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3D-Printed Microstructures Enable Semi-Transparent, Color-Tunable Perovskite Solar Cells

A peer-reviewed study reports 9.2% efficiency at roughly 35% visible transparency with durability under bending, with encapsulation now the priority for real-world deployment.

Overview

  • Hebrew University researchers report flexible perovskite cells that control light transmission using 3D‑printed arrays of microscopic polymer pillars.
  • The optical design regulates transparency without altering the perovskite absorber, preserving performance while shaping how much light passes through.
  • Device appearance is tuned by adjusting transparent electrode thickness to reflect selected wavelengths, producing distinct colors during power generation.
  • Laboratory tests show up to 9.2% power conversion efficiency at about 35% average visible transparency with stable output under repeated bending and extended operation.
  • The solvent-free, low-temperature fabrication suits flexible substrates for applications such as solar windows and façades, and the team is advancing protective encapsulation and barrier layers.