Research

Engineering Sciences

Title :

Unveiling the graphene-derived metal oxide-based all-inorganic tailored interfaces for ecofriendly flexible perovskite solar cell and sensor applications

Area of research :

Engineering Sciences

Principal Investigator :

Dr. Subhash Chander, CSIR- Central Scientific Instruments Organization, Chandigarh

Timeline Start Year :

2022

Timeline End Year :

2024

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Executive Summary :

The green future of sustainable technology and environmental preservation has been rapidly advancing, with photovoltaic technology leading the race. Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have emerged as a promising alternative to conventional silicon solar cells, which are heavy, costly, and fragile. However, these cells are degradable and less stable under ambient conditions, leading to problems like beam damage, composition change under vacuum, and compound effects. To address these issues, researchers are exploring alternative routes to organic-based perovskites and identifying inconsistencies during the synthesis process. Solvent engineering of interface structures with perovskite-layers is crucial for enhancing performance and stability. Thin layers of PSCs have different chemical and electronic structures, and n-type inorganic nanocrystals like ZnO, SnO2, and CdSe have been viable alternatives to conventional TiO2. Graphene-derived nanomaterials have been inserted into mesostructured PSCs to improve charge transfer and provide lower processing temperatures. This project aims to unveil graphene-derived metal oxide-based all-inorganic tailored interfaces using graphene-metal oxide nanostructures as an efficient photoanode. The primary objectives are to enhance the lifetime, stability, and performance of ecofriendly flexible perovskite solar cells and sensors. The findings will be published in international scientific journals and presented at various scientific events. The research aims to provide a novel route to achieving maximum efficiency and high stability of graphene-derived metal oxides-based all-inorganic flexible PSCs.

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