Issue 8, 2024

Remanufacturing of perovskite solar cells

Abstract

The rapid evolution of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) has positioned this technology as a promising candidate in the global transition towards sustainable energy sources. As the renewable energy sector continues to gain momentum, driven by global initiatives aimed at achieving net-zero emissions, the integration of circular economy principles into the production of PSCs has become increasingly significant. In recent years, a growing body of research has been dedicated to exploring various strategies for recovering and reusing the components of perovskite photovoltaic devices. This review offers a comprehensive analysis of the current state of remanufacturing processes as they apply to PSCs, encompassing material recovery, the essential capturing and recycling of lead, and device refurbishment. Moreover, we review the available information pertaining to the environmental impact of reported remanufacturing strategies, solvent management, the introduction of greener solvents, exempt and design compatibility, all aimed at further enhancing the sustainability profile of PSCs remanufacturing.

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Article information

Article type
Critical Review
Submitted
28 Feb 2024
Accepted
21 May 2024
First published
22 May 2024
This article is Open Access
Creative Commons BY license

RSC Sustain., 2024,2, 2057-2068

Remanufacturing of perovskite solar cells

K. Valadez-Villalobos and M. L. Davies, RSC Sustain., 2024, 2, 2057 DOI: 10.1039/D4SU00100A

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