Erik Johansson group
Perovskite solar cells, quantum dot solar cells and dye-sensitized solar cells
Our research
In my research group new solar cell devices based on solid state hybrid inorganic/organic nanoscale composites are constructed. We try to find new material combinations that are efficient and environmental friendly. We then use different advanced techniques to understand these devices from fundamental to applied level, and we also investigate different ways to prepare the solar cells on large scale. The results are then used to optimize the solar cell properties.
The solar cells may be divided into three different research areas: perovskite solar cells, quantum dot solar cells and dye-sensitized solar cells. The function of these types of solar cells is closely related and the results for one type of solar cell can often be used to improve and understand all three types of solar cells.
Research projects
- Solar cells on trucks for environmentally friendly transports
- Perovskite solar cells (see below)
- Quantum dot solar cells (see below)
- Lead-free perovskite solar cells
- Building integrated solar
- Solar cells for transportation
- Feasibility study about solar cells on ships for decreased environmental- and climate impact from shipping.
Perovskite solar cells
"Perovskite is the new favorite material of solar cell researchers. It has emerged in just a few years as a cheap alternative to silicon." The newspaper Forskning & Framsteg interviews Erik Johansson and writes about the research area. The article can be read on Forskning & Framsteg's website (in Swedish)
Quantum dot solar cells
The research on quantum dots for solar cells in our research group was noticed by Swedish Television, SVT, as part of the Nobel Studio program, in connection with the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2023, which also deals with quantum dots. See the feature on SVT play. (In Swedish, from 06:19 minutes into the program to 10:07.)
Group members
Publications
Can photoluminescence quenching be a predictor for perovskite solar cell efficiencies?
Part of Physical Chemistry, Chemical Physics - PCCP, p. 22607-22613, 2023
Part of The Journal of Physical Chemistry C, p. 3085-3092, 2023
Part of Separation and Purification Technology, 2023
Part of ACS Applied Energy Materials, p. 7102-7108, 2023
Part of Journal of Materials Chemistry A, p. 11755-11766, 2023
- DOI for A carbazole-based self-assembled monolayer as the hole transport layer for efficient and stable Cs(0.25)FA(0.75)Sn(0.5)Pb(0.5)I(3) solar cells
- Download full text (pdf) of A carbazole-based self-assembled monolayer as the hole transport layer for efficient and stable Cs(0.25)FA(0.75)Sn(0.5)Pb(0.5)I(3) solar cells
Part of Nature Communications, 2023
Part of Physical Chemistry, Chemical Physics - PCCP, p. 1675-1684, 2022
Part of Energy Technology, 2022
Part of Nano Energy, 2022
- DOI for Efficient and bending durable flexible perovskite solar cells via interface modification using a combination of thin MoS2 nanosheets and molecules binding to the perovskite
- Download full text (pdf) of Efficient and bending durable flexible perovskite solar cells via interface modification using a combination of thin MoS2 nanosheets and molecules binding to the perovskite
The Complex Degradation Mechanism of Copper Electrodes on Lead Halide Perovskites
Part of ACS Materials Science Au, p. 301-312, 2022
Part of Advanced Functional Materials, 2022
Part of Nanoscale, p. 6234-6240, 2021
Nanotechnology for catalysis and solar energy conversion
Part of Nanotechnology, 2021
Emerging perovskite quantum dot solar cells: feasible approaches to boost performance
Part of Energy & Environmental Science, p. 224-261, 2021
Regulating Thiol Ligands of p-Type Colloidal Quantum Dots for Efficient Infrared Solar Cells
Part of ACS Energy Letters, p. 1970-1989, 2021
Solar-Driven Water Splitting at 13.8% Solar-to-Hydrogen Efficiency by an Earth-Abundant Electrolyzer
Part of ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, p. 14070-14078, 2021
Part of ACS Applied Energy Materials, p. 510-522, 2021
- DOI for SnOx Atomic Layer Deposition on Bare Perovskite: An Investigation of Initial Growth Dynamics, Interface Chemistry, and Solar Cell Performance
- Download full text (pdf) of SnOx Atomic Layer Deposition on Bare Perovskite: An Investigation of Initial Growth Dynamics, Interface Chemistry, and Solar Cell Performance
Part of ACS Applied Energy Materials, p. 14080-14092, 2021
- DOI for Efficiency and Stability Enhancement of Perovskite Solar Cells Utilizing a Thiol Ligand and MoS2 (100) Nanosheet Surface Modification
- Download full text (pdf) of Efficiency and Stability Enhancement of Perovskite Solar Cells Utilizing a Thiol Ligand and MoS2 (100) Nanosheet Surface Modification
Part of ACS Applied Energy Materials, p. 9276-9282, 2021
Part of ChemSusChem, p. 4507-4515, 2021
Part of Journal of Power Sources, 2020
2-Terminal CIGS-perovskite tandem cells: A layer by layer exploration
Part of Solar Energy, p. 270-288, 2020
Part of Small, 2020
Part of ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, p. 43876-43884, 2020
Part of Nano Energy, 2020
- DOI for Highly crystalline MAPbI3 perovskite grain formation by irreversible poor-solvent diffusion aggregation, for efficient solar cell fabrication
- Download full text (pdf) of Highly crystalline MAPbI3 perovskite grain formation by irreversible poor-solvent diffusion aggregation, for efficient solar cell fabrication
Flexible Lead Bromide Perovskite Solar Cells
Part of ACS Applied Energy Materials, p. 9817-9823, 2020
Part of Scientific Reports, 2020
- DOI for A method for studying pico to microsecond time-resolved core-level spectroscopy used to investigate electron dynamics in quantum dots
- Download full text (pdf) of A method for studying pico to microsecond time-resolved core-level spectroscopy used to investigate electron dynamics in quantum dots
Degradation Mechanism of Silver Metal Deposited on Lead Halide Perovskites
Part of ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, p. 7212-7221, 2020
Four-Terminal Tandem Solar Cell with Dye-Sensitized and PbS Colloidal Quantum-Dot-Based Subcells
Part of ACS Applied Energy Materials, p. 3157-3161, 2020
PbS Colloidal Quantum Dot Inks for Infrared Solar Cells
2020
Part of ACS Applied Energy Materials, p. 7372-7382, 2020
- DOI for Tuning the Bandgap in Silver Bismuth Iodide Materials by Partly Substituting Bismuth with Antimony for Improved Solar Cell Performance
- Download full text (pdf) of Tuning the Bandgap in Silver Bismuth Iodide Materials by Partly Substituting Bismuth with Antimony for Improved Solar Cell Performance
Cubic AgBiS2 Colloidal Nanocrystals for Solar Cells
Part of ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS, p. 4014-4024, 2020
Part of Chemical Engineering Journal, p. 999-1010, 2019
Highly Stabilized Quantum Dot Ink for Efficient Infrared Light Absorbing Solar Cells
Part of Advanced Energy Materials, 2019
Cesium Bismuth Iodide Solar Cells from Systematic Molar Ratio Variation of CsI and BiI3
Part of Inorganic Chemistry, p. 12040-12052, 2019
Metal nanowire networks: Recent advances and challenges for new generation photovoltaics
Part of Materials Today Energy, p. 152-185, 2019
Part of Journal of Materials Chemistry A, p. 13777-13786, 2019
Part of ACS Applied Energy Materials, p. 5356-5362, 2019
Part of Chemistry of Materials, p. 4081-4091, 2019
Part of Materials technology (New York, N.Y.), p. 784-792, 2018
Part of Journal of Materials Chemistry A, p. 9498-9505, 2018
Part of Journal of Power Sources, p. 70-79, 2018
Part of Sustainable Energy & Fuels, p. 606-615, 2018
Part of Chemical Engineering Journal, p. 1043-1055, 2018
Part of ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, p. 11572-11579, 2018
Part of Advanced Energy Materials, 2018
Part of Nano Energy, p. 373-382, 2018
Part of Advanced Energy Materials, 2018
Part of Energy & Environmental Science, p. 354-364, 2018
- DOI for Extremely lightweight and ultra-flexible infrared light-converting quantum dot solar cells with high power-per-weight output using a solution-processed bending durable silver nanowire-based electrode
- Download full text (pdf) of Extremely lightweight and ultra-flexible infrared light-converting quantum dot solar cells with high power-per-weight output using a solution-processed bending durable silver nanowire-based electrode
Part of ChemSusChem, p. 1114-1120, 2018
Contact
- If you have any questions about our research, you are welcome to contact Professor Erik Johansson.
- Erik Johansson