It bonds with its silicon neighbor atoms, but one electron is not involved in bonding. Instead, it is free to move inside the silicon structure. A solar cell consists of a layer of p-type silicon ...

Illustration image from Pixabay Perovskite cells, often referred to as the 'holy grail' of solar energy, represent a lightweight alternative to traditional silicon-based solar technologies. Their ...

Perovskites are a family of crystals that show promising properties for applications in nanotechnology, especially nanostructured solar cells. ‘Perovskite’ is a term used to describe a group of ...

Scientists in Switzerland have discovered a new method to enhance perovskite solar cell performance by securing rubidium (Rb) within the material, thus significantly lowering energy loss and ...