Ultralightweight perovskite solar cells that achieve a specific power of up to 44 W g–1 and good stability are developed through engineering of the photoactive layer and substrate. These solar cells can be integrated into a drone to enable energy-autonomous flight.
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This is a summary of: Hailegnaw, B. et al. Flexible quasi-2D perovskite solar cells with high specific power and improved stability for energy-autonomous drones. Nat. Energy https://doi.org/10.1038/s41560-024-01500-2 (2024).
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Ultralightweight perovskite solar cells for use in drones. Nat Energy (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41560-024-01504-y
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