Precursors for perovskite solar from an Australian minerals supply chain. The aim is to develop production processes for transforming Australian resources into photovoltaic (PV) perovskite precursor s

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Precursors for perovskite solar from an Australian minerals supply chain. The aim is to develop production processes for transforming Australian resources into photovoltaic (PV) perovskite precursor specialty materials for next generation solar cells. Expected outcomes of this project include: (1) sourcing Australian resources, including mine wastes, to secure supplies for precursor materials, (2) demonstrate at scale, using novel processing methods, the production of bespoke precursor materials, and (3) enhance knowledge in impurity impacts on perovskite efficiency and stability in order to develop capacity in building next generation PV perovskite solar cells. This research will develop significant sovereign capabilities to supply and produce new energy technologies to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. . Scheme: Linkage Projects. Field: 4019 - Resources Engineering and Extractive Metallurgy. Lead: Prof Sara Couperthwaite