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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Renewable Energy
  • Photovoltaics

Background:

  • Metal halide perovskite solar cells are nearing their theoretical efficiency limits.
  • Tandem solar cells, particularly those incorporating perovskites, are a promising next-generation photovoltaic technology.
  • Combining perovskite top cells with various bottom cells (silicon, chalcogenide, perovskite) offers facile fabrication via solution processing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the fundamentals and strategies for overcoming interfacial issues in perovskite-based tandem solar cells.
  • To address challenges hindering the high efficiency and stability of these advanced solar devices.
  • To provide insights into improving open-circuit voltage (VOC) and device performance.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on perovskite tandem solar cell fabrication and performance.
  • Analysis of interfacial phenomena and their impact on device efficiency.
  • Exploration of strategies to mitigate morphological and process compatibility issues.

Main Results:

  • Interfacial issues significantly contribute to open-circuit voltage (VOC) deficits in tandem solar cells.
  • Fabrication of solution-processed perovskite top cells faces morphological and compatibility challenges.
  • Effective management of interfaces is crucial for achieving high efficiency and stability.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing interfacial engineering is paramount for unlocking the full potential of perovskite tandem solar cells.
  • Overcoming fabrication challenges in perovskite top cells is key to widespread adoption.
  • This review provides a roadmap for future research towards highly efficient and stable perovskite tandem photovoltaics.