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Strategies for Improving Efficiency and Stability of Perovskite Solar Cells

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Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) based on organometal halide light absorbers have hit the limelight in recent years owing to their low temperature solution processability, material abundance and rapidly rising efficiency. To rival the leading photovoltaic technologies, efficiency and long-term stability of PSCs represent two prime facets of the challenges currently facing the research community. Herein we summarize the strategies for improving efficiency and stability of PSCs by drawing on our recent work. Emphasis is given to the importance of perovskite film growth, electron/hole transport materials and interface materials in cell performance. We also discuss possible degradation mechanisms of PSCs.

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    Xiaoli Zheng

  2. Department of Chemistry, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong

    Xiaoli Zheng, Yang Bai, Shuang Xiao, Xiangyue Meng, Teng Zhang & Shihe Yang

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Zheng, X., Bai, Y., Xiao, S. et al. Strategies for Improving Efficiency and Stability of Perovskite Solar Cells. MRS Advances 2, 3051–3060 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1557/adv.2017.485

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