{"id":234888,"date":"2025-03-05T09:36:40","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T13:36:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/noticias\/scientists-discover-how-to-make-perovskite-solar-cells-up-to-ten-times-more-durable\/"},"modified":"2025-03-05T11:06:28","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T15:06:28","slug":"scientists-discover-how-to-make-perovskite-solar-cells-up-to-ten-times-more-durable","status":"publish","type":"noticias","link":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/news\/scientists-discover-how-to-make-perovskite-solar-cells-up-to-ten-times-more-durable\/","title":{"rendered":"Scientists discover how to make perovskite solar cells up to ten times more durable"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Perovskite solar cells<\/a><\/strong> have taken a giant step towards commercial viability. Researchers at the University of Surrey, in collaboration with the National Physical Laboratory and the University of Sheffield, have developed a method that significantly improves the stability and lifetime of these cells<\/strong> by using aluminium oxide (Al\u2082O\u2083) nanoparticles. <\/p>\n\n

The solution to the Achilles heel of perovskite<\/h2>\n\n

Perovskite solar cells are an efficient and economical alternative to traditional silicon panels. However, their commercialization has been limited due to iodine leakage, a structural defect that causes their degradation over time. <\/p>\n\n

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Hashini Perera, lead author of the study. Source: University of Surrey<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

To address this problem, scientists have incorporated aluminum oxide nanoparticles inside cells, which helps trap iodine and prevent its loss.<\/p>\n\n

Promising results in extreme conditions<\/h2>\n\n

The study, published in EES Solar<\/a><\/strong> , put the improved cells through tests in high-humidity and high-temperature environments. The results were astonishing: these solar cells<\/a><\/strong> maintained their performance for more than 1,530 hours<\/strong> , a tenfold improvement compared to the 160 hours of durability of devices without this modification. <\/p>\n\n

Further analysis showed that the Al\u2082O\u2083 nanoparticles, in addition to trapping iodine, also contributed to a more uniform perovskite structure<\/a><\/strong> with fewer defects. Furthermore, a protective 2D perovskite layer was formed that acted as an additional barrier against moisture, reinforcing the stability of the material. <\/p>\n\n

Implications for the future of solar energy<\/h2>\n\n
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By addressing these common challenges we see with perovskite solar technology, our research opens the door to cheaper, more efficient, and more accessible solar energy. What we have achieved here is a fundamental step towards developing high-performance solar cells that can withstand real-world conditions, bringing us closer to their commercial use on a global scale. <\/p>\nAccording to Dr. Imalka Jayawardena, a professor at the University of Surrey<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n

Furthermore, Professor Ravi Silva, Director of the Advanced Technology Institute, emphasized that this type of innovation will be key to achieving global renewable energy and sustainability<\/a><\/strong> goals.<\/p>\n\n

With the urgency to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, improving the stability of perovskite solar cells could be a decisive factor in the transition to a sustainable energy future.<\/p>\n\n

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