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Researchers Unveil High-Efficiency Perovskite Solar Cells with Tripled Lifespan

A joint research team, affiliated with UNIST and Korea University introduce solid-state additive to significantly enhance durability.

Researchers Unveil High-Efficiency Perovskite Solar Cells with Tripled Lifespan

Abstract Liquid-state 4-tert-butylpyridine is essential for achieving high performance in n–i–p perovskite solar cells. 4-tert- Butylpyridine effectively dissolves the lithium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide dopant and stabilizes lithium... Read More

Oct 13, 2025 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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Distinguished Professor Sang Il Seok Awarded the Humboldt Research Award for Pioneering Work in PSCs

Professor Seok has been recognized as a "World's Top 1% Highly Cited Researcher (HCR)" by Clarivate Analytics since 2018, maintaining this distinction for six consecutive years.

Distinguished Professor Sang Il Seok Awarded the Humboldt Research Award for Pioneering Work in PSCs

Distinguished Professor Sang Il Seok from the School of Energy and Chemical Engineering at UNIST has been honored with the prestigious ‘Humboldt Research Award‘ in recognition of his groundbreaking research in the field of perov... Read More

May 16, 2025 By JooHyeon Heo People
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Susceptible Organic Cations Promote Stability and Efficiency in Perovskite Solar Cells

The findings of this research were published online in Joule, a sister journal to Cell, on March 17, 2025.

Susceptible Organic Cations Promote Stability and Efficiency in Perovskite Solar Cells

Summary Achieving higher open-circuit voltages and fill factors in perovskite solar cells (PSCs) involves minimizing defects between layers and maximizing carrier extraction and transport. One approach includes integrating a two-dimensional... Read More

Mar 31, 2025 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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[Short News] Pay Attention to Materials Science Research at UNIST!

Professor Sang Il Seok gained woldwide attention for attempting to fabricate solar cells based on SbSeI, for the first time!

EuiDae Jung (Department of Materials Science and Engineering) honored with 2021 KIMS Best Paper Award!

[Short News] Pay Attention to Materials Science Research at UNIST!

《Editor’s Note: UNIST has attracted ever-growing worldwide attention due to its capability and promising potential in the research and development of new materials. Here is a brief summary of those inspiring stories.》 ■ Professor Sang Il Se... Read More

Feb 26, 2021 By JooHyeon Heo People
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Highly Efficient, Stable Perovskite Material that Can Be Installed on Exterior Walls and Vehicle Sunroofs!

Their findings have been published in the October 2020 issue of Science.

Highly Efficient, Stable Perovskite Material that Can Be Installed on Exterior Walls and Vehicle Sunroofs!

With the help of advances in perovskite solar cells (PSCs), it will not be long before we see power-generating building facades or car sunroofs. This is largely due to a recent study that could further improve both the efficiency and the st... Read More

Nov 16, 2020 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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UNIST Researchers Unveil Protective Coat for Solar Cells!

Their findings have been published in the online version of Advanced Energy Materials on September 23, 2020.

UNIST Researchers Unveil Protective Coat for Solar Cells!

A recent study, affiliated with UNIST has unveiled a novel coating technology that could not only protect perovskite solar cells (PSCs) from humidity and ultraviolet (UV) light, but also convert UV into visible light. The new method, accord... Read More

Oct 19, 2020 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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Enhancing the Performance of PSCs with ‘Graphene Armor’

The findings of this research have been published in the online issue of Nano Letters on May 13, 2020.

Enhancing the Performance of PSCs with ‘Graphene Armor’

A team of researchers, affiliated with UNIST has come up with a novel electrode that could greatly improve the stability of perovskite solar cells (PSCs), the most promising candidate for the next generation solar cells due to their low cos... Read More

Jul 03, 2020 By JooHyeon Heo Research
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