CX-101663: On-device Lead Detention for Perovskite Solar Cells: The project will develop potential solutions for the effective capture of lead leakage upon severe device damage of perovskite photovoltaic modules without deteriorating device performance.

Award Number: DE-EE0008989
CX(s) Applied: A9, B3.6
Solar Energy Technologies Office
Location(s): IL
Office(s): Golden Field Office

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is proposing to provide funding to Northern Illinois University (NIU) to develop on-device lead absorbing films for perovskite solar cells (PSCs). The project would seek to address lead leakages in PSCs and consequently, mitigate against the public health risks associated with lead contamination. Solar photovoltaic (PV) films would be developed with the ability to sequester leaked aqueous lead from damaged solar PV devices, without affecting performance efficiency.