EFFECT OF MICROALGAE INCORPORATION ON THE PERFORMANCE OF PEROVSKITE SOLAR CELLS

Demirbay T., Cancı B., Manav Demir N., Özkaya B., Güneş S.

16TH International Istanbul Scientific Research Congress On Life, Engineering, Architecture, And Mathematical Sciences, İstanbul, Turkey, 28 - 29 February 2024, vol.1, no.1, pp.229, (Summary Text)

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Summary Text
  • Volume: 1
  • City: İstanbul
  • Country: Turkey
  • Page Numbers: pp.229
  • Yıldız Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Perovskite solar cells have emerged as a promising and rapidly advancing technology in the field

of photovoltaics. They feature a unique architecture, typically employing a hybrid organic-inorganic

lead halide perovskite material as the light absorbing layer. The exceptional optoelectronic properties

of perovskites contribute to their remarkable power conversion efficencies (PCEs). The ease of solution

processing allows for cost-effective and scalable fabrication methods, further enhancing the appeal of

perovskite solar cells.

In this study, we fabricated a p-i-n type perovskite solar cells (PSC) employing CH3NH3PbI3

as perovskite. We investigated the effects of addition of two types of algae, Chlorella vulgaris sp.

and Spirulina platensis sp. into the perovskite layer on the performance of the perovskite solar cells. We

observed that the PCEs of the devices employing both Chlorella vulgaris sp. and Spirulina platensis sp.

increased as compared to the control (reference) devices, where no algae was employed, indicating

the positive effects of algae incorporation on the perovskite solar cell performance. This research

demonstrates the promising role of algae in improving the performance and stability of perovskite solar

cells.