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Zhang S, Ren F, Sun Z, Liu X, Tan Z, Liu W, Chen R, Liu Z, Chen W. Recent Advances in Interface Engineering for Enhanced Open-Circuit Voltage Regulation in Perovskite Solar Cells. SMALL METHODS 2024:e2301223. [PMID: 38204289 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202301223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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In recent years, perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have attracted significant attention due to their excellent photoelectric properties. However, several key performance parameters of these devices still fall short of their theoretical limits. Among these parameters, the regulation of open-circuit voltage (VOC ) has been a focal point of intensive research efforts, playing a pivotal role in advancing the efficiency of PSCs. This review first provides an overview of the generation and loss mechanism of VOC . It then discusses the significance of interface engineering in VOC regulation. Recent developments in high-efficiency PSCs realized via interface engineering have been summarized and categorized into three key areas: surface modification, interface structure optimization, and surface dimensional engineering. Finally, a comprehensive summary of past research in this domain and offered insights into the future prospects of enhancing VOC in PSCs is provided.
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- Siqi Zhang
- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, China
- China-EU Institute for Clean and Renewable Energy, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430073, China
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, China
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, China
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, China
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, China
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, China
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, China
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, China
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430074, China
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Yukta, Chavan RD, Mahapatra A, Prochowicz D, Yadav P, Iyer PK, Satapathi S. Improved Efficiency and Stability in 1,5-Diaminonaphthalene Iodide-Passivated 2D/3D Perovskite Solar Cells. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:53351-53361. [PMID: 37956451 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c09887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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Engineering multidimensional two-dimensional/three-dimensional (2D/3D) perovskite interfaces as light harvesters has recently emerged as a potential strategy to obtain a higher photovoltaic performance in perovskite solar cells (PSCs) with enhanced environmental stability. In this study, we utilized the 1,5-diammonium naphthalene iodide (NDAI) bulky organic spacer for interface modification in 3D perovskites for passivating the anionic iodide/uncoordinated Pb2+ vacancies as well as facilitating charge carrier transfer by improving the energy band alignment at the perovskite/HTL interface. Consequently, the NDAI-treated 2D/3D PSCs showed an enhanced open-circuit voltage and fill factor with a remarkable power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 21.48%. In addition, 2D/3D perovskite devices without encapsulation exhibit a 77% retention of their initial output after 1000 h of aging under 50 ± 5% relative humidity. Furthermore, even after 200 h of storage in 85 °C thermal stress, the devices maintain 60% of their initial PCE. The defect passivation and interface modification mechanism were studied in detail by UV vis absorption, photoluminescence spectroscopy, atomic force microscopy (AFM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy (UPS), solid-state NMR, space-charge-limited current (SCLC) mobility measurement, and impedance spectroscopy. This study provides a promising path for perovskite surface modification in slowing their degradation against external stimuli, providing a future direction for increasing the perovskite device efficiency and durability.
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- Yukta
- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, Haridwar 247667, Uttarakhand, India
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Kasprzaka 44/52, Warsaw 01-224, Poland
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Kasprzaka 44/52, Warsaw 01-224, Poland
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, Kasprzaka 44/52, Warsaw 01-224, Poland
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- Department of Solar Energy, School of Technology, Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Gandhinagar 382007, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati 781039, Assam, India
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- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee, Haridwar 247667, Uttarakhand, India
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Zhang H, Pfeifer L, Zakeeruddin SM, Chu J, Grätzel M. Tailoring passivators for highly efficient and stable perovskite solar cells. Nat Rev Chem 2023; 7:632-652. [PMID: 37464018 DOI: 10.1038/s41570-023-00510-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023]
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There is an ongoing global effort to advance emerging perovskite solar cells (PSCs), and many of these endeavours are focused on developing new compositions, processing methods and passivation strategies. In particular, the use of passivators to reduce the defects in perovskite materials has been demonstrated to be an effective approach for enhancing the photovoltaic performance and long-term stability of PSCs. Organic passivators have received increasing attention since the late 2010s as their structures and properties can readily be modified. First, this Review discusses the main types of defect in perovskite materials and reviews their properties. We examine the deleterious impact of defects on device efficiency and stability and highlight how defects facilitate extrinsic degradation pathways. Second, the proven use of different passivator designs to mitigate these negative effects is discussed, and possible defect passivation mechanisms are presented. Finally, we propose four specific directions for future research, which, in our opinion, will be crucial for unlocking the full potential of PSCs using the concept of defect passivation.
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- Hong Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Science and Technology, Shanghai Frontiers Science Research Base of Intelligent Optoelectronics and Perception, Institute of Optoelectronics, Fudan University, Shanghai, P. R. China.
- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, P. R. China.
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- Laboratory of Photonics and Interfaces, Institute of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland.
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- Laboratory of Photonics and Interfaces, Institute of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- State Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Science and Technology, Shanghai Frontiers Science Research Base of Intelligent Optoelectronics and Perception, Institute of Optoelectronics, Fudan University, Shanghai, P. R. China
- Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Photonics and Interfaces, Institute of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland.
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Metcalf I, Sidhik S, Zhang H, Agrawal A, Persaud J, Hou J, Even J, Mohite AD. Synergy of 3D and 2D Perovskites for Durable, Efficient Solar Cells and Beyond. Chem Rev 2023; 123:9565-9652. [PMID: 37428563 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.3c00214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/11/2023]
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Three-dimensional (3D) organic-inorganic lead halide perovskites have emerged in the past few years as a promising material for low-cost, high-efficiency optoelectronic devices. Spurred by this recent interest, several subclasses of halide perovskites such as two-dimensional (2D) halide perovskites have begun to play a significant role in advancing the fundamental understanding of the structural, chemical, and physical properties of halide perovskites, which are technologically relevant. While the chemistry of these 2D materials is similar to that of the 3D halide perovskites, their layered structure with a hybrid organic-inorganic interface induces new emergent properties that can significantly or sometimes subtly be important. Synergistic properties can be realized in systems that combine different materials exhibiting different dimensionalities by exploiting their intrinsic compatibility. In many cases, the weaknesses of each material can be alleviated in heteroarchitectures. For example, 3D-2D halide perovskites can demonstrate novel behavior that neither material would be capable of separately. This review describes how the structural differences between 3D halide perovskites and 2D halide perovskites give rise to their disparate materials properties, discusses strategies for realizing mixed-dimensional systems of various architectures through solution-processing techniques, and presents a comprehensive outlook for the use of 3D-2D systems in solar cells. Finally, we investigate applications of 3D-2D systems beyond photovoltaics and offer our perspective on mixed-dimensional perovskite systems as semiconductor materials with unrivaled tunability, efficiency, and technologically relevant durability.
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- Isaac Metcalf
- Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
- Applied Physics Graduate Program, Smalley-Curl Institute, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
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- Université de Rennes, INSA Rennes, CNRS, Institut FOTON - UMR 6082, 35708 Rennes, France
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
- Applied Physics Graduate Program, Smalley-Curl Institute, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
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Kumar S, Damle VH, Bendikov T, Itzhak A, Elbaum M, Rechav K, Houben L, Tischler Y, Cahen D. Topotactic, Vapor-Phase, In Situ Monitored Formation of Ultrathin, Phase-Pure 2D-on-3D Halide Perovskite Surfaces. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:23908-23921. [PMID: 37133217 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c01881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Two-dimensional (2D) halide perovskites, HaPs, can provide chemical stability to three-dimensional (3D) HaP surfaces, protecting them from exposure to ambient species and from reacting with contacting layers. Both actions occur with 2D HaPs, with the general stoichiometry R2PbI4 (R: long or bulky organic amine) covering the 3D ones. Adding such covering films can also boost power conversion efficiencies of photovoltaic cells by passivating surface/interface trap states. For maximum benefit, we need conformal ultrathin and phase-pure (n = 1) 2D layers to enable efficient tunneling of photogenerated charge carriers through the 2D film barrier. Conformal coverage of ultrathin (<10 nm) R2PbI4 layers on 3D perovskites is challenging with spin coating; even more so is its upscaling for larger-area devices. We report on vapor-phase cation exchange of the 3D surface with the R2PbI4 molecules and real-time in situ growth monitoring by photoluminescence (PL) to determine limits for forming ultrathin 2D layers. We characterize the 2D growth stages, following the changing PL intensity-time profiles, by combining structural, optical, morphological, and compositional characterizations. Moreover, from quantitative X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analysis on 2D/3D bilayer films, we estimate the smallest width of a 2D cover that we can grow to be <5 nm, roughly the limit for efficient tunneling through a (semi)conjugated organic barrier. We also find that, besides protecting the 3D against ambient humidity-induced degradation, the ultrathin 2D-on-3D film also aids self-repair following photodamage.
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- Sujit Kumar
- Dept. of Mol. Chem. & Mater. Science, Weizmann Inst. of Science, Rehovot 7610001, Israel
- Bar-Ilan Inst. for Adv. Mater. & Nanotech. & Dept. of Chem., Bar-Ilan Univ., Ramat Gan 5290002, Israel
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- Bar-Ilan Inst. for Adv. Mater. & Nanotech. & Dept. of Chem., Bar-Ilan Univ., Ramat Gan 5290002, Israel
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- Dept. of Chem. Research Support, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot 7610001, Israel
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- Bar-Ilan Inst. for Adv. Mater. & Nanotech. & Dept. of Chem., Bar-Ilan Univ., Ramat Gan 5290002, Israel
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- Dept. of Chem. Biol. Physics, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot 7610001, Israel
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- Dept. of Chem. Research Support, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot 7610001, Israel
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- Dept. of Chem. Research Support, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot 7610001, Israel
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- Bar-Ilan Inst. for Adv. Mater. & Nanotech. & Dept. of Chem., Bar-Ilan Univ., Ramat Gan 5290002, Israel
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- Dept. of Mol. Chem. & Mater. Science, Weizmann Inst. of Science, Rehovot 7610001, Israel
- Bar-Ilan Inst. for Adv. Mater. & Nanotech. & Dept. of Chem., Bar-Ilan Univ., Ramat Gan 5290002, Israel
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Fiorentino F, Albaqami MD, Poli I, Petrozza A. Thermal- and Light-Induced Evolution of the 2D/3D Interface in Lead-Halide Perovskite Films. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:34180-34188. [PMID: 34585916 PMCID: PMC9354011 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c09695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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The instability of halide perovskites toward moisture is one of the main challenges in the field that needs to be overcome to successfully integrate these materials in commercially viable technologies. One of the most popular ways to ensure device stability is to form 2D/3D interfaces by using bulky organic molecules on top of the 3D perovskite thin film. Despite its promise, it is unclear whether this approach is able to avoid 3D bulk degradation under accelerated aging conditions, i.e., thermal stress and light soaking. In this regard, it is crucial to know whether the interface is structurally and electronically stable or not. In this work, we use the bulky phenethylammonium cation (PEA+) to form 2D layers on top of 3D single- and triple-cation halide perovskite films. The dynamical change of the 2D/3D interface is monitored under thermal stress and light soaking by in situ photoluminescence. We find that under pristine conditions the large organic cation diffuses only in 3D perovskite thin films of poor structural stability, i.e., single-cation MAPbI3. The same diffusion and a dynamical change of the crystalline structure of the 2D/3D interface are observed even on high-quality 3D films, i.e., triple-cation MAFACsPbI3, upon thermal stress at 85 °C and light soaking. Importantly, under such conditions, the resistance of the thin film to moisture is lost.
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- Francesca Fiorentino
- Center
for Nano Science and Technology @PoliMi, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, via G. Pascoli 70/3, 20133 Milano, Italy
- Physics
Department, Politecnico di Milano, Piazza L. da Vinci, 32, 20133 Milano, Italy
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- Chemistry
Department, College of Science, King Saud
University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Center
for Nano Science and Technology @PoliMi, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, via G. Pascoli 70/3, 20133 Milano, Italy
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- Center
for Nano Science and Technology @PoliMi, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, via G. Pascoli 70/3, 20133 Milano, Italy
- Chemistry
Department, College of Science, King Saud
University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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Sun W, Zou J, Wang X, Wang S, Du Y, Cao F, Zhang L, Wu J, Gao P. Enhanced photovoltage and stability of perovskite photovoltaics enabled by a cyclohexylmethylammonium iodide-based 2D perovskite passivation layer. NANOSCALE 2021; 13:14915-14924. [PMID: 34533155 DOI: 10.1039/d1nr03624f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Regardless of the impressive progress that perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have achieved, especially considering their power conversion efficiency (PCE) over 25%, traditional PSCs still contend with an inherent instability with exposure to humidity, which remains as a critical issue for the realization of commercial production. Herein, we proposed an effective pathway to relieve the instability of PSCs without sacrificing efficiency by introducing a 2D phase at the surface of the 3D perovskite film, based on a novel organic cyclohexylmethylammonium iodide (CMAI). The self-assembled thin 2D capping layer atop the 3D perovskite layer can not only reduce the ionic defects, but also serve as a protective barrier against moisture. Consequently, the champion device incorporating 2D perovskite capping layers delivered an open-circuit voltage (Voc) of 1.19 V, which contributes to an impressive PCE of 22.06% on account of the improved charge extraction and decreased non-radiative recombination. More importantly, an excellent long-term stability along with mitigated hysteresis was observed for the modified devices as a result of the suppressed ion migration and high humidity resistance of the 2D perovskite film. Our finding provides a comprehensive approach for simultaneously enhancing the efficiency and stability of PSCs through dimension engineering utilizing CMA-based 2D perovskite materials.
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- Weihai Sun
- Engineering Research Center of Environment-Friendly Functional Materials, Ministry of Education; Fujian Engineering Research Center of Green Functional Materials; Institute of Materials Physical Chemistry, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China.
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- Engineering Research Center of Environment-Friendly Functional Materials, Ministry of Education; Fujian Engineering Research Center of Green Functional Materials; Institute of Materials Physical Chemistry, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China.
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- Engineering Research Center of Environment-Friendly Functional Materials, Ministry of Education; Fujian Engineering Research Center of Green Functional Materials; Institute of Materials Physical Chemistry, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China.
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- Engineering Research Center of Environment-Friendly Functional Materials, Ministry of Education; Fujian Engineering Research Center of Green Functional Materials; Institute of Materials Physical Chemistry, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China.
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- Engineering Research Center of Environment-Friendly Functional Materials, Ministry of Education; Fujian Engineering Research Center of Green Functional Materials; Institute of Materials Physical Chemistry, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China.
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- Engineering Research Center of Environment-Friendly Functional Materials, Ministry of Education; Fujian Engineering Research Center of Green Functional Materials; Institute of Materials Physical Chemistry, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China.
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- Engineering Research Center of Environment-Friendly Functional Materials, Ministry of Education; Fujian Engineering Research Center of Green Functional Materials; Institute of Materials Physical Chemistry, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China.
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- Engineering Research Center of Environment-Friendly Functional Materials, Ministry of Education; Fujian Engineering Research Center of Green Functional Materials; Institute of Materials Physical Chemistry, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China.
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- Fujian Institute of Research on Structure Matter, CAS, Xiamen 361021, Fujian, China
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Yao D, Hoang MT, Wang H. Low-Dimensional-Networked Perovskites with A-Site-Cation Engineering for Optoelectronic Devices. SMALL METHODS 2021; 5:e2001147. [PMID: 34928083 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202001147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2020] [Revised: 12/30/2020] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Low-dimensional-networked (LDN) perovskites denote materials in which the molecular structure adopts 2D, 1D, or 0D arrangement. Compared to conventional 3D structured lead halide perovskite (chemical formula: ABX3 where A: monovalent cations, B: divalent cations, X: halides) that have been studied widely as light absorber and used in current state-or-the-art solar cells, LDN perovskite have unique properties such as more flexible crystal structure, lower ion transport mobility, robust stability against environmental stress such as moisture, thermal, etc., making them attractive for applications in optoelectronic devices. Since 2014, reports on LDN perovskite materials used in perovskite solar cells, light emitting diodes (LEDs), luminescent solar concentrators (LSC), and photodetectors have been reported, aiming to overcome the obstacles of conventional 3DN perovskite materials in these optoelectronic devices. In this review, the variable ligands used to make LDN perovskite materials are summarized, their distinct properties compared to conventional 3D perovskite materials. The research progress of optoelectronic devices including solar cells, LEDs, LSCs, and photodetectors that used different LDNs perovskite, the roles and working mechanisms of the LDN perovskites in the devices are also demonstrated. Finally, key research challenges and outlook of LDN materials for various optoelectronic applications are discussed.
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- Disheng Yao
- School of Chemistry and Physics, Science and Engineering Faculty, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4001, Australia
- Centre for Materials Science, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4001, Australia
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, China
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- School of Chemistry and Physics, Science and Engineering Faculty, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4001, Australia
- Centre for Materials Science, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4001, Australia
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- School of Chemistry and Physics, Science and Engineering Faculty, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4001, Australia
- Centre for Materials Science, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4001, Australia
- Centre for Clean Energy Technologies and Practices, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4001, Australia
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Akin S, Dong B, Pfeifer L, Liu Y, Graetzel M, Hagfeldt A. Organic Ammonium Halide Modulators as Effective Strategy for Enhanced Perovskite Photovoltaic Performance. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2021; 8:2004593. [PMID: 34026455 PMCID: PMC8132166 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202004593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2020] [Revised: 01/03/2021] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Despite rapid improvements in efficiency, long-term stability remains a challenge limiting the future up-scaling of perovskite solar cells (PSCs). Although several approaches have been developed to improve the stability of PSCs, applying ammonium passivation materials in bilayer configuration PSCs has drawn intensive research interest due to the potential of simultaneously improving long-term stability and boosting power conversion efficiency (PCE). This review focuses on the recent advances of improving n-i-p PSCs photovoltaic performance by employing ammonium halide-based molecular modulators. The first section briefly summarizes the challenges of perovskite materials by introducing the degradation mechanisms associated with the hygroscopic nature and ion migration issues. Then, recent reports regarding the roles of overlayers formed from ammonium-based passivation agents are discussed on the basis of ligand and halide effects. This includes both the formation of 2D perovskite films as well as purely organic passivating layers. Finally, the last section provides future perspectives on the use of organic ammonium halides within bilayer-architecture PSCs to improve the photovoltaic performances. Overall, this review provides a roadmap on current demands and future research directions of molecular modulators to address the critical limitations of PSCs, to mitigate the major barriers on the pathway toward future up-scaling applications.
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- Seckin Akin
- Department of Metallurgical and Materials EngineeringKaramanoglu Mehmetbey UniversityKaramanTurkey
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- Laboratory of Photomolecular ScienceÉcole Polytechnique Fédérale de LausanneStation 6LausanneCH‐1015Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Photonics and InterfacesDepartment of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringÉcole Polytechnique Fédérale de LausanneLausanneCH‐1015Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Photonics and InterfacesDepartment of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringÉcole Polytechnique Fédérale de LausanneLausanneCH‐1015Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Photonics and InterfacesDepartment of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringÉcole Polytechnique Fédérale de LausanneLausanneCH‐1015Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Photomolecular ScienceÉcole Polytechnique Fédérale de LausanneStation 6LausanneCH‐1015Switzerland
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3D/2D Bilayerd Perovskite Solar Cells with an Enhanced Stability and Performance. MATERIALS 2020; 13:ma13173868. [PMID: 32883043 PMCID: PMC7503875 DOI: 10.3390/ma13173868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2020] [Revised: 08/21/2020] [Accepted: 08/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The formation of a thin 2D perovskite layer on the surface of 3D perovskite films has become a popular strategy for obtaining a high-efficiency perovskite solar cell (PSC) with an ensured device stability. In this review paper, various experimental methods used for growth of the 2D layer are introduced with the resulting film properties. Furthermore, a variety of organic cation sources for the 2D layer, ranging from alkyl to phenyl ammonium, are explored to investigate their impact on the device stability and photovoltaic performance.
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Li C, Zhu Z, Niu B, Yang F, Chen X, Ren Y, Zhong P, Hayase S, Cui T, Yang R. Interdiffusion Stomatal Movement in Efficient Multiple-Cation-Based Perovskite Solar Cells. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:35105-35112. [PMID: 32662270 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c10873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The composition and crystallization process are essential for high-quality perovskite films. Cesium (Cs) and methylammonium chlorine (MACl) were found to affect the crystallization kinetics of perovskite, and the performance and stability of corresponding devices were greatly improved. We adopted an ion exchange method to remove MACl vapor and add Cs to form a multiple-cation-based perovskite film. With the increase of annealing time, Cl- from cesium chloride (CsCl) and MA from methylammonium bromide (MABr) formed gradually MACl vapor, and the porosity of surface morphology improved accordingly. The highly crystallized and compact CsyMAx - yFA1 - xPbI3 - xBrx perovskite film with different compositions was eventually obtained. The effects of the amount of MABr on the property of perovskite films and on the performance of the corresponding perovskite solar cells (PerSCs) were systematically studied. The PerSCs derived from 12 mg of MABr exhibit the best photovoltaic performance with a power conversion efficiency of 21.57% under 1 sun illumination.
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- Cong Li
- Academy of Advanced Interdisciplinary Research, School of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Xidian University, Xi'an 710126, China
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- Academy of Advanced Interdisciplinary Research, School of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Xidian University, Xi'an 710126, China
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- Academy of Advanced Interdisciplinary Research, School of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Xidian University, Xi'an 710126, China
| | - Fu Yang
- Faculty of Informatics and Engineering, The University of Electro-Communications, 1-5-1 Chofugaoka, Chofu, Tokyo 182-8585, Japan
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- Academy of Advanced Interdisciplinary Research, School of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Xidian University, Xi'an 710126, China
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- College of Science, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang 050018, China
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- Academy of Advanced Interdisciplinary Research, School of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Xidian University, Xi'an 710126, China
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- Faculty of Informatics and Engineering, The University of Electro-Communications, 1-5-1 Chofugaoka, Chofu, Tokyo 182-8585, Japan
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55445, United States
| | - Rusen Yang
- Academy of Advanced Interdisciplinary Research, School of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Xidian University, Xi'an 710126, China
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