16TH International Istanbul Scientific Research Congress On Life, Engineering, Architecture, And Mathematical Sciences, İstanbul, Türkiye, 28 - 29 Şubat 2024, cilt.1, sa.1, ss.229
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.