Chemistry
Synthesis and Applications of Perovskite Solar Cell Materials
Quick fact
In just over a decade, perovskite solar cells have reached efficiencies above 25%, rivaling traditional silicon cells, and they can be made from cheap, abundant ingredients using simple solution-based methods.
Why this is interesting
Imagine a solar panel that can be sprayed onto a window or printed like a newspaper—perovskite materials are making that possible. But how do we create these extraordinary crystals in the lab and on a large scale?