Recent Progress in Fabrication of Antimony/Bismuth Chalcohalides for Lead-Free Solar Cell Applications
Despite their comparable performance to commercial solar systems, lead-based perovskite (Pb-perovskite) solar cells exhibit limitations including Pb toxicity and instability for industrial applications. To address these issues, two types of Pb-free materials have been proposed as alternatives to Pb-...
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| description | Despite their comparable performance to commercial solar systems, lead-based perovskite (Pb-perovskite) solar cells exhibit limitations including Pb toxicity and instability for industrial applications. To address these issues, two types of Pb-free materials have been proposed as alternatives to Pb-perovskite: perovskite-based and non-perovskite-based materials. In this review, we summarize the recent progress on solar cells based on antimony/bismuth (Sb/Bi) chalcohalides, representing Sb/Bi non-perovskite semiconductors containing chalcogenides and halides. Two types of ternary and quaternary chalcohalides are described, with their classification predicated on the fabrication method. We also highlight their utility as interfacial layers for improving other solar cells. This review provides clues for improving the performances of devices and design of multifunctional solar systems. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-ff5efe35a0474506a111910f7adf49e82023-11-20T21:25:06ZengMDPI AGNanomaterials2079-49912020-11-011011228410.3390/nano10112284Recent Progress in Fabrication of Antimony/Bismuth Chalcohalides for Lead-Free Solar Cell ApplicationsYong Chan Choi0Kang-Won Jung1Division of Energy Technology, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science & Technology (DGIST), Daegu 42988, KoreaDivision of Energy Technology, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science & Technology (DGIST), Daegu 42988, KoreaDespite their comparable performance to commercial solar systems, lead-based perovskite (Pb-perovskite) solar cells exhibit limitations including Pb toxicity and instability for industrial applications. To address these issues, two types of Pb-free materials have been proposed as alternatives to Pb-perovskite: perovskite-based and non-perovskite-based materials. In this review, we summarize the recent progress on solar cells based on antimony/bismuth (Sb/Bi) chalcohalides, representing Sb/Bi non-perovskite semiconductors containing chalcogenides and halides. Two types of ternary and quaternary chalcohalides are described, with their classification predicated on the fabrication method. We also highlight their utility as interfacial layers for improving other solar cells. This review provides clues for improving the performances of devices and design of multifunctional solar systems.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/11/2284antimony chalcohalidesbismuth chalcohalidessolar cells |
| spellingShingle | Yong Chan Choi Kang-Won Jung Recent Progress in Fabrication of Antimony/Bismuth Chalcohalides for Lead-Free Solar Cell Applications Nanomaterials antimony chalcohalides bismuth chalcohalides solar cells |
| title | Recent Progress in Fabrication of Antimony/Bismuth Chalcohalides for Lead-Free Solar Cell Applications |
| title_full | Recent Progress in Fabrication of Antimony/Bismuth Chalcohalides for Lead-Free Solar Cell Applications |
| title_fullStr | Recent Progress in Fabrication of Antimony/Bismuth Chalcohalides for Lead-Free Solar Cell Applications |
| title_full_unstemmed | Recent Progress in Fabrication of Antimony/Bismuth Chalcohalides for Lead-Free Solar Cell Applications |
| title_short | Recent Progress in Fabrication of Antimony/Bismuth Chalcohalides for Lead-Free Solar Cell Applications |
| title_sort | recent progress in fabrication of antimony bismuth chalcohalides for lead free solar cell applications |
| topic | antimony chalcohalides bismuth chalcohalides solar cells |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/10/11/2284 |
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