Chemistry

New molecular coating boosts efficiency of next-generation solar panels

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Researchers developed a method to stabilize the buried interface in inverted perovskite solar cells using soft supermolecules, achieving improved device performance and stability. The approach addresses a critical challenge in perovskite solar cell technology by reducing interfacial defects and improving charge carrier extraction at the perovskite-contact layer interface. The team demonstrated power conversion efficiencies exceeding 25% for small-area cells and successful scaling to larger modules while maintaining stability.


This advancement brings perovskite solar cells closer to commercial viability by solving one of the key technical barriers: interface degradation that limits device lifespan. The scalability to larger modules demonstrated in this work is particularly important for transitioning this technology from laboratory research to practical solar energy applications.


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Source: Soft supermolecule stabilized buried interface for high-performance inverted perovskite solar cells and modules