Posted 4/1/2024, 10:45:37 AM
Researchers Improve Perovskite Solar Cell Durability, Slashing Production Costs
- Researchers at University of Michigan made a discovery that could make solar panels 2-4 times cheaper by improving durability of perovskite mineral
- Perovskite absorbs light very well for solar panels but degrades too quickly currently to be commercially viable
- The researchers found "defect pacifying" with additive molecules increased perovskite stability and lifespan
- Larger, wider additive molecules worked best to prevent defects and resulted in larger perovskite grains
- The design philosophy could be implemented across formulations to further improve lifetime of perovskite solar cells