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Two-dimensional MXene incorporating for electron and hole transport in high-performance perovskite solar cells

  • Sikandar Aftab*
  • , Aumber Abbas
  • , Muhammad Zahir Iqbal
  • , Sajjad Hussain
  • , Fahmid Kabir
  • , Hosameldin Helmy Hegazy
  • , Fan Xu
  • , Jae Hong Kim
  • , Burragoni Sravanthi Goud*
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Over the last decade, perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have made unheard-of strides in increasing power conversion efficiency, making them one of the most promising photovoltaic technologies. However, many obstacles remain to overcome before PSCs can be commercialized, including lead toxicity and the stability problem. It has been discovered that the 2D material MXene, composed of transition metal carbides or nitrides, has a high surface area and excellent electrical conductivity. This material has shown promise for electron and hole transport in PSCs. The main points of the review paper stress the importance of MXene in acting as an electron transport layer and a hole transport layer. It is strongly suggested that MXene can be used in PSCs to achieve the best possible performance levels. It has been demonstrated that MXene can significantly improve the effectiveness and stability of these devices by taking advantage of its unique qualities. MXene is, therefore, probably going to continue to be a strong contender in creating high-performance solar cells in the future. In general, the review paper emphasizes the expanding potential and interest of MXene in energy materials, particularly in solar cells and other renewable energy technologies. MXenes may become more significant as this field of study develops, contributing to creating effective and long-lasting energy solutions.

Original languageEnglish
Article number101366
JournalMaterials Today Energy
Volume36
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2023

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  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

  • 2D materials
  • MXene
  • Perovskites
  • PSCs
  • PV technologies

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Materials Science (miscellaneous)
  • Nuclear Energy and Engineering
  • Fuel Technology
  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology

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