Recent progress and remaining challenges in organometallic halides based perovskite solar cells

Mehmood, U; Al-Ahmed, A; Afzaal, M; Al-Sulaiman, FA; Daud, M

Abstract

The efficiency of perovskite solar cells (PSCs), based on thin film organometallic halides/mixed-halides, has
rapidly increased from 3.8% in 2009 to 20.1% by 2015. Enhanced efficiency as well as the flexibility in material
development and the structure are the primary reasons for their emergence in the photovoltaic market.
Inherently distinctive properties of perovskite materials are mainly responsible for the enhanced efficiency. A
variety of different techniques and device architecture have been employed for the fabrication of high performance
perovskite solar cells. As many parameters can be optimized, the efficiency of these devices can be
further improved. This review highlights the intrinsic properties of lead halide perovskites and the recent
progress in the application of these novel materials in producing efficient solar cells. Key factors affecting their
solar performance are also highlighted. Scope and the need for lead free halide perovskites are also discussed.

Citation

Mehmood, U., Al-Ahmed, A., Afzaal, M., Al-Sulaiman, F., & Daud, M. (2017). Recent progress and remaining challenges in organometallic halides based perovskite solar cells. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 78, 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2017.04.105

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Apr 27, 2017
• Online Publication Date: May 2, 2017
• Publication Date: May 2, 2017
• Deposit Date: May 3, 2017
• Journal: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews
• Print ISSN: 1364-0321
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Volume: 78
• Pages: 1-14
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2017.04.105
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2017.04.105
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