Perovskite solar cells’ instability must be addressed for global adoption

(Nanowerk News) Mass adoption of perovskite solar cells will never be commercially viable unless the technology overcomes several key challenges, according to researchers from the University of Surrey. Perovskite-based cells are widely believed to be the next evolution of solar energy and meet the growing demand for clean energy. However, they are not as stable as traditional solar-based cells. The Surrey team found that stabilising the perovskite “photoactive phases” – the specific part of the material that is responsible for converting light energy into…