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Researchers developed a method to modulate the semiconductor properties of two-dimensional perovskite layers used in tandem solar cells by controlling their p-type to n-type transition. By applying this approach to perovskite/silicon tandem photovoltaics, they achieved power conversion efficiencies exceeding 28% while significantly improving device stability. The technique involves precise engineering of the passivation layer at the perovskite surface to optimize charge carrier extraction and reduce interfacial recombination losses.
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This advancement addresses two critical challenges in commercializing perovskite-based solar technology: efficiency and long-term stability. The approach brings tandem solar cells closer to practical deployment, potentially enabling more cost-effective solar energy generation that surpasses the efficiency limits of conventional silicon-only panels.
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