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Analysis of Color Alteration as a Novel Degradation Assessment Method for Perovskite Solar Cells




AuthorsNizamov, Rustem; Poskela, Aapo; Hadadian, Mahboubeh; Esmaeilzadeh, Maryam; Nyberg, Mikael; Miettunen, Kati

EditorsN/A

Conference nameEuropean Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition

Publication year2024

JournalProceedings of the European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition

Book title Proceedings of the 41st European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition in Vienna, Austria

Volume41

First page 001

Last page006

ISBN3-936338-90-6

eISSN2196-100X

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.4229/EUPVSEC2024/2BV.1.29(external)

Web address https://doi.org/10.4229/EUPVSEC2024/2BV.1.29(external)


Abstract

In this study, we present a non-invasive, in situ method of assessing the degradation of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) by analyzing color alterations. We utilized a custom-built photographing chamber with controlled light conditions paired with a high-resolution digital camera. This method offers a cost-effective solution for assessing degradation and could simplify the monitoring process across a range of PSCs. Unencapsulated, hole transport layer-free carbon-based PSCs (C-PSCs) and metal-based PSCs (Au-PSCs) were aged following an ISOS protocol (D-1, dark storage) for 9200 hours at an average temperature of 22 ± 1°C and humidity of 40 ± 20%. Periodic digital photographs and short-circuit current density (JSC) measurements were taken to map electrical performance against color change. A statistically significant correlation (r = 0.8 for C-PSCs, r = -0.7 for Au-PSCs) was found between color alterations and JSC. These findings suggest that color changes can serve as reliable indicators of PSC degradation.



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