{"title":"Flexible perovskite-based multiple-junction photovoltaics","authors":"Shuangyan Hu, Wanli Li, Shunchang Liu, Zhiwen Zhou, Yaokang Zhang, Ziqing Luo, Huanyu Jin, Qun Jin, Yi Hou, Xuechang Zhou, Zaiwei Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.joule.2025.101870","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"Flexible solar cells with competitive power-per-weight can be utilized in portable electric chargers, building-integrated photovoltaics, power sources for unmanned aerial vehicles, space-deployable solar arrays, and so on. Multiple-junction flexible solar cells present a promising pathway to surpass the theoretical Shockley-Queisser single-junction limit (33%). Perovskites are ideal photosensitive materials for multiple-junction flexible solar cells. Lead-based halide perovskites can be employed as ideal absorbers in middle- or wide-band-gap subcells, and flexible narrow-band-gap absorbers like lead-tin mixed perovskites, Cu(In, Ga)(S, Se)<sub>2</sub>, organic semiconductors, and Si are compelling candidates for bottom subcells in perovskite-based multiple-junction flexible solar cells. In this review, we summarize the progress made so far; provide an outlook on potential device configurations; discuss strategies to overcome related challenges; and offer a perspective on configuration design, material choice, encapsulation, and scalable fabrication of perovskite-based multiple-junction flexible solar cells.","PeriodicalId":343,"journal":{"name":"Joule","volume":"22 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":38.6000,"publicationDate":"2025-03-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Joule","FirstCategoryId":"88","ListUrlMain":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joule.2025.101870","RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q1","JCRName":"CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL","Score":null,"Total":0}
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Abstract
Flexible solar cells with competitive power-per-weight can be utilized in portable electric chargers, building-integrated photovoltaics, power sources for unmanned aerial vehicles, space-deployable solar arrays, and so on. Multiple-junction flexible solar cells present a promising pathway to surpass the theoretical Shockley-Queisser single-junction limit (33%). Perovskites are ideal photosensitive materials for multiple-junction flexible solar cells. Lead-based halide perovskites can be employed as ideal absorbers in middle- or wide-band-gap subcells, and flexible narrow-band-gap absorbers like lead-tin mixed perovskites, Cu(In, Ga)(S, Se)2, organic semiconductors, and Si are compelling candidates for bottom subcells in perovskite-based multiple-junction flexible solar cells. In this review, we summarize the progress made so far; provide an outlook on potential device configurations; discuss strategies to overcome related challenges; and offer a perspective on configuration design, material choice, encapsulation, and scalable fabrication of perovskite-based multiple-junction flexible solar cells.
期刊介绍:
Joule is a sister journal to Cell that focuses on research, analysis, and ideas related to sustainable energy. It aims to address the global challenge of the need for more sustainable energy solutions. Joule is a forward-looking journal that bridges disciplines and scales of energy research. It connects researchers and analysts working on scientific, technical, economic, policy, and social challenges related to sustainable energy. The journal covers a wide range of energy research, from fundamental laboratory studies on energy conversion and storage to global-level analysis. Joule aims to highlight and amplify the implications, challenges, and opportunities of novel energy research for different groups in the field.