ScienceAugust 28, 2026
diiodide
dy-EYE-uh-dide
Definition
A chemical compound containing two iodine atoms in its molecular structure.
Etymology
Derived from the prefix 'di-' (two) combined with 'iodide,' a term originating from the Greek 'ioeides' meaning violet-colored, referring to the color of iodine vapor.
In the news
The article mentions ethylenediammonium diiodide (EDAI) as a specific passivation layer material used to enhance the performance of the perovskite top cell.
Solvent-free perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell achieves 27.3% efficiency
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