Understanding Degradation Pathways in Organic and Perovskite Photovoltaics
Derya Baran a
a Materials Science and Engineering Program (MSE), Physical Sciences and Engineering Division (PSE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955, Saudi Arabia
Proceedings of International Conference on Hybrid and Organic Photovoltaics (HOPV26)
Uppsala, Sweden, 2026 May 18th - 20th
Organizers: Gerrit Boschloo, Ellen Moons, Feng Gao and Anders Hagfeldt
Invited Speaker Session, Derya Baran, presentation 200
Publication date: 11th March 2026

Organic and perovskite solar cells face complex degradation mechanisms driven by environmental stressors, intrinsic material instabilities, and interfacial failures. In this talk, I will dissect the fundamental degradation pathways that limit operational lifetimes, from phase segregation and ion migration in tin based perovskites to photochemical instability and morphological evolution in organics based on my papers in Energy and Environmental Science as part of the lectureship award. By methodically studying these processes, we can develop strategies that slow down aging, extend lifetime without compromising efficiency. Through our latest research, I will highlight how targeted stabilization strategies, including compositional engineering and interfacial modifications, are assisting for durable, high-performance organic and perovskite solar cells.

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