Dynamic Multicovalent Networks Enabling Stress‐Relieved Sustainable Ultra‐Thin Perovskite Photovoltaics

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Authors: Zhi Xing, Yuanshan Xiao, Yuxin Zhou, Changfei He, Xiangchuan Meng, Zhiwei Ren, Zhengchi Yang, Gengling Liu, Licheng Tan, Huiliang Sun, Xiaotian Hu, Jinwei Gao
+2 more Gang Li, Yiwang Chen
Cited by: 2
References: 40

Abstract

ABSTRACT Advancing flexible and sustainable energy technologies requires photovoltaic systems that couple high efficiency with mechanical robustness and a minimized environmental footprint. Ultra‐thin perovskite photovoltaics deliver exceptional specific power, yet their deployment is constrained by the lack of sustainable substrates with both mechanical durability under extreme bending. Here, we report a modified bamboo‐derived cellulose vitrimer substrate paired with a permeable interfacial network formed from self‐polymerizing ammonium salts. These dynamic multicovalent networks mitigate strain‐induced interfacial degradation, thereby enabling mechanically robust operation under large strain. Ultra‐thin perovskite photovoltaics fabricated on this platform achieve a champion efficiency of 23.27% and a specific power of 35 W/g, ranking among the highest values reported for ultra‐thin photovoltaics. Notably, the devices maintain 91% of their initial efficiency after 15 000 bending cycles at a 1 mm curvature radius, while the cellulose substrate enables closed‐loop recyclability under mild conditions. This work establishes a scalable and eco‐conscious pathway to high‐performance, mechanically robust perovskite photovoltaics, underscoring how dynamic multicovalent network design can advance sustainable, portable, and wearable energy technologies.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Perovskite Materials and Applications Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells

Publication details

Journal / source
Advanced Functional Materials
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
36
Issue
34
Publication date
19 January 2026
Language
EN