Indian scientists have crafted an affordable and indigenous perovskite solar cell that presents improved thermal and moisture stability, potentially overcoming the common issue of operational degradation. This development is the first of its kind in India, offering a promising path for future stable perovskite solar cells. The team at the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials, Hyderabad, successfully modified a specific perovskite material, enabling excellent temperature stability and moisture resistance. The refined material was integrated into mini-modules that powered LEDs, showcasing its real-world application potential. This breakthrough could address stability concerns and reduce manufacturing costs, expediting commercialization of perovskite-based products. The research has been published in the Journal of Power Sources.
(Source: Department Of Science & Technology)