Affiliations 

  • 1 1School of Applied Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor Malaysia
  • 2 2Solar Energy Research Institute, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor Malaysia
  • 3 3ASASI Pintar Program, Pusat Permata Pintar Negara, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor Malaysia
Nanomicro Lett, 2018;10(2):27.
PMID: 30393676 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-017-0182-0

Abstract

Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have raised research interest in scientific community because their power conversion efficiency is comparable to that of traditional commercial solar cells (i.e., amorphous Si, GaAs, and CdTe). Apart from that, PSCs are lightweight, are flexible, and have low production costs. Recently, graphene has been used as a novel material for PSC applications due to its excellent optical, electrical, and mechanical properties. The hydrophobic nature of graphene surface can provide protection against air moisture from the surrounding medium, which can improve the lifetime of devices. Herein, we review recent developments in the use of graphene for PSC applications as a conductive electrode, carrier transporting material, and stabilizer material. By exploring the application of graphene in PSCs, a new class of strategies can be developed to improve the device performance and stability before it can be commercialized in the photovoltaic market in the near future.

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