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Perovskite thin-film solar cell: excitation in photovoltaic science

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As a new member of thin-film solar cells, the perovskite solar cells have inspired a new research hot in new photoelectric materials and devices, and have given a new energy to the photovoltaic science. Currently, various device structures, including mesoporous and planar, with and without hole transport material have been developed. In this review, much focus has been addressed to the deposition of high-quality perovskite films, structural optimization, and interface engineering as well as the understanding of the charge generation, transport, and recombination mechanisms of the devices. Furthermore, cost, stability, and environment issues of the cell are also discussed for commercial application.

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Xiao, J., Shi, J., Li, D. et al. Perovskite thin-film solar cell: excitation in photovoltaic science. Sci. China Chem. 58, 221–238 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11426-014-5289-2

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