Ecofriendly Solution Processing of Perovskite Solar Cells Using Water.

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Renewable Energy Technologies
• Photovoltaics

Background:

• Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) offer cost-effective solar energy but rely on environmentally harmful organic solvents.
• Developing sustainable fabrication methods is crucial for widespread adoption of PSC technology.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide an overview of research on fabricating PSCs using water as a solvent.
• To highlight advancements and challenges in water-based PSC synthesis and processing.

Main Methods:

• Review of existing literature on water-based PSC fabrication.
• Analysis of perovskite material crystallization kinetics in aqueous solutions.
• Discussion of physical-chemical transformations during water-based processing.

Main Results:

• Water-based solution processing presents an eco-friendly alternative for PSC fabrication.
• Key advancements in synthesis and understanding of material behavior in water have been achieved.
• Scalability remains a significant challenge for water-based PSC production.

Conclusions:

• Water-based processing significantly enhances the ecofriendliness of perovskite solar cells.
• Further research is needed to overcome scalability challenges for industrial application.
• This approach aligns with global sustainability goals in renewable energy.