研究目的
To demonstrate the sustainable fabrication of efficient and air-stable perovskite solar cells (PSCs) using porous graphitic carbon extracted from an invasive plant species (Eichhornia crassipes) as a hole-transporting material (HTM) and counter electrode, aiming to improve device performance and stability at low cost.
研究成果
The study successfully demonstrated the use of porous graphitic carbon extracted from Eichhornia crassipes as an efficient and stable HTM/counter electrode in PSCs. The champion device exhibited a PCE of 8.52% and retained 94.40% of its initial efficiency after 1000 hours under ambient conditions. This approach offers a low-cost and sustainable alternative for the fabrication of perovskite solar cells with improved stability.
研究不足
The study focuses on the use of porous graphitic carbon extracted from Eichhornia crassipes as HTM and counter electrode in PSCs. The scalability of the synthesis process and the reproducibility of the device performance under industrial conditions are potential areas for optimization.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection
The study involved the synthesis of porous graphitic carbon from Eichhornia crassipes through a two-step process: preparation of biochar and extraction of porous graphitic carbon. The impact of annealing temperature on the graphitization degree was investigated. The fabricated PSCs were characterized for their structural, morphological, and photovoltaic properties.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources
Eichhornia crassipes plants were collected from the Coimbatore region, Tamilnadu, India. The structural and morphological properties of the synthesized materials were analyzed using XRD, Raman spectroscopy, FT-IR, FESEM, XPS, and BET analysis.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials
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4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow
The biochar was prepared from Eichhornia crassipes using an ancient Indian oil lamp heating method. The graphitic carbon was extracted from the biochar through acid treatment followed by heat treatment at different temperatures in an N2 atmosphere. The PSCs were fabricated using a brush painting technique for the deposition of carbon-based hole transporting material.
5:Data Analysis Methods
The photovoltaic performance of the PSCs was analyzed using current density-voltage (J-V) measurements under simulated AM 1.5 solar irradiation. The stability of the devices was tested under ambient conditions for up to 1000 hours.
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