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Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT-Guwahati) have developed a new perovskite semiconductor technology that could improve the performance and stability of both solar cells and next-generation memory devices. The innovation addresses some of the key challenges that have limited the commercial adoption of perovskite-based technologies.
The research team, led by Prof. Parameswar K Iyer from the Department of Chemistry and the Centre for Nanotechnology, developed a molecular interface-engineering approach using two specially designed donor-acceptor organic molecules. 
These ultrathin layers, measuring just 10-15 nanometres, are inserted between the charge-transport layer and the perovskite layer to reduce defects and improve charge transport.
According to the researchers, the approach enables a smoother flow of electrical charges generated by sunlight, reducing energy losses due to surface defects and interfacial instability.
Using the new interface engineering technique, the team achieved a solar cell efficiency of 25.73%, allowing the device to convert nearly one-quarter of incoming sunlight into electricity. 
The researchers also reported improved durability, with the solar cells retaining around 90% of their initial performance under ambient storage conditions and approximately 75% under continuous heat and light stress.
The team has since progressed further and reported efficiencies exceeding 26%. Work on improving performance continues under real-world operating conditions and to scale up production.
The researchers also demonstrated that the same perovskite material can be used in memristor devices, a type of non-volatile memory technology being explored for artificial intelligence and neuromorphic computing applications. The devices showed stable low-power switching, multistate memory capability and reliable endurance.
The study further found that the technology could support applications such as neuromorphic computing, secure computing systems and true random number generation for cryptographic applications.
The IIT Guwahati team is currently working with industry partners to develop large-area and flexible versions of the technology for commercial deployment.
Researchers believe the technology could find applications beyond terrestrial energy systems. Its lightweight and flexible nature may make it suitable for powering satellites and space missions, while its stability characteristics could support operation in harsh environments. The technology could also contribute to flexible electronics that combine energy generation and data storage in a single device.
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