Stability improvement of MAPbI3-based perovskite solar cells using a photoactive solid-solid phase change material

• Published in: Journal of alloys and compounds Vol. 897; p. 163142
• Main Authors: Mousavi, Seyede Maryam, Alidaei, Maryam, Arabpour Roghabadi, Farzaneh, Ahmadi, Vahid, Sadrameli, Seyed Mojtaba, Vapaavuori, Jaana
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Lausanne Elsevier B.V 15.03.2022; Elsevier BV
• Subjects: Absorbers; Azo compounds; Isomers; Organic chemistry; Perovskite solar cells; Perovskites; Phase change materials; Photoswitchable molecule; Photovoltaic cells; Relative humidity; Solar cells; Solid phases; Solid-solid phase change material; Stability; Structural stability; Thermal stability; Thermal stress; Titanium dioxide; Ultraviolet radiation; Stability; Solid-solid phase change material; Photoswitchable molecule; Perovskite solar cells

•UV-light is absorbed by azobenzene and used in the photoisomerization process of trans to cis.•The heat generated in the perovskite solar cells is absorbed by azobenzene for cis to trans thermal isomerization.•The stability of the MAPbI3 perovskite solar cells increases with incorporation of Azoben...