Perovskite solar cells have achieved remarkable progress in photovoltaic efficiency.However,interfacial defects at the buried and upper interfaces of perovskite layer remain a critical challenge,leading to charge reco...Perovskite solar cells have achieved remarkable progress in photovoltaic efficiency.However,interfacial defects at the buried and upper interfaces of perovskite layer remain a critical challenge,leading to charge recombination,ion migration,and iodine oxidation.To address this,we propose a novel all-in-one modification strategy employing ammonia borane(BNH6)as a multifunctional complex.By incorporating BNH6 at both buried and upper interfaces simultaneously,we achieve dualinterfacial defect passivation and iodide oxidation suppression through three key mechanisms:(1)hydrolysis-induced interaction with SnO_(2),(2)coordination with Pb^(2+),and(3)inhibition of I−oxidation.This approach significantly enhances device performance,yielding a champion power conversion efficiency(PCE)of 26.43%(certified 25.98%).Furthermore,the unencapsulated device demonstrates prominent enhanced operation stability,maintaining 90%of its initial PCE after 500 h under continuous illumination.Notably,our strategy eliminates the need for separate interface treatments,streamlining fabrication and offering a scalable route toward high-performance perovskite photovoltaics.展开更多
Nowadays,a stack of heavily doped polysilicon(poly-Si)and tunnel oxide(SiO_(x))is widely employed to improve the passivation performance in n-type tunnel oxide passivated contact(TOPCon)silicon solar cells.In this cas...Nowadays,a stack of heavily doped polysilicon(poly-Si)and tunnel oxide(SiO_(x))is widely employed to improve the passivation performance in n-type tunnel oxide passivated contact(TOPCon)silicon solar cells.In this case,it is critical to develop an in-line advanced fabrication process capable of producing high-quality tunnel SiO_(x).Herein,an in-line ozone-gas oxidation(OGO)process to prepare the tunnel SiO_(x) is proposed to be applied in n-type TOPCon solar cell fabrication,which has obtained better performance compared with previously reported in-line plasma-assisted N2O oxidation(PANO)process.In order to explore the underlying mechanism,the electrical properties of the OGO and PANO tunnel SiO_(x) are analyzed by deep-level transient spectroscopy technology.Notably,continuous interface states in the band gap are detected for OGO tunnel SiO_(x),with the interface state densities(D_(it))of 1.2×10^(12)–3.6×10^(12) cm^(-2) eV^(-1) distributed in Ev+(0.15–0.40)eV,which is significantly lower than PANO tunnel SiO_(x).Furthermore,X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis indicate that the percentage of SiO_(2)(Si^(4+))in OGO tunnel SiO_(x) is higher than which in PANO tunnel SiO_(x).Therefore,we ascribe the lower D_(it) to the good inhibitory effects on the formation of low-valent silicon oxides during the OGO process.In a nutshell,OGO tunnel SiO_(x) has a great potential to be applied in n-type TOPCon silicon solar cell,which may be available for global photovoltaics industry.展开更多
Photocatalysis is an important technology for using solar energy to produce hydrogen,convert CO_(2) to synthetic fuels,and decrease persistent pollutant.However,conventional photocatalysts have limitations,including p...Photocatalysis is an important technology for using solar energy to produce hydrogen,convert CO_(2) to synthetic fuels,and decrease persistent pollutant.However,conventional photocatalysts have limitations,including poor spectral absorption,inefficient charge separation,and structural instability under operational stress,which demand innovative durable materials with tailored electronic properties.Nanodiamond(ND)has recently been recognized as a suitable material because of its exceptional chemical stability,superior charge carrier mobility,and possible surface functionalization.While its intrinsic wide bandgap limits its response to visible-light,different methods have been demonstrated to activate its catalytic potential.Here,several emerging strategies for improving the catalytic performance of ND-based photocatalytic systems are summarized,including surface functionalization,plasmonic hybridization,heteroatom doping,and heterostructure design.And the structure-activity relationship and design principle are proposed to improve the light harvesting,charge transport,and redox kinetics for constructing high efficiency ND-based photocatalysts used in the renewable energy and environmental industries.展开更多
The morphology of active layer plays a critical role in determining the photovoltaic performance of organic solar cells(OSCs).However,binary blends often suffer from suboptimal phase separation,which limits the effici...The morphology of active layer plays a critical role in determining the photovoltaic performance of organic solar cells(OSCs).However,binary blends often suffer from suboptimal phase separation,which limits the efficiency of OSCs.Herein,two bridging polymer acceptors(PAs)—benzodithiophene-(2-ethylhexyl)oxy(BDT-C2C4)and benzodithiophene-octyloxy(BDT-C_(8))—are designed and synthesized by combining a benzodithiophene(BDT)unit as the donor moiety[poly({4,8-bis[5-(2-ethylhexyl)-4-fluorothiophen-2-yl]benzo[1,2-b:4,5-b']dithiophene-2,6-diyl}){5,8-bis[4-(2-butyloctyl)thiophen-2-yl]dithieno[3',2':3,4]},D18],and a 2,2′-((2Z,2′Z)-{[12,13-Bis(2-butyloctyl)-12,13-dihydro-3,9-dinonylthieno[2,3]thieno[3,2-b]pyrrolo[4,5-g]thieno[2,3-b]indole-2,10-diyl]bis(methanylylidene)}bis(3-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-indene-2,1-diylidene))dimalononitrile(Y6)derivative as the acceptor moiety.BDT-C2C4 and BDT-C_(8) are functionalized with(2-ethylhexyl)oxy and octyloxy side chains on the BDT unit,respectively.Both PAs show complementary absorption and cascaded energy levels with the donor D18 and the acceptor 2,2′-((2Z,2′Z)-{[12,13-bis(3-ethylheptyl)-3,9-diundecyl-12,13-dihydro-[1,2,5]thiadiazolo[3,4-e]thieno[2″,3″∶4′,5′]thieno[2′,3′∶4,5]pyrrolo[3,2-g]thieno[2′,3′∶4,5]thieno[3,2-b]indole-2,10-diyl]bis(meth⁃aneylylidene)}bis(5,6-difluoro-3-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-indene-2,1-diylidene))dimalononitrile(N3),but BDT-C_(8) exhibits better compatibility with D18 and N3 compared to BDT-C2C4.When incorporated as a third component into the D18∶N3 blend,both PAs improve the active layer morphology.In particular,the D18∶N3∶BDT-C_(8) blend shows significantly optimized morphology,featuring reduced phase separation and a fibrous network structure.As a result,the device based on D18∶N3∶BDT-C_(8) achieves a power conversion efficiency of 18.18%,significantly higher than that of the device based on D18∶N3(ca.17.37%).This work presents a compatibilizer strategy for optimizing blend morphology towards high-performance ternary OSCs.展开更多
Limited adoption of solar energy in the Northwestern region of Russia is associated with insufficient data on annual solar radiation indicators and on the potential of solar collectors for water heating.The study aims...Limited adoption of solar energy in the Northwestern region of Russia is associated with insufficient data on annual solar radiation indicators and on the potential of solar collectors for water heating.The study aims to evaluate the potential of solar water heating for domestic use in Northwestern Russia,using Tyumen city as the case.In this region,the number of cloudy days ranges from 5% to 50%,with cloud cover increasing in winter.New data on the total solar radiation,availability duration,and cloud cover have been collected.Solar irradiance could reach 900 MJ/m^(2) during summer months,while decreasing to 50–150 MJ/m^(2) significantly in winter.Notably,the solar radiation demonstrates predictable and stable characteristics between the hours of 9 a.m.and 3 p.m.Consequently,the heating system is equipped with a gas-supplied boiler as the primary heat source,with the solar collector being the secondary clean energy source to meet the demand of a residential house.A is designed to compensate for the heat losses in the evening and at night.The results of unmatching energy demand and production highlight the need for a water tank for energy storage to facilitate a wider use of solar power.The peak thermal energy requirement for domestic hot water(DHW)occurs in January,amounting to 6046.8 MJ.In summer,from May to August,the thermal energy produced by solar collectors is not utilized due to the lack of heating load.The annual data indicate that the solar collectors contribute approximately 14%of the total heat required for DHW.展开更多
Crystalline silicon(c-Si)solar cells,though dominating the photovoltaic market,are nearing their theoretical power conversion efficiencies(PCE)limit of 29.4%,necessitating the adoption of multi-junction technology to ...Crystalline silicon(c-Si)solar cells,though dominating the photovoltaic market,are nearing their theoretical power conversion efficiencies(PCE)limit of 29.4%,necessitating the adoption of multi-junction technology to achieve higher performance.Among these,perovskiteon-silicon-based multi-junction solar cells have emerged as a promising alternative,where the perovskite offering tunable bandgaps,superior optoelectronic properties,and cost-effective manufacturing.Recent announced double-junction solar cells(PSDJSCs)have achieved the PCE of 34.85%,surpassing all other double-junction technologies.Encouragingly,the rapid advancements in PSDJSCs have spurred increased research interest in perovskite/perovskite/silicon triple-junction solar cells(PSTJSCs)in 2024.This triple-junction solar cell configuration demonstrates immense potential due to their optimum balance between achieving a high PCE limit and managing device complexity.This review provides a comprehensive analysis of PSTJSCs,covering fundamental principles,and technological milestones.Current challenges,including current mismatch,open-circuit voltage deficits,phase segregation,and stability issues,and their corresponding strategies are also discussed,alongside future directions to achieve long-term stability and high PCE.This work aims to advance the understanding of the development in PSTJSCs,paving the way for their practical implementation.展开更多
Demonstrating significant achievements in efficiency,perovskite solar cells(PSCs)have acquired unique positions in photovoltaics,offering alternatives to conventional commercial silicon solar cells.While there has bee...Demonstrating significant achievements in efficiency,perovskite solar cells(PSCs)have acquired unique positions in photovoltaics,offering alternatives to conventional commercial silicon solar cells.While there has been significant progress in enhancing photovoltaic performance,obvious stability problems remain a primary challenge that continues to hinder the commercial viability of PSCs.This present review first comprehensively discusses the main challenges to the commercialization of PSCs,including stability problems,ion migration,toxicity,and complexities in large-scale fabrication.It then effectively presents universal strategies to overcome the mentioned problems.Moreover,this review article examines various printing techniques that can be used to improve PSCs,emphasizing their benefits like low-cost components and procedures.Several printing processes are covered in the discussion,such as slot-die coating,spray coating,inkjet printing,doctor-blade coating,roll-to-roll printing,and screen printing.The potential uses of PSCs for the implementation of greenhouses,building-integrated photovoltaic systems,and indoor light energy harvesting.These uses highlight the adaptability of PSCs and demonstrate their ability to transform energy production technologies.Additionally,this review highlights the special qualities of perovskite materials that present chances to surpass silicon solar cells'efficiency restrictions and get close to the Shockley-Queisser limit.In conclusion,the current review provides a brief overview of recent developments,existing challenges,and opportunities of PSCs.It provides a thorough understanding of the merits of highly efficient PSCs fabricated by adopting printing methods to tackle stability problems along with facile fabrication of PSCs using simplified and cost-effective strategies.展开更多
Recent progress in inverted perovskite solar cells(i PSCs)highlights the critical role of interface engineering between the charge transport layer and perovskite.Self-assembled monolayers(SAM)on transparent conductive...Recent progress in inverted perovskite solar cells(i PSCs)highlights the critical role of interface engineering between the charge transport layer and perovskite.Self-assembled monolayers(SAM)on transparent conductive oxide electrodes serve effectively as hole transport layers,though challenges such as energy mismatches and surface inhomogeneities remain.Here,a blended self-assembled monolayer of(2-(9H-carbazol-9-yl)ethyl)phosphonic acid(2PACz)and(4-(3,6-Dimethyl-9H-carbazol-9-yl)butyl)phosphonic acid(Me-4PACz)is developed,offering improved surface potential uniformity and interfacial energy alignment compared to individual SAMs.Interactions between the SAMs and ionic species are investigated with simulation analysis conducted,revealing the elimination of interfacial energy barriers through precise energy-level tuning.This strategy enables wide-bandgap(1.67 e V)perovskite solar cells with inverted structures with over 24%efficiency,an open-circuit voltage(V_(oc))of 1.268 V,and a certified fill factor(FF)of 86.8%,leading to a certified efficiency of 23.42%.The approach also enables high-efficiency semi-transparent devices and a mechanically stacked four-terminal perovskite/silicon tandem solar cell reaching 30.97%efficiency.展开更多
The calculation of viewing and solar geometry angles is a critical first step in retrieving atmospheric and surface variables from geostationary satellite observations.Whereas the viewing angles for geostationary sate...The calculation of viewing and solar geometry angles is a critical first step in retrieving atmospheric and surface variables from geostationary satellite observations.Whereas the viewing angles for geostationary satellites are not timevarying,a primary source of inaccuracy in solar positioning is the use of a single timestamp.Since pixel scanning times can differ significantly across the field-of-view disk(e.g.,by approximately 13 min for Fengyun-4B),this practice leads to errors of up to±2°in solar zenith angle,which translates to±50 W m^(−2) in extraterrestrial irradiance;the errors in solar azimuth angle can exceed±100°.Beyond scanning time,this work also quantifies the impact of other inputs—including altitude,surface pressure,air temperature,difference between Terrestrial Time and Universal Time,and atmospheric refraction—on the resulting angles.A comparison of our precise calculations with the official National Satellite Meteorological Center L1_GEO product shows an accuracy within 0.1°,confirming its utility for most retrieval tasks.To facilitate higher precision when required,this work releases the corresponding satellite and solar positioning codes in both R and Python.展开更多
Modelling non-planar perovskite solar cells(PSCs)in 1D is very challenging due to strong interfacial and geometric interactions.This affects especially mesoporous,structured tandem,phase segregated and bulk heterojunc...Modelling non-planar perovskite solar cells(PSCs)in 1D is very challenging due to strong interfacial and geometric interactions.This affects especially mesoporous,structured tandem,phase segregated and bulk heterojunction solar cells.We present ChargeFabrica,an open-source,two-dimensional electro-ionic drift-diffusion simulation tool designed to address these challenges by simultaneously solving the coupled electronic and ionic transport equations across complex device geometries.Using ChargeFabrica,we successfully replicate experimentally observed thickness-dependent trends in current-voltage(JV)curves,the influence of ionic prebiasing and associated EQE,which cannot be fully captured by conventional one-dimensional models.By incorporating realistic device morphologies and experimentally demonstrated defect densities,the simulator accurately predicts performance losses,field inversion effects,and the impact of geometric and interfacial properties.ChargeFabrica thus provides a robust platform for understanding and optimizing the interplay between ion migration and charge collection in mesoporous PSCs and will aid future development of perovskite device architectures.展开更多
The solar cycle(SC),a phenomenon caused by the quasi-periodic regular activities in the Sun,occurs approximately every 11 years.Intense solar activity can disrupt the Earth’s ionosphere,affecting communication and na...The solar cycle(SC),a phenomenon caused by the quasi-periodic regular activities in the Sun,occurs approximately every 11 years.Intense solar activity can disrupt the Earth’s ionosphere,affecting communication and navigation systems.Consequently,accurately predicting the intensity of the SC holds great significance,but predicting the SC involves a long-term time series,and many existing time series forecasting methods have fallen short in terms of accuracy and efficiency.The Time-series Dense Encoder model is a deep learning solution tailored for long time series prediction.Based on a multi-layer perceptron structure,it outperforms the best previously existing models in accuracy,while being efficiently trainable on general datasets.We propose a method based on this model for SC forecasting.Using a trained model,we predict the test set from SC 19 to SC 25 with an average mean absolute percentage error of 32.02,root mean square error of 30.3,mean absolute error of 23.32,and R^(2)(coefficient of determination)of 0.76,outperforming other deep learning models in terms of accuracy and training efficiency on sunspot number datasets.Subsequently,we use it to predict the peaks of SC 25 and SC 26.For SC 25,the peak time has ended,but a stronger peak is predicted for SC 26,of 199.3,within a range of 170.8-221.9,projected to occur during April 2034.展开更多
Controlling film morphology remains an inherent challenge limiting the performance of all-smallmolecule organic solar cells(ASM-OSCs),primarily due to excessive donor-acceptor compatibility restricting further improve...Controlling film morphology remains an inherent challenge limiting the performance of all-smallmolecule organic solar cells(ASM-OSCs),primarily due to excessive donor-acceptor compatibility restricting further improvements.Here,we introduce a novel strategy employing rhodanine-based film-forming kinetic modulators-specifically tailored for the high-performance donor BTR-Clincluding 3-methylrhodanine(C1),3-ethylrhodanine(C2),3-buty lr hod a nine(C4),and 3-hexylrhodanine(C6).We demonstrate that the C2 modulator uniquely optimizes morphology by extending film-formation time and fine-tuning donor-acceptor miscibility,leading to enhanced molecular ordering,uniform vertical distributio n,and optimal phase sepa ration.This synergistic morphological control significantly boosts BTR-Cl crystallinity and facilitates efficient three-dimensional charge transport networks.Consequently,C2-treated BTR-Cl:N3 ASM-OSCs achieve an outstanding power conversion efficiency(PCE)of 17.12%,ranking among the highest reported for this system.Crucially,this work introduces a novel"donor-modulator structural matching"strategy,providing a powerful new avenue for controlling film-forming kinetics to realize high-performance ASM-OSCs.展开更多
Although the certified power conversion efficiency(PCE)of single-junction perovskite solar cells(PSCs)has achieved a high level of 27%,approaching the single-crystalline silicon solar cells,the device stability remain...Although the certified power conversion efficiency(PCE)of single-junction perovskite solar cells(PSCs)has achieved a high level of 27%,approaching the single-crystalline silicon solar cells,the device stability remains an urgent issue to be resolved for the commercialization.Defect passivation emerged as a viable approach to enhance the operational stability of the solar devices.Herein,phenylthiourea(PhTu)derivatives are selected as effective passivation agents to enhance the optoelectronic properties of printed methylammonium lead iodide(MAPbI_(3))films.It is demonstrated that incorporating a small amount of 1-(4-carboxyphenyl)-2-thiourea(PhTu-COOH)significantly reduces the trap-state density and leads to longer carrier lifetime of the perovskite films.As a result,the inverted solar device made of Ph Tu-COOH-modified MAPbI_(3) perovskite film shows remarkably improved efficiency(from 17.29%to 20.22%)and obviously increased open-circuit voltage(V_(OC))(from 1.043 to 1.143 V),as compared with the pristine device.Moreover,the Ph Tu-COOH-modified PSCs exhibit enhanced operational stability due to the significantly reduced trap-state density.Finally,the optimized solar module fabricated with an active area of 11.28 cm^(2) delivers a high PCE of 17.07%with negligible V_(OC)loss,demonstrating the feasibility of the blade-coating method for large-area perovskite film deposition.展开更多
All-inorganic lead-free perovskite solar cells have emerged as environmentally benign candidates;however,their device performance is still constrained by pronounced carrier recombination losses in the bulk and at inte...All-inorganic lead-free perovskite solar cells have emerged as environmentally benign candidates;however,their device performance is still constrained by pronounced carrier recombination losses in the bulk and at interfaces.By combining energy band alignment analysis with detailed modeling of recombination mechanisms,a systematic strategy for optimizing hole transport layers is developed.The results reveal that a negative valence band offset produces a cliff-like interface,which facilitates hole extraction while also accounting for the observed variations in open-circuit voltage.Furthermore,short-circuit current losses are quantitatively attributed to different recombination pathways,modeled by incorporating radiative,Shockley–Read–Hall,Auger,and interface recombination processes.This comprehensive approach not only clarifies the correlation between energy level alignment and recombination dynamics but also highlights the competing roles of band offset and interface defects in determining device performance.The optimized device architecture,based on Ge-based lead-free perovskites,achieves a power conversion efficiency of 25.1%,with an open-circuit voltage of 1.29 V,a short-circuit current density of 22.5 mA·cm^(-2),and a fill factor of 86.3%.These findings provide theoretical guidance for designing stable,high-performance,and environmentally friendly lead-free perovskite solar cells.展开更多
The crystallization and aggregation characteristics of the active layer components in organic solar cells(OSCs)are one of the core factors determining photovoltaic performance,influencing the entire process from light...The crystallization and aggregation characteristics of the active layer components in organic solar cells(OSCs)are one of the core factors determining photovoltaic performance,influencing the entire process from light absorption to charge separation,transport,and ultimately charge collection.Dynamic changes in crystallization and aggregation states can also disrupt the microstructure of the active layer,thus shortening the lifetime of the cell.In this study,a morphology modulation strategy is proposed to regulate the crystallization kinetics of non-fullerene acceptors by employing the polymer molecule PYIT as a nucleating agent.An appropriate amount of PYIT was first completely dissolved with the non-fullerene acceptor Y6 and left to stand for 24 h,followed by the fabrication of layer-by-layer processed OSCs.Experiments demonstrated that high crystallinity of PYIT allows it to act as a crystallization nucleus,promoting the crystallization,orientation consistency,and ordered stacking of the acceptor.These nanoscale structural optimizations facilitate efficient charge transport,enhance exciton dissociation efficiency,and suppress unfavorable energetic disorder.Consequently,not only was the power conversion efficiency(PCE)of D18-Cl/Y6-based layer-by-layer processed OSC increased from 18.08%to 19.13%,but the atmospheric stability and long-term lifetime of the OSCs were also significantly improved.Notably,this strategy is also applicable to indoor OSCs,and the PYIT-optimized device can achieve a PCE of 27.0%under 1000 lux light-emitting diode(LED,3200K)irradiation,which is superior to that of the control device(24.2%).This work develops a crystal engineering strategy that is able to simultaneously optimize the microscopic morphology and charge dynamics properties in OSCs,thereby achieving simultaneous improvement in efficiency and stability.展开更多
The photovoltaic performance of metal halide perovskite solar cells often respond divergently to environmental conditions during storage.In particular,light exposure can either enhance or degrade device efficiency,yet...The photovoltaic performance of metal halide perovskite solar cells often respond divergently to environmental conditions during storage.In particular,light exposure can either enhance or degrade device efficiency,yet the mechanisms underlying these antithetical behaviors are still under investigation.In this study,we explore the modulation of the open-circuit voltage(Voc)in triple-cation mixed-halide perovskite solar cells by systematically controlling storage environments.While light intensity exhibits minimal impact during storage,the spectral composition of illumination selectively enhances Voc comprising reversible and irreversible contributions.Structural characterization reveals that prolonged storage degrades the quality of perovskite crystals in the upper region of the perovskite layer,whereas light storage promotes the relaxation of microstrain at the buried interface with a p-type organic layer.This structural reorganization at the interface,accompanied by lattice expansion,accounts for suppressed nonradiative recombination and a corresponding increase in quasi-Fermi level splitting.Consequently,devices fabricated without chemical defect passivation achieve a power conversion efficiency of higher than 40%under indoor lighting conditions after preconditioned by continuous exposure to ambient light during storage.These findings highlight the critical role of controlled light exposure during storage not only in enhancing efficiency,but also in ensuring reproducibility of perovskite solar cell characterization.展开更多
Although multicrystalline Si photovoltaics have been extensively studied and applied in the collection of solar energy,the same systems suffer significant efficiency losses in indoor settings,where ambient light condi...Although multicrystalline Si photovoltaics have been extensively studied and applied in the collection of solar energy,the same systems suffer significant efficiency losses in indoor settings,where ambient light conditions are considerably smaller in intensity and possess greater components of non-normal incidence.Yet,indoor light-driven,stand-alone devices can offer sustainable advances in next-generation technologies such as the Internet of Things.Here,we present a non-invasive solution to aid in photovoltaic indoor light collection—radially distributed waveguide-encoded lattice(RDWEL)slim films(thickness 1.5 mm).Embedded with a monotonical radial array of cylindrical waveguides(±20°),the RDWEL demonstrates seamless light collection(FoV(fields of view)=74.5°)and imparts enhancements in JSC(short circuit current density)of 44%and 14%for indoor and outdoor lighting conditions,respectively,when coupled to a photovoltaic device and compared to an unstructured but otherwise identical slim film coating.展开更多
The past two years have witnessed remarkable progress in perovskite solar cells(PSCs),marked by breakthroughs in power conversion efficiency and strides in addressing long-term operational stability.At present,the cer...The past two years have witnessed remarkable progress in perovskite solar cells(PSCs),marked by breakthroughs in power conversion efficiency and strides in addressing long-term operational stability.At present,the certified power conversion efficiencies of singlejunction PSCs and silicon/perovskite tandem cells have surpassed 27%and 34%,respectively.Regarding stability,researchers begun to focus their attention on the challenges faced by PSCs when operated in outdoor environments.Furthermore,breakthroughs in the utilization of green solvents,fabrication in ambient air conditions,aqueous-phase synthesis of perovskite raw materials at kilogram scale,vacuum flash evaporation,and machine learning-assisted design are accelerating the commercialization of PSCs.The review summarizes the key advancements of PSCs during 2024-2025.It identifies a critical performance discrepancy between small-area devices and perovskite solar modules and delves into strategies aimed at bridging this gap.Finally,perspectives on the future directions of PSCs are presented,with a particular emphasis on improving photocurrent and environmental sustainability.展开更多
The hygroscopic nature and severe ions diffusion of conventional dopant Li-TFSI,along with interfacial ionic defects,limiting the efficiency and stability of n-i-p perovskite solar cells(PSCs).To address this,we propo...The hygroscopic nature and severe ions diffusion of conventional dopant Li-TFSI,along with interfacial ionic defects,limiting the efficiency and stability of n-i-p perovskite solar cells(PSCs).To address this,we propose a single-dopant strategy employing a multifunctional,star-shaped dopant 2,4,6-tris(3,4,5-tri fluorophenyl)boroxine(TBRX)with a Lewis acidic boroxine core and highly electronegative fluorinated aryl groups,incorporated into Spiro-OMeTAD.Theoretical and experimental results indicate that TBRX significantly enhances hole mobility,conductivity and the flatness of hole-transporting layer(HTL)while passivating interfacial defects(Pb^(2+),V_(I)),leading to a reinforced perovskite/HTL interface.Additionally,the corresponding p-dopant effectively reduces the energy barrier between the perovskite and the HTL,promoting efficient hole extraction.Consequently,Spiro-OMeTAD:TBRX-based devices deliver a high PCE of25.57%(certified at 25.01%)with excellent long-term operational stability obtained for over 1000 h,retaining~94%of its initial efficiency after 1000 h according to ISOS-L-2 protocols,highlighting the significance of utilizing multifunctional single-dopant framework.展开更多
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.22334007).
文摘Perovskite solar cells have achieved remarkable progress in photovoltaic efficiency.However,interfacial defects at the buried and upper interfaces of perovskite layer remain a critical challenge,leading to charge recombination,ion migration,and iodine oxidation.To address this,we propose a novel all-in-one modification strategy employing ammonia borane(BNH6)as a multifunctional complex.By incorporating BNH6 at both buried and upper interfaces simultaneously,we achieve dualinterfacial defect passivation and iodide oxidation suppression through three key mechanisms:(1)hydrolysis-induced interaction with SnO_(2),(2)coordination with Pb^(2+),and(3)inhibition of I−oxidation.This approach significantly enhances device performance,yielding a champion power conversion efficiency(PCE)of 26.43%(certified 25.98%).Furthermore,the unencapsulated device demonstrates prominent enhanced operation stability,maintaining 90%of its initial PCE after 500 h under continuous illumination.Notably,our strategy eliminates the need for separate interface treatments,streamlining fabrication and offering a scalable route toward high-performance perovskite photovoltaics.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.62025403 and U23A20354)the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province(LD22E020001)+1 种基金“Pioneer”and“Leading Goose”R&D Program of Zhejiang(2022C01215,2024C01055)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(226-2022-00200).
文摘Nowadays,a stack of heavily doped polysilicon(poly-Si)and tunnel oxide(SiO_(x))is widely employed to improve the passivation performance in n-type tunnel oxide passivated contact(TOPCon)silicon solar cells.In this case,it is critical to develop an in-line advanced fabrication process capable of producing high-quality tunnel SiO_(x).Herein,an in-line ozone-gas oxidation(OGO)process to prepare the tunnel SiO_(x) is proposed to be applied in n-type TOPCon solar cell fabrication,which has obtained better performance compared with previously reported in-line plasma-assisted N2O oxidation(PANO)process.In order to explore the underlying mechanism,the electrical properties of the OGO and PANO tunnel SiO_(x) are analyzed by deep-level transient spectroscopy technology.Notably,continuous interface states in the band gap are detected for OGO tunnel SiO_(x),with the interface state densities(D_(it))of 1.2×10^(12)–3.6×10^(12) cm^(-2) eV^(-1) distributed in Ev+(0.15–0.40)eV,which is significantly lower than PANO tunnel SiO_(x).Furthermore,X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis indicate that the percentage of SiO_(2)(Si^(4+))in OGO tunnel SiO_(x) is higher than which in PANO tunnel SiO_(x).Therefore,we ascribe the lower D_(it) to the good inhibitory effects on the formation of low-valent silicon oxides during the OGO process.In a nutshell,OGO tunnel SiO_(x) has a great potential to be applied in n-type TOPCon silicon solar cell,which may be available for global photovoltaics industry.
文摘Photocatalysis is an important technology for using solar energy to produce hydrogen,convert CO_(2) to synthetic fuels,and decrease persistent pollutant.However,conventional photocatalysts have limitations,including poor spectral absorption,inefficient charge separation,and structural instability under operational stress,which demand innovative durable materials with tailored electronic properties.Nanodiamond(ND)has recently been recognized as a suitable material because of its exceptional chemical stability,superior charge carrier mobility,and possible surface functionalization.While its intrinsic wide bandgap limits its response to visible-light,different methods have been demonstrated to activate its catalytic potential.Here,several emerging strategies for improving the catalytic performance of ND-based photocatalytic systems are summarized,including surface functionalization,plasmonic hybridization,heteroatom doping,and heterostructure design.And the structure-activity relationship and design principle are proposed to improve the light harvesting,charge transport,and redox kinetics for constructing high efficiency ND-based photocatalysts used in the renewable energy and environmental industries.
文摘The morphology of active layer plays a critical role in determining the photovoltaic performance of organic solar cells(OSCs).However,binary blends often suffer from suboptimal phase separation,which limits the efficiency of OSCs.Herein,two bridging polymer acceptors(PAs)—benzodithiophene-(2-ethylhexyl)oxy(BDT-C2C4)and benzodithiophene-octyloxy(BDT-C_(8))—are designed and synthesized by combining a benzodithiophene(BDT)unit as the donor moiety[poly({4,8-bis[5-(2-ethylhexyl)-4-fluorothiophen-2-yl]benzo[1,2-b:4,5-b']dithiophene-2,6-diyl}){5,8-bis[4-(2-butyloctyl)thiophen-2-yl]dithieno[3',2':3,4]},D18],and a 2,2′-((2Z,2′Z)-{[12,13-Bis(2-butyloctyl)-12,13-dihydro-3,9-dinonylthieno[2,3]thieno[3,2-b]pyrrolo[4,5-g]thieno[2,3-b]indole-2,10-diyl]bis(methanylylidene)}bis(3-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-indene-2,1-diylidene))dimalononitrile(Y6)derivative as the acceptor moiety.BDT-C2C4 and BDT-C_(8) are functionalized with(2-ethylhexyl)oxy and octyloxy side chains on the BDT unit,respectively.Both PAs show complementary absorption and cascaded energy levels with the donor D18 and the acceptor 2,2′-((2Z,2′Z)-{[12,13-bis(3-ethylheptyl)-3,9-diundecyl-12,13-dihydro-[1,2,5]thiadiazolo[3,4-e]thieno[2″,3″∶4′,5′]thieno[2′,3′∶4,5]pyrrolo[3,2-g]thieno[2′,3′∶4,5]thieno[3,2-b]indole-2,10-diyl]bis(meth⁃aneylylidene)}bis(5,6-difluoro-3-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-indene-2,1-diylidene))dimalononitrile(N3),but BDT-C_(8) exhibits better compatibility with D18 and N3 compared to BDT-C2C4.When incorporated as a third component into the D18∶N3 blend,both PAs improve the active layer morphology.In particular,the D18∶N3∶BDT-C_(8) blend shows significantly optimized morphology,featuring reduced phase separation and a fibrous network structure.As a result,the device based on D18∶N3∶BDT-C_(8) achieves a power conversion efficiency of 18.18%,significantly higher than that of the device based on D18∶N3(ca.17.37%).This work presents a compatibilizer strategy for optimizing blend morphology towards high-performance ternary OSCs.
文摘Limited adoption of solar energy in the Northwestern region of Russia is associated with insufficient data on annual solar radiation indicators and on the potential of solar collectors for water heating.The study aims to evaluate the potential of solar water heating for domestic use in Northwestern Russia,using Tyumen city as the case.In this region,the number of cloudy days ranges from 5% to 50%,with cloud cover increasing in winter.New data on the total solar radiation,availability duration,and cloud cover have been collected.Solar irradiance could reach 900 MJ/m^(2) during summer months,while decreasing to 50–150 MJ/m^(2) significantly in winter.Notably,the solar radiation demonstrates predictable and stable characteristics between the hours of 9 a.m.and 3 p.m.Consequently,the heating system is equipped with a gas-supplied boiler as the primary heat source,with the solar collector being the secondary clean energy source to meet the demand of a residential house.A is designed to compensate for the heat losses in the evening and at night.The results of unmatching energy demand and production highlight the need for a water tank for energy storage to facilitate a wider use of solar power.The peak thermal energy requirement for domestic hot water(DHW)occurs in January,amounting to 6046.8 MJ.In summer,from May to August,the thermal energy produced by solar collectors is not utilized due to the lack of heating load.The annual data indicate that the solar collectors contribute approximately 14%of the total heat required for DHW.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grants 62404185the industry-academia joint laboratory collaboration between Hiking PV and Xiamen University(20243160C0010)J.Z.is supported by Nanqiang Outstanding Young Talents Program X2450215 of Xiamen University.
文摘Crystalline silicon(c-Si)solar cells,though dominating the photovoltaic market,are nearing their theoretical power conversion efficiencies(PCE)limit of 29.4%,necessitating the adoption of multi-junction technology to achieve higher performance.Among these,perovskiteon-silicon-based multi-junction solar cells have emerged as a promising alternative,where the perovskite offering tunable bandgaps,superior optoelectronic properties,and cost-effective manufacturing.Recent announced double-junction solar cells(PSDJSCs)have achieved the PCE of 34.85%,surpassing all other double-junction technologies.Encouragingly,the rapid advancements in PSDJSCs have spurred increased research interest in perovskite/perovskite/silicon triple-junction solar cells(PSTJSCs)in 2024.This triple-junction solar cell configuration demonstrates immense potential due to their optimum balance between achieving a high PCE limit and managing device complexity.This review provides a comprehensive analysis of PSTJSCs,covering fundamental principles,and technological milestones.Current challenges,including current mismatch,open-circuit voltage deficits,phase segregation,and stability issues,and their corresponding strategies are also discussed,alongside future directions to achieve long-term stability and high PCE.This work aims to advance the understanding of the development in PSTJSCs,paving the way for their practical implementation.
基金Deanship of Research and Graduate Studies at King Khalid University for funding this work through Large Research Project under grant number(R.G.P.2/472/46)Anhui Provoncial Natural Science Foundation(NO.2308085MF211).
文摘Demonstrating significant achievements in efficiency,perovskite solar cells(PSCs)have acquired unique positions in photovoltaics,offering alternatives to conventional commercial silicon solar cells.While there has been significant progress in enhancing photovoltaic performance,obvious stability problems remain a primary challenge that continues to hinder the commercial viability of PSCs.This present review first comprehensively discusses the main challenges to the commercialization of PSCs,including stability problems,ion migration,toxicity,and complexities in large-scale fabrication.It then effectively presents universal strategies to overcome the mentioned problems.Moreover,this review article examines various printing techniques that can be used to improve PSCs,emphasizing their benefits like low-cost components and procedures.Several printing processes are covered in the discussion,such as slot-die coating,spray coating,inkjet printing,doctor-blade coating,roll-to-roll printing,and screen printing.The potential uses of PSCs for the implementation of greenhouses,building-integrated photovoltaic systems,and indoor light energy harvesting.These uses highlight the adaptability of PSCs and demonstrate their ability to transform energy production technologies.Additionally,this review highlights the special qualities of perovskite materials that present chances to surpass silicon solar cells'efficiency restrictions and get close to the Shockley-Queisser limit.In conclusion,the current review provides a brief overview of recent developments,existing challenges,and opportunities of PSCs.It provides a thorough understanding of the merits of highly efficient PSCs fabricated by adopting printing methods to tackle stability problems along with facile fabrication of PSCs using simplified and cost-effective strategies.
文摘Recent progress in inverted perovskite solar cells(i PSCs)highlights the critical role of interface engineering between the charge transport layer and perovskite.Self-assembled monolayers(SAM)on transparent conductive oxide electrodes serve effectively as hole transport layers,though challenges such as energy mismatches and surface inhomogeneities remain.Here,a blended self-assembled monolayer of(2-(9H-carbazol-9-yl)ethyl)phosphonic acid(2PACz)and(4-(3,6-Dimethyl-9H-carbazol-9-yl)butyl)phosphonic acid(Me-4PACz)is developed,offering improved surface potential uniformity and interfacial energy alignment compared to individual SAMs.Interactions between the SAMs and ionic species are investigated with simulation analysis conducted,revealing the elimination of interfacial energy barriers through precise energy-level tuning.This strategy enables wide-bandgap(1.67 e V)perovskite solar cells with inverted structures with over 24%efficiency,an open-circuit voltage(V_(oc))of 1.268 V,and a certified fill factor(FF)of 86.8%,leading to a certified efficiency of 23.42%.The approach also enables high-efficiency semi-transparent devices and a mechanically stacked four-terminal perovskite/silicon tandem solar cell reaching 30.97%efficiency.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.42375192).
文摘The calculation of viewing and solar geometry angles is a critical first step in retrieving atmospheric and surface variables from geostationary satellite observations.Whereas the viewing angles for geostationary satellites are not timevarying,a primary source of inaccuracy in solar positioning is the use of a single timestamp.Since pixel scanning times can differ significantly across the field-of-view disk(e.g.,by approximately 13 min for Fengyun-4B),this practice leads to errors of up to±2°in solar zenith angle,which translates to±50 W m^(−2) in extraterrestrial irradiance;the errors in solar azimuth angle can exceed±100°.Beyond scanning time,this work also quantifies the impact of other inputs—including altitude,surface pressure,air temperature,difference between Terrestrial Time and Universal Time,and atmospheric refraction—on the resulting angles.A comparison of our precise calculations with the official National Satellite Meteorological Center L1_GEO product shows an accuracy within 0.1°,confirming its utility for most retrieval tasks.To facilitate higher precision when required,this work releases the corresponding satellite and solar positioning codes in both R and Python.
基金funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under Grant No.851676(ERC StGrt)the Swiss National Science Foundation(Grant No.219739).
文摘Modelling non-planar perovskite solar cells(PSCs)in 1D is very challenging due to strong interfacial and geometric interactions.This affects especially mesoporous,structured tandem,phase segregated and bulk heterojunction solar cells.We present ChargeFabrica,an open-source,two-dimensional electro-ionic drift-diffusion simulation tool designed to address these challenges by simultaneously solving the coupled electronic and ionic transport equations across complex device geometries.Using ChargeFabrica,we successfully replicate experimentally observed thickness-dependent trends in current-voltage(JV)curves,the influence of ionic prebiasing and associated EQE,which cannot be fully captured by conventional one-dimensional models.By incorporating realistic device morphologies and experimentally demonstrated defect densities,the simulator accurately predicts performance losses,field inversion effects,and the impact of geometric and interfacial properties.ChargeFabrica thus provides a robust platform for understanding and optimizing the interplay between ion migration and charge collection in mesoporous PSCs and will aid future development of perovskite device architectures.
基金supported by the Academic Research Projects of Beijing Union University(ZK20202204)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(12250005,12073040,12273059,11973056,12003051,11573037,12073041,11427901,11572005,11611530679 and 12473052)+1 种基金the Strategic Priority Research Program of the China Academy of Sciences(XDB0560000,XDA15052200,XDB09040200,XDA15010700,XDB0560301,and XDA15320102)the Chinese Meridian Project(CMP).
文摘The solar cycle(SC),a phenomenon caused by the quasi-periodic regular activities in the Sun,occurs approximately every 11 years.Intense solar activity can disrupt the Earth’s ionosphere,affecting communication and navigation systems.Consequently,accurately predicting the intensity of the SC holds great significance,but predicting the SC involves a long-term time series,and many existing time series forecasting methods have fallen short in terms of accuracy and efficiency.The Time-series Dense Encoder model is a deep learning solution tailored for long time series prediction.Based on a multi-layer perceptron structure,it outperforms the best previously existing models in accuracy,while being efficiently trainable on general datasets.We propose a method based on this model for SC forecasting.Using a trained model,we predict the test set from SC 19 to SC 25 with an average mean absolute percentage error of 32.02,root mean square error of 30.3,mean absolute error of 23.32,and R^(2)(coefficient of determination)of 0.76,outperforming other deep learning models in terms of accuracy and training efficiency on sunspot number datasets.Subsequently,we use it to predict the peaks of SC 25 and SC 26.For SC 25,the peak time has ended,but a stronger peak is predicted for SC 26,of 199.3,within a range of 170.8-221.9,projected to occur during April 2034.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(no.62304149 and no.52473318)the Zhejiang Province Natural Science Foundation of China(no.LY24E030008)+1 种基金the Key Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(E4226101)supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)grant funded by the Korea government(MSIP)(2021R1A2C3004202)。
文摘Controlling film morphology remains an inherent challenge limiting the performance of all-smallmolecule organic solar cells(ASM-OSCs),primarily due to excessive donor-acceptor compatibility restricting further improvements.Here,we introduce a novel strategy employing rhodanine-based film-forming kinetic modulators-specifically tailored for the high-performance donor BTR-Clincluding 3-methylrhodanine(C1),3-ethylrhodanine(C2),3-buty lr hod a nine(C4),and 3-hexylrhodanine(C6).We demonstrate that the C2 modulator uniquely optimizes morphology by extending film-formation time and fine-tuning donor-acceptor miscibility,leading to enhanced molecular ordering,uniform vertical distributio n,and optimal phase sepa ration.This synergistic morphological control significantly boosts BTR-Cl crystallinity and facilitates efficient three-dimensional charge transport networks.Consequently,C2-treated BTR-Cl:N3 ASM-OSCs achieve an outstanding power conversion efficiency(PCE)of 17.12%,ranking among the highest reported for this system.Crucially,this work introduces a novel"donor-modulator structural matching"strategy,providing a powerful new avenue for controlling film-forming kinetics to realize high-performance ASM-OSCs.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.62205103)the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province(Grant No.2023JJ40216)the Elite Youth Program by the Department of Education of Hunan Province(Grant No.24B0663)。
文摘Although the certified power conversion efficiency(PCE)of single-junction perovskite solar cells(PSCs)has achieved a high level of 27%,approaching the single-crystalline silicon solar cells,the device stability remains an urgent issue to be resolved for the commercialization.Defect passivation emerged as a viable approach to enhance the operational stability of the solar devices.Herein,phenylthiourea(PhTu)derivatives are selected as effective passivation agents to enhance the optoelectronic properties of printed methylammonium lead iodide(MAPbI_(3))films.It is demonstrated that incorporating a small amount of 1-(4-carboxyphenyl)-2-thiourea(PhTu-COOH)significantly reduces the trap-state density and leads to longer carrier lifetime of the perovskite films.As a result,the inverted solar device made of Ph Tu-COOH-modified MAPbI_(3) perovskite film shows remarkably improved efficiency(from 17.29%to 20.22%)and obviously increased open-circuit voltage(V_(OC))(from 1.043 to 1.143 V),as compared with the pristine device.Moreover,the Ph Tu-COOH-modified PSCs exhibit enhanced operational stability due to the significantly reduced trap-state density.Finally,the optimized solar module fabricated with an active area of 11.28 cm^(2) delivers a high PCE of 17.07%with negligible V_(OC)loss,demonstrating the feasibility of the blade-coating method for large-area perovskite film deposition.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52102165 and 62474056)the Natural Science Foundation of Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications(Grant Nos.NY221029 and NY222165)。
文摘All-inorganic lead-free perovskite solar cells have emerged as environmentally benign candidates;however,their device performance is still constrained by pronounced carrier recombination losses in the bulk and at interfaces.By combining energy band alignment analysis with detailed modeling of recombination mechanisms,a systematic strategy for optimizing hole transport layers is developed.The results reveal that a negative valence band offset produces a cliff-like interface,which facilitates hole extraction while also accounting for the observed variations in open-circuit voltage.Furthermore,short-circuit current losses are quantitatively attributed to different recombination pathways,modeled by incorporating radiative,Shockley–Read–Hall,Auger,and interface recombination processes.This comprehensive approach not only clarifies the correlation between energy level alignment and recombination dynamics but also highlights the competing roles of band offset and interface defects in determining device performance.The optimized device architecture,based on Ge-based lead-free perovskites,achieves a power conversion efficiency of 25.1%,with an open-circuit voltage of 1.29 V,a short-circuit current density of 22.5 mA·cm^(-2),and a fill factor of 86.3%.These findings provide theoretical guidance for designing stable,high-performance,and environmentally friendly lead-free perovskite solar cells.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC grant no. 62474028, 52130304, and62222503)the Natural Science Foundation of Sichuan Province(2025ZNSFSC0037, 2025ZNSFSC1460, and 2024NSFSC1447)+1 种基金the National Key R and D Program of China (2023YFB2604101)sponsored by the Sichuan Province Key Laboratory of Display Science and Technology
文摘The crystallization and aggregation characteristics of the active layer components in organic solar cells(OSCs)are one of the core factors determining photovoltaic performance,influencing the entire process from light absorption to charge separation,transport,and ultimately charge collection.Dynamic changes in crystallization and aggregation states can also disrupt the microstructure of the active layer,thus shortening the lifetime of the cell.In this study,a morphology modulation strategy is proposed to regulate the crystallization kinetics of non-fullerene acceptors by employing the polymer molecule PYIT as a nucleating agent.An appropriate amount of PYIT was first completely dissolved with the non-fullerene acceptor Y6 and left to stand for 24 h,followed by the fabrication of layer-by-layer processed OSCs.Experiments demonstrated that high crystallinity of PYIT allows it to act as a crystallization nucleus,promoting the crystallization,orientation consistency,and ordered stacking of the acceptor.These nanoscale structural optimizations facilitate efficient charge transport,enhance exciton dissociation efficiency,and suppress unfavorable energetic disorder.Consequently,not only was the power conversion efficiency(PCE)of D18-Cl/Y6-based layer-by-layer processed OSC increased from 18.08%to 19.13%,but the atmospheric stability and long-term lifetime of the OSCs were also significantly improved.Notably,this strategy is also applicable to indoor OSCs,and the PYIT-optimized device can achieve a PCE of 27.0%under 1000 lux light-emitting diode(LED,3200K)irradiation,which is superior to that of the control device(24.2%).This work develops a crystal engineering strategy that is able to simultaneously optimize the microscopic morphology and charge dynamics properties in OSCs,thereby achieving simultaneous improvement in efficiency and stability.
基金supported by a National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)grant funded by the Korea government(MSIT)(RS-2023-NR076521,RS-2025-00519481)the Research Grant of Kwangwoon University in 2023.
文摘The photovoltaic performance of metal halide perovskite solar cells often respond divergently to environmental conditions during storage.In particular,light exposure can either enhance or degrade device efficiency,yet the mechanisms underlying these antithetical behaviors are still under investigation.In this study,we explore the modulation of the open-circuit voltage(Voc)in triple-cation mixed-halide perovskite solar cells by systematically controlling storage environments.While light intensity exhibits minimal impact during storage,the spectral composition of illumination selectively enhances Voc comprising reversible and irreversible contributions.Structural characterization reveals that prolonged storage degrades the quality of perovskite crystals in the upper region of the perovskite layer,whereas light storage promotes the relaxation of microstrain at the buried interface with a p-type organic layer.This structural reorganization at the interface,accompanied by lattice expansion,accounts for suppressed nonradiative recombination and a corresponding increase in quasi-Fermi level splitting.Consequently,devices fabricated without chemical defect passivation achieve a power conversion efficiency of higher than 40%under indoor lighting conditions after preconditioned by continuous exposure to ambient light during storage.These findings highlight the critical role of controlled light exposure during storage not only in enhancing efficiency,but also in ensuring reproducibility of perovskite solar cell characterization.
基金supported by the European Research Council(ERC)under the European Union's Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme(Grant Agreement No.818762)the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council(Grant No.EP/V048953/1)and the Isaac Newton Trust(grant 22.39(m))。
文摘Although multicrystalline Si photovoltaics have been extensively studied and applied in the collection of solar energy,the same systems suffer significant efficiency losses in indoor settings,where ambient light conditions are considerably smaller in intensity and possess greater components of non-normal incidence.Yet,indoor light-driven,stand-alone devices can offer sustainable advances in next-generation technologies such as the Internet of Things.Here,we present a non-invasive solution to aid in photovoltaic indoor light collection—radially distributed waveguide-encoded lattice(RDWEL)slim films(thickness 1.5 mm).Embedded with a monotonical radial array of cylindrical waveguides(±20°),the RDWEL demonstrates seamless light collection(FoV(fields of view)=74.5°)and imparts enhancements in JSC(short circuit current density)of 44%and 14%for indoor and outdoor lighting conditions,respectively,when coupled to a photovoltaic device and compared to an unstructured but otherwise identical slim film coating.
基金the financial support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.U21A20171,12074245,52102281)National Key R&D Program of China(Nos.2021YFB3800068 and 2020YFB1506400)+1 种基金Shanghai Sailing Program(No.21YF1421600)Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by China Association for Science and Technology(No.2021QNRC001)。
文摘The past two years have witnessed remarkable progress in perovskite solar cells(PSCs),marked by breakthroughs in power conversion efficiency and strides in addressing long-term operational stability.At present,the certified power conversion efficiencies of singlejunction PSCs and silicon/perovskite tandem cells have surpassed 27%and 34%,respectively.Regarding stability,researchers begun to focus their attention on the challenges faced by PSCs when operated in outdoor environments.Furthermore,breakthroughs in the utilization of green solvents,fabrication in ambient air conditions,aqueous-phase synthesis of perovskite raw materials at kilogram scale,vacuum flash evaporation,and machine learning-assisted design are accelerating the commercialization of PSCs.The review summarizes the key advancements of PSCs during 2024-2025.It identifies a critical performance discrepancy between small-area devices and perovskite solar modules and delves into strategies aimed at bridging this gap.Finally,perspectives on the future directions of PSCs are presented,with a particular emphasis on improving photocurrent and environmental sustainability.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22175029,62474033,62374029 and W2433038)the Sichuan Science and Technology Program(No.2024NSFSC0250)+2 种基金the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.2025A1515010313)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China(No.ZYGX2022J032)the Foundation of China Petroleum&Chemical Corporation(Nos.30000000-23ZC0607-0127 and 36850000-23-ZC0607-0045)for financial support。
文摘The hygroscopic nature and severe ions diffusion of conventional dopant Li-TFSI,along with interfacial ionic defects,limiting the efficiency and stability of n-i-p perovskite solar cells(PSCs).To address this,we propose a single-dopant strategy employing a multifunctional,star-shaped dopant 2,4,6-tris(3,4,5-tri fluorophenyl)boroxine(TBRX)with a Lewis acidic boroxine core and highly electronegative fluorinated aryl groups,incorporated into Spiro-OMeTAD.Theoretical and experimental results indicate that TBRX significantly enhances hole mobility,conductivity and the flatness of hole-transporting layer(HTL)while passivating interfacial defects(Pb^(2+),V_(I)),leading to a reinforced perovskite/HTL interface.Additionally,the corresponding p-dopant effectively reduces the energy barrier between the perovskite and the HTL,promoting efficient hole extraction.Consequently,Spiro-OMeTAD:TBRX-based devices deliver a high PCE of25.57%(certified at 25.01%)with excellent long-term operational stability obtained for over 1000 h,retaining~94%of its initial efficiency after 1000 h according to ISOS-L-2 protocols,highlighting the significance of utilizing multifunctional single-dopant framework.
