journal article·2021-01Open access

Minimizing Voltage Losses in Perovskite Solar Cells

Peng Chen, Yang Bai, Lianzhou Wang

Small Structures· Volume 2· Issue 1

Abstract

Organic–inorganic metal halide perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have achieved an unprecedented increase in power conversion efficiency (PCE) from 3.8% to 25.2% in the past decade. Given that the open‐circuit voltage (Voc) of PSCs is well below its theoretical limit due to the trap‐mediated charge recombination and energy band alignment mismatch, there is still considerable scope to further increase the PCE by minimizing Voc losses. Herein, a fundamental understanding on the origins of voltage losses in PSCs is summarized. Then, the strategies for mitigating the voltage losses of PSCs are critically reviewed, including crystal growth control, grain‐boundary defect passivation, interfacial defect passivation, and band alignment optimization. Finally, the current challenges are discussed and the future directions are outlined to further boost the Voc of PSCs toward their radiative limit.
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Research context

OpenAlex topics: Perovskite Materials and Applications · Chalcogenide Semiconductor Thin Films · Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties

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Affiliations

Nanomaterials Centre Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology and School of Chemical Engineering The University of Queensland St Lucia, Brisbane QLD 4072 Australia

Funding

Australian Research Council · Australian Renewable Energy Agency

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