Bio-inspired scaffold sequesters lead in damaged perovskite solar cells

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System to address environmental and safety concerns also boosts performance

UK-based scientists have formulated perovskite solar cells that can sequester soluble lead ions if the cell suffers damage. By minimising the chance of lead leaking into the environment, the fail-safe system could increase the commercial prospects of perovskite solar cells.