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Engineered Molecular Layer Boosts Perovskite Solar Cell Performance and Stability

A breakthrough in perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells has been achieved through molecular engineering of interfacial layers. The new design controls crystallization dynamics and reduces defects, leading to substantial efficiency gains.

Molecular Engineering Breakthrough in Solar Technology

Researchers have developed an engineered self-assembled monolayer that significantly improves the performance and stability of perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells, according to reports in Nature Photonics. The novel molecular design addresses critical challenges in perovskite crystallization control at the buried interface, sources indicate.