binarypublishAerosolar Ltd., a UK startup, will develop a commercial-scale reactor for its aerosol-assisted annealing process for perovskite solar cells, thanks to a £50,000 grant from Innovate UK. Perovskite solar cells are cheaper to produce than traditional silicon-based cells, but they have lower stability and are susceptible to decomposition in reaction to moisture and oxygen. Aerosolar’s process involves passing an aerosol solution over the heated perovskite sample during the annealing process, creating larger grains and allowing for processing at a lower temperature. This process not only improves the formation and stability of the perovskite solar cells but also enhances their low-light response, making them suitable for indoor applications powered by artificial light. Aerosolar is working to test the longevity of these benefits and apply the process to commercial-scale samples.
In summary, Aerosolar Ltd. is developing a method to improve perovskite solar cells using an aerosol-assisted annealing process. The process involves passing an aerosol solution over the heated perovskite sample during the annealing process, creating larger grains and facilitating processing at lower temperatures. This method not only improves the formation and stability of the perovskite solar cells but also enhances their low-light response, making them suitable for indoor applications powered by artificial light. Aerosolar has received a £50,000 grant to build a commercial-scale reactor for its process.
