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Kubota D, Katoh R, Kanda H, Yaguchi H, Murakami TN, Nishimura N. Spontaneous Heterointerface Modulation by a Methylammonium Tetrafluoroborate Additive for a Narrow-Bandgap FAPbI 3 Photoabsorber in Perovskite Solar Cells. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:53918-53929. [PMID: 39321019 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c11784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/27/2024]
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Over the past decade, the photovoltaic (PV) performance of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) has been considerably improved with the development of perovskite photoabsorbers. Among these, formamidinium-lead-iodide (FAPbI3) is a promising photoabsorber owing to its narrow bandgap and is mainly used in n-i-p-structured PSCs. The property modulation of FAPbI3 photoabsorbers while retaining their narrow bandgap is imperative for further development of PSCs. Molecular tetrafluoroborate anion (BF4-)-based materials can be used as additives in perovskite layers to prevent bandgap widening, while facilitating perovskite crystal growth; thus, they are suitable for FAPbI3 photoabsorbers in principle. However, BF4--based additives for narrow-bandgap FAPbI3 photoabsorbers have not been developed. This is presumably because of the higher temperatures required for FAPbI3 formation than that for other wide-bandgap perovskites, which likely changes the effects of BF4-based additives from those for wide-bandgap perovskites. In this study, we verified the applicability of methylammonium tetrafluoroborate (MABF4) as an additive in narrow-bandgap FAPbI3 photoabsorbers for improving their PV performance primarily via the spontaneous modulation of the heterointerfaces between FAPbI3 and carrier-transport materials, rather than the bulk quality improvement of FAPbI3 perovskite. At the interface of the hole-transport material and FAPbI3, MABF4 addition effectively eliminates the surface defects in all FAPbI3 components, even in the absence of BF4- over the heated FAPbI3 surface, suggesting a defect-suppression mechanism that differs from that observed in conventional ones. Moreover, at the interface of FAPbI3 and the TiO2 electron-transport material, the BF4-derived species, which likely includes decomposed BF4- owing to the high-temperature heating, spontaneously segregates upon deposition, thereby modulating the heterointerface. Furthermore, in addition to the carrier mobility ratio in FAPbI3 (e-:h+ ≈ 7:3), a time-resolved microwave conductivity measurement revealed that MABF4 addition eliminates carrier traps at the heterointerfaces. Our findings provide insights into promising FAPbI3-based PSCs, offering a valuable tool for their further development.
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- Daisuke Kubota
- National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), 1-1-1 Higashi, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8565, Japan
- Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Saitama University, Saitama-shi, Saitama 338-8570, Japan
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- College of Engineering, Nihon University, Koriyama, Fukushima 963-8642, Japan
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- National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), 1-1-1 Higashi, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8565, Japan
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- Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Saitama University, Saitama-shi, Saitama 338-8570, Japan
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- National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), 1-1-1 Higashi, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8565, Japan
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- National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), 1-1-1 Higashi, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8565, Japan
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Su J, Zhang X, Dong Z, Pan H, Zhang F, Li X, Wang S, Chen Z. Efficient Perovskite Solar Cells by Employing Triphenylamine-Functionalized Azadipyrromethene Dyes as Dopant-Free Hole-Transporting Materials and Bidentate Surface Passivating Agents. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:51241-51252. [PMID: 39279331 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c10529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/18/2024]
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In this study, a series of dopant-free, low-cost hole-transporting materials (HTMs) based on triphenylamine-functionalized azadipyrromethene dyes 1-3 (TPA-ADPs 1-3) were designed and synthesized. The properties of these new HTMs were investigated by optical spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry, thermogravimetric analysis, differential scanning calorimetric, atomic force microscopy, and X-ray diffraction, as well as theoretical calculations. The results indicated that the TPA-ADPs 1-3 presented well-matched energy levels with perovskite, higher hole mobility, as well as more effective defect passivation at the perovskite/HTM interface by the coordination interaction between the ADP moiety and the undercoordinated Pb2+. The n-i-p perovskite solar cells (PSCs) employing HTMs 1-3 as well as doped Spiro-OMeTAD were fabricated and characterized. The TPA-ADP 1-based PSCs exhibited the best performance with a champion power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 22.13% and an fill factor of 0.81, which was superior to that of the devices based on the doped Spiro-OMeTAD. Long-term device performance studies indicated that the TPA-ADP 1-based PSCs maintained 80% of the initial PCE after 1800 h of storage in the ambient condition of 40-60% RH, which was also higher than the stability of doped Spiro-OMeTAD-based devices under the same conditions.
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- Junjun Su
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
- The National Collaborative Innovation Centre of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
- The National Collaborative Innovation Centre of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
- The National Collaborative Innovation Centre of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
- The National Collaborative Innovation Centre of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tianjin 300072, China
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Liu S, Gao W, Chen Y, Yang X, Niu K, Li S, Xiao Y, Liu Y, Zhong J, Xia J, Li Z, Hu Y, Chen S, Liu Y, Wang Y. van der Waals Integration of Large-Area Monocrystalline 3D Perovskite Thin Films on Arbitrary Semiconductor Substrates for Heterojunctions. NANO LETTERS 2024; 24:7724-7731. [PMID: 38864413 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c01715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2024]
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Perovskite monocrystalline films are regarded as desirable candidates for the integration of high-performance optoelectronics due to their unique photophysical properties. However, the heterogeneous integration of a perovskite monocrystalline film with other semiconductors is fundamentally limited by the lattice mismatch, which hinders direct epitaxy. Herein, the van der Waals (vdW) integration strategy for 3D perovskites is developed, where perovskite monocrystalline films are epitaxially grown on the mother substrate, followed by its peeling off and transferring to arbitrary semiconductors, forming monocrystalline heterojunctions. The as-achieved CsPbBr3-Nb-doped SrTiO3 (Nb:STO) vdW p-n heterojunction exhibited comparable performance to their directly epitaxial counterpart, demonstrating the feasibility of vdW integration for 3D perovskites. Furthermore, the vdW integration could be extended to silicon substrates, rendering the CsPbBr3-n-Si and CsPbCl3-p-Si p-n heterojunction with apparent rectification behaviors and photoresponse. The vdW integration significantly enriches the selections of semiconductors hybridizing with perovskites and provides opportunities for monocrystalline perovskite optoelectronics with complex configurations and multiple functionalities.
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- Songlong Liu
- Key Laboratory for Micro-Nano Optoelectronic Devices of Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- Key Laboratory for Micro-Nano Optoelectronic Devices of Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- Key Laboratory for Micro-Nano Optoelectronic Devices of Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- Key Laboratory for Micro-Nano Optoelectronic Devices of Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- Key Laboratory for Micro-Nano Optoelectronic Devices of Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- Key Laboratory for Micro-Nano Optoelectronic Devices of Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- Key Laboratory for Micro-Nano Physics and Technology of Hunan Province, College of Materials Science and Engineering and Hunan Institute of Optoelectronic Integration, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- Key Laboratory for Micro-Nano Optoelectronic Devices of Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- Key Laboratory for Micro-Nano Optoelectronic Devices of Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- Key Laboratory for Micro-Nano Optoelectronic Devices of Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- Changsha Semiconductor Technology and Application Innovation Research Institute, College of Semiconductors (College of Integrated Circuits), Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- Changsha Semiconductor Technology and Application Innovation Research Institute, College of Semiconductors (College of Integrated Circuits), Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- Changsha Semiconductor Technology and Application Innovation Research Institute, College of Semiconductors (College of Integrated Circuits), Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- Key Laboratory for Micro-Nano Optoelectronic Devices of Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- Key Laboratory for Micro-Nano Optoelectronic Devices of Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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Liu Z, Su Z, Yu B, Sun Y, Zhang J, Yu H. Biomaterial Improves the Stability of Perovskite Solar Cells by Passivating Defects and Inhibiting Ion Migration. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:31218-31227. [PMID: 38842482 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c06285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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With the rapid improvement of power conversion efficiency (PCE), perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have broad application prospects and their industrialization will be the next step. Nevertheless, the performance and long-term stability of the devices are limited by the defect-induced nonradiative recombination centers and ions' migration inside the perovskite films. Here, usnic acid (UA), an easy-to-obtain and efficient natural biomaterial with a hydroxyl functional group (-OH) and four carbonyl groups (-C═O) was added to MAPbI3 perovskite precursor to regulate the crystallization process by slowing the crystallization rate, thereby expanding the crystal size and preparing perovskite films with low defect density. In addition, UA anchors the uncoordinated Pb2+ and suppresses the migration of I-ions, which enhances the stability of the perovskite film. Consequently, an impressive PCE exceeding 20% was achieved for inverted structure MAPbI3-based PSCs. More impressively, the optimized PSCs maintained 78% of the initial PCE under air with high humidity (RH ≈ 65%, 25-30 °C) for 1000 h. UA can be extracted from the plant, usnea, making it inexpensive and easy to obtain. Our work demonstrates the application of the plant material in PSCs and their industrialization, which is significant nowadays.
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- Zuwang Liu
- School of Physics and Optoelectronics, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510640, China
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- School of Physics and Optoelectronics, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510640, China
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- School of Physics and Optoelectronics, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510640, China
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- School of Physics and Optoelectronics, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510640, China
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- International School of Microelectronics, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan, Guangdong 523808, China
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- School of Physics and Optoelectronics, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510640, China
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AL-Shujaa S, Zhao P, He D, Al-Anesi B, Feng Y, Xia J, Zhang B, Zhang Y. Improving the Efficiency and Stability of Perovskite Solar Cells by Refining the Perovskite-Electron Transport Layer Interface and Shielding the Absorber from UV Effects. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:28493-28504. [PMID: 38798187 PMCID: PMC11163405 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c03329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2024] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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This study aims to enhance the performance of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) by optimizing the interface between the perovskite and electron transport layers (ETLs). Additionally, we plan to protect the absorber layer from ultraviolet (UV) degradation using a ternary oxide system comprising SnO2, strontium stannate (SrSnO3), and strontium oxide (SrO). In this structure, the SnO2 layer functions as an electron transport layer, SrSnO3 acts as a layer for UV filtration, and SrO is employed to passivate the interface. SrSnO3 is characterized by its chemical stability, electrical conductivity, extensive wide band gap energy, and efficient absorption of UV radiation, all of which significantly enhance the photostability of PSCs against UV radiation. Furthermore, incorporating SrSnO3 into the ETL improves its electronic properties, potentially raising the energy level and improving alignment, thereby enhancing the electron transfer from the perovskite layer to the external circuit. Integrating SrO at the interface between the ETL and perovskite layer reduces interface defects, thereby reducing charge recombination and improving electron transfer. This improvement results in higher solar cell efficiency, reduced hysteresis, and extended device longevity. The benefits of this method are evident in the observed improvements: a noticeable increase in open-circuit voltage (Voc) from 1.12 to 1.16 V, an enhancement in the fill factor from 79.4 to 82.66%, a rise in the short-circuit current density (Jsc) from 24.5 to 24.9 mA/cm2 and notably, a marked improvement in the power conversion efficiency (PCE) of PSCs, from 21.79 to 24.06%. Notably, the treated PSCs showed only a slight decline in PCE, reducing from 24.15 to 22.50% over nearly 2000 h. In contrast, untreated SnO2 perovskite devices experienced a greater decline, with efficiency decreasing from 21.79 to 17.83% in just 580 h.
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- Salah AL-Shujaa
- School
of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- School
of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- School
of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- Faculty
of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Tampere
University, Tampere 33014, Finland
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- School
of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- Institute
of Molecular Plus, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- School
of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China
- Haihe
Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, 300192 Tianjin, China
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- School
of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China
- Institute
of Molecular Plus, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
- Haihe
Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, 300192 Tianjin, China
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Han J, Luo D, Huang W, Wang F, Jia C, Li X, Chen Y. Multifunctional chemical anchors achieve a boosted fill factor and mitigate ion migration of high-stability perovskite solar cells. Dalton Trans 2024; 53:8356-8368. [PMID: 38669078 DOI: 10.1039/d4dt00076e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/15/2024]
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To date, it is urgent to produce perovskite films with comparative or even better morphologies in an open-air environment. Unfortunately, a substantial number of trap states on the grain surface, especially the grain boundaries (GBs) of a perovskite layer, can bring about significant deterioration in the performance of PSCs. Trap-induced carrier recombination directly exerts a detrimental influence on the carrier collection efficiency and electronic properties of a perovskite active film. Herein, 4(5)-iodoimidazole (4II), a small organic molecule agent, was introduced to passivate the surface and bulk traps of the active film, which resulted in a controlled morphology, improved carrier extraction and suppressed ion migration for the devices fabricated in a relatively humid and O2-containing environment. Conductive atomic force microscopy (C-AFM) and Kelvin probe force microscopy (KPFM) measurements were applied to study trap passivation and suppression of ion migration across the GBs of perovskite films. The results manifest that the -CN group preferably bonds with the less-coordinated Pb2+ and the -NH- group favorably forms hydrogen bonds with the uncoordinated I-. As a result, the champion device delivered a significantly boosted power conversion efficiency from 17.22% to 20.95%, with an improved fill factor (FF) from 70.54% to 80.40%, and improved ambient stability of the unencapsulated device. This study may probe research insight into the design of passivators with synergistic effects for morphology control and reduction of carrier recombination loss for equally efficient perovskite photovoltaics fabricated in ambient air.
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- Jun Han
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, China.
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- School of Physics, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230061, China.
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- School of Physics, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230061, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, China.
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- School of Mathematics and Physics, Anhui Jianzhu University, Hefei, 230601, China
- Anhui Research Center of Generic Technology in New Display Industry, Hefei, 230601, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, China.
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Wang Z, Gao H, Wu D, Meng J, Deng J, Cui M. Defects and Defect Passivation in Perovskite Solar Cells. Molecules 2024; 29:2104. [PMID: 38731595 PMCID: PMC11085331 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29092104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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Perovskite solar cells have made significant strides in recent years. However, there are still challenges in terms of photoelectric conversion efficiency and long-term stability associated with perovskite solar cells. The presence of defects in perovskite materials is one of the important influencing factors leading to subpar film quality. Adopting additives to passivate defects within perovskite materials is an effective approach. Therefore, we first discuss the types of defects that occur in perovskite materials and the mechanisms of their effect on performance. Then, several types of additives used in perovskite solar cells are discussed, including ionic compounds, organic molecules, polymers, etc. This review provides guidance for the future development of more sustainable and effective additives to improve the performance of solar cells.
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- School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China
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Wei Q, Wang N, Gao Y, Zhuansun Y, Wang J, Zhu D, Zan L, Fu F, Liu Y. Elevated Efficiency and Stability of Hole-Transport-Layer-Free Perovskite Solar Cells Triggered by Surface Engineering. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 38606720 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c01892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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Surface engineering is one of the important strategies to enhance the power conversion efficiency (PCE) and stability of perovskite solar cells (PSCs). Herein, 2-chloro-1,3-dimethylimidazolidinium hexafluorophosphate (CIP) was introduced into PSCs to passivate the defects of the perovskite films. There are many F atoms in CIP molecules that have strong electronegativity and hydrophobicity. F groups can interact with Pb2+ defects, inhibit interface recombination, improve the interaction between the CIP ionic liquid and perovskite film, and reduce the defect density of perovskites, thus improving the stability of perovskite devices. Density functional theory calculation reveals that CIP can interact with uncoordinated Pb2+ in perovskites through coordination, reduce the defects of perovskite films, and inhibit nonradiation recombination. The ITO/SnO2/MAPbI3/CIP/carbon devices without hole transport layers possessed the highest PCE of 17.06%. Moreover, the unencapsulated device remains at 98.18% of the initial efficiency stored in 30-40% relative humidity for 850 h. This strategy provides an effective reference for enhancing the performance of PSCs.
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- Qingbo Wei
- Key Laboratory of Chemical Reaction Engineering of Shaanxi Province, College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Yan'an University, Yan'an 716000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Reaction Engineering of Shaanxi Province, College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Yan'an University, Yan'an 716000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Reaction Engineering of Shaanxi Province, College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Yan'an University, Yan'an 716000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Reaction Engineering of Shaanxi Province, College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Yan'an University, Yan'an 716000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Reaction Engineering of Shaanxi Province, College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Yan'an University, Yan'an 716000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Reaction Engineering of Shaanxi Province, College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Yan'an University, Yan'an 716000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Reaction Engineering of Shaanxi Province, College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Yan'an University, Yan'an 716000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Reaction Engineering of Shaanxi Province, College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Yan'an University, Yan'an 716000, China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Advanced Energy Devices; Shaanxi Engineering Lab for Advanced Energy Technology; Institute for Advanced Energy Materials; School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710062, China
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Zhao K, Hu Q, Cao J, Qi Y, Wei P, Lu Y, Cheng J, Xie Y. Enhancing Efficiency and Stability in Carbon-Based Perovskite Solar Cells by Double Passivation with Ultralow-Cost Coal-Derived Graphene and Its Derivatives. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 38606967 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c01660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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Coal-derived carbon nanomaterials possess numerous superior features compared to other classic carbon, such as readily accessible surfaces, tunable pore structure, and facile and precise surface functionalization. Therefore, the controllable preparation of coal-derived carbon nanomaterials is anticipated to be of great significance for the performance improvement and commercialization process of carbon-based perovskite solar cells (C-PSCs). In this study, we successfully synthesized highly stable and commercially valuable graphene oxide (GO) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) utilizing coal. Compared to traditional methods and commercial graphene, the chemical oxidation and pyrolysis process used in this study is mild and simple, offering the advantages of controlled composition and the absence of other impurities. GO or rGO was incorporated into the top of the SnO2 electron transport layer (ETL) of C-PSCs. Under optimized conditions and ultraviolet-ozone (UVO) irradiation, the ultimate power conversion efficiency (PCE) increased from the unmodified 12.4 to 14.04% (based on rGO) and 15.18% (based on GO), representing improvements of 22 and 31%, respectively. The improved photovoltaic performance is mainly owing to enhanced charge transport capabilities, denser interfacial contacts, improved carrier separation properties, increased conductivity, and abundance of hydrophilic functional groups in GO, which can form more stable hydrogen bonds with SnO2. After being stored at room temperature and ambient humidity for 30 days, the modified, unpacked devices retained 87% of the highest power conversion efficiency (PCE). This study introduces a practical and manageable method to enhance the performance of C-PSCs by using functional carbon nanomaterials derived from coal.
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- Ke Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Oil & Gas Fine Chemicals, Ministry of Education and Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemical Engineering, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, P.R. China
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- Zhejiang University-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Hangzhou 310014, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Oil & Gas Fine Chemicals, Ministry of Education and Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemical Engineering, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Oil & Gas Fine Chemicals, Ministry of Education and Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemical Engineering, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Oil & Gas Fine Chemicals, Ministry of Education and Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemical Engineering, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, P.R. China
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- Clean Energy Automotive Engineering Center and School of Automotive Studies, Tongji University, Shanghai 201804, China
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- Department of Materials & Chemical Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763, South Korea
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- Key Laboratory of Oil & Gas Fine Chemicals, Ministry of Education and Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon Based Energy Resources, College of Chemical Engineering, Xinjiang University, Urumqi 830017, P.R. China
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Wang Y, Ye S, Sun Z, Zhu J, Liu Y, Wang R, Lin F, Zhang W, Yang Y, Wang C. Multifunctional Regioisomeric Passivation Strategy for Fabricating Self-Driving, High Detectivity All-Inorganic Perovskite Photodetectors. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:59005-59015. [PMID: 38055857 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c12714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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The fluorination of the aromatic multifunctional Lewis base passivation strategy has been demonstrated recently as an effective approach to markedly enhance the performance of perovskite photovoltaic devices. However, the regulation mechanisms of the passivation efficiency by varying the functional group position of fluorine (F) in the regioisomers have received little attention and inadequate research. Herein, a pair of bifluorine-substituted aminobenzoic acid regioisomers [3-amino-2,6-difluorobenzoic acid (13-FABA) and 4-amino-3,5-difluorobenzoic acid (14-FABA)] were employed to investigate the passivation effects of Lewis bases dependent on behaviors of the ortho/meta-substituted position of fluorine. The density functional theory calculation on electron cloud density, interaction energy, and the basicity of Lewis bases combined with experimental evidence reveal that the ortho-effect induced by fluorine substitution weakens the passivating effect of 13-FABA Lewis base and induces its molecular propensity to form internal salts, accelerating the degradation and deterioration of the device performance. Conversely, 14-FABA with meta-connected fluorine atoms exhibit superior efficacy in suppressing defects and enhancing hydrophobicity. Eventually, the 14-FABA-modified photodetectors (PDs) achieved a high detectivity of 1.69 × 1013 Jones, the comparatively lower dark current density of 2.2 × 10-10 A/cm2 among all-inorganic perovskite PD systems. Our work has not only clarified the fundamental mechanisms of the F-substituted position effects of Lewis base on suppressing defects but also provided a promising passivation strategy for perovskite films via designing the regioisomeric atoms in a multifunctional Lewis base molecule.
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- Yong Wang
- National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, P. R. China
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- National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, P. R. China
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- National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, P. R. China
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- National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, P. R. China
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- National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, P. R. China
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- National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, P. R. China
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- National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, P. R. China
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- National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, P. R. China
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- National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, P. R. China
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- National Center for International Research on Photoelectric and Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, P. R. China
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Wang Q, Qiu P, Luo X, Zheng C, Wang S, Ren X, Gao J, Lu X, Gao X, Shui L, Wu S, Liu JM. Mutually Tuned Dual Additive Engineering Synergistically Enhances the Photovoltaic Performance of Tin-Based Perovskite Solar Cells. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:45064-45075. [PMID: 37710994 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c11009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
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Tin-based perovskite solar cells (T-PSCs) have become the star photovoltaic products in recent years due to their low environmental toxicity and superior photovoltaic performance. However, the easy oxidation of Sn2+ and the energy level mismatch between the perovskite film and charge transport layer limit its efficiency. In order to regulate the microstructure and photoelectric properties of tin-based perovskite films to enhance the efficiency and stability of T-PSCs, guanidinium bromide (GABr) and organic Lewis-based additive methylamine cyanate (MAOCN) are introduced into the FA0.9PEA0.1SnI3-based perovskite precursor. A series of characterizations show that the interactions between additive molecules and perovskite mutually reconcile to improve the photovoltaic performance of T-PSCs. The introduction of GABr can adjust the band gap of the perovskite film and energy level alignment of T-PSCs. They significantly increase the open-circuit voltage (Voc). The MAOCN material can form hydrogen bonds with SnI2 in the precursor, which can inhibit the oxidation of Sn2+ and significantly improve the short-circuit current density (Jsc). The synergistic modulation of the dual additives reduces the trap-state density and improves photovoltaic performance, resulting in an increased champion efficiency of 9.34 for 5.22% of the control PSCs. The unencapsulated T-PSCs with GABr and MAOCN dual additives prepared in the optimized process can retain more than 110% of their initial efficiency after aging for 1750 h in a nitrogen glovebox, but the control PSCs maintain only 50% of their initial efficiency kept in the same conditions. This work provides a new perspective to further improve the efficiency and stability of T-PSCs.
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- Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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Bist A, Pant B, Ojha GP, Acharya J, Park M, Saud PS. Novel Materials in Perovskite Solar Cells: Efficiency, Stability, and Future Perspectives. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:nano13111724. [PMID: 37299626 DOI: 10.3390/nano13111724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Revised: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Solar energy is regarded as the finest clean and green energy generation method to replace fossil fuel-based energy and repair environmental harm. The more expensive manufacturing processes and procedures required to extract the silicon utilized in silicon solar cells may limit their production and general use. To overcome the barriers of silicon, a new energy-harvesting solar cell called perovskite has been gaining widespread attention around the world. The perovskites are scalable, flexible, cost-efficient, environmentally benign, and easy to fabricate. Through this review, readers may obtain an idea about the different generations of solar cells and their comparative advantages and disadvantages, working mechanisms, energy alignment of the various materials, and stability achieved by applying variable temperature, passivation, and deposition methods. Furthermore, it also provides information on novel materials such as carbonaceous, polymeric, and nanomaterials that have been employed in perovskite solar in terms of the different ratios of doping and composite and their optical, electrical, plasmonic, morphological, and crystallinity properties in terms of comparative solar parameters. In addition, information on current trends and future commercialization possibilities of perovskite solar have been briefly discussed based on reported data by other researchers.
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- Anup Bist
- Department of Chemistry, Kailali Multiple Campus, Farwestern University, Mahendranagar 10400, Nepal
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- Carbon Composite Energy Nanomaterials Research Center, Woosuk University, Wanju 55338, Republic of Korea
- Woosuk Institute of Smart Convergence Life Care (WSCLC), Woosuk University, Wanju 55338, Republic of Korea
- Department of Automotive Engineering, Woosuk University, Wanju 55338, Republic of Korea
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- Carbon Composite Energy Nanomaterials Research Center, Woosuk University, Wanju 55338, Republic of Korea
- Woosuk Institute of Smart Convergence Life Care (WSCLC), Woosuk University, Wanju 55338, Republic of Korea
- Department of Automotive Engineering, Woosuk University, Wanju 55338, Republic of Korea
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- Carbon Composite Energy Nanomaterials Research Center, Woosuk University, Wanju 55338, Republic of Korea
- Woosuk Institute of Smart Convergence Life Care (WSCLC), Woosuk University, Wanju 55338, Republic of Korea
- Department of Automotive Engineering, Woosuk University, Wanju 55338, Republic of Korea
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- Carbon Composite Energy Nanomaterials Research Center, Woosuk University, Wanju 55338, Republic of Korea
- Woosuk Institute of Smart Convergence Life Care (WSCLC), Woosuk University, Wanju 55338, Republic of Korea
- Department of Automotive Engineering, Woosuk University, Wanju 55338, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Kailali Multiple Campus, Farwestern University, Mahendranagar 10400, Nepal
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Kundar M, Bhandari S, Chung S, Cho K, Sharma SK, Singh R, Pal SK. Surface Passivation by Sulfur-Based 2D (TEA) 2PbI 4 for Stable and Efficient Perovskite Solar Cells. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:12842-12852. [PMID: 37065021 PMCID: PMC10099414 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c08126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) with superior performance have been recognized as a potential candidate in photovoltaic technologies. However, defects in the active perovskite layer induce nonradiative recombination which restricts the performance and stability of PSCs. The construction of a thiophene-based 2D structure is one of the significant approaches for surface passivation of hybrid PSCs that may combine the benefits of the stability of 2D perovskite with the high performance of three-dimensional (3D) perovskite. Here, a sulfur-rich spacer cation 2-thiopheneethylamine iodide (TEAI) is synthesized as a passivation agent for the construction of a three-dimensional/two-dimensional (3D/2D) perovskite bilayer structure. TEAI-treated PSCs possess a much higher efficiency (20.06%) compared to the 3D perovskite (MA0.9FA0.1PbI3) devices (17.42%). Time-resolved photoluminescence and femtosecond transient absorption spectroscopy are employed to investigate the effect of surface passivation on the charge carrier dynamics of the 3D perovskite. Additionally, the stability test of TEAI-treated perovskite devices reveals significant improvement in humid (RH ∼ 46%) and thermal stability as the sulfur-based 2D (TEA)2PbI4 material self-assembles on the 3D surface, making the perovskite surface hydrophobic. Our findings provide a reliable approach to improve device stability and performance successively, paving the way for industrialization of PSCs.
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- Milon Kundar
- School
of Physical Sciences, Indian Institute of
Technology Mandi, Kamand, Mandi, Himachal
Pradesh 175005, India
- Advanced
Materials Research Centre, Indian Institute
of Technology Mandi, Kamand, Mandi, Himachal
Pradesh 175005, India
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- School
of Physical Sciences, Indian Institute of
Technology Mandi, Kamand, Mandi, Himachal
Pradesh 175005, India
- Advanced
Materials Research Centre, Indian Institute
of Technology Mandi, Kamand, Mandi, Himachal
Pradesh 175005, India
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University
of Science and Technology, Pohang 37673, South Korea
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University
of Science and Technology, Pohang 37673, South Korea
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- School
of Computing and Electrical Engineering (SCEE), Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Kamand, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh 175005, India
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- School
of Computing and Electrical Engineering (SCEE), Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Kamand, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh 175005, India
- School
of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Kamand, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh 175005, India
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- School
of Physical Sciences, Indian Institute of
Technology Mandi, Kamand, Mandi, Himachal
Pradesh 175005, India
- Advanced
Materials Research Centre, Indian Institute
of Technology Mandi, Kamand, Mandi, Himachal
Pradesh 175005, India
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Zhang M, Sun Y, Wang X, Gao J, Wang HY, Lin J, Wang Y, Fu LM, Ai XC, Zhang JP. Influence of Two- and Three-Dimensional Engineering on the Trap State Distribution and Photophysical Properties of Lead Halide Perovskite Polycrystals. J Phys Chem Lett 2023; 14:1934-1940. [PMID: 36786710 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.3c00125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Constructing a two- and three-dimensional (2D/3D) heterojunction structure on the surface of a 3D perovskite film, termed 2D/3D engineering, is effective in elevating the stability of perovskite polycrystal-based photovoltaic and photoelectronic devices; however, it remains controversial whether this protocol is favorable or detrimental to the device performance. Here, we prepare a series of 2D/3D perovskite films by post-treating the perovskite polycrystalline film with different concentrations of phenethylammonium iodide (PEAI). Systematic spectroscopy and electrochemical studies illustrate that PEAI can penetrate the 3D perovskite network and eliminate the intrinsic trap states of perovskite polycrystals, while the 2D perovskite nanosheets enriched on the top of the polycrystalline film may introduce additional trap states, which manipulate the photoluminescence performance and dynamics of the as-prepared perovskite films in an opposite manner. Based on this finding, the strategy of optimizing the photophysical properties of the host 3D perovskite through 2D/3D engineering is elaborated, paving the way for fabricating high-performance and high-stability perovskite polycrystalline films.
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- Mengjin Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Light Conversion Materials and Biophotonics, Department of Chemistry, Renmin University of China, Beijing 100872, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Light Conversion Materials and Biophotonics, Department of Chemistry, Renmin University of China, Beijing 100872, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Light Conversion Materials and Biophotonics, Department of Chemistry, Renmin University of China, Beijing 100872, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Light Conversion Materials and Biophotonics, Department of Chemistry, Renmin University of China, Beijing 100872, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Light Conversion Materials and Biophotonics, Department of Chemistry, Renmin University of China, Beijing 100872, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Light Conversion Materials and Biophotonics, Department of Chemistry, Renmin University of China, Beijing 100872, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Light Conversion Materials and Biophotonics, Department of Chemistry, Renmin University of China, Beijing 100872, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Light Conversion Materials and Biophotonics, Department of Chemistry, Renmin University of China, Beijing 100872, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Light Conversion Materials and Biophotonics, Department of Chemistry, Renmin University of China, Beijing 100872, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Light Conversion Materials and Biophotonics, Department of Chemistry, Renmin University of China, Beijing 100872, China
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González-Juárez E, Espinosa-Roa A, Cadillo-Martínez AT, Garay-Tapia AM, Amado-Briseño MA, Vázquez-García RA, Valdez-Calderon A, Velusamy J, Sanchez EM. Enhancing the stability and efficiency of MAPbI 3 perovskite solar cells by theophylline-BF 4 - alkaloid derivatives, a theoretical-experimental approach. RSC Adv 2023; 13:5070-5080. [PMID: 36762084 PMCID: PMC9907567 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra07580f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2023] Open
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Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are an evolving photovoltaic field with the potential to disrupt the established silicon solar cell market. However, the presence of many transport barriers and defect trap states at the interfaces and grain boundaries has negative effects on PSCs; it decreases their efficiency and stability. The purpose of this work was to investigate the effects on efficiency and stability achieved by quaternary theophylline additives in MAPbI3 PSCs with the structure FTO/TiO2/perovskite/spiro-OMeTAD/Ag. The X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and theoretical calculation strategies were applied to study the additive's interaction in the layer. The tetrafluoroborinated additive results in an increase in device current density (J SC) (23.99 mA cm-1), fill factor (FF) (65.7%), and open-circuit voltage (V OC) (0.95 V), leading to significant improvement of the power conversion efficiency (PCE) to 15.04% compared to control devices (13.6%). Notably, films exposed to controlled humidity of 30% using the tetrafluoroborinated additive maintained their stability for more than 600 hours (h), while the control films were stable for less than 240 hours (h).
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- Edgar González-Juárez
- Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, UANL, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas (FCQ)Av. Universidad s/n, Cd. UniversitariaSan Nicolás de los GarzaNuevo LeónC.P. 66450Mexico
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- CONACyT-Centro de Investigación en Química Aplicada (CIQA), Unidad MonterreyAlianza Sur 204, PIITApodacaNuevo LeónC.P. 66628Mexico
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- Centro de Investigación en Materiales Avanzados S.C. (CIMAV), Unidad MonterreyAlianza Norte 202, PIITApodacaNuevo LeónC.P. 66628Mexico
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- Centro de Investigación en Materiales Avanzados S.C. (CIMAV), Unidad MonterreyAlianza Norte 202, PIITApodacaNuevo LeónC.P. 66628Mexico
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- CONACyT-Centro de Investigación en Química Aplicada (CIQA), Unidad MonterreyAlianza Sur 204, PIITApodacaNuevo LeónC.P. 66628Mexico,Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo (UAEH). Área Académica de Ciencias de la Tierra y MaterialesCarretera Pachuca-Tulancingo Km. 4.5., Ciudad del ConocimientoMineral de la ReformaHgoC.P. 42184Mexico
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- Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo (UAEH). Área Académica de Ciencias de la Tierra y MaterialesCarretera Pachuca-Tulancingo Km. 4.5., Ciudad del ConocimientoMineral de la ReformaHgoC.P. 42184Mexico
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- Universidad Tecnológica de la Zona Metropolitana del Valle de MéxicoBlvd. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla 5, Los Héroes de TizayucaTizayucaHgoC.P. 43816Mexico
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- Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge Philippa Fawcett Drive Cambridge CB3 0AS UK
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- Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, UANL, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas (FCQ)Av. Universidad s/n, Cd. UniversitariaSan Nicolás de los GarzaNuevo LeónC.P. 66450Mexico
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Abate SY, Jha S, Ma G, Nash J, Pradhan N, Gu X, Patton D, Dai Q. Surface Capping Layer Prepared from the Bulky Tetradodecylammonium Bromide as an Efficient Perovskite Passivation Layer for High-Performance Perovskite Solar Cells. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:56900-56909. [PMID: 36521061 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c19201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The power conversion efficiency (PCE) of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) has increased and levels with silicon solar cells; however, their commercialization has not yet been realized because of their poor long-term stability. One of the primary causes of the instability of PSC devices is the large concentration of defects in the polycrystalline perovskite film. Such defects limit the device performance besides triggering hysteresis and device instability. In this study, tetradodecylammonium bromide (TDDAB) was used as a postsurface modifier to suppress the density of defects from the mixed perovskite film (CsFAMA). X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analyses validated that TDDAB binds to the mixed perovskite through hydrogen bonding. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) and two-dimensional grazing incidence wide-angle X-ray scattering (2D GIWAXS) study uncovered that the TDDAB modification formed a capping layer of (TDDA)2PbI1.66Br2.34 on the surface of the three-dimensional (3D) perovskite. The single charge transport device prepared from the TDDAB-modified perovskite film revealed that both the electron and hole defects were considerably repressed due to the modification. Consequently, the modified device displayed a champion PCE of 21.33%. The TDDAB surface treatment not only enhances the PCE but the bulky cation of the TDDAB also forms a hydrophobic capping surface (water contact angle of 93.39°) and safeguards the underlayer perovskite from moisture. As a result, the modified PSC has exhibited almost no performance loss after 30 days in air (RH ≈ 40%).
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- Seid Yimer Abate
- Department of Chemistry, Physics, and Atmospheric Sciences, Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi39217, United States
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- School of Polymer Science and Engineering, Center for Optoelectronic Materials and Devices, The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Mississippi39406, United States
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- School of Polymer Science and Engineering, Center for Optoelectronic Materials and Devices, The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Mississippi39406, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Physics, and Atmospheric Sciences, Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi39217, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Physics, and Atmospheric Sciences, Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi39217, United States
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- School of Polymer Science and Engineering, Center for Optoelectronic Materials and Devices, The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Mississippi39406, United States
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- School of Polymer Science and Engineering, Center for Optoelectronic Materials and Devices, The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Mississippi39406, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Physics, and Atmospheric Sciences, Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi39217, United States
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Zhao H, Ma K, Li J, Fu Y, Qin Y, Zhao D, Dai H, Hu Z, Sun Z, Gao HY. Surface Characterization of the Solution-Processed Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Perovskite Thin Films. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2204271. [PMID: 36228104 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202204271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2022] [Revised: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The surface properties of organic-inorganic hybrid perovskites can strongly affect the efficiency and stability of corresponding devices. Even though different surface passivation methods are developed, the microscopic structures of solution-processed perovskite film surfaces are not systematically studied. This study uses low-temperature scanning tunneling microscopy to study the organic-inorganic hybrid perovskite thin films, MA0.4 FA0.6 PbI3 and MAPbI3 , synthesized by the spin-coating method. Flat surface structures, atomic steps, and crystal grain boundaries are resolved at an atomic resolution. The surface imperfections are also characterized, as well as the dominant defects. Simulations on different types of iodine vacancy configurations are performed by density functional theory calculations. In addition, it is observed that the surface iodine lattice structure is unstable during scanning. Tip scanning can also cause the vertical migration of surface iodine ions. The measurements provide the direct visualizations of the surface imperfections of the solution-processed perovskite films. They are essential for understanding the surface-related optoelectronic effects and rationally designing more efficient surface passivation methods.
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- Han Zhao
- Center for Joint Quantum Studies and Department of Physics, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- Center for Joint Quantum Studies and Department of Physics, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- Department of Physics, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- State Key Laboratory and Institute of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- State Key Laboratory and Institute of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Department of Physics, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- Center for Joint Quantum Studies and Department of Physics, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- Center for Joint Quantum Studies and Department of Physics, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
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Tien CH, Lin WC, Chen LC. Efficient Perovskite Solar Cells via Phenethylamine Iodide Cation-Modified Hole Transport Layer/Perovskite Interface. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:37359-37368. [PMID: 36312365 PMCID: PMC9608381 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c03976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Perovskite solar cells (PeSCs) were fabricated by using Cs x FA1-x PbI3-x Cl x as the photoactive layer, and the effects of different proportions of cesium chloride (CsCl)/formamidinium iodide on perovskites were investigated. Cesium (Cs) can stabilize the α phase of the perovskite, while chlorine (Cl) can increase the size and crystallinity of perovskite crystals and reduce non-radiative cladding, thereby improving the performance of the overall device. The maximum power conversion efficiency (PCE) measured for Cs0.2FA0.8PbI2.8Cl0.2-based PeSCs was 18.9%. To further improve the photovoltaic characteristics of PeSCs, Cs0.2FA0.8PbI2.8Cl0.2-based PeSCs were introduced into different concentrations of phenethylammonium iodide (PEAI) to modify the interface between the NiO x hole transport layer (HTL) and the perovskite photoactive layer, which can simultaneously promote excellent crystallinity of the perovskite layer and passivated interfacial defects, reducing recombination near the perovskite/HTL interface in PeSCs, thereby increasing the efficiency of the device. Compared with the control Cs0.2FA0.8PbI2.8Cl0.2-based PeSC, the PCE of PeSC with the PEAI (10 mg/mL)-modified NiO x /perovskite interface increased significantly from 18.9 to 20.2%.
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- Ching-Ho Tien
- Department
of Electronic Engineering, Lunghwa University
of Science and Technology, Taoyuan 33306, Taiwan
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- Department
of Electro-Optical Engineering, National
Taipei University of Technology, Taipei 10608, Taiwan
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- Department
of Electro-Optical Engineering, National
Taipei University of Technology, Taipei 10608, Taiwan
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Chen J, Wang D, Chen S, Hu H, Li Y, Huang Y, Zhang Z, Jiang Z, Xu J, Sun X, So SK, Peng Y, Wang X, Zhu X, Xu B. Dually Modified Wide-Bandgap Perovskites by Phenylethylammonium Acetate toward Highly Efficient Solar Cells with Low Photovoltage Loss. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:43246-43256. [PMID: 36112025 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c10928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Wide-bandgap perovskites as a class of promising top-cell materials have shown great promise in constructing efficient perovskite-based tandem solar cells, but their intrinsic relatively low radiative efficiency results in a large open-circuit voltage (VOC) deficit and thereby limits the whole device performance. Reducing film flaws or optimizing interfacial energy level alignments in wide-bandgap perovskite devices can efficiently inhibit nonradiative recombination to boost device VOC and efficiency. However, the simultaneous regulation on both sides and their underlying mechanism are less explored. Herein, a bifunctional modification approach is proposed to optimize the wide-bandgap perovskite surface with an ultrathin layer of phenylethylammonium acetate (PEAAc) to synchronously decrease the surface imperfection and mitigate the interfacial energy barrier. This treatment effectively heals under-coordinated surface defects through the formation of chemical interaction between the perovskite and PEAAc, bringing about a much slower charge trapping process and dramatically decreasing nonradiative recombination losses. Meanwhile, the passivation-induced upshifted Fermi level of the perovskite contributes to accelerated electron extraction and larger Fermi-level splitting under illumination. Consequently, the PEAAc-modified wide-bandgap (1.68 eV) device achieves an optimal efficiency of 20.66% with a high VOC of 1.25 V, among the highest reported VOC values for wide-bandgap perovskite devices, enormously outperforming that (18.86% and 1.18 V) of the device without passivation. In addition, the radiative limit of VOC for both cells is determined to be 1.42 V, delivering nonradiative recombination losses of 0.24 and 0.17 V for the control and PEAAc-modified devices, respectively. These results highlight the significance of the bifunctional modification strategy in achieving high-performance wide-bandgap perovskite devices.
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- Jiabang Chen
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering and Shenzhen Engineering Research and Development Center for Flexible Solar Cells, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province 518055, China
- Department of Chemistry and Institute of Molecular Functional Materials, Hong Kong Baptist University, Waterloo Road, Kowloon Tong 999077, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering and Shenzhen Engineering Research and Development Center for Flexible Solar Cells, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province 518055, China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon 999077, Hong Kong, China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Materials, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering and Shenzhen Engineering Research and Development Center for Flexible Solar Cells, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province 518055, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering and Shenzhen Engineering Research and Development Center for Flexible Solar Cells, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province 518055, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering and Shenzhen Engineering Research and Development Center for Flexible Solar Cells, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province 518055, China
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- Department of Physics and Institute of Advanced Materials, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tong 999077, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering and Shenzhen Engineering Research and Development Center for Flexible Solar Cells, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province 518055, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering and Shenzhen Engineering Research and Development Center for Flexible Solar Cells, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province 518055, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering and Shenzhen Engineering Research and Development Center for Flexible Solar Cells, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province 518055, China
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- Department of Physics and Institute of Advanced Materials, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tong 999077, Hong Kong, China
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- Shenzhen Putai Technology Co., Ltd, Shenzhen 518110, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering and Shenzhen Engineering Research and Development Center for Flexible Solar Cells, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province 518055, China
- Shenzhen Putai Technology Co., Ltd, Shenzhen 518110, China
- SUSTech Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province 518055, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Institute of Molecular Functional Materials, Hong Kong Baptist University, Waterloo Road, Kowloon Tong 999077, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering and Shenzhen Engineering Research and Development Center for Flexible Solar Cells, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province 518055, China
- Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory for Photonic-Thermal-Electrical Energy Materials and Devices, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
- Key Laboratory of Energy Conversion and Storage Technologies (Southern University of Science and Technology), Ministry of Education, Shenzhen 518055, China
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Guo Y. A Novel Organic Dopant for Spiro-OMeTAD in High-Efficiency and Stable Perovskite Solar Cells. Front Chem 2022; 10:928712. [PMID: 35958234 PMCID: PMC9357902 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2022.928712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have achieved excellent power conversion efficiencies (PCEs); however, there still exist some major challenges on device stability due to hydrophilic bis(trifluoromethane)sulfonimide lithium (Li-TFSI), which is commonly introduced as a p-dopant to increase the hole mobility and conductivity of 2,2',7,7'-tetrakis-(N,N-di-4-methoxyphenylamino)-9,9'-spirobifluorene (spiro-OMeTAD) hole-transporting materials (HTMs). Ion migration, corrosiveness, and hygroscopicity induced by the additive Li-TFSI are detrimental to the device stability, which significantly hinders further commercialization of PSCs. Herein, a hydrophobic organic ionic compound, trityltetra(pentafluorophenyl)borate (TPP), is explored as a novel efficient and stable alternative p-dopant, avoiding the long-term aging process to improve the conductivity of spiro-OMeTAD. As a result, the champion efficiency of TPP-based devices delivers performance up to 23.03%, which is higher than that of the Li-TFSI-based devices (22.39%). In addition, the TPP-based devices also exhibit higher average PCE values. The excellent performance with TPP may be associated with the higher work function of doped spiro-OMeTAD and a better alignment of energy levels with the valence band of perovskite, which substantially accelerate interfacial carrier transportation and minimize the open-circuit voltage (V oc) loss of PSCs. More importantly, the un-encapsulated TPP-doped devices also display much superior operational stability under maximum power point (MPP) tracking with continuous light illumination in an ambient humid environment, which maintained 96-97% of the initial PCE over 1,100 h outputting. Thus, this work will open up new possibilities for hydrophilic Li-TFSI dopant replacements.
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- Ying Guo
- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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Kumar J, Yadav A, Bag M. Visualization of 3D to quasi 2D conversion of perovskite thin films via in situ photoluminescence measurement: a facile route to design a graded energy landscape. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2022; 24:15474-15483. [PMID: 35713111 DOI: 10.1039/d2cp01484j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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2D-perovskites are generally more stable than 3D perovskites while charge transport in 2D-perovskites becomes inefficient. On the other hand, the instability of 3D perovskite films under heat, light and environmental conditions makes them inapplicable for practical purposes. Therefore, quasi-2D perovskites could be the optimum solution for stable yet highly efficient devices. Using the post-fabrication treatment method, we have converted methylammonium lead tribromide (MAPbBr3) 3D perovskite films into a quasi 2D-perovskite interfacial layer. In situ photoluminescence measurement during spin coating indicates a rapid conversion of 3D-perovskite into 2D-perovskites. The kinetics of oxygen and moisture diffusion, ion diffusion and electronic charge transport can be estimated from the time dependent PL measurements in the 3D and 2D/3D perovskite samples. 2D terminated perovskite samples show enhanced photoluminescence and improved stability in moisture and UV-irradiation. We also propose that a relatively wide bandgap of 2D-perovskite can give rise to a graded energy landscape at the interface for favorable charge separation. Simulation results reveal that the power conversion efficiency can be improved from 2.83% to 4.02% due to an increase in open-circuit voltage and fill factor in 2D/3D based MAPbBr3 solar cells without using any electron transport layer.
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- Jitendra Kumar
- Advanced Research in Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee 247667, India.
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- Advanced Research in Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee 247667, India.
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- Advanced Research in Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee 247667, India. .,Centre of Nanotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee 247667, India
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Abate SY, Zhang Q, Qi Y, Nash J, Gollinger K, Zhu X, Han F, Pradhan N, Dai Q. Universal Surface Passivation of Organic-Inorganic Halide Perovskite Films by Tetraoctylammonium Chloride for High-Performance and Stable Perovskite Solar Cells. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:28044-28059. [PMID: 35679233 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c09201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The power conversion efficiency (PCE) of perovskite solar cells has been showing rapid improvement in the last decade. However, still, there is an unarguable performance deficit compared with the Schockley-Queisser (SQ) limit. One of the major causes for such performance discrepancy is surface and grain boundary defects. They are a source of nonradiative recombination in the devices that not only causes performance loss but also instability of the solar cells. In this study, we employed a direct postsurface passivation strategy at mild temperatures to modify perovskite layer defects using tetraoctylammonium chloride (TOAC). The passivated perovskite layers have demonstrated extraordinary improvement in photoluminescence and charge carrier lifetimes compared to their control counterparts in both Cs0.05(FAPbI3)0.83(MAPbBr3)0.17 and MAPbI3-type perovskite layers. The investigation on electron-only and hole-only devices after TOAC treatment revealed suppressed electron and hole trap density of states. The electrochemical study demonstrated that TOAC treatment improved the charge recombination resistance of the perovskite layers and reduced the charge accumulation on the surface of perovskite films. As a result, perovskite solar cells prepared by TOAC treatment showed a champion PCE of 21.24% for the Cs0.05(FAPbI3)0.83(MAPbBr3)0.17-based device compared to 19.58% without passivation. Likewise, the PCE of MAPbI3 improved from 18.09 to 19.27% with TOAC treatment. The long-term stability of TOAC-passivated perovskite Cs0.05(FAPbI3)0.83(MAPbBr3)0.17 devices has retained over 97% of its initial performance after 720 h in air.
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- Seid Yimer Abate
- Department of Chemistry, Physics, and Atmospheric Sciences, Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi 39217, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Physics, and Atmospheric Sciences, Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi 39217, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Physics, and Atmospheric Sciences, Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi 39217, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Physics, and Atmospheric Sciences, Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi 39217, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Physics, and Atmospheric Sciences, Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi 39217, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Physics, and Atmospheric Sciences, Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi 39217, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Physics, and Atmospheric Sciences, Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi 39217, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Physics, and Atmospheric Sciences, Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi 39217, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Physics, and Atmospheric Sciences, Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi 39217, United States
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Zhao X, Liu T, Burlingame QC, Liu T, Holley R, Cheng G, Yao N, Gao F, Loo YL. Accelerated aging of all-inorganic, interface-stabilized perovskite solar cells. Science 2022; 377:307-310. [PMID: 35709247 DOI: 10.1126/science.abn5679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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To understand degradation routes and improve the stability of perovskite solar cells (PSCs), accelerated aging tests are needed. Here, we use elevated temperatures (up to 110 Celsius) to quantify the accelerated degradation of encapsulated CsPbI3 PSCs under constant illumination. Incorporating a 2D Cs2PbI2Cl2 capping layer between the perovskite active layer and hole-transport layer stabilizes the interface while increasing power conversion efficiency of the all-inorganic PSCs from 14.9% to 17.4%. Devices with this 2D capping layer did not degrade at 35 Celsius and required >2100 hours at 110 Celsius under constant illumination to degrade by 20% of their initial efficiency. Degradation acceleration factors based on the observed Arrhenius temperature dependence predict intrinsic lifetimes of 51,000 ± 7,000 hours (>5 years) operating continuously at 35 Celsius.
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- Xiaoming Zhao
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544, USA.,Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544, USA
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- Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544, USA
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- Department of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (IFM), Linköping University, Linköping, SE-58183, Sweden
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544, USA
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- Princeton Institute for the Science and Technology of Materials, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544, USA
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- Princeton Institute for the Science and Technology of Materials, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544, USA
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- Department of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (IFM), Linköping University, Linköping, SE-58183, Sweden
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544, USA
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Zhu T, Shen L, Xun S, Sarmiento JS, Yang Y, Zheng L, Li H, Wang H, Bredas JL, Gong X. High-Performance Ternary Perovskite-Organic Solar Cells. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2109348. [PMID: 35038370 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202109348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2021] [Revised: 01/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Perovskite solar cells in which 2D perovskites are incorporated within a 3D perovskite network exhibit improved stability with respect to purely 3D systems, but lower record power conversion efficiencies (PCEs). Here, a breakthrough is reported in achieving enhanced PCEs, increased stability, and suppressed photocurrent hysteresis by incorporating n-type, low-optical-gap conjugated organic molecules into 2D:3D mixed perovskite composites. The resulting ternary perovskite-organic composites display extended absorption in the near-infrared region, improved film morphology, enlarged crystallinity, balanced charge transport, efficient photoinduced charge transfer, and suppressed counter-ion movement. As a result, the ternary perovskite-organic solar cells exhibit PCEs over 23%, which are among the best PCEs for perovskite solar cells with p-i-n device structure. Moreover, the ternary perovskite-organic solar cells possess dramatically enhanced stability and diminished photocurrent hysteresis. All these results demonstrate that the strategy of exploiting ternary perovskite-organic composite thin films provides a facile way to realize high-performance perovskite solar cells.
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- Tao Zhu
- School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, College of Engineering and Polymer Science, The University of Akron, Akron, OH, 44325, USA
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- School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, College of Engineering and Polymer Science, The University of Akron, Akron, OH, 44325, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, 85721, USA
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- Department of Physics, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, USA
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- School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, College of Engineering and Polymer Science, The University of Akron, Akron, OH, 44325, USA
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- School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, College of Engineering and Polymer Science, The University of Akron, Akron, OH, 44325, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, 85721, USA
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- Department of Physics, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, 85721, USA
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- School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, College of Engineering and Polymer Science, The University of Akron, Akron, OH, 44325, USA
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Wu G, Liang R, Ge M, Sun G, Zhang Y, Xing G. Surface Passivation Using 2D Perovskites toward Efficient and Stable Perovskite Solar Cells. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2105635. [PMID: 34865245 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202105635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 42.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2021] [Revised: 12/03/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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3D perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have shown great promise for use in next-generation photovoltaic devices. However, some challenges need to be addressed before their commercial production, such as enormous defects formed on the surface, which result in severe SRH recombination, and inadequate material interplay between the composition, leading to thermal-, moisture-, and light-induced degradation. 2D perovskites, in which the organic layer functions as a protective barrier to block the erosion of moisture or ions, have recently emerged and attracted increasing attention because they exhibit significant robustness. Inspired by this, surface passivation by employing 2D perovskites deposited on the top of 3D counterparts has triggered a new wave of research to simultaneously achieve higher efficiency and stability. Herein, we exploited a vast amount of literature to comprehensively summarize the recent progress on 2D/3D heterostructure PSCs using surface passivation. The review begins with an introduction of the crystal structure, followed by the advantages of the combination of 2D and 3D perovskites. Then, the surface passivation strategies, optoelectronic properties, enhanced stability, and photovoltaic performance of 2D/3D PSCs are systematically discussed. Finally, the perspectives of passivation techniques using 2D perovskites to offer insight into further improved photovoltaic performance in the future are proposed.
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- Guangbao Wu
- Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade, Taipa, Macau, 999078, China
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- Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade, Taipa, Macau, 999078, China
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- Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade, Taipa, Macau, 999078, China
- School of Textile and Clothing, Nantong University, Nantong, 226019, P. R. China
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- Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade, Taipa, Macau, 999078, China
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- School of Chemistry, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade, Taipa, Macau, 999078, China
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Zhu F, Lian G, Yu B, Zhang T, Zhang L, Yu H, Cui D, Wang Q, Zhang H, Meng Q, Wong CP. Pressure-Enhanced Vertical Orientation and Compositional Control of Ruddlesden-Popper Perovskites for Efficient and Stable Solar Cells and Self-Powered Photodetectors. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:1526-1536. [PMID: 34968040 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c18522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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It is well-known that two-dimensional Ruddlesden-Popper (2DRP) perovskite has higher stability than three-dimensional counterparts. However, fundamental issues still exist in the vertical orientation and phase composition as well as phase distribution. Here, obvious control of the film quality of 2DRP PEA2MA4Pb5I16 (n = 5) perovskite is demonstrated via a thermal-pressed (TP) effect. The crystallinity, morphology, phase composition, and optoelectronic features unequivocally illustrate that the TP effect achieves a larger gain size, a smoother surface, an effectively vertical orientation, a relatively pure phase with a large n value, a gradient distribution of quantum wells, and enhanced interlayer interaction. These film and interface features lead to markedly enhanced charge transport/extraction and lower trap density. Accordingly, the TP-based perovskite film device delivers a power conversion efficiency of 15.14%, far higher than that of the control film device (11.10%) because of significant improvements in open-circuit voltage and short-circuit current. More importantly, it also presents excellent hydrophobicity, illumination stability, and environmental stability. In addition, the 2D perovskite self-powered photodetector also exhibits high responsivity (0.25 A W-1) and specific detectivity (1.4 × 1012 Jones) at zero bias.
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- Fei Zhu
- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Renewable Energy, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing Key Laboratory for New Energy Materials and Devices, Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics, Institute of Physics, CAS, Beijing 100190, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Special Functional Aggregated Materials of Education Ministry, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Renewable Energy, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing Key Laboratory for New Energy Materials and Devices, Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics, Institute of Physics, CAS, Beijing 100190, P.R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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Meng F, Shang X, Gao D, Zhang W, Chen C. Functionalizing phenethylammonium by methoxy to achieve low-dimensional interface defects passivation for efficient and stable perovskite solar cells. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2021; 33:065201. [PMID: 34706349 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ac33d5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2021] [Accepted: 10/27/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Low dimensional interface passivation has been proved to be an efficient method to lessen the nonradiative recombination loss in perovskite solar cells. To overcome the limitation of Phenethylammonium (PEA+) for carrier transport and water molecule intrusion, we developed a modification strategy by functioning the typical PEA+with the 4-methoxy to optimize the interface defects and carrier transport performance, thus maximizing the synchronous improvement of device efficiency and stability. Our results indicate that the 2 mg ml-14-methoxy-phenethylammonium (MeO-PEA+) modified device could achieve a best power conversion efficiency of 19.64% with improved shelf-life stability in ambient conditions. The new passivation molecule of MeO-PEA+could possess the capability of defect passivation, carrier transfer, and moisture blocking, demonstrating that rationally designed organic components for interface passivation could help to achieve efficient and stable PSCs.
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- Fanbin Meng
- School of Material Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Reliability and Intelligence of Electrical Equipment, Hebei University of Technology, Dingzigu Road 1, Tianjin 300130, People's Republic of China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Reliability and Intelligence of Electrical Equipment, Hebei University of Technology, Dingzigu Road 1, Tianjin 300130, People's Republic of China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Reliability and Intelligence of Electrical Equipment, Hebei University of Technology, Dingzigu Road 1, Tianjin 300130, People's Republic of China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Reliability and Intelligence of Electrical Equipment, Hebei University of Technology, Dingzigu Road 1, Tianjin 300130, People's Republic of China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Reliability and Intelligence of Electrical Equipment, Hebei University of Technology, Dingzigu Road 1, Tianjin 300130, People's Republic of China
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Design and Modelling of Eco-Friendly CH3NH3SnI3-Based Perovskite Solar Cells with Suitable Transport Layers. ENERGIES 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/en14217200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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An ideal n-i-p perovskite solar cell employing a Pb free CH3NH3SnI3 absorber layer was suggested and modelled. A comparative study for different electron transport materials has been performed for three devices keeping CuO hole transport material (HTL) constant. SCAPS-1D numerical simulator is used to quantify the effects of amphoteric defect based on CH3NH3SnI3 absorber layer and the interface characteristics of both the electron transport layer (ETL) and hole transport layer (HTL). The study demonstrates that amphoteric defects in the absorber layer impact device performance significantly more than interface defects (IDL). The cell performed best at room temperature. Due to a reduction in Voc, PCE decreases with temperature. Defect tolerance limit for IL1 is 1013 cm−3, 1016 cm−3 and 1012 cm−3 for structures 1, 2 and 3 respectively. The defect tolerance limit for IL2 is 1014 cm−3. With the proposed device structure FTO/PCBM/CH3NH3SnI3/CuO shows the maximum efficiency of 25.45% (Voc = 0.97 V, Jsc = 35.19 mA/cm2, FF = 74.38%), for the structure FTO/TiO2/CH3NH3SnI3/CuO the best PCE is obtained 26.92% (Voc = 0.99 V, Jsc = 36.81 mA/cm2, FF = 73.80%) and device structure of FTO/WO3/CH3NH3SnI3/CuO gives the maximum efficiency 24.57% (Voc = 0.90 V, Jsc = 36.73 mA/cm2, FF = 74.93%) under optimum conditions. Compared to others, the FTO/TiO2/CH3NH3SnI3/CuO system provides better performance and better defect tolerance capacity.
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Wu Y, Wang D, Liu J, Cai H. Review of Interface Passivation of Perovskite Layer. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:775. [PMID: 33803757 PMCID: PMC8003181 DOI: 10.3390/nano11030775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2021] [Revised: 03/06/2021] [Accepted: 03/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are the most promising substitute for silicon-based solar cells. However, their power conversion efficiency and stability must be improved. The recombination probability of the photogenerated carriers at each interface in a PSC is much greater than that of the bulk phase. The interface of a perovskite polycrystalline film is considered to be a defect-rich area, which is the main factor limiting the efficiency of a PSC. This review introduces and summarizes practical interface engineering techniques for improving the efficiency and stability of organic-inorganic lead halide PSCs. First, the effect of defects at the interface of the PSCs, the energy level alignment, and the chemical reactions on the efficiency of a PSC are summarized. Subsequently, the latest developments pertaining to a modification of the perovskite layers with different materials are discussed. Finally, the prospect of achieving an efficient PSC with long-term stability through the use of interface engineering is presented.
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China; (Y.W.); (D.W.); (J.L.)
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Zeng F, Tan Y, Hu W, Tang X, Luo Z, Huang Q, Guo Y, Zhang X, Yin H, Feng J, Zhao X, Yang B. Impact of Hydroiodic Acid on Resistive Switching Performance of Lead-Free Cs 3Cu 2I 5 Perovskite Memory. J Phys Chem Lett 2021; 12:1973-1978. [PMID: 33594881 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.0c03763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Herein, we employed lead-free Cs3Cu2I5 perovskite films as the functional layers to construct Al/Cs3Cu2I5/ITO memory devices and systematically investigated the impact on the corresponding resistive switching (RS) performance via adding different amounts of hydroiodic acid (HI) in Cs3Cu2I5 precursor solution. The results demonstrated that the crystallinity and morphology of the Cs3Cu2I5 films can be improved and the resistive switching performance can be modulated by adding an appropriate amount of HI. The obtained Cs3Cu2I5 films by adding 5 μL HI exhibit the fewest lattice defects and flattest surface (RMS = 13.3 nm). Besides, the memory device, utilizing the optimized films, has a low electroforming voltage (1.44 V), a large on/off ratio (∼65), and a long retention time (104 s). The RS performance impacted by adding HI, providing a scientific strategy for improving the RS performance of iodine halide perovskite-based memories.
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- Fanju Zeng
- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Technology & Systems (Ministry of Education), College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
- School of Big Data Engineering, Kaili University, Kaili, Guizhou 556011, China
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- School of Big Data Engineering, Kaili University, Kaili, Guizhou 556011, China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Technology & Systems (Ministry of Education), College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Technology & Systems (Ministry of Education), College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Chongqing 400065, China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Technology & Systems (Ministry of Education), College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- School of Big Data Engineering, Kaili University, Kaili, Guizhou 556011, China
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- School of Big Data Engineering, Kaili University, Kaili, Guizhou 556011, China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Technology & Systems (Ministry of Education), College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Technology & Systems (Ministry of Education), College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Technology & Systems (Ministry of Education), College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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