Engineering More Efficient Perovskite Solar Cells

Perovskite solar cells (PSC) are an exciting new type of photovoltaic device that can have high conversion efficiency, easy manufacturability and low cost. Over the last few years PSC have made large increases in efficiency, but there are still problems with long term stability and with the toxicity of the lead based materials used. This project will focus on making and testing perovskite solar cells using a range of new and advanced materials. The aim of the project is to overcome some of the current limitations of the cells - one way to do this is to investigate how electrons move from the perovskite absorber layer to the electron selective contact and into the external circuit. By understanding the chemistry at these interfaces materials engineering can be used to improve the solar conversion efficiency of the solar cells.

More information on past group publications can be found here: https://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?user=8DPpbOwAAAAJ

The position will be filled by end of February 2018 for a starting date of October 2018. The PhD is fully funded for four years and the successful candidate will have (or be expecting) a high 2:1 or a 1st class degree in chemistry or a related subject (e.g. materials, chemical engineering, physics). If you would like any further information please e-mail [Email Address Removed]