out-shining silicon.

• Autores: Varun Sivaram, Samuel D. Stranks, Henry J. Snaith
• Localización: Scientific American, ISSN 0036-8733, Vol. 313, Nº. 1, 2015, págs. 54-59
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • The article focuses on research into solar cells made out of perovskites. It states perovskites could be less expensive than silicon solar cells as they can be made at lower temperatures and can be rolled out as flexible films which would allow a wider variety of products. It mentions problems with perovskites include the fact they degrade when exposed to water and contain lead, requiring perovskites to be permanently sealed. It comments on research into hybrid silicon-perovskite solar cells.