Solar Cells

Advanced Functional Materials Research Group

Indian Institute of Technology, Indore

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Advancing Solar Cell Efficiency and Stability

At AFMRG, IIT Indore, our research enhances the stability and efficiency of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs) and perovskite solar cells (PSCs). We employ advanced synthesis approaches, bifacial and interfacial engineering, bandgap tuning, and in-situ monitoring techniques to overcome challenges and ensure long-term, high-performance applications.

Key Research Areas

In-Situ Monitoring: Developing techniques to observe real-time degradation mechanisms, informing robust material and device design.

Material Innovation: Exploring new materials for high efficiency, stability, and environmental safety.

Interface Engineering: Optimizing interfaces to minimize energy losses and enhance charge transfer.

Scalability: Maintaining cost-effectiveness and performance in large-scale production.

Goals

Reduce production costs with inexpensive materials and simpler fabrication processes.

Achieve superior performance under low-light conditions for diverse applications.

Enhance stability under moisture, heat, and UV exposure.

Improve efficiency while scaling up production.

Ensure high material quality for lead-free perovskites like Cs₂AgBiBr₆.

Evaluate and reduce the environmental impact of solar cells over their lifecycle.

List of Publications:

Subhash Chand Yadav, Abhishek Srivastava, Vishesh Manjunath, Archana Kanwade, Rupesh S. Devan, and Parasharam M. Shirage. “Properties, performance and multidimensional applications of stable lead-free Cs2AgBiBr6 double perovskite.” Mater. Today Phys., (2022): 100731. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtphys.2022.100731 (IF:10)

Subhash Chand Yadav, Vishesh Manjunath, Abhishek Srivastava, Rupesh S. Devan, and Parasharam M. Shirage. “Stable lead-free Cs4CuSb2Cl12 layered double perovskite solar cells yielding theoretical efficiency close to 30%.” Opt. Mater, 132 (2022): 112676. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optmat.2022.112676 (IF:3.8)

Shaikh Azaharudin Saleem, Subhash Chand Yadav, Abhishek Srivastava, Archana Kanwade, Manish Kumar Tiwari, Shraddha Manohar Rajore, Jena Akash Kumar Satrughna, Mahesh Dhonde, Parasharam M Shirage. “The Dynamic Synergy of Tin in Electron Transfer Layer and Absorber Layer for Advancing Perovskite Solar Cells: A Comprehensive Review.” Energy Advances, (2024). https://doi.org/10.1039/D4YA00204K (IF: 3.2)

Ujjwal Mahajan, Abhishek Srivastava, Mahesh Dhonde, Kirti Sahu, Pintu Ghosh, and Parasharam M. Shirage. “Zinc-modified barium stannate micro-rods: Investigating structural, morphological, and optical features.” Chem. Phys. Impact, 8 (2024): 100622. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chphi.2024.100622 (IF: 3.8)

Abhishek Srivastava, Jena Akash Kumar Satrughna, Manish Kumar Tiwari, Archana Kanwade, Subhash Chand Yadav, Kiran Bala, and Parasharam M. Shirage. “Lead Metal Halide Perovskite Solar Cells: Fabrication, Advancement Strategies, Alternatives, and Future perspectives.” Mater. Today Commun., (2023): 105686. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtcomm.2023.105686 (IF:3.7)

Abhishek Srivastava, Jena Akash Kumar Satrughna, Manish Kumar Tiwari, Archana Kanwade, Subhash Chand Yadav, Kiran Bala, and Parasharam M. Shirage. “Effect of Ti1−xFexO2 photoanodes on the performance of dye-sensitized solar cells utilizing natural betalain pigments extracted from Beta vulgaris (BV).” Energy Advances (2023). https://doi.org/10.1039/D2YA00197G (IF:3.2)

Rahul Chauhan, Abhishek Srivastava#, Parasharam M. Shirage, and Kiran Bala, “Innovating dye-sensitized solar cells through novel microalgal and cyanobacterial species extricated dyes: A sustainable tack for material scarce earth.” Sol. Energy, 270 (2024):112369. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2024.112369 (IF: 6)

Akula Surya Teja, Abhishek Srivastava#, Jena Akash Kumar Satrughna, Manish Kumar Tiwari, Archana Kanwade, Hyunju Lee, Atsushi Ogura, and Parasharam M. Shirage, “Synergistic Co Sensitization of Environment-Friendly Chlorophyll and Anthocyanin based Natural Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells An Effective Approach towards Enhanced Efficiency and Stability.” Sol. Energy, 261 (2023): 112-124. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2023.06.004 (IF: 6)

Abhishek Srivastava, Bhaskar Singh Chauhan, Subhash Chand Yadav, Manish Kumar Tiwari, Jena Akash Kumar Satrughna, Archana Kanwade, Kiran Bala, and Parasharam M. Shirage. “Performance of dye-sensitized solar cells by utilizing Codiaeum Variegatum Leaf and Delonix Regia Flower as natural sensitizers.” Chem. Phys. Lett., 807 (2022): 140087. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cplett.2022.140087 (IF: 2.8)

Akula Surya Teja, Abhishek Srivastava#, Jena Akash Kumar Satrughna, Manish Kumar Tiwari, Archana Kanwade, Subhash Chand Yadav, and Parasharam M. Shirage. “Optimal processing methodology for futuristic natural dye-sensitized solar cells and novel applications.” Dyes and Pigments, (2022): 110997. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dyepig.2022.110997 (IF: 4.1)