The DIAMOND Horizon Project is an EU-funded initiative under the Horizon Europe program. It aims to revolutionize the field of photovoltaics by developing ultra-stable, highly efficient, and low-cost solar cells with a focus on minimizing environmental impact and maximizing sustainability.
DIAMOND is structured into comprehensive work packages, each targeting specific facets of perovskite photovoltaic (PV) technology:
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Materials Optimization: Enhancing absorber layers, hole and electron transport materials, and electrode deposition techniques to improve overall device performance.
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High-Efficiency Solar Cells: Achieving power conversion efficiencies (PCE) of ≥27%, stability over 5,000 hours for small-area perovskite solar cells (PSCs), reducing lead content, and optimizing carbon-based PSCs.
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Module Development: Developing scalable printing techniques for full-stack modules, aiming for carbon-based modules up to 100 cm² with PCE ≥18% and large-area modules up to 500 cm² with PCE ≥16%, fabricated outside glovebox environments.
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Packaging & Encapsulation: Implementing advanced laser-assisted sealing methods, polymeric sealing for PSC modules, and lead sequestration layers to enhance device longevity and safety.
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Stability Assessment: Evaluating material aging, intrinsic and extrinsic degradation mechanisms, and outdoor stability to ensure long-term performance.
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Sustainability: Conducting life cycle, techno-economic, and social assessments of PSC module production, focusing on low environmental impact, critical materials assessment, and design for recycling.
To dive deeper into the project, please visit the official resources:
- Project Website
Explore detailed project information, news, and updates. - CORDIS Project Page
Access official EU project documentation, deliverables, and outcomes.
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