High
defect
concentrations
at
the
interfaces
are
basis
of
charge
extraction
losses
and
instability
in
perovskite
solar
cells.
Surface
engineering
with
organic
cations
is
a
common
practice
to
solve
this
issue.
However,
full
implications
counteranions
these
for
device
functioning
often
neglected.
In
work,
we
used
4-fluorophenethylammonium
cation
varying
halide
modification
both
methylammonium-free
Pb-based
n-i-p
devices,
observing
significant
differences
among
iodide,
bromide,
chloride.
The
treatment
buried
top
resulted
improved
surface
quality
films
largely
carrier
dynamics
reduced
nonradiative
recombination.
Consequently,
optimal
interface-modified
cells
surpassed
20%
efficiency
demonstrated
remarkable
operational
stability.
Our
findings
underscore
potential
comprehensive
strategies
advancing
film
quality,
thereby
facilitating
their
broader
more
successful
applications.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(35)
Published: June 27, 2024
Abstract
Inverted
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs)
have
attracted
considerable
attention
due
to
their
distinct
advantages,
including
minimal
hysteresis,
cost‐effectiveness,
and
suitability
for
tandem
applications.
Nevertheless,
the
solution
processing
low
formation
energy
of
perovskites
inevitably
lead
numerous
defects
formed
at
both
bulk
interfaces
layer.
These
can
act
as
non‐radiative
recombination
centers,
significantly
impeding
carrier
transport
posing
a
substantial
obstacle
stability
further
enhancing
power
conversion
efficiency
(PCE).
This
review
delves
into
detailed
discussion
nature
origin
characterization
techniques
employed
defect
identification.
Furthermore,
it
systematically
summarizes
methods
detection
approaches
passivating
interface
within
film
in
inverted
PSCs.
Finally,
this
offers
perspective
on
employing
upscaling
passivation
engineering
modules.
It
is
hoped
provides
insights
PSCs
Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
386(6724), P. 898 - 902
Published: Nov. 21, 2024
Surface
passivation
has
driven
the
rapid
increase
in
power
conversion
efficiency
(PCE)
of
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs).
However,
state-of-the-art
surface
techniques
rely
on
ammonium
ligands
that
suffer
deprotonation
under
light
and
thermal
stress.
We
developed
a
library
amidinium
ligands,
interest
for
their
resonance
effect–enhanced
N–H
bonds
may
resist
deprotonation,
to
stability
layers
surfaces.
This
strategy
resulted
>10-fold
reduction
ligand
equilibrium
constant
twofold
maintenance
photoluminescence
quantum
yield
after
aging
at
85°C
illumination
air.
Implementing
this
approach,
we
achieved
certified
quasi–steady-state
PCE
26.3%
inverted
PSCs;
report
retention
≥90%
1100
hours
continuous
1-sun
maximum
point
operation
85°C.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Oct. 4, 2024
Surface
passivation
has
been
developed
as
an
effective
strategy
to
reduce
trap-state
density
and
suppress
non-radiation
recombination
process
in
perovskite
solar
cells.
However,
agents
usually
own
poor
conductivity
hold
negative
impact
on
the
charge
carrier
transport
device.
Here,
we
report
a
binary
synergistical
post-treatment
method
by
blending
4-tert-butyl-benzylammonium
iodide
with
phenylpropylammonium
spin-coating
surface
form
layer.
The
post-treated
films
show
enhanced
crystallinity
improved
molecular
packing
well
better
energy
band
alignment,
benefiting
for
hole
extraction
transfer.
Moreover,
defects
are
further
passivated
compared
unary
passivation.
Based
strategy,
record-certified
quasi-steady
power
conversion
efficiency
of
26.0%
cells
is
achieved.
devices
could
maintain
81%
initial
after
450
h
maximum
point
tracking.
Materials Futures,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3(2), P. 022102 - 022102
Published: April 24, 2024
Abstract
Perovskite
(PVK)
solar
cells
(PSCs)
have
garnered
considerable
research
interest
owing
to
their
cost-effectiveness
and
high
efficiency.
A
systematic
annual
review
of
the
on
PSCs
is
essential
for
gaining
a
comprehensive
understanding
current
trends.
Herein,
analysis
papers
reporting
key
findings
in
2023
was
conducted.
Based
results,
were
categorized
into
six
classifications,
including
regular
n–i–p
PSCs,
inverted
p–i–n
PVK-based
tandem
cells,
PVK
modules,
device
stability,
lead
toxicity
green
solvents.
Subsequently,
detailed
overview
summary
advancements
within
each
classification
presented.
Overall,
this
serves
as
valuable
resource
guiding
future
endeavors
field
PSCs.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(35)
Published: July 7, 2024
Interface-induced
nonradiative
recombination
losses
at
the
perovskite/electron
transport
layer
(ETL)
are
an
impediment
to
improving
efficiency
and
stability
of
inverted
(p-i-n)
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs).
Tridecafluorohexane-1-sulfonic
acid
potassium
(TFHSP)
is
employed
as
a
multifunctional
dipole
molecule
modify
surface.
The
solid
coordination
hydrogen
bonding
efficiently
passivate
surface
defects,
thereby
reducing
recombination.
induced
positive
between
ETLs
improves
energy
band
alignment,
enhancing
interface
charge
extraction.
Additionally,
strong
interaction
TFHSP
stabilizes
surface,
while
hydrophobic
fluorinated
moieties
prevent
ingress
water
oxygen,
device
stability.
resultant
devices
achieve
power
conversion
(PCE)
24.6%.
unencapsulated
retain
91%
their
initial
after
1000
h
in
air
with
60%
relative
humidity,
95%
500
under
maximum
point
(MPP)
tracking
35
°C.
utilization
molecules
opens
new
avenues
for
high-performance
long-term
stable
devices.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 18, 2024
Abstract
2D
perovskite
passivation
strategies
effectively
reduce
defect‐assisted
carrier
nonradiative
recombination
losses
on
the
surface.
Nonetheless,
severe
energy
are
causing
by
thermalization,
interfacial
recombination,
and
conduction
band
offset
still
persist
at
heterojunction
perovskite/PCBM
interfaces,
which
limits
further
performance
enhancement
of
inverted
PSCs.
Here,
5,10,15,20‐tetrakis(pentafluorophenyl)porphyrin
(5FTPP)
is
introduced
between
3D/2D
PCBM.
Compared
to
tetraphenylporphyrin
without
electron‐withdrawing
fluoro‐substituents,
5FTPP
can
self‐assemble
with
PCBM
interface
into
donor–acceptor
(D–A)
complex
stronger
supramolecular
interaction
lower
transfer
losses.
This
rapid
from
donor
acceptor
(PCBM)
within
femtosecond
scale
demonstrated
enlarge
hot
extraction
rates
ranges,
reducing
thermalization
Furthermore,
incorporation
polystyrene
derivative
(PD)
reinforces
D–A
inhibiting
self‐π–π
stacking
5FTPP,
while
fine‐tuning
suppressing
via
Schottky
barrier,
dipole,
n‐doping.
Notably,
multidentate
anchoring
PD‐5FTPP
FA
+
,
Pb
2+
I
−
mitigates
adverse
effects
volatilization
during
thermal
stress.
Ultimately,
devices
achieve
a
power
conversion
efficiency
25.78%
(certified:
25.36%),
maintaining
over
90%
initial
after
1000
h
continuous
illumination
maximum
point
(65
°C)
under
ISOS‐L‐2
protocol.
Nano-Micro Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(1)
Published: Sept. 22, 2024
Abstract
Two-terminal
(2-T)
perovskite
(PVK)/CuIn(Ga)Se
2
(CIGS)
tandem
solar
cells
(TSCs)
have
been
considered
as
an
ideal
cell
because
of
their
best
bandgap
matching
regarding
to
Shockley–Queisser
(S–Q)
limits.
However,
the
nature
irregular
rough
morphology
commercial
CIGS
prevents
people
from
improving
device
performances.
In
this
paper,
D-homoserine
lactone
hydrochloride
is
proven
improve
coverage
PVK
materials
on
surfaces
and
also
passivate
bulk
defects
by
modulating
growth
crystals.
addition,
minority
carriers
near
PVK/C60
interface
incompletely
passivated
trap
states
caused
recombination.
A
surface
reconstruction
with
2-thiopheneethylammonium
iodide
N
,
-dimethylformamide
assisted
passivates
defect
sites
located
at
grain
boundaries.
Meanwhile,
LiF
used
create
field
effect,
repelling
hole
away
C60
thus
reducing
As
a
result,
2-T
PVK/CIGS
yielded
power
conversion
efficiency
24.6%
(0.16
cm
),
one
highest
results
for
TSCs
our
knowledge.
This
validation
underscores
potential
methodology
in
achieving
superior
performance
cells.