Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
35(28)
Published: April 19, 2023
Abstract
All‐inorganic
cesium
lead
halide
flexible
perovskite
solar
cells
(f‐PSCs)
exhibit
superior
thermal
stability
compared
to
their
organic–inorganic
hybrid
counterparts.
However,
flexibility
and
efficiency
are
still
below‐par
for
practical
viability.
Herein,
a
design
using
0D
Cs
4
Pb(IBr)
6
additive
transform
tensile
stress
into
compressive
in
the
film,
effectively
preventing
expansion
of
cracks
significantly
improved
mechanical
durability,
is
reported.
It
found
that
not
only
obtained,
but
also
cell
increased
all‐inorganic
3D
CsPbI
3−
x
Br
cells.
The
2.81
0.19
f‐PSC
retains
over
97%
its
initial
even
after
60
000
flexing
cycles
at
curvature
radius
5
mm
(
R
=
mm).
Simultaneously,
enhances
crystallinity
film
passivates
defects
along
grain
boundaries,
improving
photovoltaic
performance
f‐PSCs.
highest
power‐conversion
obtained
14.25%
with
short‐circuit
current
density
18.47
mA
cm
−2
,
open‐circuit
voltage
1.09
V,
fill
factor
70.67%.
This
strategy
paves
way
further
improvement
durability
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
35(12)
Published: Jan. 9, 2023
Cesium
lead
triiodide
(CsPbI3
)
is
a
promising
light-absorbing
material
for
constructing
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs)
owing
to
its
favorable
bandgap
and
thermal
tolerance.
However,
the
high
density
of
defects
in
CsPbI3
film
not
only
act
as
recombination
centers,
but
also
facilitate
ion
migration,
leading
lower
PCE
inferior
stability
compared
with
state-of-the-art
organic-inorganic
hybrid
PSC
counterpart.
Theoretical
analyses
suggest
that
effective
suppression
helpful
improving
device
performance.
Herein,
stable
efficient
γ
-CsPbI3
PSCs
are
demonstrated
by
developing
an
acyloin
ligand
(1,2-di(thiophen-2-yl)ethane-1,2-dione
(DED))
phase
stabilizer
defect
passivator.
The
experiment
calculation
results
confirm
carbonyl
thienyl
DED
can
synergistically
interact
forming
chelate
effectively
passivate
Pb-related
further
suppress
migration.
Consequently,
DED-treated
yield
champion
21.15%,
which
one
highest
among
all
reported
date.
In
addition,
unencapsulated
DED-CsPbI3
retain
94.9%
itsinitial
when
stored
under
ambient
conditions
1000
h
92.8%
initial
constant
illumination
250
h.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
35(31)
Published: June 7, 2023
Due
to
their
excellent
thermal
stability
and
ideal
bandgap,
metal
halide
inorganic
perovskite
based
solar
cells
(PSCs)
with
inverted
structure
are
considered
as
an
choice
for
perovskite/silicon
tandem
cells.
However,
the
power
conversion
efficiency
(PCE)
of
still
lags
far
behind
that
conventional
n-i-p
PSCs
due
interfacial
energy
level
mismatch
high
nonradiative
charge
recombination.
Herein,
performance
is
significantly
improved
by
engineering
CsPbI3-x
Brx
films
2-mercapto-1-methylimidazole
(MMI).
It
found
mercapto
group
can
preferably
react
undercoordinated
Pb2+
from
forming
Pb-S
bonds,
which
appreciably
reduces
surface
trap
density.
Moreover,
MMI
modification
results
in
a
better
alignment
electron-transporting
material,
promoting
carrier
transfer
reducing
voltage
deficit.
The
above
combination
open-circuit
enhancement
120
mV,
yielding
champion
PCE
20.6%
0.09
cm2
area
17.3%
1
area.
Furthermore,
ambient,
operational
heat
stabilities
also
greatly
improved.
work
demonstrates
simple
but
effective
approach
fabricating
highly
efficient
stable
PSCs.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
35(7)
Published: Nov. 19, 2022
Although
CsPbI3
perovskites
have
shown
tremendous
potential
in
the
photovoltaic
field
owing
to
their
excellent
thermal
stability,
device
performance
is
seriously
restricted
by
severe
photovoltage
loss.
The
buried
titanium
oxide/perovskite
interface
plays
a
critical
role
interfacial
charge
transport
and
perovskite
crystallization,
which
closely
related
open-circuit
voltage
deficit
stemming
from
nonradiative
recombination.
Herein,
target
molecules
named
3-sulphonatopropyl
acrylate
potassium
salts
are
deliberately
employed
with
special
functional
groups
for
modifying
interface,
giving
rise
favorable
functions
terms
of
passivating
defects,
optimizing
energetic
alignment,
facilitating
crystallization.
Experimental
characterizations
theoretical
calculations
reveal
that
modification
inhibits
electron
transfer
barrier
simultaneously
improves
crystal
quality,
thereby
reducing
trap-assisted
recombination
Consequently,
omnibearing
regarding
endows
devices
an
impressive
efficiency
20.98%,
achieving
record-low
VOC
0.451
V.
as-proposed
strategy
renders
universal
prescription
push
limit
deficit,
showing
promising
future
developing
high-performance
all-inorganic
photovoltaics.
Advanced Optical Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(20)
Published: Aug. 23, 2023
Abstract
Recently,
mixed‐halide
inorganic
CsPbI
3−
x
Br
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs)
have
had
a
rapid
advancement,
which
offers
balanced
efficiency,
stability,
tunable
bandgap,
and
potential
for
indoor
photovoltaic
applications.
Despite
these
advantages,
significant
challenges
remain
in
the
phase
segregation
phenomena,
trap
state
density,
absorption
range
limitations.
This
review
presents
an
analysis
of
crystal
electronic
structure
optical
properties
,
as
well
in‐depth
look
at
high‐quality
film
preparation,
inhibition
solutions,
interface
engineering,
highlighting
critical
role
modification
performance
PSCs.
Furthermore,
how
PSCs
can
be
strong
candidates
photovoltaics
because
their
adjustable
bandgap
that
enables
them
to
better
match
notable
strength
stability
is
discussed.
Finally,
provides
perspectives
address
development
bottlenecks
inspires
future
research
prospects
concerning
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
35(28)
Published: April 6, 2023
Abstract
Severe
nonradiative
recombination
originating
from
interfacial
defects
together
with
the
pervasive
energy
level
mismatch
at
interface
remarkably
limits
performance
of
CsPbI
3
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs).
These
issues
need
to
be
addressed
urgently
for
high‐performance
and
their
applications.
Herein,
an
gradient
heterostructure
based
on
low‐temperature
post‐treatment
quaternary
bromide
salts
efficient
PSCs
impressive
efficiency
21.31%
extraordinary
fill
factor
0.854
is
demonstrated.
Further
investigation
reveals
that
Br
−
ions
diffuse
into
films
heal
undercoordinated
Pb
2+
inhibit
cluster
formation,
thus
suppressing
in
.
Meanwhile,
a
more
compatible
alignment
resulting
distribution
organic
cations
surface
termination
also
achieved,
hence
promoting
charge
separation
collection.
Consequently,
printed
small‐size
cell
20.28%
12
cm
2
minimodules
record
16.60%
are
Moreover,
unencapsulated
devices
exhibit
superior
stability.
ACS Energy Letters,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
8(10), P. 4304 - 4314
Published: Sept. 22, 2023
In
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs)
energy
level
alignment
and
charge
extraction
at
the
interfaces
are
essential
factors
directly
affecting
device
performance.
this
work,
we
present
a
modified
interface
between
all-inorganic
CsPbI3
its
hole-selective
contact
(spiro-OMeTAD),
realized
by
dipole
molecule
trioctylphosphine
oxide
(TOPO),
to
align
levels.
On
passivated
film,
with
n-octylammonium
iodide
(OAI),
created
an
upward
surface
band-bending
TOPO
treatment.
This
improved
induces
better
enhances
of
holes
from
layer
hole
transport
material.
Consequently,
Voc
1.2
V
high-power
conversion
efficiency
(PCE)
over
19%
were
achieved
for
inorganic
cells.
Further,
demonstrate
effect
molecule,
layer-by-layer
study
transient
photovoltage
(trSPV)
technique
accomplished
simulation.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(37)
Published: March 1, 2024
Abstract
Perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs)
have
attracted
widespread
research
and
commercialization
attention
because
of
their
high
power
conversion
efficiency
(PCE)
low
fabrication
cost.
The
long‐term
stability
PSCs
should
satisfy
industrial
requirements
for
photovoltaic
devices.
Inverted
with
a
p‐i‐n
architecture
exhibit
considerable
advantages
excellent
competitive
efficiency.
continuously
broken‐through
PCE
inverted
shows
huge
application
potential.
This
review
summarizes
the
developments
outlines
characteristics
including
charge
transport
layers
(CTLs),
perovskite
compositions,
interfacial
regulation
strategies.
latest
effective
CTLs,
modification,
promotion
strategies
especially
under
light,
thermal,
bias
conditions
are
emphatically
analyzed.
Furthermore,
applications
structure
in
high‐efficiency
stable
tandem,
flexible
devices,
modules
main
obstacles
systematically
introduced.
Finally,
remaining
challenges
faced
by
devices
discussed,
several
directions
advancing
proposed
according
to
development
status
industrialization
requirements.