Publication date: 17th February 2025
Printed photovoltaics, particularly organic and perovskite-based technologies, present promising pathways for affordable and flexible solar energy solutions. Their lightweight nature and low-cost production methods make them ideal for diverse applications, ranging from portable electronics to building-integrated photovoltaics.
Despite significant progress, several challenges continue to impede their broader adoption. Organic photovoltaics, for instance, exhibit lower power conversion efficiencies compared to conventional silicon-based solar cells due to limitations such as reduced charge carrier mobility and high recombination rates. Meanwhile, perovskite-based solar cells, which have achieved remarkable efficiencies of up to 26% in laboratory-scale, struggle with stability issues, particularly under humid and high-temperature conditions. Both organic and perovskite photovoltaics face durability challenges, including degradation over time and susceptibility to moisture and oxygen ingress. Overcoming these obstacles is essential to fully realize the potential of printed photovoltaic technologies in sustainable energy generation.
Antimony chalcogenide solar cells emerge as a compelling thin-film solar technology, offering a tunable bandgap, high inherent stability, and a large absorption coefficient. However, despite their high theoretical potential, their practical power conversion efficiencies remain relatively low (around 10%), limiting their competitiveness with other photovoltaic technologies. Their solution-processable nature enables straightforward integration of chemical additives to improve the performance. Yet, while various additives have been employed, the underlying chemical mechanisms remain insufficiently understood.
This presentation will delve into the role of additive engineering in enhancing the performance and stability of solution-processed photovoltaics. Our focus will centre on unravelling the intricate relationships between microstructure, charge transport mechanisms, and their impact on device performance and longevity. Ultimately, we aim to leverage this understanding to design novel, more efficient additive systems tailored for improved photovoltaic technologies.
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