Low-cost, and highly efficient energy conversion/harvesting devices (perovskite solar cells including other thin film photovoltaics)
Organic/inorganic thin film fabrication and analyses of photophysical, optoelectronic characteristics.
Advanced energy materials/devices (translucent+wearable solar modules, solar+battery integrated devices, and etc.)
Optoelectronic devices (Perovskite LEDs, Photodetectors, Sensors, Thin Film Transistors)
Direct conversion from incident solar light to electric energy.
Environmentally clean, unlimited power sources
Thin film solar cells
Thin device (sub-micron ~ 5 micrometer thick)
Flexible/wearable modules for mobile, electronic applications.
Building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) or translucent windows.
High power conversion efficiency (PCE, >25%), low fabrication costs, and simple solution processing.
Applicable for flexible, lightweight, semitransparent devices.
Remaining issues for commercialization (research issues)
Pb-free light absorber for environmentally benign power generation.
Long-term stability
Large-area uniform production
Highly efficient solar cells (perovskites, III-V compound)
Flexible, lightweight lithium ion batteries
Integration of PV (photovoltaic) + Energy storage devices = self-storage energy devices