Environmentally Compatible Lead-Free Perovskite Solar Cells and Their Potential as Light Harvesters in Energy Storage Systems
Next-generation renewable energy sources and perovskite solar cells have revolutionised photovoltaics research and the photovoltaic industry. However, the presence of toxic lead in perovskite solar cells hampers their commercialisation. Lead-free tin-based perovskite solar cells are a potential alte...
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| author | Il Jeon Kyusun Kim Efat Jokar Minjoon Park Hyung-Woo Lee Eric Wei-Guang Diau |
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| description | Next-generation renewable energy sources and perovskite solar cells have revolutionised photovoltaics research and the photovoltaic industry. However, the presence of toxic lead in perovskite solar cells hampers their commercialisation. Lead-free tin-based perovskite solar cells are a potential alternative solution to this problem; however, numerous technological issues must be addressed before the efficiency and stability of tin-based perovskite solar cells can match those of lead-based perovskite solar cells. This report summarizes the development of lead-free tin-based perovskite solar cells from their conception to the most recent improvements. Further, the methods by which the issue of the oxidation of tin perovskites has been resolved, thereby enhancing the device performance and stability, are discussed in chronological order. In addition, the potential of lead-free tin-based perovskite solar cells in energy storage systems, that is, when they are integrated with batteries, is examined. Finally, we propose a research direction for tin-based perovskite solar cells in the context of battery applications. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-2206215a18a942979fabe32c6303261b2023-11-22T08:59:59ZengMDPI AGNanomaterials2079-49912021-08-01118206610.3390/nano11082066Environmentally Compatible Lead-Free Perovskite Solar Cells and Their Potential as Light Harvesters in Energy Storage SystemsIl Jeon0Kyusun Kim1Efat Jokar2Minjoon Park3Hyung-Woo Lee4Eric Wei-Guang Diau5Department of Chemistry Education, Graduate School of Chemical Materials, Crystal Bank Institute, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, KoreaDepartment of Chemistry Education, Graduate School of Chemical Materials, Crystal Bank Institute, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, KoreaDepartment of Applied Chemistry and Institute of Molecular Science, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 30010, TaiwanResearch Center of Energy Convergence Technology, Department of Nanoenergy Engineering, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, KoreaResearch Center of Energy Convergence Technology, Department of Nanoenergy Engineering, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, KoreaDepartment of Applied Chemistry and Institute of Molecular Science, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 30010, TaiwanNext-generation renewable energy sources and perovskite solar cells have revolutionised photovoltaics research and the photovoltaic industry. However, the presence of toxic lead in perovskite solar cells hampers their commercialisation. Lead-free tin-based perovskite solar cells are a potential alternative solution to this problem; however, numerous technological issues must be addressed before the efficiency and stability of tin-based perovskite solar cells can match those of lead-based perovskite solar cells. This report summarizes the development of lead-free tin-based perovskite solar cells from their conception to the most recent improvements. Further, the methods by which the issue of the oxidation of tin perovskites has been resolved, thereby enhancing the device performance and stability, are discussed in chronological order. In addition, the potential of lead-free tin-based perovskite solar cells in energy storage systems, that is, when they are integrated with batteries, is examined. Finally, we propose a research direction for tin-based perovskite solar cells in the context of battery applications.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/8/2066lead-free perovskite solar cellstin perovskitethin-film solar cellsenergy storage systemsphoto-charging batteries |
| spellingShingle | Il Jeon Kyusun Kim Efat Jokar Minjoon Park Hyung-Woo Lee Eric Wei-Guang Diau Environmentally Compatible Lead-Free Perovskite Solar Cells and Their Potential as Light Harvesters in Energy Storage Systems Nanomaterials lead-free perovskite solar cells tin perovskite thin-film solar cells energy storage systems photo-charging batteries |
| title | Environmentally Compatible Lead-Free Perovskite Solar Cells and Their Potential as Light Harvesters in Energy Storage Systems |
| title_full | Environmentally Compatible Lead-Free Perovskite Solar Cells and Their Potential as Light Harvesters in Energy Storage Systems |
| title_fullStr | Environmentally Compatible Lead-Free Perovskite Solar Cells and Their Potential as Light Harvesters in Energy Storage Systems |
| title_full_unstemmed | Environmentally Compatible Lead-Free Perovskite Solar Cells and Their Potential as Light Harvesters in Energy Storage Systems |
| title_short | Environmentally Compatible Lead-Free Perovskite Solar Cells and Their Potential as Light Harvesters in Energy Storage Systems |
| title_sort | environmentally compatible lead free perovskite solar cells and their potential as light harvesters in energy storage systems |
| topic | lead-free perovskite solar cells tin perovskite thin-film solar cells energy storage systems photo-charging batteries |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/8/2066 |
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