Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 29, 2024
Tin
halide
perovskite
(THP)
has
emerged
as
a
promising
lead-free
material
for
high-performance
solar
cells,
attracting
significant
attention
their
potential
use
energy
conversion.
However,
the
rapid
crystallization
of
THP
due
to
its
high
Lewis
acidity
and
easy
oxidation
Sn2+
leads
poor
morphology
rampant
defects
in
resulting
films.
These
strongly
hamper
advances
efficiency
stability
cells.
Herein,
comprehensive
regulation
strategy
is
demonstrated
by
introducing
methyl
carbazate
(C2H6N2O2,
MeC)
regulate
kinetics
through
inter-molecular
interactions.
The
coordination
bonds
(O…Sn)
hydrogen
(N─H…O)
between
MeC
bridge
lattice
together,
helping
suppress
Sn2+,
meanwhile,
restraining
fast
precursor
solution,
enhancing
nucleation
sites.
More
importantly,
connection
can
reduce
deep-level
trap
state
defect
density,
significantly
non-radiative
recombination
improving
carrier
lifetime.
Consequently,
this
facile
offers
valuable
insights
into
allows
an
enhanced
power
conversion
from
10.43%
14.02%
be
achieved
with
good
stability.
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:
36(24)
Published: Feb. 28, 2024
Abstract
This
work
introduces
a
simplified
deposition
procedure
for
multidimensional
(2D/3D)
perovskite
thin
films,
integrating
phenethylammonium
chloride
(PEACl)‐treatment
into
the
antisolvent
step
when
forming
3D
perovskite.
simultaneous
and
passivation
strategy
reduces
number
of
synthesis
steps
while
simultaneously
stabilizing
halide
film
improving
photovoltaic
performance
resulting
solar
cell
devices
to
20.8%.
Using
combination
multimodal
in
situ
additional
ex
characterizations,
it
is
demonstrated
that
introduction
PEACl
during
formation
slows
down
crystal
growth
process,
which
leads
larger
average
grain
size
narrower
distribution,
thus
reducing
carrier
recombination
at
boundaries
device's
stability.
The
data
suggests
annealing
wet
film,
diffuses
surface
hydrophobic
(quasi‐)2D
structures
protect
bulk
from
humidity‐induced
degradation.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 16, 2024
Abstract
The
rapid
development
of
the
Internet
Things
(IoT)
has
accelerated
advancement
indoor
photovoltaics
(IPVs)
that
directly
power
wireless
IoT
devices.
interest
in
lead‐free
perovskites
for
IPVs
stems
from
their
similar
optoelectronic
properties
to
high‐performance
lead
halide
perovskites,
but
without
concerns
about
toxic
leakage
environments.
However,
currently
prevalent
perovskite
IPVs,
especially
tin
(THPs),
still
exhibit
inferior
performance,
arising
uncontrollable
crystallization.
Here,
a
novel
adhesive
bonding
strategy
is
proposed
precisely
regulating
heterogeneous
nucleation
kinetics
THPs
by
introducing
alkali
metal
fluorides.
These
ionic
adhesives
boost
work
adhesion
at
buried
interface
between
substrates
and
film,
subsequently
reducing
contact
angle
energy
barrier
nucleation,
resulting
high‐quality
THP
films.
solar
cells
achieve
an
efficiency
20.12%
under
illumination
1000
lux,
exceeding
all
types
successfully
powering
radio
frequency
identification‐based
sensors.
ChemistrySelect,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(31)
Published: Aug. 14, 2024
Abstract
Energy
demand
has
dramatically
increased
globally,
posing
a
serious
risk
of
future
energy
crises.
While
various
sources
have
been
utilized,
solar
emerged
as
the
most
promising
renewable
option,
convertible
to
electrical
via
cells.
Among
developed
cells,
perovskite
cells
(PSCs)
recently
received
significant
attentions
due
their
simple
fabrication,
high
performance,
and
cost‐effectiveness.
In
particular,
lead
(Pb)
halide‐based
PSCs
achieved
highest
power
conversion
efficiency.
However,
despite
excellent
Pb
are
hindered
by
toxicity
in
structures.
Consequently,
researchers
explored
germanium
(Ge)
tin
(Sn)
halide
materials
for
development
Pb‐free
(LFPSCs).
The
past
few
years
seen
rapid
advancements
numerical
simulation
LFPSCs
using
SCAPS
software.
These
studies
crucial
developing
with
enhanced
performance.
This
mini‐review
article
summarizes
recent
progress
tin‐based
LFPSCs.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 26, 2024
Abstract
This
5th
annual
“
Emerging
PV
Report”
highlights
the
latest
advancements
in
performance
of
emerging
photovoltaic
(e‐PV)
devices
across
various
e‐PV
research
areas,
as
documented
peer‐reviewed
articles
published
since
August
2023.
Updated
graphs,
tables,
and
analyses
are
provided,
showcasing
several
key
parameters,
including
power
conversion
efficiency,
open‐circuit
voltage,
short‐circuit
current,
fill
factor,
light
utilization
stability
test
energy
yield.
These
parameters
presented
functions
bandgap
average
visible
transmittance
for
each
technology
application
contextualized
using
benchmarks
such
detailed
balance
efficiency
limit.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 20, 2025
Abstract
Diammonium
derivatives
with
electron‐withdrawing
cores
of
cyclohexyl
or
phenyl
have
demonstrated
enormous
potential
in
achieving
high‐performance
perovskite
solar
cells.
Nevertheless,
the
critical
role
these
diammonium
passivation
on
device
performance
is
yet
to
be
elucidated.
Herein,
two
kinds
ligands
1,
4‐cyclohexyldimethylammonium
diiodide
(CyDMADI)
and
4‐phenyldimethylammonium
(PhDMADI)
are
introduced
into
precursor
for
bulk
passivation.
The
PhDMADI
system
exhibits
a
stronger
unit
comparison
CyDMADI
core,
thus
resulting
enhanced
electrostatic
interaction
between
uncoordinated
Pb
2+
groups
hydrogen
bonds
I─Pb
skeleton.
Such
strengthened
interactions
effectively
inhibit
generation
trap
states
therefore
significantly
decrease
non‐radiative
recombination.
PhDMADI‐passivated
film
demonstrates
mitigated
microstrain
decreased
grain
boundary
grooves
(GBGs)
compared
CyDMADI‐based
counterpart.
Simultaneously,
treatment
can
efficiently
slow
down
hot‐carriers
cooling
dynamics
process,
benefiting
transfer
hot‐carriers.
Consequently,
achieves
an
impressive
efficiency
26.04%,
along
excellent
operating
stability
which
retains
90%
its
initial
after
1100
h
tracking
at
maximum
power
point
under
continuous
one
sun
illumination.
Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 30, 2025
Hybrid
halide
perovskites
are
among
the
most
promising
candidates
for
next‐generation
photovoltaics.
The
investigated
perovskite
solar
cells
lead
based,
which
poses
environmental
concerns,
making
finding
sustainable
alternatives
a
pressing
issue.
Tin‐based
attracting
interest
as
an
alternative.
However,
their
application
in
photovoltaics
is
hindered
by
high
concentration
of
defects
and
sensitivity
to
oxidation,
compromising
performance
stability.
Herein,
perfluoroarene
organic
cations,
namely
2‐(perfluorophenyl)methylammonium
(F‐BNA)
1,4‐(perfluorophenyl)dimethylammonium
(F‐PDMA),
applied
form
layered
(2D)
Ruddlesden–Popper
Dion–Jacobson
tin‐based
perovskites,
respectively.
Following
detailed
structural
optoelectronic
characterization,
perfluoroarenes
formamidinium
(FA)‐based
FASnI
3
effective
solvent
identified
processing,
2‐pentanol.
While
F‐PDMA
forms
2D/3D
heterostructure,
F‐BNA
remains
assembled
molecular
interlayer,
demonstrating
higher
photovoltaic
with
limited
operational
This
challenges
conventional
role
mixed‐dimensional
heterostructures
tin
opens
new
perspectives
advanced
material
design
device
engineering.
Microstructures,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
5(3)
Published: May 8, 2025
Tin
halide
perovskite
solar
cells
(THPSCs)
are
an
eco-friendly
alternative
to
lead
cells.
However,
defect
formation
hinders
their
commercialization.
Specifically,
the
oxidation
of
Sn2+
Sn4+
generates
defects,
which
increase
background
current
due
charge
recombination
and
consequently
degrade
device
performance.
This
review
explores
use
two-dimensional
(2D)
materials
additives
enhance
performance
stability
THPSCs.
2D
improve
transport,
passivate
induce
vertical
alignment,
structural
against
moisture.
Additives
optimize
film
morphology
interface
properties
by
promoting
grain
growth
reducing
density.
These
approaches
power
conversion
efficiency
THPSCs
up
15%,
demonstrating
commercial
potential.
The
synergistic
effects
analyzed,
critical
strategies
for
combined
utilization
suggested
develop
high-efficiency
stable