Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(8)
Published: Dec. 21, 2023
Abstract
Popular
solution‐processed
approaches
for
producing
the
active
layer
of
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs)
generally
have
to
make
compromise
between
crystallinity
and
compactness
by
inducing
a
rapid
crystallization
process
with
explosive
nucleation
limited
growth
via
removing
solvent
quickly.
Here,
practical
growth‐dominated
in‐plane
directional
technique
(IPDC)
deeply
retarded
scalable
preparation
PSCs
are
reported.
During
low‐temperature
annealing,
tiny
chamber
small
height
is
built
atop
wet
precursor
film
restrain
vertical
diffusion
removal
vapor.
The
eliminates
vapor
gradient
induce
horizonal
pressure
(SVP)
toward
preset
exhaust
port
which
allows
slow
escape
outer
space.
In
this
way,
induced
preferentially
near
as‐formed
heterogeneous
nuclei
then
grow
continuously
directionally.
With
IPDC,
sufficient
filling
high
obvious
orientation
realized
in
non‐ordered
mesoporous
scaffolds.
An
encouraging
power
conversion
efficiency
19.35%
16.53%
achieved
respectively
0.1
52.3‐cm
2
printable
mesoscopic
hole‐conductor‐free
carbon
electrodes.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
35(25)
Published: March 19, 2023
High-efficiency
electromagnetic
(EM)
functional
materials
are
the
core
building
block
of
high-performance
EM
absorbers
and
devices,
they
indispensable
in
various
fields
ranging
from
industrial
manufacture
to
daily
life,
or
even
national
defense
security
space
exploration.
Searching
for
high-efficiency
realizing
devices
remain
great
challenges.
Herein,
a
simple
solution-process
is
developed
rapidly
grow
gram-scale
organic-inorganic
(MAPbX3
,
X
=
Cl,
Br,
I)
perovskite
microcrystals.
They
exhibit
excellent
response
multi
bands
covering
microwaves,
visible
light,
X-rays.
Among
them,
outstanding
microwave
absorption
performance
with
multiple
can
be
achieved,
their
intrinsic
properties
tuned
by
adjusting
polar
group.
An
ultra-wideband
bandpass
filter
high
suppression
level
-71.8
dB
stopband
GHz
band,
self-powered
photodetectors
tunable
broadband
narrowband
photoresponse
visible-light
X-ray
detector
sensitivity
3560
µC
Gyair-1
cm-2
band
designed
realized
precisely
regulating
physical
features
designing
novel
planar
device
structure.
These
findings
open
door
toward
developing
devices.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(22)
Published: March 31, 2023
Abstract
Perovskite
film
with
high
crystal
quality
is
fundamental
to
achieving
high‐performance
solar
cells.
A
fast
nucleation
process
crucial
improving
the
crystallization
quality.
Here,
we
propose
a
self‐driven
prenucleation
strategy
achieve
nucleation.
This
realized
through
rational
solvent
design.
The
key
characteristics
of
different
solvents
are
systematically
evaluated.
Among
them,
formamide,
ultra‐high
dielectric
constant,
low
Gutman
donor
number,
and
boiling
point,
selected
as
co‐solvent.
These
unique
render
formamide
double‐face
that
good
for
formamidinium
iodide
(FAI)
CsI
while
poor
PbI
2
.
As
result,
induces
‐DMSO
seeding
crystals
accelerates
nucleation,
crystalline
perovskite
film.
efficiency
hole
transport
layer‐free
carbon‐based
cells
boosted
beyond
19
%
first
time.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(10), P. 9290 - 9301
Published: May 1, 2023
Orthorhombic
γ-CsPbI3
possesses
the
highest
structural
stability
among
optically
active
(light-emissive)
CsPbI3
perovskites.
Here,
we
make
use
of
a
seed-assisted
heteroepitaxial
growth
to
fabricate
seed/core/shell
CaIx/γ-CsPbI3/CaI2
nanocrystals.
Ultrasmall
CaIx
nanoparticles
serve
as
seeds
template
Pb-centered
octahedral
arrangement
which
enables
formation
phase
and
at
same
time
inhibit
lattice
strain
by
blocking
force
transfer
that
otherwise
leads
an
twist
so
improve
resulting
An
outer
shell
composed
from
material,
CaI2,
isolates
formed
nanocrystals
environment,
also
significantly
improves
their
under
ambient
conditions.
Optical
electrical
studies
indicate
structure
shallower
set
trap
states
compared
cubic
α-CsPbI3
Light-emitting
diodes
utilizing
these
show
record
high
external
quantum
efficiency
25.3%,
brightness
over
13600
cd/m2,
operational
lifetime
∼14
h
before
reaching
50%
initial
luminance.
These
devices
can
repeatedly
be
illuminated
650
times
∼500
cd/m2
with
no
decline
brightness,
indicates
great
commercial
potential.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: July 7, 2024
Abstract
Even
though
lead
halide
perovskite
has
been
demonstrated
as
a
promising
optoelectronic
material
for
next-generation
display
applications,
achieving
high-efficiency
and
stable
pure-red
(620~635
nm)
emission
to
cover
the
full
visible
wavelength
is
still
challenging.
Here,
we
report
light-emitting
diodes
emitting
light
at
628
nm
high
external
quantum
efficiencies
of
26.04%.
The
performance
attributed
successful
synthesizing
strongly
confined
CsPbI
3
dots
with
good
stability.
strong
binding
2-naphthalene
sulfonic
acid
ligands
are
introduced
after
nucleation
suppress
Ostwald
ripening,
meanwhile,
ammonium
hexafluorophosphate
exchanges
long
chain
avoids
regrowth
by
during
purification
process.
Both
enhance
charge
transport
ability
dots.
state-of-the-art
synthesis
pure
red
achieves
94%
efficiency,
which
can
maintain
over
80%
50
days,
providing
method
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
Carbon-based
printable
mesoscopic
solar
cells
(p-MPSCs)
offer
significant
advantages
for
industrialization
due
to
their
simple
fabrication
process,
low
cost,
and
scalability.
Recently,
the
certified
power
conversion
efficiency
of
p-MPSCs
has
exceeded
22%,
drawing
considerable
attention
from
community.
However,
key
challenge
in
improving
device
performance
is
achieving
uniform
high-quality
perovskite
crystallization
within
mesoporous
structure.
This
review
highlights
recent
advancements
p-MPSCs,
with
an
emphasis
on
controlling
kinetics
regulating
morphology
confined
mesopores.
It
first
introduces
offering
a
solid
foundation
understanding
behavior.
Additionally,
summarizes
mechanisms
crystal
nucleation
growth,
explaining
how
these
processes
influence
quality
perovskites.
Furthermore,
commonly
applied
strategies
enhancing
quality,
such
as
additive
engineering,
solvent
evaporation
controlling,
post-treatment
techniques,
are
also
explored.
Finally,
proposes
several
potential
suggestions
aimed
at
further
refining
crystallization,
inspiring
continued
innovation
address
current
limitations
advance
development
p-MPSCs.
Small,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
19(11)
Published: Dec. 14, 2022
Abstract
Ligands
are
indispensable
for
perovskite
nanocrystals
(NCs)
throughout
the
whole
lifetime,
as
they
not
only
play
key
roles
in
controllable
synthesis
of
NCs
with
different
sizes
and
shapes,
but
also
act
capping
shell
that
affects
optical
properties
electrical
coupling
NCs.
Establishing
a
systematic
understanding
relationship
between
ligands
is
significant
to
enable
many
potential
applications
This
review
mainly
focuses
on
influence
First
all,
ligands‐dominated
size
shape
control
discussed.
Whereafter,
surface
defects
bonding
classified,
corresponding
post‐treatment
via
summarized.
Furthermore,
advances
engineering
towards
high
performance
optoelectronic
devices
based
NCs,
including
photodetector,
solar
cell,
light
emitting
diode
(LED),
laser,
finally
challenges
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(9)
Published: Jan. 10, 2023
Abstract
Methylammonium
(MA)‐free
perovskite
solar
cells
have
the
potential
for
better
thermal
stability
than
their
MA‐containing
counterparts.
However,
efficiency
of
MA‐free
lags
behind
due
to
inferior
bulk
quality.
In
this
work,
4‐methylphenethylammonium
chloride
(4M‐PEACl)
is
added
into
a
precursor,
which
results
in
greatly
enhanced
The
crystal
grains
are
significantly
enlarged,
and
defects
suppressed
by
factor
four
upon
incorporation
an
optimal
concentration
4M‐PEACl.
Quasi‐2D
perovskites
formed
passivate
at
grain
boundaries
crystals.
Furthermore,
surface
chemistry
modified,
resulting
energies
more
favorable
hole
extraction.
This
facile
approach
leads
steady
state
23.7%
(24.2%
reverse
scan,
23.0%
forward
scan)
cells.
devices
also
show
excellent
light
stability,
retaining
93%
initial
after
1000
h
constant
illumination
nitrogen
environment.
addition,
four‐terminal
mechanically
stacked
perovskite‐silicon
tandem
cell
with
champion
30.3%
obtained
using
composition.
encapsulated
operational
98%
performance
42
day/night
cycles
ambient
atmosphere.
Solar RRL,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
7(19)
Published: July 16, 2023
The
power
conversion
efficiency
(PCE)
of
organic–inorganic
halide
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs)
has
increased
rapidly
in
recent
years,
with
the
certified
best
single‐junction
photovoltaics
reaching
an
astounding
PCE
26%.
Formamidine
(FA)‐based
perovskites
possess
excellent
photovoltaic
properties
and
superior
thermal
stability,
establishing
them
as
one
most
promising
materials
for
light
absorption.
However,
issue
phase
instability
black‐phase
formamidinium
lead
iodide
(
α
‐FAPbI
3
)
seriously
impeded
its
commercialization
process,
strain
found
films
being
regarded
a
significant
factor
impacting
stability
PSCs.
This
article
begins
by
examining
sources
characterization
techniques
related
to
perovskites.
Subsequently,
it
outlines
effects
on
FA‐based
presents
strategies
modify
lattice
strain.
Finally,
potential
engineering
future
is
discussed.
review
aims
clarify
impact
perovskite,
determine
methods
enhance
device
performance,
ultimately
facilitate
these
materials.
Joule,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(10), P. 2811 - 2833
Published: July 19, 2024
Fully
textured
perovskite
silicon
tandem
solar
cells
are
promising
for
future
low-cost
photovoltaic
deployment.
However,
the
fill
factor
and
open-circuit
voltage
of
these
devices
currently
limited
by
high
density
defects
at
grain
boundaries
interfaces
with
charge
transport
layers.
To
address
this,
we
devise
a
strategy
to
simultaneously
enhance
crystallization
passivate
perovskite/C60
interface.
By
incorporating
urea
(CO(NH2)2)
as
an
additive
in
solution
step
hybrid
evaporation/spin-coating
deposition
method,
kinetics
accelerated,
leading
formation
desired
photoactive
phase
room
temperature.
With
that,
films
large
sizes
(>1
μm)
improved
optoelectronic
quality
formed
low
annealing
temperatures
(100°C).
Concurrently,
remnant
molecules
expelled
surface,
which
locally
displaces
C60
layer,
thus
reducing
interfacial
non-radiative
recombination
losses.
this
strategy,
resulting
achieve
30.0%
power
conversion
efficiency.