Issue 11, 2023

Perspectives for the conversion of perovskite indoor photovoltaics into IoT reality

Abstract

As a competitive candidate for powering low-power terminals in Internet of Things (IoT) systems, indoor photovoltaic (IPV) technology has attracted much attention due to its effective power output under indoor light illumination. One such emerging photovoltaic technology, perovskite cell, has become a hot topic in the field of IPVs due to its outstanding theoretical performance limits and low manufacturing costs. However, several elusive issues remain limiting their applications. In this review, the challenges for perovskite IPVs are discussed in view of the bandgap tailoring to match indoor light spectra and the defect trapping regulation throughout the devices. Then, we summarize up-to-date perovskite cells, highlighting advanced strategies such as bandgap engineering, film engineering and interface engineering to enhance indoor performance. The investigation of indoor applications of large and flexible perovskite cells and integrated devices powered by perovskite cells is exhibited. Finally, the perspectives for the perovskite IPV field are provided to help facilitate the further improvement of indoor performance.

Graphical abstract: Perspectives for the conversion of perovskite indoor photovoltaics into IoT reality

Article information

Article type
Minireview
Submitted
15 Dec. 2022
Accepted
14 Febr. 2023
First published
14 Febr. 2023

Nanoscale, 2023,15, 5167-5180

Perspectives for the conversion of perovskite indoor photovoltaics into IoT reality

X. Zhu, J. Xu, H. Cen, Z. Wu, H. Dong and J. Xi, Nanoscale, 2023, 15, 5167 DOI: 10.1039/D2NR07022G

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