Critical analysis of stability and performance of organometal halide perovskite solar cells via various fabrication method (Review)

¹ School of Microelectronic Engineering (SoME), Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Pauh Putra Main Campus, Jalan Arau-Changlun, 02600 Arau, Perlis, Malaysia
² Semiconductor Photonics & Integrated Lightwave Systems (SPILS), Tun Abdul Razak Laser Laboratory (TAREL),School of Microelectronic Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Kampus Pauh Putra, Arau, Perlis, Malaysia
³ Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, National Defence University of Malaysia (UPNM), Kem Sungai Besi, 5700 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

^* Corresponding author: mukhzeer@upnm.edu.my

Published online: 22 November 2017

Abstract

Organometal halide perovskite solar cells (Omh-PSC_s) have attracted attention due to its unique electrical and optical properties. Ideally, the Omh-PSC_s should remain free from degradation under normal operating conditions for several years, preferably tens of years. In order to produce high power conversion efficiency with low potential of degradation, different fabrication methods have been developed. The reported stability of perovskite films can vary significantly and reported to decay substantially up to 20% of its original performance. A thorough understanding of fabrication process upon the stability of the device is regarded as crucial to pave the way for future endeavors. This review summarized and highlighted the recent research of fabrication methods that gave an impact to the stability of perovskite devices.