perovskite

Research team sets new effectiveness record for solar cell technology
A group of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has set a new record in the power conversion effectiveness of solar cells made using perovskite and also organic materials. This technological innovation paves the way for flexible, light-weight, low cost as well as ultra-thin photovoltaic cells which are excellent for powering lorries, watercrafts, blinds and also various other applications.
Jan 24, 2022 // Technology, Asia, solar cell, perovskite, Singapore, efficiency, NUS, National University of Singapore, Hou Yi, Asst Prof Hou
Quantum dots boost perovskite solar cell effectiveness and scalability
Perovskites are hybrid substances made from steel halides and organic components. They show excellent potential in a series of applications, e.g. LED lights, lasers, as well as photodetectors, yet their major payment remains in solar cells, where they are poised to surpass the market from their silicon equivalents.
Jan 21, 2022 // Technology, solar cell, perovskite, efficiency, EPFL, Michael Grätzel, Korea Institute of Energy Research, Dong Suk Kim
Photon recycling: The secret to high-efficiency perovskite solar cells
Scientists from TU Dresden, in cooperation with researchers at Seoul National University (SNU) and Korea University (KU), demonstrated the role of the re-use of photons (called 'photon recycling') and also light scattering effects in perovskite solar cells, supplying a pathway towards high-efficiency solar energy conversion. The study has been published in Science Developments.
Jan 17, 2022 // Technology, Germany, solar cells, Europe, perovskite, efficiency, Seoul National University, Korea University, Dresden University of Technology, SNU, KU, Karl Leo
New materials for extremely high-efficiency perovskite solar cells
A team of chemists from Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), Lithuania synthesized materials that were utilized for building a record-breaking perovskite solar module, with an efficiency of 21.4 percent. This was attained with the passivation of the active solar cell layer, which boosts the efficiency of the cell as well as substantially boosts its stability.
Jan 12, 2022 // Technology, Manufacturing News, solar cells, Europe, perovskite, Switzerland, Lithuania, efficiency, EPFL, Kaunas University of Technology, KTU, Kasparas Rakštys, Lausanne Federal Institute of Technology
Perovskite solar cell with 24.33% effectiveness by means of ionic liquid topping layer
Developed by scientists in China, the cell attained an open-circuit voltage of 1.192 V, and also a fill element of 80.67%. Its perovskite topping layer was treated with a special ionic liquid that had a favorable impact on both the tool's performance as well as stability.
Jan 10, 2022 // Technology, China, Asia, solar cell, perovskite
Scientists locate ways to help perovskite solar cell "self-healing".
A team led by Prof. HU Linhua at the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has actually recently created a type of self-healing perovskite solar cell by practical mix of polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP). Related outcomes were released in Journal of Energy Chemistry.
Jan 5, 2022 // Technology, China, Asia, solar cell, perovskite, CAS, Hu Linhua, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences
Researchers establish self-healing perovskite solar cell
A team led by Prof. Hu Linhua at the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has lately established a type of self-healing perovskite solar cell by functional combination of polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP). Related outcomes were released in the Journal of Energy Chemistry.
Dec 29, 2021 // Technology, China, Asia, solar cell, perovskite, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hu Linhua
Templating strategy stabilises 'perfect' material for alternative solar cells
Scientists have actually created an approach to maintain an appealing material known as perovskite for inexpensive solar cells, without jeopardizing its near-perfect performance.
Dec 27, 2021 // Technology, Manufacturing News, solar cells, perovskite, University of Cambridge, Tiarnan Doherty, Satyawan Nagane
Magnora raises stake in Swedish solar perovskite startup Evolar
Renewables investor Magnora has actually increased its ownership in Swedish solar cell modern technology business Evolar from 40.7% to 50%.
Dec 21, 2021 // Technology, Manufacturing News, Sweden, Europe, perovskite, investment, thin film, Tandem cells, evolar, magnora
Perovskite solar cell with ultra-long stability
Perovskites are the excellent hope for additional increasing the performance of solar modules in the future. Until now, their short life span has actually been thought about the greatest obstacle to their useful use, but this might soon change. In the existing problem of the journal Nature Energy, scientists from the Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nuremberg of the Forschungszentrum Jülich have offered a variant that stands out for its special stability In examinations at elevated temperature level and also lighting over 1450 hrs of operation, the perovskite-based cell retained 99 percent of its first effectiveness.
Dec 20, 2021 // Technology, Germany, Europe, solar cell, perovskite, efficiency, Christoph Brabec, Forschungszentrum Jülich, Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nuremberg, Yicheng Zhao
The Wikipedia of perovskite solar cell research study
A global group of experts has collected data on metal halide perovskite solar cells from greater than 15,000 publications as well as developed a data source with visualization alternatives as well as analysis tools. The database is open source and provides an introduction of the rapidly growing understanding along with the open questions in this exciting class of products. The research study was launched by HZB scientist Dr. Eva Unger as well as carried out and also coordinated by her postdoc Jesper Jacobsson.
Dec 20, 2021 // Technology, Germany, Europe, solar cell, perovskite, HZB, Wikipedia, Eva Unger, Jesper Jacobsson
Scientists create stable materials for a lot more effective solar cells
Scientists from Queen Mary University of London have created a new process for producing stable perovskite products to produce more reliable solar cells.
Dec 15, 2021 // Technology, UK, solar cells, Europe, perovskite, Queen Mary University of London, solar efficiency
Prospects for a lot more efficient solar energy conversion
Energy is an essential commodity of our existence, thus, having a sustainable, sustainable as well as inexpensive energy resource is vital. Of all the renewable resource resources, the sunlight is the most promising because of the large amount of energy it emits to the earth surface. To gain from this substantial energy from the sun, a detailed research right into photovoltaics is required. In this short article, we present our searchings for from the surface study of a perovskite material, methyl ammonium triiodide (MAPbI3).
Dec 9, 2021 // Technology, perovskite, efficiency, Aalto University, Azimatu Seidu
Unique method to produce lead halide perovskite solar cells with record efficiency
In a joint effort between Pavia University (Italy) as well as the Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden at Technische Universität Dresden (Germany), scientists created a novel method to make lead halide perovskite solar cells with record performance. Results have been published in Science Advances.
Dec 6, 2021 // Technology, Germany, Italy, solar cells, Europe, perovskite, Yana Vaynzof, efficiency, Giulia Grancini, Pavia University, Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden, Technische Universität Dresden
Scientists discover method to improve perovskite performance and stability
Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and affiliated organizations throughout the country have actually strengthened the performance of perovskite solar cells by as high as 16%.
Nov 30, 2021 // Technology, NREL, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, solar cell, perovskite, efficiency, Kai Zhu