Symmetry/Asymmetry in Perovskite Solar Cells
A special issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994). This special issue belongs to the section "Engineering and Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 123
Special Issue Editor
Interests: novel optoelectronic devices, especially perovskite solar cells; defect passivation and crystallization modulation; interface engineering for high-performance photovoltaics; charge carrier dynamics and device stability
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Perovskite solar cells have emerged as a transformative photovoltaic technology, with symmetry playing a fundamental role across multiple length scales, from crystal structures to device architecture. The intrinsic symmetry of perovskite crystal lattices dictates their electronic band structure, optical absorption, and charge transport properties, while symmetry breaking at interfaces, grain boundaries, and defect sites significantly influences carrier recombination dynamics and device stability. Understanding how symmetry governs ion migration, phase transitions, and interfacial energy alignment is crucial for developing strategies to enhance both efficiency and operational durability. This Special Issue invites contributions that explore symmetry-related phenomena in perovskite materials and devices, including crystal symmetry engineering, symmetry breaking in defect chemistry, asymmetric charge transport, and the role of symmetry in degradation mechanisms. By bringing together experimental and theoretical advances, this collection aims to deepen our understanding of how symmetry principles can guide the rational design of next-generation perovskite photovoltaics.
Dr. Zhuowei Li
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- perovskite solar cells
- crystal symmetry
- tandem solar cells
- defect passivation
- ion migration
- power conversion efficiency
- device stability
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