Perovskite materials with improved stability and environmental friendliness for photovoltaics
Finding innovative, stable, and environmentally acceptable perovskite (PVK) sunlit absorber constituents has developed a major area of study in photovoltaics (PVs). As an alternative to lead-based organic-inorganic halide PVKs, these PVKs are being researched for use in cutting-edge PVK solar cells....
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| description | Finding innovative, stable, and environmentally acceptable perovskite (PVK) sunlit absorber constituents has developed a major area of study in photovoltaics (PVs). As an alternative to lead-based organic-inorganic halide PVKs, these PVKs are being researched for use in cutting-edge PVK solar cells. While there has been progress in this field as of late, there are still several scientific and technical questions that have yet to be answered. Here, we offer insights into the big picture of PVK toxicity/instability research, and then we discuss methods for creating stable, non-toxic PVKs from scratch. It is also believed that the processing of the proposed PVKs, which occurs between materials design and actual devices, poses novel challenges. PVK PVs that are both stable and ecologically benign can be created if these topics receive more attention. It is interesting to note that although perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have impressive power conversion efficiency, their commercial adoption is hindered by lead toxicity. Lead is a hazardous material that can cause harm to humans and the environment. As a result, researchers worldwide are exploring non-toxic lead-free photovoltaics (PSCs) for a sustainable and safe environment. To achieve this goal, lead in PSCs is replaced by non-toxic or less harmful metals such as tin, germanium, titanium, silver, bismuth, and copper. A study has been conducted that provides information on the characteristics, sustainability, and obstacles of replacing lead with these metals in PSCs. The paper also explores solutions for stability and efficiency issues in lead-free, non-toxic PSC commercialization, including altering manufacturing techniques and adding additives. Lastly, it covers the latest developments/future perspectives in lead-free perovskite solar cells that can be implemented in lead-free PSCs. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-0bdafb2d54f44734a20dcdc9271c92242024-04-04T05:01:01ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering2297-30792024-04-011010.3389/fmech.2024.13570871357087Perovskite materials with improved stability and environmental friendliness for photovoltaicsSujit Kumar0Sasanka Sekhor Sharma1Jayant Giri2Emad Makki3Emad Makki4T. Sathish5Hitesh Panchal6Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaDepartment of Electrical Engineering, Assam Engineering College, Assam Science and Technological University, Guwahati, Assam, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, Nagpur, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering and Architecture, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Ocean and Resources Engineering, School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI, United StatesSaveetha School of Engineering, SIMATS, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Government Engineering College Patan, Patan, Gujarat, IndiaFinding innovative, stable, and environmentally acceptable perovskite (PVK) sunlit absorber constituents has developed a major area of study in photovoltaics (PVs). As an alternative to lead-based organic-inorganic halide PVKs, these PVKs are being researched for use in cutting-edge PVK solar cells. While there has been progress in this field as of late, there are still several scientific and technical questions that have yet to be answered. Here, we offer insights into the big picture of PVK toxicity/instability research, and then we discuss methods for creating stable, non-toxic PVKs from scratch. It is also believed that the processing of the proposed PVKs, which occurs between materials design and actual devices, poses novel challenges. PVK PVs that are both stable and ecologically benign can be created if these topics receive more attention. It is interesting to note that although perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have impressive power conversion efficiency, their commercial adoption is hindered by lead toxicity. Lead is a hazardous material that can cause harm to humans and the environment. As a result, researchers worldwide are exploring non-toxic lead-free photovoltaics (PSCs) for a sustainable and safe environment. To achieve this goal, lead in PSCs is replaced by non-toxic or less harmful metals such as tin, germanium, titanium, silver, bismuth, and copper. A study has been conducted that provides information on the characteristics, sustainability, and obstacles of replacing lead with these metals in PSCs. The paper also explores solutions for stability and efficiency issues in lead-free, non-toxic PSC commercialization, including altering manufacturing techniques and adding additives. Lastly, it covers the latest developments/future perspectives in lead-free perovskite solar cells that can be implemented in lead-free PSCs.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmech.2024.1357087/fullperovskitenon-lead perovskite materialperovskite solar cellschemical processpower conversion efficiency |
| spellingShingle | Sujit Kumar Sasanka Sekhor Sharma Jayant Giri Emad Makki Emad Makki T. Sathish Hitesh Panchal Perovskite materials with improved stability and environmental friendliness for photovoltaics Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering perovskite non-lead perovskite material perovskite solar cells chemical process power conversion efficiency |
| title | Perovskite materials with improved stability and environmental friendliness for photovoltaics |
| title_full | Perovskite materials with improved stability and environmental friendliness for photovoltaics |
| title_fullStr | Perovskite materials with improved stability and environmental friendliness for photovoltaics |
| title_full_unstemmed | Perovskite materials with improved stability and environmental friendliness for photovoltaics |
| title_short | Perovskite materials with improved stability and environmental friendliness for photovoltaics |
| title_sort | perovskite materials with improved stability and environmental friendliness for photovoltaics |
| topic | perovskite non-lead perovskite material perovskite solar cells chemical process power conversion efficiency |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmech.2024.1357087/full |
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