Optimization of low-temperature carbon electrodes for efficient hole extraction from perovskite absorbers with variable bandgap

The project involves the investigation and optimization of carbon electrodes to achieve efficient perovskite photovoltaic devices for indoor and outdoor applications based on a method that can be used for industrial production.
The intern will first study the optimization of carbon electrodes for solar cells, which will involve materials and device engineering. Then, the intern will engineer carbon electrodes for wide-bandgap perovskite absorbers, with a view to realizing efficient photovoltaics for indoor energy harvesting. Within the project, the intern will also upscale the optimized recipes using large-area coating techniques.
Rayleigh Solar Tech Inc. will benefit from this project as it will accelerate the commercialization of perovskite solar cells. Once the scalable process is deemed suitable, manufacturing trials can begin.

Faculty Supervisor:

Vincenzo Pecunia

Student:

Partner:

Rayleigh Solar Tech

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services; Utilities

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program: