Professor Ana Flávia Nogueira Speaks at ICSM 2024 about Advances in Perovskite Solar Cell Interfaces
Professor Ana Flávia Nogueira recently participated as an invited speaker at the prestigious International Conference on Science and Technology of Synthetic Electronic Materials (ICSM 2024). The event, held in Dresden, Germany, from June 23-28th, is the largest conference dedicated to organic electronics, with a rich history of showcasing groundbreaking developments in the field for over 40 years.
ICSM 2024: A Hub for Innovation
ICSM 2024 brought together researchers and industry leaders from around the world to discuss the latest advancements in organic electronics. The conference covered a wide range of topics, including organic light-emitting diodes, organic field-effect transistors, organic photovoltaics, perovskite and hybrid photovoltaics, and more. The event highlighted the interdisciplinary nature of the field, emphasizing the integration of materials science, engineering, and applied physics to drive innovation in electronic and photonic devices.
Professor Nogueira’s Contribution
In her talk, Professor Nogueira presented cutting-edge research on the formation and dynamics of interfaces in perovskite materials with varying dimensionalities, specifically focusing on 2D/3D and 0D/3D interfaces. These interfaces are crucial for enhancing the efficiency and stability of emerging perovskite solar cells, which are seen as a promising alternative to traditional silicon-based solar technologies.
Key Highlights of the Presentation:
– Interface Dynamics: Professor Nogueira explored the interactions at the interfaces between different dimensionality materials, demonstrating how these interactions can be harnessed to improve charge transport and reduce recombination losses in perovskite solar cells.
– Stability and Efficiency: The research emphasized the role of these interfaces in enhancing the thermal and moisture stability of perovskite solar cells, addressing one of the major challenges in the commercialization of this technology.
– Innovative Approaches: The studies presented also highlighted novel methods for controlling the crystallization and alignment of perovskite layers, paving the way for more efficient and robust solar cell designs.
The Impact of ICSM
ICSM has long been a cornerstone in the field of synthetic electronic materials, having evolved over the decades to include a diverse array of topics from synthetic metals to organic electronics. The conference is renowned for its role in propelling forward many of the most significant breakthroughs in these areas, making it a key venue for researchers to share their findings and collaborate on future innovations. The next conference will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from July 19-24th 2026. (https://icsm2026.com)
