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Zhang J, Hu XG, Ji K, Zhao S, Liu D, Li B, Hou PX, Liu C, Liu L, Stranks SD, Cheng HM, Silva SRP, Zhang W. High-performance bifacial perovskite solar cells enabled by single-walled carbon nanotubes. Nat Commun 2024; 15:2245. [PMID: 38472279 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-46620-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
Abstract
Bifacial perovskite solar cells have shown great promise for increasing power output by capturing light from both sides. However, the suboptimal optical transmittance of back metal electrodes together with the complex fabrication process associated with front transparent conducting oxides have hindered the development of efficient bifacial PSCs. Here, we present a novel approach for bifacial perovskite devices using single-walled carbon nanotubes as both front and back electrodes. single-walled carbon nanotubes offer high transparency, conductivity, and stability, enabling bifacial PSCs with a bifaciality factor of over 98% and a power generation density of over 36%. We also fabricate flexible, all-carbon-electrode-based devices with a high power-per-weight value of 73.75 W g-1 and excellent mechanical durability. Furthermore, we show that our bifacial devices have a much lower material cost than conventional monofacial PSCs. Our work demonstrates the potential of SWCNT electrodes for efficient, stable, and low-cost bifacial perovskite photovoltaics.
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- Jing Zhang
- Advanced Technology Institute (ATI), University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH, UK
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- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, 110016, PR China
- Advanced Interdisciplinary Research Center for Flexible Electronics, Academy of Advanced Interdisciplinary Research, Xidian University, Xi'an, 710071, PR China
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- Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge, 19 J J Thomson Avenue, Cambridge, CB3 0HE, UK
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- Centre for Environment and Sustainability, Thomas Telford (AA) building, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH, UK
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- Advanced Technology Institute (ATI), University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH, UK
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- Advanced Technology Institute (ATI), University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH, UK
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- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, 110016, PR China.
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- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, 110016, PR China
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- Centre for Environment and Sustainability, Thomas Telford (AA) building, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH, UK
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- Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge, 19 J J Thomson Avenue, Cambridge, CB3 0HE, UK
- Department of Chemical Engineering & Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Philippa Fawcett Drive, Cambridge, CB3 0AS, UK
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- Advanced Technology Institute (ATI), University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH, UK.
- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, 110016, PR China.
- Faculty of Materials Science and Energy Engineering, Shenzhen University of Advanced Technology, 291 Louming Road, Shenzhen, 518107, PR China.
- Shenzhen Key Lab of Energy Materials for Carbon Neutrality, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1068 Xueyuan Road, Shenzhen, 518055, PR China.
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- Advanced Technology Institute (ATI), University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH, UK.
- State Centre for International Cooperation on Designer Low-carbon & Environmental Materials (CDLCEM), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, PR China.
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- Advanced Technology Institute (ATI), University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH, UK.
- State Centre for International Cooperation on Designer Low-carbon & Environmental Materials (CDLCEM), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, PR China.
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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]
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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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Shawky A, Nam JS, Kim K, Han J, Yoon J, Seo S, Lee CS, Xiang R, Matsuo Y, Lee HM, Maruyama S, Jeon I. Controlled Removal of Surfactants from Double-Walled Carbon Nanotubes for Stronger p-Doping Effect and Its Demonstration in Perovskite Solar Cells. SMALL METHODS 2021; 5:e2100080. [PMID: 34927903 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202100080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2021] [Revised: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Double-walled carbon nanotubes (DWNTs) have shown potential as promising alternatives to conventional transparent electrodes owing to their solution processability as well as high conductivity and transparency. However, their DC to optical conductivity ratio is limited by the surrounding surfactants that prevent the p-doping of the DWNTs. To maximize the doping effectiveness, the surfactants are removed from the DWNTs, with negligible damage to the nanotubes, by calcination in an Ar atmosphere. The effective removal of the surfactants is characterized by various analyses, and the results show that the optimal calcination temperature is 400 °C. The conductivity of the DWNTs films improves when doped by triflic acid. While the conductivity increase of the surfactants-wrapped DWNT films is 31.9%, the conductivity increase of the surfactants-removed DWNT is found to be 59.7%. Using the surfactants-removed, p-doped, solution-processed transparent electrodes, inverted-type perovskite solar cells are fabricated, resulting in a power conversion efficiency of 17.7% without hysteresis. This work advances the application of DWNTs in transparent conductors, as the efficiency obtained is the highest value achieved to date for carbon nanotube electrode-based perovskite solar cells and solution-processable transparent electrode-based solar cells.
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- Ahmed Shawky
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, 113-8656, Japan
- Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology Department, Advanced Materials Division, Central Metallurgical R&D Institute (CMRDI), P.O. Box 87 Helwan, Cairo, 11421, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry Education, Graduate School of Chemical Materials, Sustainable Utilization of Photovoltaic Energy Research Center, Institute for Plastic Information and Energy Materials, Pusan National University, 63-2 Busandaehak-ro, Busan, 46241, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry Education, Graduate School of Chemical Materials, Sustainable Utilization of Photovoltaic Energy Research Center, Institute for Plastic Information and Energy Materials, Pusan National University, 63-2 Busandaehak-ro, Busan, 46241, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry Education, Graduate School of Chemical Materials, Sustainable Utilization of Photovoltaic Energy Research Center, Institute for Plastic Information and Energy Materials, Pusan National University, 63-2 Busandaehak-ro, Busan, 46241, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, 16802, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, 113-8656, Japan
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- Hydrogen Energy Department, Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER), Daejeon, 34129, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, 113-8656, Japan
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, 113-8656, Japan
- Institute of Materials Innovation, Institutes of Innovation for Future Society, Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, 464-8603, Japan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, KAIST, 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, 113-8656, Japan
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, 113-8656, Japan
- Department of Chemistry Education, Graduate School of Chemical Materials, Sustainable Utilization of Photovoltaic Energy Research Center, Institute for Plastic Information and Energy Materials, Pusan National University, 63-2 Busandaehak-ro, Busan, 46241, Republic of Korea
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Liu N, Wang L, Xu F, Wu J, Song T, Chen Q. Recent Progress in Developing Monolithic Perovskite/Si Tandem Solar Cells. Front Chem 2021; 8:603375. [PMID: 33415097 PMCID: PMC7783359 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2020.603375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2020] [Accepted: 10/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Monolithic perovskite/Silicon tandem solar cells have reached a certified efficiency of 29. 1% in recent years. In this review, we discuss material design for monolithic perovskite/Si tandem solar cells, with the focus on the top-cell development to improve their performance. Firstly, we introduce different types of transparent electrodes with high transmittance and low sheet-resistance used in tandem solar cells. We then discuss the development of the wide-bandgap perovskite absorber for top-cells, especially the strategies to obtain the perovskite layers with good efficiency and stability. In addition, as a special functional layer in tandem solar cells, the recombination layers play an important role in device performance, wherein different configurations are summarized. Furthermore, tandem device cost analysis is discussed. This review summarizes the progress of monolithic perovskite/Silicon tandem solar cells in a pragmatic perspective, which may promote the commercialization of this technology.
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- Na Liu
- Experimental Center of Advanced Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China
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- Experimental Center of Advanced Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Experimental Center of Advanced Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China
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- Experimental Center of Advanced Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China
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- Experimental Center of Advanced Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China.,Beijing Institute of Technology Chongqing Innovation Center, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China
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Li M, Wang B, Yang M, Li Q, Calatayud DG, Zhang S, Wang H, Wang L, Mao B. Promoting mercury removal from desulfurization slurry via S-doped carbon nitride/graphene oxide 3D hierarchical framework. Sep Purif Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2020.116515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Advances in Emerging Solar Cells. NANOMATERIALS 2020; 10:nano10030534. [PMID: 32192074 PMCID: PMC7153392 DOI: 10.3390/nano10030534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2020] [Accepted: 03/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Enhanced Efficiencies of Perovskite Solar Cells by Incorporating Silver Nanowires into the Hole Transport Layer. MICROMACHINES 2019; 10:mi10100682. [PMID: 31658629 PMCID: PMC6843368 DOI: 10.3390/mi10100682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2019] [Revised: 10/07/2019] [Accepted: 10/08/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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In this study, we incorporated silver nanowires (AgNWs) into poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrene sulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS) as a hole transport layer (HTL) for inverted perovskite solar cells (PVSCs). The effect of AgNW incorporation on the perovskite crystallization, charge transfer, and power conversion efficiency (PCE) of PVSCs were analyzed and discussed. Compared with neat PEDOT:PSS HTL, incorporation of few AgNWs into PEDOT:PSS can significantly enhance the PCE by 25%. However, the AgNW incorporation may result in performance overestimation due to the lateral charge transfer. The corrosion of AgNWs with a perovskite layer was discussed. Too much AgNW incorporation may lead to defects on the interface between the HTL and the perovskite layer. An extra PEDOT:PSS layer over the pristine PEDOT:PSS-AgNW layer can prevent AgNWs from corrosion by iodide ions.
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Saw MJ, Ghosh B, Nguyen MT, Jirasattayaporn K, Kheawhom S, Shirahata N, Yonezawa T. High Aspect Ratio and Post-Processing Free Silver Nanowires as Top Electrodes for Inverted-Structured Photodiodes. ACS OMEGA 2019; 4:13303-13308. [PMID: 31460458 PMCID: PMC6705234 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.9b01479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2019] [Accepted: 07/22/2019] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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Silver nanowires (Ag NWs) as transparent conducting electrodes are widely used in many applications such as organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), polymer light-emitting diodes, touch screens, solar cells, and transparent heaters. In this work, using a large-scale synthesis, the synthesized Ag NWs had a high aspect ratio of 2820. The Ag NWs could be applied as a top transparent electrode in a device by simple drop-casting without any post-processing steps. The fabricated device comprised 4,4'-bis(carbazol-9-yl)biphenyl/MoO3 organic/inorganic layers which are parts of the inverted structure OLEDs or solar cells. The photodiode characteristics at the UV range were observed in the device. The ability of Ag NWs to replace opaque metals as top electrodes in a device has been demonstrated.
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- Min Jia Saw
- Division
of Materials Science and Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Hokkaido University, Kita 13 Nishi 8, Kita-ku, Sapporo 060-8628, Japan
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- International
Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba 305-0044, Japan
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- Division
of Materials Science and Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Hokkaido University, Kita 13 Nishi 8, Kita-ku, Sapporo 060-8628, Japan
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- Division
of Materials Science and Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Hokkaido University, Kita 13 Nishi 8, Kita-ku, Sapporo 060-8628, Japan
- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, 254 Phayathai Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, 254 Phayathai Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- International
Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba 305-0044, Japan
- Department
of Physics, Chuo University, 1-13-27 Kasuga,
Bunkyo, Tokyo 112-8551, Japan
- Graduate
School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-0814, Japan
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- Division
of Materials Science and Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Hokkaido University, Kita 13 Nishi 8, Kita-ku, Sapporo 060-8628, Japan
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