3D and 3D-2D Organic-Inorganic hybrid perovskite-based solar cells
Solution-processed organic-inorganic hybrid perovskite solar cells have been at the forefront of global photovoltaic research. Considering the immense potential these materials possess due to their enhanced photophysical properties, and the rapid enhancement in power conversion efficiency, it is on the right path to replace the present silicon solar cell technology.
2D layered perovskite crystal synthesis and optoelectronic devices
Ruddlesden–Popper phase layered 2D perovskite materials gained importance due to their technologically relevant environmental and photostability compared to their 3D counterpart. The synthesis of layered 2D perovskites with higher n values (n>3), having a broader light absorption, has motivated us to use it as a light absorber in solar cells.
Integrating state-of-art electrocatalysts with perovskite solar cells to produce green Hydrogen
Using sunlight as an energy source to manufacture chemicals is one of the largest hurdles to a clean energy economy. Our work aims to build an economically feasible “solar fuels” platform.
To achieve this, we couple our advances in perovskite photovoltaics with our understanding of electrocatalysts to create photoelectrochemical cells to convert light energy directly to chemical energy.
Photophysics and optoelectronic properties of 3D and 2D layered perovskites
Understanding the fundamental properties of perovskites, particularly the optical properties and the kinetics of carriers – will be beneficial for improving the photo-voltaic devices reaching the Shockley-Queisser limit.
