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“Contemporary neoteric energy materials to enhance efficiency and stability of perovskite solar cells: a review”

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Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have garnered significant interest in recent years due to their high energy conversion efficiency, unique properties, low cost, and simplified fabrication process. However, the reactivity of these devices to external factors such as moisture, water, and UV light presents significant challenges for their commercial viability, potentially compromising their long-term stability and functionality. To overcome these limitations, researchers have focused on two primary strategies: surface passivation and additive engineering. Recent research developments have shown that surface passivation and additive engineering using conducting polymers (CPs), metal-organic framework materials (MOFs), and inorganic additives have significantly improved the operability of perovskite solar cells (PSCs). CPs form resilient interactions with perovskite grains, enhancing film stability through cross-link bonds. MOFs possess a unique network of functional holes that interact with multiple perovskite layers, maintaining morphology and improving interlayer charge transport. Inorganic additives suppress defects at grain boundaries, promoting the formation and growth of perovskite absorbers while providing mechanical protection. These advancements contribute to overcoming the reactivity limitations of PSCs and bring us closer to the commercialization of this technology. The review focuses on the advancements in similar materials, their passivation principles, and the resulting effects on PSC performance. Key aspects covered include the device structure, targeted defects, passivation processes, and synthesis outcomes. By providing a comprehensive overview, the review aims to assist in the selection and synthesis of novel materials.

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Kulkarni, S., Gupta, S. & Gohel, J.V. “Contemporary neoteric energy materials to enhance efficiency and stability of perovskite solar cells: a review”. J Solid State Electrochem (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10008-024-05905-7

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