journal article·2025-05Open access

Advancing perovskite photovoltaic technology through machine learning‐driven automation

Jiyun Zhang, Jianchang Wu, Vincent M. Le Corre, Jens A. Hauch, Yicheng Zhao, Christoph J. Brabec

InfoMat· Volume 7· Issue 5

Abstract

Abstract Since its emergence in 2009, perovskite photovoltaic technology has achieved remarkable progress, with efficiencies soaring from 3.8% to over 26%. Despite these advancements, challenges such as long‐term material and device stability remain. Addressing these challenges requires reproducible, user‐independent laboratory processes and intelligent experimental preselection. Traditional trial‐and‐error methods and manual analysis are inefficient and urgently need advanced strategies. Automated acceleration platforms have transformed this field by improving efficiency, minimizing errors, and ensuring consistency. This review summarizes recent developments in machine learning‐driven automation for perovskite photovoltaics, with a focus on its application in new transport material discovery, composition screening, and device preparation optimization. Furthermore, the review introduces the concept of the self‐driven Autonomous Material and Device Acceleration Platforms (AMADAP) laboratory and discusses potential challenges it may face. This approach streamlines the entire process, from material discovery to device performance improvement, ultimately accelerating the development of emerging photovoltaic technologies. image
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Research context

OpenAlex topics: Perovskite Materials and Applications · Machine Learning and ELM · Machine Learning in Materials Science

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Affiliations

High Throughput Methods in Photovoltaics Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Helmholtz‐Institute Erlangen‐Nürnberg (HI ERN) Erlangen Germany

Faculty of Engineering, Department of Material Science, Institute of Materials for Electronics and Energy Technology (i‐MEET) Friedrich‐Alexander‐University Erlangen‐Nuremberg (FAU) Erlangen Germany

Center for Advanced Photovoltaics and Thin Film Energy Devices (SDU CAPE) University of Southern Denmark, Mads Clausen Institute Sønderborg Denmark

State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin Films and Integrated Devices, School of Electronic Science and Engineering University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC) Chengdu the People’s Republic of China

Funding

Helmholtz Association · Villum Fonden

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