perovskite
noun
pe·rov·skite
pə-ˈräv-ˌskīt 
-ˈräf-
-ˈräf-
: a yellow, brown, or grayish-black mineral consisting of an oxide of calcium and titanium and sometimes containing rare earth elements
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Adding to the problems, perovskites are also not especially stable.
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John Timmer, Ars Technica, 2 Aug. 2024
Metal-halide perovskites are a class of materials discovered in 1839 that are found abundantly in Earth’s crust.
—Ahmad Kirmani, Discover Magazine, 25 June 2024
And unlike existing silicon panels, the perovskites can be applied to almost any surface, including plastics and paper, using tools like an inkjet printer.
—Kara Fox, CNN, 9 Aug. 2024
So, this should make perovskites much, much more stable.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 2 Aug. 2024
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John Timmer, Ars Technica, 2 Aug. 2024
Metal-halide perovskites are a class of materials discovered in 1839 that are found abundantly in Earth’s crust.
—Ahmad Kirmani, Discover Magazine, 25 June 2024
And unlike existing silicon panels, the perovskites can be applied to almost any surface, including plastics and paper, using tools like an inkjet printer.
—Kara Fox, CNN, 9 Aug. 2024
So, this should make perovskites much, much more stable.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 2 Aug. 2024
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“Perovskite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perovskite. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.
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