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Mombeshora ET, Muchuweni E, Garcia-Rodriguez R, Davies ML, Nyamori VO, Martincigh BS. A review of graphene derivative enhancers for perovskite solar cells. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2022; 4:2057-2076. [PMID: 36133440 PMCID: PMC9418678 DOI: 10.1039/d1na00830g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/20/2022] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
Abstract
Due to the finite nature, health and environmental hazards currently associated with the use of fossil energy resources, there is a global drive to hasten the development and deployment of renewable energy technologies. One such area encompasses perovskite solar cells (PSCs) that have shown photoconversion efficiencies (PCE) comparable to silicon-based photovoltaics, but their commercialisation has been set back by short-term stability and toxicity issues, among others. A tremendous potential to overcome these drawbacks is presented by the emerging applications of graphene derivative-based materials in PSCs as substitutes or components, composites with other functional materials, and enhancers of charge transport, blocking action, exciton dissociation, substrate coverage, sensitisation and stabilisation. This review aims to illustrate how these highly capable carbon-based materials can advance PSCs by critically outlining and discussing their current applications and strategically identifying prospective research avenues. The reviewed works show that graphene derivatives have great potential in boosting the performance and stability of PSCs through morphological modifications and compositional engineering. This can drive the sustainability and commercial viability aspects of PSCs.
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- Edwin T Mombeshora
- School of Chemistry and Physics, University of KwaZulu-Natal Westville Campus, Private Bag X54001 Durban 4000 South Africa
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- School of Chemistry and Physics, University of KwaZulu-Natal Westville Campus, Private Bag X54001 Durban 4000 South Africa
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- SPECIFIC IKC, Materials Science and Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Swansea University Swansea UK
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- School of Chemistry and Physics, University of KwaZulu-Natal Westville Campus, Private Bag X54001 Durban 4000 South Africa
- SPECIFIC IKC, Materials Science and Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Swansea University Swansea UK
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- School of Chemistry and Physics, University of KwaZulu-Natal Westville Campus, Private Bag X54001 Durban 4000 South Africa
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- School of Chemistry and Physics, University of KwaZulu-Natal Westville Campus, Private Bag X54001 Durban 4000 South Africa
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Bellani S, Bartolotta A, Agresti A, Calogero G, Grancini G, Di Carlo A, Kymakis E, Bonaccorso F. Solution-processed two-dimensional materials for next-generation photovoltaics. Chem Soc Rev 2021; 50:11870-11965. [PMID: 34494631 PMCID: PMC8559907 DOI: 10.1039/d1cs00106j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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In the ever-increasing energy demand scenario, the development of novel photovoltaic (PV) technologies is considered to be one of the key solutions to fulfil the energy request. In this context, graphene and related two-dimensional (2D) materials (GRMs), including nonlayered 2D materials and 2D perovskites, as well as their hybrid systems, are emerging as promising candidates to drive innovation in PV technologies. The mechanical, thermal, and optoelectronic properties of GRMs can be exploited in different active components of solar cells to design next-generation devices. These components include front (transparent) and back conductive electrodes, charge transporting layers, and interconnecting/recombination layers, as well as photoactive layers. The production and processing of GRMs in the liquid phase, coupled with the ability to "on-demand" tune their optoelectronic properties exploiting wet-chemical functionalization, enable their effective integration in advanced PV devices through scalable, reliable, and inexpensive printing/coating processes. Herein, we review the progresses in the use of solution-processed 2D materials in organic solar cells, dye-sensitized solar cells, perovskite solar cells, quantum dot solar cells, and organic-inorganic hybrid solar cells, as well as in tandem systems. We first provide a brief introduction on the properties of 2D materials and their production methods by solution-processing routes. Then, we discuss the functionality of 2D materials for electrodes, photoactive layer components/additives, charge transporting layers, and interconnecting layers through figures of merit, which allow the performance of solar cells to be determined and compared with the state-of-the-art values. We finally outline the roadmap for the further exploitation of solution-processed 2D materials to boost the performance of PV devices.
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- Sebastiano Bellani
- BeDimensional S.p.A., Via Lungotorrente Secca 30R, 16163 Genova, Italy.
- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Graphene Labs, via Moreogo 30, 16163 Genova, Italy
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- CNR-IPCF, Istituto per i Processi Chimico-Fisici, Via F. Stagno D'alcontres 37, 98158 Messina, Italy
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- CHOSE - Centre for Hybrid and Organic Solar Energy, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", via del Politecnico 1, 00133 Roma, Italy
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- CNR-IPCF, Istituto per i Processi Chimico-Fisici, Via F. Stagno D'alcontres 37, 98158 Messina, Italy
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- University of Pavia and INSTM, Via Taramelli 16, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- CHOSE - Centre for Hybrid and Organic Solar Energy, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", via del Politecnico 1, 00133 Roma, Italy
- L.A.S.E. - Laboratory for Advanced Solar Energy, National University of Science and Technology "MISiS", 119049 Leninskiy Prosect 6, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Hellenic Mediterranean University, Estavromenos 71410 Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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- BeDimensional S.p.A., Via Lungotorrente Secca 30R, 16163 Genova, Italy.
- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Graphene Labs, via Moreogo 30, 16163 Genova, Italy
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Nam JS, Kim K, Han J, Kim D, Chung I, Wang DH, Jeon I. A Facile and Effective Ozone Exposure Method for Wettability and Energy-Level Tuning of Hole-Transporting Layers in Lead-Free Tin Perovskite Solar Cells. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:42935-42943. [PMID: 34464075 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c13546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Lead-free perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have attracted interest among scientists searching for eco-friendly energy harvesting devices. Herein, the effects of ozone exposure on poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) polystyrene sulfonate (PEDOT:PSS) in lead-free tin halide PSCs as a facile and low-cost process for improving device performance are analyzed. Two types of tin-based PSCs and one typical lead-based PSC were fabricated. The ozone exposure on PEDOT:PSS increases the short-circuit current density (JSC) and the fill factor (FF) of PSCs in all cases with perovskite grain enlargement and hole-mobility enhancement of the devices, respectively. For open-circuit voltage (VOC), the outcome depends on the band gap and the energy levels of the perovskite films. While ozone exposure treatment is favorable for PEA0.15FA0.85SnI3-based tin PSCs, VOC decreases with ozone exposure in the case of Ge:EDA0.01FA0.98SnI3-based tin PSCs because of a misalignment of the energy levels. Regardless, the efficiency of PEA0.15FA0.85SnI3-based tin PSCs increases from 8.7 to 10.1% when measured inside a glovebox upon ozone exposure of PEDOT:PSS. The efficiency of Ge:EDA0.01FA0.98SnI3-based tin PSCs increases from 6.8 to 8.1%, and the devices retain an efficiency of 5.0% even after 50 days in air.
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- Jeong-Seok Nam
- SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT) and Department of Nano Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
- Department of Chemistry Education, Graduate School of Chemical Materials, Crystal Bank Institute, Pusan National University, 63-2 Busandaehak-ro, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
- Department of Nano Fusion Technology, Pusan National University, 63-2 Busandaehak-ro, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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- SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT) and Department of Nano Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
- Department of Nano Fusion Technology, Pusan National University, 63-2 Busandaehak-ro, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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- SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT) and Department of Nano Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
- Department of Chemistry Education, Graduate School of Chemical Materials, Crystal Bank Institute, Pusan National University, 63-2 Busandaehak-ro, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
- Department of Nano Fusion Technology, Pusan National University, 63-2 Busandaehak-ro, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, and Institute of Chemical Processes, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, and Institute of Chemical Processes, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, 84 Heukseok-Ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul 06974, Republic of Korea
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- SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT) and Department of Nano Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
- Department of Chemistry Education, Graduate School of Chemical Materials, Crystal Bank Institute, Pusan National University, 63-2 Busandaehak-ro, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
- Department of Nano Fusion Technology, Pusan National University, 63-2 Busandaehak-ro, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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Wang B, Iocozzia J, Zhang M, Ye M, Yan S, Jin H, Wang S, Zou Z, Lin Z. The charge carrier dynamics, efficiency and stability of two-dimensional material-based perovskite solar cells. Chem Soc Rev 2019; 48:4854-4891. [DOI: 10.1039/c9cs00254e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 98] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Recent advances in the use of two-dimensional (2D) materials for perovskites solar cells (PSCs) are summarized. The effects of their unique optical and electrical properties on the charge carrier dynamics of PSCs are detailed.
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- Bing Wang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Georgia Institute of Technology
- Atlanta
- USA
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Georgia Institute of Technology
- Atlanta
- USA
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Georgia Institute of Technology
- Atlanta
- USA
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- Research Institute for Biomimetics and Soft Matter
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory for Soft Functional Materials Research
- Department of Physics
- Xiamen University
- Xiamen, 361005
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- Eco-materials and Renewable Energy Research Center
- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures
- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
- Nanjing University
- Nanjing 210093
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- Nano-materials & Chemistry Key Laboratory
- Institute of New Materials and Industrial Technologies
- Wenzhou University
- Wenzhou
- P. R. China
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- Nano-materials & Chemistry Key Laboratory
- Institute of New Materials and Industrial Technologies
- Wenzhou University
- Wenzhou
- P. R. China
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- Eco-materials and Renewable Energy Research Center
- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures
- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
- Nanjing University
- Nanjing 210093
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering
- Georgia Institute of Technology
- Atlanta
- USA
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