title: A perspective on the recent progress in solution-processed methods for highly efficient perovskite solar cells.
abstract: Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) were developed in 2009 and have led to a number of significant improvements in clean energy technology. The power conversion efficiency (PCE) of PSCs has increased exponentially and currently stands at 22%. PSCs are transforming photovoltaic (PV) technology, outpacing many established PV technologies through their versatility and roll-to-roll manufacturing compatibility. The viability of low-temperature and solution-processed manufacturing has further improved their viability. This article provides a brief overview of the stoichiometry of perovskite materials, the engineering behind various modes of manufacturing by solution processing methods, and recommendations for future research to achieve large-scale manufacturing of high efficiency PSCs.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physics and Dual Engineering, Xavier University of Louisiana , New Orleans , LA , USA.
authors.forename: Ashwith
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Chilvery
authors.affiliation: Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Tennessee , Knoxville , TN , USA.
authors.forename: Sanjib
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Das
authors.affiliation: Department of Physics, Alabama A&M University , Normal , AL , USA.
authors.forename: Padmaja
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Guggilla
authors.affiliation: AMRDEC, Redstone Arsenal , Huntsville , AL , USA.
authors.forename: Christina
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Brantley
authors.affiliation: Department of Physics and Dual Engineering, Xavier University of Louisiana , New Orleans , LA , USA.
authors.forename: Anderson
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sunda-Meya
keywords: 209 Solar cell / Photovoltaics; 50 Energy Materials; Solution-processing; perovskite solar cells; perovskite thin films