LIMNO

New self-assembled molecular layers for perovskite solar cells

Published:04.09.25 — Research at EPFL, Gyeongsang National University, and Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology has discovered new charge selective layers that could reduce manufacturing costs while boosting performance of these promising photovoltaics.

Insights on degradation and regeneration of Ca2Fe2O5 photocathodes

Published:19.08.25 — Iron and Calcium: The Fragile Balance of a Promising Solar Hydrogen Material. New research from LIMNO reveals how calcium–iron oxide photocathodes degrade—and sometimes recover—in solar water-splitting devices.

New Insight into Organic Nanoparticle Formation to Improve Solar H2

Published:31.07.25 — EPFL Scientists in the LIMNO lab have uncovered a surprising new way to make nanoparticles from organic semiconductors—materials used in solar cells and other green technologies. These nanoparticles can play a key role in producing clean hydrogen fuel using sunlight, offering a potential path toward more sustainable energy.

Bulk passivation boosts the performance of perovskite solar cells

Published:23.05.25 — Using TEMPO, a rapid low-energy method is reported by LIMNO and collaborators to boost the durability and efficiency of perovskite solar cells, achieving over 20% efficiency and long-term stability using a simple chemical additive and infrared curing.

Colin Jeanguenat defends PhD thesis

Published:09.05.25 — And becomes the 20th PhD student to graduate from the LIMNO lab!