Issue 45, 2019

Highly efficient walking perovskite solar cells based on thermomechanical polymer films

Abstract

Considering the trends towards miniaturization and automation of electronics, increasing attention should be given to self-actuating microenergy technologies. In particular, it is important for these systems to simultaneously possess simple structure, self-powered energy supply, and high power density. Using a facile and ultrafast fabrication approach, a highly efficient walking perovskite solar cell is constructed as a prototype actuator with a straightforward design but advanced functions. The device demonstrates a high walking speed of 10 mm min−1, excellent mechanical strength (the ability to lift an object 15 times its own weight), and high photoelectric efficiency, achieving a power conversion efficiency of 17.75% as a low-temperature flexible solar cell. The dynamic output of the device during passive heliotropic walking is also evaluated. The maximum output power of the device reaches 215 W m−2. This device shows promise for use as a mobile energy source in various technological applications including microsensors, micropumps, and microrobots.

Graphical abstract: Highly efficient walking perovskite solar cells based on thermomechanical polymer films

Supplementary files

Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
24 Aug 2019
Accepted
28 Oct 2019
First published
30 Oct 2019

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 26154-26161

Highly efficient walking perovskite solar cells based on thermomechanical polymer films

J. Qi, L. Li, H. Xiong, A. C. Wang, C. Hou, Q. Zhang, Y. Li and H. Wang, J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019, 7, 26154 DOI: 10.1039/C9TA09336B

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