perovskite
/pəˈrɑːvskaɪt/
noun
- A mineral made of calcium, titanium, and oxygen, often found in the Earth's mantle.
- Perovskite is named after the Russian mineralogist Lev Perovski.
- Geologists study perovskite to understand the composition of the deep Earth.
- The sample of perovskite was collected from a volcanic rock formation.
- A type of synthetic material with a crystal structure similar to the natural mineral, used in solar cells and electronics.
- Scientists are developing perovskite solar cells that are cheaper and more efficient than silicon ones.
- The new smartphone display uses a perovskite layer to improve brightness.
- Perovskite materials have shown great promise for next-generation batteries.