Perovskite Solar Cell Research
Perovskite solar cells are an exciting area of next-generation photovoltaic research, offering exceptional optical and electronic properties, and attracting significant interest from researchers developing new approaches to solar energy technologies.
From selecting the right materials and substrates, to controlling film deposition and evaluating device performance, successful perovskite solar cell development relies on multiple materials and processing stages working together.
PI-KEM’s Role in Perovskite Solar Cell Research
PI-KEM supports researchers across the perovskite solar cell development workflow, providing access to specialist materials, substrates and consumables alongside equipment for material preparation, substrate treatment, coating, deposition and performance testing.
Working with a network of specialist suppliers, our technical team can help you identify products for individual stages of your research or bring together the materials and equipment needed to establish a full perovskite research workflow.
Whether you are developing new materials, optimising an existing process or establishing a new research capability, PI-KEM provides a single point of contact to help you source the products you need to keep your research moving forward.
Perovskite Solar Cell Materials
High-purity materials for next-generation photovoltaic research.
As the UK and European distribution partner for LTS Research Laboratories, PI-KEM provides access to a comprehensive range of materials for perovskite solar cell research and development, supporting a variety of deposition and fabrication methods.
Our range covers materials used throughout the device structure, including:
- Perovskite absorbers
- Electron transport layer (ETL) materials
- Hole transport layer (HTL) materials
- Perovskite precursors and halide salts
- Passivation and interface materials
- Substrates
- Transparent contacts and counter-electrode materials.
Materials are available in a range of forms, including high-purity powders, sputtering targets, evaporation pellets and ready-to-use solutions, with custom stoichiometry, doping levels and particle sizes also available for specific research requirements.
Perovskite Solar Cell Processing Equipment
From ink preparation to cell analysis.
Building a reliable perovskite research workflow requires the right equipment at each stage of the process. The right equipment can help improve consistency, efficiency, and confidence in your results.
PI-KEM is the UK and European distributor for MTI Corporation, providing access to a broad range of systems and consumables for perovskite solar cell research. Covering substrate treatment, coating technologies, laser scribing, encapsulation, and characterisation, MTI’s product range helps you create a complete perovskite research workflow, supported by PI-KEM’s technical expertise at every stage.
Equipment is available for:
- Ink preparation
- Substrate treatment
- Wet coating
- Vapour phase coating
- Performance testing
Whether you require an individual piece of equipment or are developing a complete perovskite production workflow, our technical team can help identify suitable systems for your research objectives.
New to Perovskite Solar Cell Research?
Getting started with perovskite solar cell research can mean becoming familiar with a range of materials, equipment and processing stages.
Our ‘Building a Perovskite Solar Cell’ video guide provides a practical introduction to the workflow, taking you through the key stages involved in producing a perovskite solar cell – from preparing inks and substrates, through to thin-film deposition, electrode formation and evaluation of the finished device.
Why Choose PI-KEM
PI-KEM works with researchers to help source specialist materials and equipment for innovative scientific research.
Through our network of specialist suppliers, we bring together materials, substrates, consumables and processing equipment to support multiple stages of perovskite solar cell development, all through a single point of contact.
Every research project requires different materials, processes and priorities. Our knowledgeable team can help you navigate the options, discuss specialist requirements and bring together the right support for your research objectives.
Have a perovskite project in mind? Let’s chat.
📞 Call our technical team on 01827 259250
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