journal article·2025-05Open access

Revolutionizing Perovskite Solar Cells with Carbon Electrodes: Innovations and Economic Potential

Ming Chen, Nan Wang, Dongliang Bai, Yixuan Li, Shaoan Yang, Ziyu Wang, Xuejie Zhu, Dong Yang, Shengzhong (Frank) Liu

Advanced Functional Materials· Volume 35· Issue 20

Abstract

Abstract Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have made remarkable strides, positioning themselves as a leading technology in the pursuit of efficient and affordable renewable energy. A critical bottleneck of their continued advancement is electrode material, which plays an important role in determining both device efficiency and stability. Carbon‐based electrodes have emerged as a promising alternative to traditional metal counterparts, offering several key benefits, including lower production costs, environmental‐friendly, and improved long‐term stability. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the material compatibility, durability challenges and recent advancements in PSCs with carbon electrodes. By exploring innovative approaches and breakthroughs, we aim to pave a way for the future development of high‐performance, cost‐effective, and sustainable perovskite photovoltaics.
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OpenAlex topics: Perovskite Materials and Applications · Chalcogenide Semiconductor Thin Films · Advanced battery technologies research

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Affiliations

School of Electric Power Civil Engineering and Architecture College of Physics and Electronics Engineering State Key Laboratory of Quantum Optics and Quantum Optics Devices Shanxi University Taiyuan 030006 China

Key Laboratory of Photoelectric Conversion and Utilization of Solar Energy Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics Dalian 116023 China

College of Chemistry Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou 450001 China

Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China

CNNP Optoelectronics Technology Shanghai 201306 China

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China · Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy · National Key Research and Development Program of China

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