Emerging frontiers in perovskite solar cells: Principles, performance, and pathways to commercialization

Authors

• Souvik Ghosh, Dibrugarh University
• Ananda Sharma, Dibrugarh University
• Nitumoni Deka, G H Raisoni College of Engineering and Management
• Haraprasad Mondal, Dibrugarh University
• Ayush Tara, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
• Ahmet Sait Alali, Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi
• Jajneswar Nanda, Siksha O Anusandhan (Deemed to be University)
• Abhinav Kumar, Western Caspian University Baku
• Ankit Dilipkumar Oza, LLoyd Institute of Engineering & Technology
• Sagar Bhattarai, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
• Pratap Kumar Dakua, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation
• Kumar Neupane, Michigan Technological UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

9-1-2026

Department

Department of Physics

Abstract

Over the past decade, the Perovskite Photovoltaic device has enticed significant interest because of its continuously improving power conversion efficiency (PCE), straightforward solution-based manufacturing process, lightweight and flexible properties, applicability in compact, mobile, or aerospace technologies, and utilization of low-cost, readily available components. The synergetic effect of energy-efficient fabrication techniques, optimized charge transport layers, and advanced electrode materials has propelled perovskite solar cell efficiency to surpass 25%, thanks to the production of top-grade perovskite layers. Alongside efficiency, the stability of Perovskite solar cell (PSC) has garnered remarkable recognition from researchers. This review article explores recent developments in PSC, with a specific focus on enhancing crystallinity, morphology, and synthesis techniques. The review also discusses the interfacial region between various films, such as perovskite/Electron Transport Layer (ETL), ETL/Hole Transport Layer (HTL), and HTL/electrode, which are crucial for the efficiency and environmental stability of perovskite solar cells. The review also explores the prospect of PSC technologies, including those based on tin-based, carbon-based, and polymer-based devices. The potential drawbacks of commercializing these emerging technologies are assessed.

Publication Title

Solid State Communications

Recommended Citation

Ghosh, S., Sharma, A., Deka, N., Mondal, H., Tara, A., Alali, A., Nanda, J., Kumar, A., Oza, A., Bhattarai, S., Dakua, P., & Neupane, K. (2026). Emerging frontiers in perovskite solar cells: Principles, performance, and pathways to commercialization. Solid State Communications, 416. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssc.2026.116486
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