electrical performance. Mixed-cation perovskites exhibited superior crystallinity, homogeneous morphology, broad optical abso

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  21. Impact of Temperature and Solar Radiation on Photovoltaic Cell Efficiency: A Simulation Study Using MATLAB

    المعتزبالله عبودة, Osama Ali Badi, سعد سالم, et al. · 2025 · The International Journal of Engineering & Information Technology (IJEIT)

    This research targets studying the impact of temperature and solar radiation on two types of photovoltaic cells: monocrystalline and polycrystalline. This paper examines, through the use of MATLAB simulation, the variation in these environmental factors for significant parameters such as efficiency, power output, and voltage characteristics in order to deduce the superior performance type under high-temperature conditions. This was simulated for temperature and solar radiation variations from 25°C to 65°C, in 10°C steps, and 200 W/m² to 1000 W/m², in 200 W/m² steps, respectively. For both types of cells, constants, variables, and specifications were programmed into MATLAB, while iterative lo

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