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Wafa' Ayaydah1, Eman Raddad1, Zafer Hawash1
1Department of Physics, Birzeit University, Birzeit, Ramallah 71939, Palestine.
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Summary
Tin-based perovskite solar cells (TPSCs) offer an eco-friendly alternative to lead-based photovoltaics. This review details strategies to overcome TPSC instability and enhance their efficiency for commercial viability.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Renewable Energy
- Photovoltaics
Background:
- Lead-based perovskite solar cells (PSCs) dominate the field but raise toxicity concerns.
- Tin-based perovskite solar cells (TPSCs) present an environmentally benign alternative with promising optoelectronic properties.
- Key challenges for TPSCs include rapid oxidation, crystallization, and charge recombination, hindering their performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review critical factors influencing TPSC growth, stability, and performance.
- To investigate recent strategies for enhancing TPSC efficiency and longevity.
- To summarize leading lead-free and lead-mixed TPSC advancements.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review of TPSC research.
- Analysis of mechanisms affecting TPSC properties (oxidation, crystallization, morphology, energy levels).
- Evaluation of enhancement strategies: interface engineering, additives, electric fields, charge transport materials.
Main Results:
- Identified key factors impacting TPSC stability and performance.
- Highlighted successful strategies for improving TPSC efficiency and operational lifetime.
- Compiled data on state-of-the-art lead-free and lead-mixed TPSCs.
Conclusions:
- Overcoming TPSC instability is crucial for their commercialization.
- Advanced interface and material engineering are key to unlocking TPSC potential.
- Continued research in TPSC technology promises highly efficient and stable solar cells.
