journal article·2025-11

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

Dongxu Ren, Xinyu Gu, Xiang Zhang, Dan Zhang, Zaiwei Wang, Yixin Zhao, Hao Chen

Advanced Energy Materials· Volume 15· Issue 42
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Abstract

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 progress are comprehensively summarized in all‐perovskite multi‐junction solar cells, elucidating the underlying mechanisms of performance losses. Furthermore, various optimization strategies are critically discussed for perovskite absorbers, charge transport materials, and interconnecting layers. Finally, future perspectives for this emerging photovoltaic technology are presented.
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OpenAlex topics: Perovskite Materials and Applications · Chalcogenide Semiconductor Thin Films · Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties

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Affiliations

Future Photovoltaics Research Center, Global Institute of Future Technology (GIFT) Shanghai Jiao Tong University Shanghai 200240 China

Institute of Technology for Carbon Neutrality, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology Chinese Academy of Sciences Shenzhen 518055 China

Shanghai Non‐carbon Energy Conversion and Utilization Institute Shanghai 200240 China

School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules Shanghai Jiao Tong University Shanghai 200240 China

State Key Laboratory of Green Papermaking and Resource Recycling Shanghai Jiao Tong University Shanghai 200240 China

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China · Shanghai Jiao Tong University · Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Program

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