Lab Class Photovoltaics – Institute of Electronic Materials and Devices

In this laboratory, students are expected to fabricate highly efficient perovskite solar cells themselves over the course of several consecutive modules and to characterise them in detail.

Content

Hands-on laboratory work
Awareness of safe chemical handling
Introduction to spin-coating and thermal evaporation fabrication techniques, and their place within the context of other solar cell fabrication methods
Introduction to characterisation methods: XRD, (absolute) photoluminescence, IV, quantum efficiency
Deepening understanding of solar cells (experiencing IV parameters, etc.)
Deepening understanding of loss mechanisms in solar cells
Demonstrating the concept of the bandgap in perovskite solar cells
Raising awareness of remaining stability issues
Overall enjoyment and interest in PV