Recent Advances in Perovskite Solar Cells: A Critical Review Shivam Kumar Singh

Abstract

The global transition toward sustainable energy paradigms has accelerated the search for next-generation photovoltaic technologies capable of overcoming the theoretical efficiency limits of traditional silicon-based solar cells. Over the past decade, metal halide perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have emerged as the most disruptive innovation in materials science and applied physics. This article evaluates the rapid evolutionary trajectory of PSCs, focusing on the fundamental structural properties, charge-carrier dynamics, and compositional engineering that have enabled unprecedented power conversion efficiencies. Despite their remarkable laboratory success, the commercial deployment of perovskite technology remains constrained by severe intrinsic and extrinsic stability challenges, including susceptibility to moisture, ultraviolet degradation, thermal stress, and structural phase transitions. This article outlines the core thematic frameworks analyzed in the subsequent text, which synthesizes recent literature concerning interfacial engineering strategies and the replacement of toxic lead components with eco-friendly alternatives. By critically evaluating these academic contributions, this article provides a comprehensive roadmap for transforming PSCs from highly efficient laboratory curiosities into stable, scalable market realities. Ultimately, this article emphasizes the necessity of balancing high performance with long-term operational durability to integrate perovskites into the global clean energy grid successfully.

How to cite this article:
Singh S K. Recent Advances in Perovskite Solar Cells: A Critical Review. J Adv Res Appl Phy Appl 2024; 7(2): 35-41.