Perovskite Solar Cells

Perovskite Solar Cells: Prospects of Commercialization considers the challenges and technological barriers and opportunities towards commercializing perovskite solar cells. The book provides a brief overview of the history of perovskite solar cells in the context of a rise of photovoltaics and an overview of materials systems being considered for these technologies. Then, five main aspects of commercialization are examined, including performance, processability, sustainability, potential applications, and economics. The materials properties, including their merits and drawbacks are discussed along with their relationship to commercial viability with the aim of identifying gaps for further growth in the area.

This book is ideal for materials scientists and engineers in academia and R&D interested materials for energy applications.

• Introduces and provides context of perovskite solar cells in photovoltaics along with materials, fabrication methods, and devices
• Reviews materials systems (charge transport materials and electrodes) for perovskite solar cells technologies and their relationship to factors that impact commercial viability (performance, cost, large scale production, sustainability)
• Discusses potential opportunities for overcoming barriers to commercialization