Atomically thin 2D materials for solution-processable emerging photovoltaics

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Energy Science
• Nanotechnology

Background:

• Atomically thin 2D materials possess unique electronic and chemical properties.
• These materials are crucial for energy generation, conversion, and storage applications.
• Emerging photovoltaic (ePV) devices utilize organic and perovskite absorbers for light harvesting.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the key advantages of 2D materials in ePV solar cells.
• To highlight their role in enhancing charge extraction and perovskite stability.
• To discuss their adaptability to solution-based manufacturing and novel material discovery.

Main Methods:

• Review of existing literature on 2D materials in ePV solar cells.
• Analysis of electronic and chemical property tunability.
• Exploration of van-der-Waals heterostructures and materials discovery.

Main Results:

• 2D materials offer tunable bandgaps, conductivity, and work functions.
• They provide excellent charge extraction selectivity and stabilize perovskite absorbers.
• Their adaptability to solution-based printing enables sustainable manufacturing.

Conclusions:

• Atomically thin 2D materials are highly promising components for advanced ePV solar cells.
• Their unique properties and compatibility with scalable manufacturing are key advantages.
• Machine learning can accelerate the discovery of new 2D materials for ePV applications.