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Perovskite Materials in Photovoltaics

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In the past few years, the synthesis and development of perovskite materials have been focused due to the excellent physiochemical properties of the perovskites. The organic-inorganic hybrid metal halide perovskites have been proven a most efficient light harvester or light absorber for the development of perovskite solar cells. The solar cells based on these organic-inorganic hybrid metal halide perovskites have led the power conversion efficiency to a level needed for commercialization which makes them superior among thin-film solar cells. In 2017, organic-inorganic hybrid metal halide perovskites have crossed the power conversion efficiency of 23% which is believed to be due to the long charge diffusion length, tunable bandgap, controlled electron/hole transport behavior, and high absorption coefficient. However, these perovskite solar cells suffer from serious drawbacks such as low stability and presence of highly toxic lead (Pb2+). Currently, the researchers have now focused to develop the strategies toward the fabrication of lead-free perovskite solar cells with high device stability and performance in aerobic condition.

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Ahmad, K., Mobin, S.M. (2020). Perovskite Materials in Photovoltaics. In: Kharissova, O., Martínez, L., Kharisov, B. (eds) Handbook of Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites for Energy and Environmental Applications. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-11155-7_39-1

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