Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 27, 2024
Abstract
Exploiting
the
self‐assembled
molecules
(SAMs)
as
hole‐selective
contacts
has
been
an
effective
strategy
to
improve
efficiency
and
long‐term
stability
of
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs).
Currently,
research
works
are
focusing
on
constructing
SAMs
metal
oxide
surfaces
in
p‐i‐n
PSCs,
but
realizing
a
stable
dense
SAM
contact
halide
n‐i‐p
PSCs
is
still
challenging.
In
this
work,
molecule
for
device
developed
featuring
terephthalic
methylammonium
core
structure
that
possesses
double‐site
anchoring
ability
matching
diameter
(6.36
Å)
with
lattice
constant
formamidinium
lead
iodide
(FAPbI
3
)
(6.33
Å),
which
facilitates
ordered
full‐coverage
atop
FAPbI
perovskite.
Moreover,
theoretical
calculations
experimental
results
indicate
compared
frequently
used
acid
or
ester
groups,
ionic
group
dipolar
charge
distribution
much
larger
adsorption
energy
both
organic
terminated
surfaces,
resulting
synergistic
improvement
carrier
extraction
defect
passivation
ability.
Benefiting
from
these
merits,
increased
21.68%
24.22%.
The
operational
under
white
LED
illumination
(100
mW
cm
−2
at
high
temperature
85
°C
also
improved.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Jan. 2, 2025
While
self-assembled
material
based
inverted
perovskite
solar
cells
have
surpassed
power
conversion
efficiencies
of
26%,
enhancing
their
performance
in
large-area
configurations
remains
a
significant
challenge.
In
this
work,
we
report
hole-selective
layer
4-(7H-dibenzo[c,g]carbazol-7-yl)phenyl)phosphonic
acid,
with
π-expanded
conjugation.
The
enhanced
intermolecular
π–π
interactions
facilitate
the
self-assembly
acid
molecules
to
form
an
ordered
bilayer
hydrophilic
surface,
which
passivates
buried
interface
defect
and
enables
high-quality
preparation,
while
simultaneously
interfacial
charge
extraction
transport.
certified
efficiency
small-area
(0.0715
cm2)
device
is
26.39%
high
stability.
Furthermore,
25.21%
achieved
for
99.12
mm2
large
area
device.
Qu
et
al.
conjugation
as
hole
selective
cells.
transport
enable
7.15
-
-devices,
respectively.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 5, 2025
Abstract
As
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs)
require
higher
standards
for
commercial
applications,
all
vacuum‐processed
PSCs
should
become
a
key
in
future
manufacturing
processes
of
scalable
compared
to
their
currently
dominating
research
types
based
on
solution
processes.
In
fact,
vacuum
deposition
high‐quality
organic
hole‐transport
layers
(HTLs)
is
crucial
successful
fabrication
PSCs.
Here,
the
study
develops
triarylamine‐based
single
oligomer
(TAA‐tetramer)−a
miniaturized‐molecular
form
well‐known
poly(triarylamine)
(PTAA)−as
vacuum‐processable
HTL
inverted
The
well‐defined
structure
and
monodisperse
nature
TAA‐tetramer
render
strong
intermolecular
π−π
interactions
and/or
molecular
ordering,
resulting
simultaneously
enhanced
quasi‐Fermi
level
splitting
efficiency
perovskite.
all‐vacuum‐processed
exhibits
high
power
conversion
(PCE)
23.2%,
which
record‐high
performance
reported
among
PSCs,
with
exceptional
device
stabilities.
Furthermore,
all‐vacuum‐deposition
process
allows
efficient
modules
reliable
scalability
minimized
loss
during
scale‐up.
Notably,
proposed
enabled
high‐efficiency
large‐area
(25
cm
2
)
single‐PSC
PCE
12.3%,
representing
one
largest
active
areas
highest
ever
device.
A
promising
strategy
developing
efficient,
stable,
all‐vacuum
presented.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 23, 2025
Abstract
The
rapid
crystallization
process
of
perovskite
produces
a
large
number
defects
that
remain
critical
factor
disturbs
the
performance
solar
cells
(PSCs).
In
this
research,
these
challenges
are
mitigated
by
introducing
multifunctional
2,6‐pyridinedicarboxylic
acid
chloride
(PAC)
as
an
additive
into
perovskite.
During
thermal
annealing
process,
predominant
accumulation
PAC
occurs
at
upper
and
buried
interfaces
film.
possesses
multiple
passivating
sites
facilitate
anchoring
lead
iodine
defects,
thereby
enhancing
quality
material
across
both
its
dual
grain
boundaries.
With
unique
property,
combined
with
advantages
enhanced
crystallization,
reduced
non‐radiative
recombination,
boosted
charge
carrier
mobility,
optimal
energy
level
alignment,
PSC
achieved
power
conversion
efficiency
(PCE)
25.60%
maintained
more
than
90%
after
3000
h
under
one
equivalent
light
1400
dark
high
temperature
(85
°C).
interface
passivation
strategy
provides
sustainable
solution
to
stability
environmental
for
commercialization
cells.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 10, 2025
High-performance
and
cost-effective
hole-collecting
materials
(HCMs)
are
indispensable
for
commercially
viable
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs).
Here,
we
report
an
anchorable
HCM
composed
of
a
triazatruxene
core
connected
with
three
alkyl
carboxylic
acid
groups
(3CATAT-C3).
In
contrast
to
the
phosphonic
acid-containing
tripodal
analog
(3PATAT-C3),
3CATAT-C3
molecules
can
form
hydrophilic
monolayer
on
transparent
conducting
oxide
surface,
which
is
beneficial
subsequent
film
deposition
in
traditional
layer-by-layer
fabrication
process.
More
importantly,
larger
diffusion
coefficient
higher
surface
energy
make
suitable
simplified,
one-step
co-deposition
process
was
directly
added
as
part
precursor
solution.
predominantly
located
at
bottom
after
spin-coating
mixed
solution,
facilitating
charge
extraction.
Devices
fabricated
by
this
method
exhibit
superior
performance
champion
power
conversion
efficiency
over
23%.
The
unencapsulated
devices
showed
good
operational
stability
(retaining
90%
initial
output
100
h),
thermal
durability
95%
value
heating
105
°C
under
air),
excellent
storage
(showing
no
drop
8000
h).
Based
results
time-of-flight
secondary-ion
mass
spectroscopy
(ToF-SIMS)
order
nuclear
magnetic
resonance
(DOSY),
elucidated
effect
anchoring
HCMs
PSCs
well
mechanism
Our
findings
provide
valuable
insights
molecular
design
multifunctional
materials,
further
advancing
cells.
Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Compositional
and
interfacial
engineering
for
improved
light
stability
of
flexible
wide-bandgap
perovskite
solar
cells
a
highly
efficient
all-perovskite
tandem
device.
Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(19), P. 7234 - 7246
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
To
solve
the
problem
of
deep-level
surface
defects,
lead
thiocyanate
is
utilized
in
FACsPbI
3
absorber.
Additionally,
a
novel
Eu-MOF
was
integrated
into
buffer
layer
to
regulate
band
alignment
while
impeding
hole
backflow
at
back
cathode.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 30, 2024
Lately,
carbazole-based
self-assembled
monolayers
(SAMs)
are
widely
employed
as
effective
hole-selective
layers
(HSLs)
in
inverted
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs).
Nevertheless,
these
SAMs
tend
to
aggregate
solvents
due
their
amphiphilic
nature,
hindering
the
formation
of
a
monolayer
on
ITO
substrate
and
impeding
passivation
deep
defects
perovskites.
In
this
study,
series
new
including
DPA-B-PY,
CBZ-B-PY,
POZ-B-PY,
POZ-PY,
POZ-T-PY,
POZ-BT-PY
synthesized,
which
interfacial
repairers
coated
atop
CNph
SAM
form
robust
SAM@pseudo-planar
HSL
efficient
PSCs.
The
strategy
enables
well-aligned
interface
with
perovskites,
synergistically
promoting
crystal
growth,
improving
charge
extraction/transport,
minimizing
nonradiative
recombination
loss.
As
result,
POZ-BT-PY-modified
PSC
realizes
an
impressively
enhanced
efficiency
up
24.45%
together
fill
factor
82.63%.
Furthermore,
wide
bandgap
achieving
over
19%
efficiency.
Upon
treatment
monolayer,
also
demonstrates
non-fullerene
organic
photovoltaics
(OPVs)
based
PM6:BTP-eC9
blend,
achieves
17.07%.
Importantly,
modified
PSCs
OPVs
all
show
remarkably
improved
stability
under
various
testing
conditions
compared
control
counterparts.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 29, 2024
Abstract
The
study
designs
and
synthesizes
non‐planar,
propeller‐shaped
hexaarylbenzene‐type
(HAB)
compound
K5‐36
hexa‐
peri
‐hexabenzocoronene
(HBC)‐based
K5‐13
(with
a
cyclized
core),
as
cost‐effective
high‐yielding
hole
selective
layers
(HSLs)
for
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSC).
Using
p–i–n
device
structure
with
ITO/4PADCB/HAB
or
HBC
without)/perovskite/PDADI/PC
61
BM/BCP/Ag,
the
interaction
is
investigated
between
synthesized
materials
self‐assembled
monolayer
(4PADCB)
elucidating
mechanisms
influencing
growth
of
wide
bandgap
Cs
0.18
FA
0.82
Pb(I
0.8
Br
0.2
)
3
perovskite.
facilitates
films
larger
grains
lower
defect
density,
while
promoting
energy
level
alignment
at
HSL/perovskite
interface.
These
modifications
effectively
suppressed
non‐radiative
recombination,
resulting
in
higher
open‐circuit
voltage
1.2V
power
conversion
efficiency
(PCE)
exceeding
20%
under
AM
1.5G
conditions.
Under
3000K
LED
(1000
lux)
illumination,
PCE
4PADCB/
‐based
PSCs
significantly
increased
from
38.02
±
0.38%
(4PADCB
PSC)
to
41.80
0.57%.
Moreover,
incorporating
‐
demonstrate
exceptional
stability,
retaining
≈88.5%
98.2%
their
initial
after
70
days
storage
glove
box.
findings
highlight
potential
polyarene‐based
HSLs
promising
approach
improving
PSC
stability.
Energy & environment materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 29, 2024
Self‐assembled
monolayers
(SAMs)
are
widely
used
as
hole
transport
materials
in
inverted
perovskite
solar
cells,
offering
low
parasitic
absorption
and
suitability
for
semitransparent
tandem
cells.
While
SAMs
have
shown
to
be
promising
small‐area
devices
(≤1
cm
2
),
their
application
larger
areas
has
been
limited
by
a
lack
of
knowledge
regarding
alternative
deposition
methods
beyond
the
common
spin‐coating
approach.
Here,
we
compare
upscalable
such
thermal
evaporation
spray‐coating
[2‐(9H‐carbazol‐9‐yl)ethyl]phosphonic
acid
(2PACz),
one
most
carbazole‐based
SAMs.
The
impact
these
on
device
performance
is
investigated,
revealing
that
technique
yields
higher
performance.
Furthermore,
our
work
provides
guidelines
SAM
fabrication
modules.
In
addition,
provide
an
extensive
characterization
2PACz
films
focusing
methods,
which
allow
thicker
deposition.
It
found
optimal
conditions
corresponding
highest
performances
do
not
always
correlate
with
monolayer
characteristics.