Project description
Durable, high-performance perovskite solar cells
Layered metal halides (LMHs) are a class of materials composed of alternating organic and inorganic layers, known for their ability to efficiently transport electrical charges. In solar technology, they are used to improve the performance of perovskite solar cells by enhancing charge mobility and stability. With the support of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the SOLID project will design LMHs with polyaromatic organic ligands that strengthen π-stacking interactions – a feature that boosts charge transport within the material. Key objectives include achieving a 10 % increase in charge carrier mobility, optimising thin-film deposition for vertically oriented sublattices, identifying compositions with fewer trap states and optimal bandgaps, and ensuring less than 10 % performance degradation after 1 000 hours under standard conditions.
Objective
The SOLID (Stable Optimized Layered Inorganic/organic Devices) project aims to advance Layered Metal Halides (LMHs) in photovoltaic technology, addressing the European Green Deal’s priorities for clean energy innovation. The project focuses on developing LMHs with polyaromatic organic ligands that enhance π-stacking interactions in a manner to increase charge mobility within the new materials, targeting power conversion efficiencies above 20%. Key objectives include synthesizing LMHs with at least a 10% increase in charge carrier mobility, optimizing thin-film deposition techniques for vertically oriented sub-lattices, identifying compositions with reduced trap states and optimal bandgaps, and achieving less than 10% degradation in performance after 1,000 hours under standard conditions. By overcoming stability and efficiency challenges in perovskite solar cells, SOLID will set new benchmarks for scalable, high-performance photovoltaic materials. The project will have broad scientific impacts, advancing knowledge in materials science and influencing future research and technology development. It will also contribute to societal goals by enhancing renewable energy adoption, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and supporting the transition to a sustainable energy future. The project integrates environmental sustainability, including resource-efficient lab practices and the exploration of greener materials. Career development is central, with training in advanced characterization methods, sustainable research practices, and project management under the mentorship of experts at ICIQ. This experience will prepare the researcher to lead in renewable energy innovation, directly supporting the EU’s climate and sustainability targets.
Fields of science (EuroSciVoc)
CORDIS classifies projects with EuroSciVoc, a multilingual taxonomy of fields of science, through a semi-automatic process based on NLP techniques. See: The European Science Vocabulary.
This project's classification has been human-validated.
CORDIS classifies projects with EuroSciVoc, a multilingual taxonomy of fields of science, through a semi-automatic process based on NLP techniques. See: The European Science Vocabulary.
This project's classification has been human-validated.
Keywords
Project’s keywords as indicated by the project coordinator. Not to be confused with the EuroSciVoc taxonomy (Fields of science)
Project’s keywords as indicated by the project coordinator. Not to be confused with the EuroSciVoc taxonomy (Fields of science)
Programme(s)
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
-
HORIZON.1.2 - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
MAIN PROGRAMME
See all projects funded under this programme
Topic(s)
Calls for proposals are divided into topics. A topic defines a specific subject or area for which applicants can submit proposals. The description of a topic comprises its specific scope and the expected impact of the funded project.
Calls for proposals are divided into topics. A topic defines a specific subject or area for which applicants can submit proposals. The description of a topic comprises its specific scope and the expected impact of the funded project.
Funding Scheme
Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-PF-EF - HORIZON TMA MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
See all projects funded under this funding scheme
Call for proposal
Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.
Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.
(opens in new window) HORIZON-MSCA-2024-PF-01
See all projects funded under this callCoordinator
Net EU financial contribution. The sum of money that the participant receives, deducted by the EU contribution to its linked third party. It considers the distribution of the EU financial contribution between direct beneficiaries of the project and other types of participants, like third-party participants.
43007 Tarragona
Spain
The total costs incurred by this organisation to participate in the project, including direct and indirect costs. This amount is a subset of the overall project budget.