1
|
Zhang T, Zhang G, Wang Q, Guo S, Zhang Z, Liu J, Wang S, Qiao S. Self-Powered MAPbI 3 Heterojunction Photodetector with Gradient-Level Electron Transport Layers and Dual Pyro-Phototronic Effects. J Phys Chem Lett 2024; 15:2511-2518. [PMID: 38411558 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.4c00238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
Abstract
An electron transport layer (ETL) with a suitable gradient energy level can enhance electron transfer, suppress carrier recombination, and effectively improve the photoresponse of photodetectors (PDs). In this letter, a series of ITO/ZnO/CdS/MAPbI3/Spiro-OMeTAD heterojunction PDs were prepared by incorporating a ZnO layer at the CdS/ITO interface upon varying the thickness from 0 to 95 nm. The optimized band arrangement in the PD results in an excellent self-powering ability and improved photoresponse. Moreover, both the photovoltaic and pyroelectric responses strongly correlate with the thickness of the ZnO layer. The PD with an optimal ZnO thin film thickness of 50 nm achieves a huge responsivity (R) of 1.19 × 104 V/W and detectivity (D) of 2.22 × 109 Jones, primarily due to the strengthened pyro-phototronic effects enabled by the dual ETL layers. In addition, the enhanced pyroelectric effect broadens the spectral range of the PD to 360-1550 nm, largely surpassing the band gap of the heterojunction.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Tao Zhang
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Optic-Electronic Information and Materials, College of Physics Science and Technology, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, P. R. China
| | - Guojuan Zhang
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Optic-Electronic Information and Materials, College of Physics Science and Technology, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, P. R. China
| | - Qing Wang
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Optic-Electronic Information and Materials, College of Physics Science and Technology, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, P. R. China
| | - Siyang Guo
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Optic-Electronic Information and Materials, College of Physics Science and Technology, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, P. R. China
| | - Zicai Zhang
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Optic-Electronic Information and Materials, College of Physics Science and Technology, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, P. R. China
| | - Jihong Liu
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Optic-Electronic Information and Materials, College of Physics Science and Technology, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, P. R. China
| | - Shufang Wang
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Optic-Electronic Information and Materials, College of Physics Science and Technology, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, P. R. China
| | - Shuang Qiao
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Optic-Electronic Information and Materials, College of Physics Science and Technology, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
He G, Yang D, Tao S, Yang L, Guo D, Zheng J, Li J, Chen J, Ma D. Synergistic nucleation regulation using 4,4',4''-tris(carbazol-9-yl)-triphenylamine and moisture for stably air-processed high-performance perovskite photodetectors. NANOSCALE 2024. [PMID: 38426276 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr06513h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
Abstract
Perovskite photodetectors (PPDs) offer a promising solution with low cost and high responsivity, addressing the limitations of traditional inorganic photodetectors. However, there is still room for improvement in terms of the dark current and stability of air-processed PPDs. In this study, 4,4',4''-tris(carbazol-9-yl)-triphenylamine (TCTA) was utilized as a nucleation agent to enhance the quality of perovskite films. The synergistic effect of TCTA and moisture promotes rapid nucleation of PbI2-PbCl2, resulting in an increased nucleation rate and the elimination of pinholes in the film. By employing additive engineering, we obtained a PbI2-PbCl2 layer with high coverage, leading to a low density of traps in the corresponding perovskite film. Consequently, the modified PPD exhibits a remarkable reduction in dark current density by over one order of magnitude, reaching 2.4 × 10-10 A cm-2 at -10 mV, along with a large linear dynamic range (LDR) of 183 dB. Furthermore, the resulting PPD demonstrates remarkable stability, retaining 90% of the initial external quantum efficiency (EQE) value even after continuous operation for over 3200 hours. Owing to a fast response time in the nanosecond range, the PPD could convert modulated light signals into electrical signals at a speed of 588 Kbit s-1, highlighting the great potential in the field of optical communication.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Guo He
- State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, South China University of Technology, 381 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510640, China.
- School of Physics and Optoelectronics, South China University of Technology, 381 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510640, China
| | - Dezhi Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, South China University of Technology, 381 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510640, China.
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Luminescence from Molecular Aggregates, South China University of Technology, 381 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510640, China
| | - Sizhe Tao
- State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, South China University of Technology, 381 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510640, China.
| | - Liqing Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, South China University of Technology, 381 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510640, China.
| | - Dechao Guo
- State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, South China University of Technology, 381 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510640, China.
| | - Jingbo Zheng
- State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, South China University of Technology, 381 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510640, China.
| | - Ji Li
- State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, South China University of Technology, 381 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510640, China.
| | - Jiangshan Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, South China University of Technology, 381 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510640, China.
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Luminescence from Molecular Aggregates, South China University of Technology, 381 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510640, China
| | - Dongge Ma
- State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, South China University of Technology, 381 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510640, China.
- Institute of Polymer Optoelectronic Materials and Devices, South China University of Technology, 381 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510640, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Luminescence from Molecular Aggregates, South China University of Technology, 381 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510640, China
- Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory of Optoelectronic and Magnetic Functional Materials, South China University of Technology, 381 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510640, China
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Wang M, Sun H, Wang M, Meng L, Li L. Uracil Induced Simultaneously Strengthening Grain Boundaries and Interfaces Enables High-Performance Perovskite Solar Cells with Superior Operational Stability. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2306415. [PMID: 37660273 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202306415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2023] [Revised: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/04/2023]
Abstract
The operational stability is a huge obstacle to further commercialization of perovskite solar cells. To address this critical issue, in this work, uracil is introduced as a "binder" into the perovskite film to simultaneously improve the power conversion efficiency (PCE) and operational stability. Uracil can efficiently passivate defects and strengthen grain boundaries to enhance the stability of perovskite films. Moreover, the uracil also strengthens the interface between the perovskite and the Tin oxide (SnO2 ) electron transport layer to increase the binding force. The uracil-modified devices deliver a champion PCE of 24.23% (certificated 23.19%) with negligible hysteresis at active area of 0.0625 cm2 . In particular, the optimal device exhibits over 90% of its initial PCE after tracking for ≈6000 h at its maximum power point under continuous light, indicating its superior operational stability. Moreover, the devices also show great reproducibility in both PCE and operational stability.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Min Wang
- School of Physical Science and Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Thin Films, Center for Energy Conversion Materials & Physics (CECMP), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, P. R. China
| | - Haoxuan Sun
- School of Physical Science and Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Thin Films, Center for Energy Conversion Materials & Physics (CECMP), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, P. R. China
| | - Meng Wang
- School of Physical Science and Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Thin Films, Center for Energy Conversion Materials & Physics (CECMP), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, P. R. China
| | - Linxing Meng
- School of Physical Science and Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Thin Films, Center for Energy Conversion Materials & Physics (CECMP), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, P. R. China
| | - Liang Li
- School of Physical Science and Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Thin Films, Center for Energy Conversion Materials & Physics (CECMP), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Li B, Shen T, Yun S. Recent progress of crystal orientation engineering in halide perovskite photovoltaics. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2023; 10:13-40. [PMID: 36415914 DOI: 10.1039/d2mh00980c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
Abstract
Manipulating the crystallographic orientation of semiconductor crystals plays a vital role in fine-tuning their facet-dependent properties, such as surface properties, charge transfer properties, trap state density, and lattice strain. The success in crystal orientation engineering enables the preferential growth orientation of perovskite thin films with favorable crystal planes by precise nucleation manipulation and growth condition optimization, rendering the films with the unique optoelectronic properties to further improve the efficiency of perovskite solar cells (PSCs). However, the origin and impact of preferential crystallographic orientation of perovskite thin films on the corresponding photovoltaic performance of PSCs are still far from being well understood. Herein, we explore the crystal orientation-dependent optoelectronic properties of halide perovskites and their influence on the photovoltaic performance of PSCs. We summarize the basic strategies for crystal facet engineering in the fabrication of preferentially oriented perovskite thin films, with a focus on the oriented growth mechanism during thin film formation. Based on the above knowledge and the recent research progress in terms of crystal orientation engineering in PSCs, a brief outlook on the remaining challenges and perspectives are provided.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Bo Li
- School of Materials and Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710055, China.
| | - Ting Shen
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, 29634, USA
| | - Sining Yun
- School of Materials and Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710055, China.
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Wang M, Cao F, Meng L, Wang M, Li L. Phase-Transition-Cycle-Induced Recrystallization of FAPbI3 Film in An Open Environment Toward Excellent Photodetectors with High Reproducibility. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2204386. [PMID: 36253144 PMCID: PMC9731687 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202204386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2022] [Revised: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
Abstract
Perovskite is an attractive building block for future optoelectronic applications. However, the strict fabrication conditions of perovskite devices impede the transformation of lab techniques into commercial applications. Here, a facile annealing-free posttreatment is proposed to reconstruct the perovskite film to obtain high-performance photodetectors with an optimized production rate. With posttreatment by methylamine thiocyanate, the prefabricated formamidinium-lead triiodide (FAPbI3 ) film will undergo a recrystallization process consisting of a repeating phase-transition-cycle (PTC) between the black and yellow phases of FAPbI3 , which improves the crystal quality and eliminates defects. As a result, some casually prepared or even decomposed perovskite films can be reconstructed, and the dispersion degree of the device performance based on the posttreatment method decreases by ≈21% compared to the traditional antisolvent method. This facile and annealing-free posttreatment will be an attractive method for the future industrial production of perovskite devices.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Meng Wang
- School of Physical Science and TechnologyJiangsu Key Laboratory of Thin FilmsCenter for Energy Conversion Materials & Physics (CECMP)Soochow UniversitySuzhou215006P. R. China
| | - Fengren Cao
- School of Physical Science and TechnologyJiangsu Key Laboratory of Thin FilmsCenter for Energy Conversion Materials & Physics (CECMP)Soochow UniversitySuzhou215006P. R. China
| | - Linxing Meng
- School of Physical Science and TechnologyJiangsu Key Laboratory of Thin FilmsCenter for Energy Conversion Materials & Physics (CECMP)Soochow UniversitySuzhou215006P. R. China
| | - Min Wang
- School of Physical Science and TechnologyJiangsu Key Laboratory of Thin FilmsCenter for Energy Conversion Materials & Physics (CECMP)Soochow UniversitySuzhou215006P. R. China
| | - Liang Li
- School of Physical Science and TechnologyJiangsu Key Laboratory of Thin FilmsCenter for Energy Conversion Materials & Physics (CECMP)Soochow UniversitySuzhou215006P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Cheng W, He X, Wang JG, Tian W, Li L. N -(2-aminoethyl) Acetamide Additive Enables Phase-Pure and Stable α-FAPbI 3 for Efficient Self-Powered Photodetectors. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2208325. [PMID: 36245323 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202208325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2022] [Revised: 10/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
Abstract
Formamidinium-lead triiodide (FAPbI3 ) perovskite is considered as one of the most promising perovskite materials for high-performance photodetectors because of its narrow bandgap and superior thermal stability. Nevertheless, to realize efficient carrier transport and highly performing photodetectors, it imposes the requirement of fabricating α-FAPbI3 with pure phase, preferred crystal orientation, large grain size, and passivated interface, which still remains challenging. Here, a facile strategy based on additive engineering to obtain pure-phase FAPbI3 perovskite films by introducing N-(2-aminoethyl) acetamide into perovskite precursors is reported. The formation of chemical bond and hydrogen bond between N-(2-aminoethyl) acetamide and perovskite reduces the potential barrier in the phase-transition process from an intermediate yellow phase to a final black phase, passivates the defects of the film, and leads to a high-quality and phase-pure α-FAPbI3 perovskite. A self-powered photodetector based on the as-fabricated FAPbI3 film exhibits a maximum responsivity of 0.48 A W-1 at 700 nm with a peak external quantum efficiency of 95% at 440 nm. Moreover, the optimized device remains 83% of the initial performance after 576 h storage at ambient condition. This work provides a simple and feasible scheme for the preparation of high-quality phase-pure α-FAPbI3 perovskite and associated devices.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Wenjie Cheng
- School of Physical Science and Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Thin Films, Center for Energy Conversion Materials & Physics (CECMP), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China
| | - Xiang He
- School of Physical Science and Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Thin Films, Center for Energy Conversion Materials & Physics (CECMP), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China
| | - Jian-Gan Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center for Nano Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University and Shaanxi Joint Lab of Graphene (NPU), No. 127, Youyi West Road, Xi'an, 710072, China
| | - Wei Tian
- School of Physical Science and Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Thin Films, Center for Energy Conversion Materials & Physics (CECMP), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China
| | - Liang Li
- School of Physical Science and Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Thin Films, Center for Energy Conversion Materials & Physics (CECMP), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Huang Y, Liang J, Zhang Z, Zheng Y, Wu X, Tian C, Zhou Z, Wang J, Yang Y, Sun A, Liu Y, Tang C, Chen Z, Chen CC. Low-Temperature Phase-Transition for Compositional-Pure α-FAPbI 3 Solar Cells with Low Residual-Stress and High Crystal-Orientation. SMALL METHODS 2022; 6:e2200933. [PMID: 36161787 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202200933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2022] [Revised: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
Abstract
Transition of δ-phase formamidinium lead triiodide (δ-FAPbI3 ) to pure α-phase FAPbI3 (α-FAPbI3 ) typically requires high processing temperature (150 °C), which often results in unavoidable residual stress. Besides, using methylammonium chloride (MACl) as additive in fabrication will cause MA residue in the film, compromising the compositional purity. Here, a stress-released and compositional-pure α-FAPbI3 thin-film is fabricated using 3-chloropropylammonium chloride (Cl-PACl) by two-step annealing. The 2D template of n = 2 can preferentially form in perovskite with the introduction of Cl-PACl at a temperature as low as 80 °C. Such a 2D template can guide the free components to form ordered α-FAPbI3 and promote the transition of the formed δ-FAPbI3 to α-FAPbI3 by reducing the phase transition energy. As a result, the obtained perovskite films via low-temperature phase-transition have a high degree of crystal orientation and reduced residual stress. More importantly, most of the Cl-PACl is volatilized during the subsequent high-temperature annealing process accompanied by the disintegration of the 2D templates. The residual trace of Cl-PA+ is mainly concentrated at the grain boundary near the perovskite surface layer, stabilizing α-FAPbI3 and passivating defects. Perovskite solar cell based on pure α-FAPbI3 achieves a power conversion efficiency of 23.03% with excellent phase stability and photo-stability.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ying Huang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 20024, P. R. China
| | - Jianghu Liang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 20024, P. R. China
| | - Zhanfei Zhang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 20024, P. R. China
| | - Yiting Zheng
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 20024, P. R. China
| | - Xueyun Wu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 20024, P. R. China
| | - Congcong Tian
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 20024, P. R. China
| | - Zhuang Zhou
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 20024, P. R. China
| | - Jianli Wang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 20024, P. R. China
| | - Yajuan Yang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 20024, P. R. China
| | - Anxin Sun
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 20024, P. R. China
| | - Yuan Liu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 20024, P. R. China
| | - Chen Tang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 20024, P. R. China
| | - Zhenhua Chen
- Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility (SSRF), Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201800, P. R. China
| | - Chun-Chao Chen
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 20024, P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Fan W, Deng K, Shen Y, Bai Y, Li L. Moisture‐Accelerated Precursor Crystallisation in Ambient Air for High‐Performance Perovskite Solar Cells toward Mass Production. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202211259. [DOI: 10.1002/anie.202211259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Weili Fan
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering Institute for Advanced Materials and Technology University of Science and Technology Beijing 100083 P. R. China
| | - Kaimo Deng
- School of Physical Science and Technology Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Thin Films Soochow University Suzhou 215006 P. R. China
| | - Ying Shen
- School of Physical Science and Technology Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Thin Films Soochow University Suzhou 215006 P. R. China
| | - Yang Bai
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering Institute for Advanced Materials and Technology University of Science and Technology Beijing 100083 P. R. China
| | - Liang Li
- School of Physical Science and Technology Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Thin Films Soochow University Suzhou 215006 P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Fan W, Deng K, Shen Y, Bai Y, Li L. Moisture Accelerated Precursor Crystallization in Ambient Air for High‐performance Perovskite Solar Cells toward Mass Production. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202211259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Weili Fan
- University of Science and Technology Beijing Institute for Advanced Materials and Technology CHINA
| | - Kaimo Deng
- Soochow University School of Physical Science and Technology CHINA
| | - Ying Shen
- Soochow University School of Physical Science and Technology CHINA
| | - Yang Bai
- University of Science and Technology Beijing Institute for Advanced Materials and Technology CHINA
| | - Liang Li
- Soochow University No 1, Shizi street 215006 Suzhou CHINA
| |
Collapse
|