Clara Chaves Azevedo
Civil engineering (sustainable engineering)
Hometown: Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Graduation date: Spring 2027
GCSP research stipend | Fall 2025
Nontoxic CsSnBr3 Perovskite Photovoltaics with Scalable Processing and Crystallization Control
Next-generation perovskite solar materials often rely on toxic lead that can degrade into toxic byproducts, limiting their long-term use in solar windows, which need to last ~30 years. This research focuses on creating safer and more stable alternatives using tin-based perovskites enhanced with natural starch to control crystallization and a stabilizing agent to prevent material breakdown or oxidation. By adjusting the mixture and using scalable coating methods, the research aims to produce smooth, transparent films that maintain stability and performance over time. The outcome could lead to more durable, eco-friendly solar technologies for future energy-efficient buildings.
Mentor: Nick Rolston
It’s hip to be square.
Students presenting projects at the Fulton Forge Student Research Expo are encouraged to download this personal QR code and include it within your poster. This allows expo attendees to explore more about your project and about you in the future.
Right click the image to save it to your computer.