Perovskite solar cells can be made not only more robust but also more efficient, scalable and cheaper to manufacture by replacing the indium tin oxide (ITO) in the device, according to research led by the University of Surrey. The team suggests that replacing the ITO—one of the most fragile and expensive materials in photovoltaics—with single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) could take perovskite solar cells to the next level, creating truly flexible, affordable and durable panels.
Carbon nanotubes could power a new generation of flexible solar panels
