@article{ART003341845},
author={Kumari Neha and Chauhan Prerit and Sharma Vishal and Kaur Gun Anit and Kumar Sahil and Shandilya Mamta},
title={Next-generation perovskite solar cells empowered by carbon based materials: challenges and future opportunities},
journal={Carbon Letters},
issn={1976-4251},
year={2026},
volume={36},
number={1},
pages={75-114},
doi={10.1007/s42823-025-00996-2}
TY - JOUR
AU - Kumari Neha
AU - Chauhan Prerit
AU - Sharma Vishal
AU - Kaur Gun Anit
AU - Kumar Sahil
AU - Shandilya Mamta
TI - Next-generation perovskite solar cells empowered by carbon based materials: challenges and future opportunities
JO - Carbon Letters
PY - 2026
VL - 36
IS - 1
PB - Korean Carbon Society
SP - 75
EP - 114
SN - 1976-4251
AB - As the global need for clean and sustainable energy sources grows, research into alternatives to fossil fuels has intensified. Metal halide perovskite solar cells (PSCs) stand out among new photovoltaic technologies due to their impressive efficiencies and cost-effective, solution-based production. However, their long-term instability poses a significant challenge to their commercialization. This review offers a thorough examination of recent advancements in improving PSC performance by incorporating carbon-based materials, such as carbon dots, carbon nanotubes, graphene, and carbon black into various components of the devices. These materials provide distinct benefits, including outstanding chemical stability, high electrical conductivity, environmental durability, and compatibility with scalable manufacturing methods. By evaluating synthesis methods, interfacial engineering techniques, and performance results, this article demonstrates how carbon materials can enhance device efficiency, mechanical flexibility, and operational stability simultaneously. The review concludes by identifying future opportunities and research directions for carbon-enhanced PSCs, paving the way for cost-effective, durable, and sustainable next-generation solar technologies.
KW - Carbon materials Perovskite solar cell Device stability Photovoltaics
DO - 10.1007/s42823-025-00996-2
ER -
Kumari Neha, Chauhan Prerit, Sharma Vishal, Kaur Gun Anit, Kumar Sahil and Shandilya Mamta. (2026). Next-generation perovskite solar cells empowered by carbon based materials: challenges and future opportunities. Carbon Letters, 36(1), 75-114.
Kumari Neha, Chauhan Prerit, Sharma Vishal, Kaur Gun Anit, Kumar Sahil and Shandilya Mamta. 2026, "Next-generation perovskite solar cells empowered by carbon based materials: challenges and future opportunities", Carbon Letters, vol.36, no.1 pp.75-114. Available from: doi:10.1007/s42823-025-00996-2
Kumari Neha, Chauhan Prerit, Sharma Vishal, Kaur Gun Anit, Kumar Sahil, Shandilya Mamta "Next-generation perovskite solar cells empowered by carbon based materials: challenges and future opportunities" Carbon Letters 36.1 pp.75-114 (2026) : 75.
Kumari Neha, Chauhan Prerit, Sharma Vishal, Kaur Gun Anit, Kumar Sahil, Shandilya Mamta. Next-generation perovskite solar cells empowered by carbon based materials: challenges and future opportunities. 2026; 36(1), 75-114. Available from: doi:10.1007/s42823-025-00996-2
Kumari Neha, Chauhan Prerit, Sharma Vishal, Kaur Gun Anit, Kumar Sahil and Shandilya Mamta. "Next-generation perovskite solar cells empowered by carbon based materials: challenges and future opportunities" Carbon Letters 36, no.1 (2026) : 75-114.doi: 10.1007/s42823-025-00996-2
Kumari Neha; Chauhan Prerit; Sharma Vishal; Kaur Gun Anit; Kumar Sahil; Shandilya Mamta. Next-generation perovskite solar cells empowered by carbon based materials: challenges and future opportunities. Carbon Letters, 36(1), 75-114. doi: 10.1007/s42823-025-00996-2
Kumari Neha; Chauhan Prerit; Sharma Vishal; Kaur Gun Anit; Kumar Sahil; Shandilya Mamta. Next-generation perovskite solar cells empowered by carbon based materials: challenges and future opportunities. Carbon Letters. 2026; 36(1) 75-114. doi: 10.1007/s42823-025-00996-2
Kumari Neha, Chauhan Prerit, Sharma Vishal, Kaur Gun Anit, Kumar Sahil, Shandilya Mamta. Next-generation perovskite solar cells empowered by carbon based materials: challenges and future opportunities. 2026; 36(1), 75-114. Available from: doi:10.1007/s42823-025-00996-2
Kumari Neha, Chauhan Prerit, Sharma Vishal, Kaur Gun Anit, Kumar Sahil and Shandilya Mamta. "Next-generation perovskite solar cells empowered by carbon based materials: challenges and future opportunities" Carbon Letters 36, no.1 (2026) : 75-114.doi: 10.1007/s42823-025-00996-2
