German funding boosts LMU’s quantum research on perovskite modules

© LMU / Johanna Weber · lmu.de Researchers at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) are developing perovskite films, less than two micrometers thick and notably black, for potential use in applications ranging from building facades to satellites. These ultrathin layers efficiently absorb sunlight and can be applied to metal foils, plastic films, and glass, offering a versatile platform for future solar technologies. “We’re primarily developing fundamental materials and device principles needed to solve challenges that industry cannot yet address,” explains Dr. Erkan Aydin, head of LMU’s research group for innovative photovoltaic technologies. The work receives funding from the German Research Foundation, which supports the e-conversion Cluster of Excellence, enabling efforts to improve perovskite stability and reliability for broader use. Perovskite materials, initially identified in 1839 within…