Dr. Kassio Zanoni’s visit of our group and lecture on "Vacuum Deposition Techniques for Perovskite Solar Cells"

October 30, 2024

We were delighted to welcome Dr. Kassio Zanoni from the University of Valencia to our department, where he delivered an engaging and insightful talk on the advancements in vacuum deposition techniques for perovskite solar cells. Dr. Zanoni, who completed his Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry at the University of São Paulo in 2016, has been a leading researcher in semiconductor oxides and thin films since joining the Molecular Science Institute at the University of Valencia in 2018.

His presentation, titled "Advancing Perovskite Solar Cells by Vacuum Deposition Techniques," provided an in-depth exploration of vacuum deposition's role in enhancing the performance and stability of perovskite solar cells. The talk included a review of key vacuum deposition methods—thermal evaporation, sputtering, and pulsed laser deposition—and their impact on achieving high-quality perovskite films. Dr. Zanoni highlighted the advantages of these techniques in producing defect-free, uniform layers critical to improving device efficiency and longevity.

Dr. Zanoni also shared recent breakthroughs in mixed-cation and mixed-halide perovskites, demonstrating significant efficiency gains and stability improvements. Additionally, the lecture covered innovative device architectures, underscoring the potential of vacuum deposition techniques in pushing perovskite solar cell technology from the lab to commercial applications.

We extend our gratitude to Dr. Zanoni for his visit and for sharing his expertise with us, fostering valuable discussions that will continue to drive innovation in our solar energy research initiatives.

Dr. Zanoni's talk