An Overview of Current Printing Technologies for Large-Scale Perovskite Solar Cell Development
The power conversion efficiencies (PCEs) of Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have seen significant performance improvements between 2012 and 2022. PSCs have excellent optoelectronic properties and can be built using low-cost materials. In order to compete with first-generation photovoltaic technologies...
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| description | The power conversion efficiencies (PCEs) of Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have seen significant performance improvements between 2012 and 2022. PSCs have excellent optoelectronic properties and can be built using low-cost materials. In order to compete with first-generation photovoltaic technologies, it will be necessary to scale up production. This review article explores the advancements in several scalable perovskite deposition techniques, including recent developments in the fabrication of high-quality perovskite film, their stabilities and commercialization status. Several scalable deposition techniques are discussed, including user-friendly solution-techniques (spin coating, slot die coating, etc.), vapour-assisted deposition approaches in the laboratory and full-scale commercial applications. The aforementioned deposition techniques have advantages compared to deposition techniques based on cost, effective mask-less patterning and unparalleled-design freedom. Other potential advantages include optimal use of materials, scalability, contactless deposition in high-resolution and a rapid transformation from small laboratory-scale work to large industrial-scale roll-to-roll production. Most recent technological advancements and structural developments relate to long-term thermal stability and moisture resistance. Many of the developments are still in the evolving field of lab-scale devices. The improvement roadmap and commercialization aspects of PSC manufacture involve two significant milestones: bridging the gap between the performance characteristics of small-scale and large-scale devices and the scalable printing techniques for all the layers in the device. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-d6bcdc40d5844e7082601a100c5ae71c2023-11-16T15:15:48ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732022-12-0116119010.3390/en16010190An Overview of Current Printing Technologies for Large-Scale Perovskite Solar Cell DevelopmentSreeram Valsalakumar0Anurag Roy1Tapas K. Mallick2Justin Hinshelwood3Senthilarasu Sundaram4Environment and Sustainability Institute, Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy, University of Exeter, Penryn Campus, Cornwall TR10 9FE, UKEnvironment and Sustainability Institute, Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy, University of Exeter, Penryn Campus, Cornwall TR10 9FE, UKEnvironment and Sustainability Institute, Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy, University of Exeter, Penryn Campus, Cornwall TR10 9FE, UKFaculty of Environment, Science and Economy, College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Science, University of Exeter, Penryn Campus, Cornwall TR10 9FE, UKCybersecurity and Systems Engineering, School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment, Edinburgh Napier University, Merchiston Campus, Edinburgh EH10 5DT, UKThe power conversion efficiencies (PCEs) of Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have seen significant performance improvements between 2012 and 2022. PSCs have excellent optoelectronic properties and can be built using low-cost materials. In order to compete with first-generation photovoltaic technologies, it will be necessary to scale up production. This review article explores the advancements in several scalable perovskite deposition techniques, including recent developments in the fabrication of high-quality perovskite film, their stabilities and commercialization status. Several scalable deposition techniques are discussed, including user-friendly solution-techniques (spin coating, slot die coating, etc.), vapour-assisted deposition approaches in the laboratory and full-scale commercial applications. The aforementioned deposition techniques have advantages compared to deposition techniques based on cost, effective mask-less patterning and unparalleled-design freedom. Other potential advantages include optimal use of materials, scalability, contactless deposition in high-resolution and a rapid transformation from small laboratory-scale work to large industrial-scale roll-to-roll production. Most recent technological advancements and structural developments relate to long-term thermal stability and moisture resistance. Many of the developments are still in the evolving field of lab-scale devices. The improvement roadmap and commercialization aspects of PSC manufacture involve two significant milestones: bridging the gap between the performance characteristics of small-scale and large-scale devices and the scalable printing techniques for all the layers in the device.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/1/190commercialfabricationlarge-scaleperovskiteprinting |
| spellingShingle | Sreeram Valsalakumar Anurag Roy Tapas K. Mallick Justin Hinshelwood Senthilarasu Sundaram An Overview of Current Printing Technologies for Large-Scale Perovskite Solar Cell Development Energies commercial fabrication large-scale perovskite printing |
| title | An Overview of Current Printing Technologies for Large-Scale Perovskite Solar Cell Development |
| title_full | An Overview of Current Printing Technologies for Large-Scale Perovskite Solar Cell Development |
| title_fullStr | An Overview of Current Printing Technologies for Large-Scale Perovskite Solar Cell Development |
| title_full_unstemmed | An Overview of Current Printing Technologies for Large-Scale Perovskite Solar Cell Development |
| title_short | An Overview of Current Printing Technologies for Large-Scale Perovskite Solar Cell Development |
| title_sort | overview of current printing technologies for large scale perovskite solar cell development |
| topic | commercial fabrication large-scale perovskite printing |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/1/190 |
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