The Curious Case of Perovskite Solar Cells.
Part 2.2: Under The Hood.
In the previous section, we looked at the most appealing points for why Perovskite Solar cells (PSCs) are a favorite candidate for the next generation of solar cells. However, for all the bright prospects, there are a few roadblocks to be removed. In this section, we will look at the most pressing challenges faced by PSCs in their road to success.
I request to read the two previous sections before continuing with this one.
That being said, let’s continue. If you’d like a very academic explanation of the points I will cover, and much more, please feel free to read this paper (Written by two of my thesis supervisors).
1. Long-term stability and Degradation.
These are technically two different points, but for sake of simplicity, I club them together.
PSCs are very sensitive to just about anything — Heat, light, moisture, air, mechanical stress — You name it. And then there is the intrinsic stability of the perovskite lattice (structural cell).
