Designing low-toxicity and stable perovskites for solar energy conversion

高效的太阳能转换系统可以显著促进可持续和低碳排放经济。本项目旨在合理设计低毒、稳定的金属卤化物钙钛矿，用于高效的太阳能氢转化。关键概念是设计稳定的无铅金属卤化物钙钛矿半导体，具有上级物理性能，用于太阳能驱动的有价值的化学品生产。预期成果包括新一代先进材料和高效太阳能制氢的概念验证技术。该项目的成功完成将使澳大利亚处于先进功能材料和可再生能源供应技术的前沿。

Efficient solar energy conversion systems can significantly promote sustainable and low carbon-emission economy. This project aims to rationally design low-toxic and stable metal halide perovskites for efficient solar hydrogen conversion. The key concept is to design stable lead-free metal halide perovskite semiconductors with superior photophysical properties for solar-driven valuable chemical production. Expected outcomes include new generation advanced materials and proof-of-concept technologies for efficient solar hydrogen generation. The successful completion of this project will benefit Australia by positioning the nation at the frontier of advanced functional materials and renewable energy supply technologies.