Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(16), P. 6003 - 6012
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
trifluoroacetate
pseudohalide
anion,
with
dual
functionalities,
is
introduced
at
the
buried
interface
to
promote
orderly
growth.
This
results
in
a
power
conversion
efficiency
of
25.60%
and
long-term
stability
under
light
exposure.
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:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
36(7)
Published: Oct. 7, 2023
The
buried
interface
of
the
perovskite
layer
has
a
profound
influence
on
its
film
morphology,
defect
formation,
and
aging
resistance
from
outset,
therefore,
significantly
affects
quality
device
performance
derived
solar
cells.
Especially
for
FAPbI
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(18)
Published: March 4, 2024
Abstract
CsPbI
3
perovskite
receives
tremendous
attention
for
photovoltaic
applications
due
to
its
ideal
band
gap
and
good
thermal
stability.
However,
solar
cells
(PSCs)
significantly
suffer
from
photovoltage
deficits
because
of
serious
interfacial
energy
losses
within
the
PSCs,
which
a
large
extent
affects
performance
PSCs.
Herein,
dipolar
chemical
bridge
(DCB)
is
constructed
between
TiO
2
layers
lower
thus
improve
charge
extraction
The
results
reveal
that
DCB
could
form
beneficial
dipole
layers,
optimize
energetics
perovskite/TiO
level
alignment
Meanwhile,
also
simultaneously
passivate
surface
defects
greatly
lowering
recombination.
Consequently,
deficit
PSCs
largely
reduced,
leading
record
efficiency
21.86
%
being
realized.
operation
stability
improved
high‐quality
films
with
released
tensile
strain
obtained
after
forming
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(16)
Published: Feb. 7, 2024
Abstract
Buried
interface
optimization
matters
the
efficiency
improvement
of
planar
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs),
and
molecular
bridge
is
reported
to
be
an
effective
approach.
Herein,
a
constructed
at
buried
using
4‐chloro‐3‐sulfamoylbenzoic
acid
(CSBA),
its
preferred
arrangement
systematically
investigated.
It
elucidated
that
CSBA
prone
orientationally
absorbed
on
TiO
2
surface
through
COOH–Ti,
then
connect
with
S═O–Pb,
resulting
in
feasible
oriented
bridge.
Contributing
passivated
interfacial
defects,
optimized
energy
level,
released
tensile
stress,
from
bridge,
PSCs
active
area
0.08
cm
achieve
certified
power
conversion
(PCE)
25.32%,
highest
among
‐based
PSCs.
Encouragingly,
1
champion
PCE
24.20%,
significantly
promoting
progress
large‐area
In
addition,
possess
enhanced
stability,
unencapsulated
can
maintain
≈91%
≈85%
their
initial
after
3000
h
aging
under
ambient
condition
1200
exposure
UV
irradiation.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(18)
Published: Jan. 28, 2024
Abstract
Self‐assembled
monolayers
(SAMs)
have
displayed
great
potential
for
improving
efficiency
and
stability
in
p–i–n
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs).
The
anchoring
of
SAMs
at
the
conductiv
metal
oxide
substrates
their
interaction
with
materials
must
be
rationally
tailored
to
ensure
efficient
charge
carrier
extraction
improved
quality
films.
Herein,
molecules
different
groups
spacers
control
mixed
Sn–Pb
PSCs
are
selected.
It
is
found
that
monolayer
carboxylate
group
exhibits
appropriate
has
a
more
favorable
orientation
arrangement
than
phosphate
group.
This
results
reduced
nonradiative
recombination
enhanced
crystallinity.
In
addition,
short
chain
length
leads
an
energy
level
alignment
perovskite,
hole
extraction.
As
result,
narrow
bandgap
(≈1.25
eV)
show
efficiencies
up
23.1%
open‐circuit
voltage
0.89
V.
Unencapsulated
devices
retain
93%
initial
after
storage
N
2
atmosphere
over
2500
h.
Overall,
this
work
highlights
underexplored
photovoltaics
provides
essential
findings
on
influence
structural
modification.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(44)
Published: Oct. 8, 2023
Abstract
Despite
remarkable
progress
in
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs),
the
unsatisfying
stability
strongly
interrelated
with
defect
density
remains
main
obstacle
for
commercialization.
Herein,
a
synergetic
passivation
method
is
judiciously
designed
that
consists
of
precursor
engineering
strategy
based
on
an
ionic
liquid
1‐butylsulfonate‐3‐methylimidazolium
dihydrogen
phosphate
(BMDP),
and
two‐stage
annealing
(TSA)
treatment
to
sufficiently
passivate
defects
enhance
performance
further.
It
found
multifunctional
groups
from
BMDP
have
strong
chemical
interactions
form
chelated
complexes
components
thus
effectively
passivating
intrinsic
defects.
Synergized
by
sequential
TSA
treatment,
formed
hydrophobic
can
be
precisely
controlled
filling
along
grain
boundaries
(GBs)
surfaces,
leading
wrapping
grains
significant
GBs.
Consequently,
both
deep‐
shallow‐level
bulk,
at
GBs
surface
are
passivated,
resulting
champion
efficiency
24.20%.
Impressively,
resultant
unencapsulated
films
corresponding
devices
exhibit
admirable
maintaining
83.9%
initial
composition
4000
h
aging
moist
air,
81.7%
original
structure
after
continuous
heating
1600
h,
97%
power
conversion
1000
under
illumination.
This
work
provides
efficient
toward
improved
PSCs.
Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(19), P. 7342 - 7354
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Tetrafluorosuccinic
acid
was
introduced
into
the
buried
interface
to
stabilize
FA
cations,
mediate
crystal
growth
of
perovskite
and
reduce
hole-transport
barrier,
delivering
a
record
efficiency
25.92%
for
RbCsFAMA-based
solar
cells.
Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(17), P. 6157 - 6203
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
HSSAMs
with
diverse
structures,
encompassing
various
anchoring
and
functional
groups,
were
systematically
categorized
their
multifaceted
roles
in
inverted
PSCs
TSCs
correlation
device
performance
investigated.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(36)
Published: June 14, 2024
Abstract
Inverted
NiO
x
‐based
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs)
exhibit
considerable
potential
because
of
their
low‐temperature
processing
and
outstanding
excellent
stability,
while
is
challenged
by
the
carriers
transfer
at
buried
interface
owing
to
inherent
low
carrier
mobility
abundant
surface
defects
that
directly
deteriorates
overall
device
fill
factor.
Present
work
demonstrates
a
chemical
linker
with
capability
simultaneously
grasping
crystals
forming
Ni−S−Pb
bridge
significantly
boost
transfer,
based
on
rationally
selected
molecule
1,3‐dimethyl‐benzoimidazol‐2‐thione
(NCS).
The
constructed
not
only
reduces
pinholes
needle‐like
residual
PbI
2
interface,
but
also
deepens
function
valence
band
maximum
positions
,
resulting
in
smaller
VBM
offset
between
film.
Consequently,
modulated
PSCs
achieved
high
factor
up
86.24
%,
which
as
far
we
know
highest
value
records
inverted
PSCs.
NCS
custom‐tailored
minimodules
(active
area
18
cm
)
exhibited
champion
efficiency
25.05
%
21.16
respectively.
unencapsulated
devices
remains
over
90
initial
power
point
under
continuous
illumination
for
1700
hours.
ACS Energy Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 703 - 712
Published: Jan. 8, 2025
To
CsPbI3
perovskite
solar
cells,
defects
from
buried
interfaces
and
improper
energy
band
alignment
can
cause
severe
carrier
recombination
hamper
further
enhancement
in
efficiency
stability.
In
this
work,
we
develop
an
situ
strategy
to
reconstruct
the
interface
for
n-i-p
typed
cells.
This
is
derived
exchange
reaction
between
18C6/Cs+
Pb2+,
leading
formation
of
18C6/Pb2+
crystallization
process
(18C6:
18-crown-6
ether).
The
as-prepared
complex
acts
as
a
kind
molecular
barrier
modify
TiO2/perovskite
passivate
under-coordinated
Pb2+
iodide
vacancies.
Additionally,
free
Br–
ions
diffuse
into
lattice
film
bottom,
forming
front-surface
field
suppress
recombination.
Based
on
strategy,
high
22.14%
has
been
achieved,
demonstrating
one
highest
efficiencies
cells
date.
Besides,
modified
cell
maintain
95%
its
initial
after
1500
h
MPP
testing
long-term
stability
testing,
exhibiting
excellent
operational