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. 2024 Feb 8;14(8):5085–5131. doi: 10.1039/d3ra07518d

Progress in lead-based PSCs.

Perovskite type Methodology Significance/improvements References
MAPbBr3 and MAPbI3 First used in DSSCs as sensitizers Pioneered the use of perovskite materials in DSSCs 36
Pb-halide-based perovskites Incorporation of I and Br ions Transformed the field of PVs; influenced photocurrent and photovoltage 36
Pb-based perovskites Direct bandgap (1.6 eV) semiconductor Nearly ideal Shockley–Queisser limit for single-junction solar cells (1.43 eV) 76
MAPbI3 Planar structured single crystal device with fullerene derivatives Achieved a PCE of 12% 79
MAPbI3 lateral structure Surface treated with MAI Improved Voc, FF, and achieved a PCE of 11% 82
MAPbBr3 Bromide-based perovskite Higher Voc compared to iodide-based perovskite solar cells 85
Single crystal OIHP Superior characteristics compared to polycrystalline Rapid increase in PCE from 6.53% to 22.8% 89
Sn and Ge mixtures Reduction of Pb concentrations Predicted decrease in toxicity 91
Physical Pb reduction Strategy to use less Pb in the device Maintain high PCE while reducing Pb consumption 92