Low-cost perovskite solar cells with superior thermal and moisture stability developed indigenously by Indian scientists

Source: The post is based on the article “Low-cost perovskite solar cells with superior thermal and moisture stability developed indigenously by Indian scientists”  published in Department of Science and Technology’s website. 

What is the News?

Indian scientists have indigenously developed highly stable, low-cost Carbon-based perovskite solar cells.

What is Perovskite?

A perovskite is a material that has the same crystal structure as the mineral calcium titanium oxide also known as Perovskite. 

It was first found in the Ural Mountains and named after Lev Perovski who was the founder of the Russian Geographical Society.

Because of their unique crystal make-up, perovskites often display a number of interesting properties, including superconductivity, giant magnetoresistance, and ferroelectricity.

What are Perovskite Solar Cells(PSC)?

Perovskite Solar Cells(PSC) is a type of solar cell that includes a perovskite-structured compound, most commonly a hybrid organic-inorganic lead or tin halide-based material, as the light-harvesting active layer.

Perovskite Solar Cells(PSC) offer a promising alternative to traditional silicon solar cells as they have higher efficiencies and very low production costs.

However, Perovskite solar cells face the problem of degradation during operation when they come in contact with heat, moisture, light, and other environmental factors. This long-duration stability is a major hindrance in the large-scale commercialisation of the product.

What have the scientists developed?

Scientists have indigenously developed highly stable, low-cost Carbon-based perovskite solar cells with superior thermal and moisture stability which can help overcome the challenges of degradation during operation.