journal article·2021-08Open access

Moth eye‐inspired highly efficient, robust, and neutral‐colored semitransparent perovskite solar cells for building‐integrated photovoltaics

Yiyi Zhu, Lei Shu, Qianpeng Zhang, Yudong Zhu, Swapnadeep Poddar, Chen Wang, Zhubing He, Zhiyong Fan

EcoMat· Volume 3· Issue 4

Abstract

Abstract Semi‐transparent perovskite solar cells (ST‐PSCs) engendered enormous attention for practical applications such as power generation windows. However, it is still challenging to achieve high‐performance, robust and neutral‐colored ST‐PSCs. Herein we demonstrate a moth‐eye‐inspired structure (MEIS) for light‐trapping photons in the wavelength range where the human eye is less perceptive. This biomimetic structure contributes to the improvements in ST‐PSCs performance and visual appearance simultaneously. Consequently, a record high figure‐of‐merit for ST‐PSC, defined as the product of power conversion efficiency and the average visible transmittance, is achieved. Meanwhile, the optical appearance is converted to a desired near‐neutral color after introducing the MEIS. The investigation of ST‐PSCs with long‐term stability is implemented via engineering blend ratio of halides. The modified device exhibited appealing tolerance against moisture and solar irradiation. This work reveals an in‐depth understanding of light trapping along with modifying the visual appearance of solar cells. image
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Research context

OpenAlex topics: Perovskite Materials and Applications · Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties · Organic Electronics and Photovoltaics

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Affiliations

Department of Electronic & Computer Engineering The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay Kowloon Hong Kong China

HKUST‐Shenzhen Research Institute Shenzhen China

Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Full Spectral Solar Electricity Generation (FSSEG) Southern University of Science and Technology Shenzhen China

Guangdong‐Hong Kong‐Macao Joint Laboratory for Intelligent Micro‐Nano Optoelectronic Technology HKUST, Clear Water Bay Kowloon Hong Kong China

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China

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