Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13(6)
Published: Dec. 23, 2022
Abstract
The
inorganic
perovskite
solar
cells
(IPSC)
are
promising
in
the
context
of
simultaneously
delivering
high
efficiency
and
good
stability.
Developing
a
high‐performance
larger
band
gap
IPSC
is
particularly
demand
for
commercialization
due
to
their
suitability
match
with
prevailing
silicon
tandem
devices,
while
this
hindered
by
poor
morphology
phase
stability
films.
To
address
issue,
work
develops
combined
method
nonstoichiometric
composition
post‐cation
exchange
improve
CsPbI
2
Br
IPSCs,
achieves
record
17.80%.
This
finds
that
excessive
PbI
regulates
film
crystallization,
thus,
high‐quality
enlarged
grains
obtained.
Further
depositing
formamidinium
iodide
on
top
induces
cation
during
post‐annealing
process,
which
increases
significantly
improves
device
Therefore,
provides
an
avenue
toward
via
ion
method.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(26)
Published: April 14, 2024
Sputtered
indium
tin
oxide
(ITO)
fulfills
the
requirements
of
top
transparent
electrodes
(TTEs)
in
semitransparent
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs)
and
stacked
tandem
(TSCs),
as
well
recombination
layers
monolithic
TSCs.
However,
high-energy
ITO
particles
will
cause
damage
to
devices.
Herein,
interface
reactive
sputtering
strategy
is
proposed
construct
cost-effective
TTEs
with
high
transmittance
excellent
carrier
transporting
ability.
Polyethylenimine
(PEI)
chosen
reactant
that
can
react
sputtered
nanoparticles,
so
that,
coordination
compounds
be
formed
during
deposition
process,
facilitating
transport
at
C
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13(33)
Published: Aug. 25, 2022
Abstract
All‐inorganic
CsPb
X
3
(
=
I,
Br,
Cl
or
their
mixtures)
perovskites
attract
enormous
attention
in
recent
years
due
to
excellent
optoelectronic
properties,
outstanding
thermal/light
stability,
and
wide
range
of
applications
electronic
devices.
Encouragingly,
the
reported
power
conversion
efficiency
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs)
rockets
up
from
2.9%
2015
present
21.0%.
In
order
further
promote
performance
PSCs
toward
Shockley–Queisser
limit,
it
is
important
optimize
quality
films
by
crystallization
kinetics
modulation
defect
suppression.
this
review,
first,
some
fundamental
information
about
all‐inorganic
briefly
introduced,
including
mechanism,
growth
mode,
crystal
structure,
phase
stability
as
well
possible
defects
effects
on
device
performance.
Second,
exciting
progress
strategies
for
high‐quality
summarized
discussed
detail.
The
advantages
different
strategies,
annealing
engineering,
solvent
precursor
composition
interface
are
highlighted.
Finally,
methods
improving
inorganic
discussed,
future
development
prospects
also
outlined.
ACS Energy Letters,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
7(11), P. 3889 - 3899
Published: Oct. 14, 2022
Open-circuit
voltage
loss
and
instability
from
surface
Sn(II)
oxidation
high-density
Sn
vacancies
pose
great
hurdles
for
developing
high-performance
Sn-based
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs).
Turning
attention
the
bulk
microstructure
to
reconstruction
is
promising
push
performance
enhancement
of
PSCs.
Herein,
a
surface-modulation
strategy
based
on
6-maleimidohexanehydrazide
trifluoroacetate
rationally
designed
reconstruct
structure
FASnI3
films
manage
Fermi
level
passivate
defects.
The
electronic
state
evolution
results
in
an
n-type
shift
shallow
surface,
thereby
forming
extra
back-surface
field
electron
extraction.
Meanwhile,
ion-pairing
agent
affords
passivating
cationic
anionic
defects,
nullifying
charged-defect-rich
surface.
In
particular,
reductive
hydrazide
group
carboxyl
groups
alleviate
superficial
Sn(IV)
inhibit
formation,
homogenizing
potential
prolonging
carrier
lifetime.
Accordingly,
devices
deliver
champion
power
conversion
efficiency
(PCE)
13.64%
elongated
lifespan,
with
over
75%
original
PCE
after
1000
h
illumination
(O2
<
50
ppm).
This
work
presents
new
insight
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
36(6)
Published: Oct. 28, 2023
Abstract
Perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs)
are
promising
candidates
for
next‐generation
photovoltaics
owing
to
their
unparalleled
power
conversion
efficiencies
(PCEs).
Currently,
approaches
further
improve
device
tend
focus
on
the
passivation
of
interfacial
defects.
Although
various
strategies
have
been
developed
mitigate
these
defects,
many
involve
complex
and
time‐consuming
post‐treatment
processes,
thereby
hindering
widespread
adoption
in
commercial
applications.
In
this
work,
a
concise
but
efficient
situ
dual‐interface
strategy
is
wherein
1‐butyl‐3‐methylimidazolium
methanesulfonate
(MS)
employed
as
precursor
additive.
During
perovskite
crystallization,
MS
can
either
be
enriched
downward
through
precipitation
with
SnO
2
,
or
aggregated
upward
lattice
extrusion.
These
self‐assembled
species
play
significant
role
passivating
defect
interfaces,
reducing
nonradiative
recombination
losses,
promoting
more
charge
extraction.
As
result,
PCE
>25%
(certified
24.84%)
achieved
substantially
improved
long‐term
storage
photothermal
stabilities.
This
provides
valuable
insights
into
holds
promise
industrialization
PSCs.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(23)
Published: May 1, 2023
Abstract
Inorganic
CsPbI
2
Br
perovskite
has
a
substantial
potential
for
triple‐junction
tandem
solar
cells
as
top
subcell,
however
it
exhibits
relative
instability
in
the
air
compared
with
organic‐inorganic
perovskites
well
significantly
lower
efficiency
than
theoretical
limit.
To
further
enhance
air‐stability
and
of
Br‐based
(PSCs),
is
vitally
crucial
to
improve
crystallinity
passivate
defects
within
films
that
accelerate
phase
transformation
photo‐inactive
air.
Here,
reported
crystallization
management
via
incorporating
sodium
formate
(NaFo)
solution
effectively
leads
enlarged
grain
size
reduced
trap
density.
The
Na
+
cation
HOOC
−
anion
produce
synergistic
effect
engineering
by
acting
pseudo‐halide
passivators,
respectively.
As
result,
NaFo‐incorporating
device
shows
an
improved
power
conversion
(PCE)
17.7%
fill
factor
(FF)
84.5%.
best
authors'
knowledge,
this
progressive
FF
value
highest
among
PSCs
thus
far.
In
addition,
NaFo‐incorporated
stability
control
device,
retaining
over
95%
its
initial
PCE
1000
hours
under
10%
humidity
at
room
temperature
without
any
encapsulation.
Energy & Fuels,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
37(23), P. 19207 - 19219
Published: Nov. 14, 2023
Perovskite
solar
cell
(PSC)
technology
is
extensively
used
in
commercial
sectors,
but
concerns
about
the
use
of
lead
and
degradable
components
cells
are
increasing.
A
PSC,
which
based
on
lead-free
KSnI3,
illustrated
through
SCAPS-1D
simulation.
In
this
work,
different
hole
transport
layers
(HTLs;
spiro-OMeTAD,
Cu2O,
NiO,
CuI)
electron
(ETLs;
TiO2,
CdS,
WS2,
ZnO)
were
simulated
with
proposed
device
configuration
highest
power
conversion
efficiency
(PCE).
By
optimizing
thickness
variation,
doping
density,
defect
back
contact,
we
obtained
PCE
=
20.99%,
FF
85.24%,
Jsc
17.063924
mA/cm2,
Voc
1.4434
V.
These
values
higher
than
those
a
previous
study
KSnI3-based
PSC
phthalocyanine-based
CTLs
having
11.91%
spiro-OMeTAD-based
9.776%.
To
achieve
final
optimization
result
CuI
as
HTL,
ZnO
ETL,
KSnI3
absorber
layer.
The
FTO/ZnO/KSnI3/CuI/Au
structure
provides
an
efficient
reliable
solution
for
realizing
remarkable
PSCs.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(36)
Published: Aug. 9, 2023
Abstract
All‐layer‐inorganic
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs)
are
prized
for
their
remarkable
thermal
stability
and
low
cost.
However,
“imperfect
contact”
at
the
heterojunction
hinders
charge
transport
causes
photochemical
deterioration,
restricting
photovoltaic
performance,
operational
stability.
Herein,
an
efficient
perovskite/TiO
2
is
constructed,
produced
by
adding
TiO
to
antisolvent
concurrently
form
a
CsPbI
Br
layer
top
electron
in
one
step,
which
significantly
improves
interfacial
contact
thus
facilitates
heterojunction.
The
resultant
inverted
all‐layer‐inorganic
PSCs
exhibit
superior
efficiency
of
17.1%.
Moreover,
given
high‐quality
interface
defects,
encapsulated
retain
91%
or
92%
initial
1000
h
under
maximum
power
point
tracking
damp‐heat
conditions
(85
°C
85%
relative
humidity),
respectively.
Surprisingly,
unencapsulated
maintain
86%
during
aging,
even
200
h.
SusMat,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
3(5), P. 639 - 670
Published: Sept. 18, 2023
Abstract
Perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs)
have
exhibited
tremendous
potential
in
photovoltaic
fields
owing
to
their
appreciable
performance
and
simple
fabrication.
Nevertheless,
device
performances
are
still
required
be
further
improved
before
commercial
applications.
As
one‐dimensional
materials,
carbon
nanotubes
(CNTs)
been
utilized
regulate
stability
efficiency
of
PSCs
because
excellent
chemical
stability,
flexibility,
as
well
tunable
optical
electrical
characteristics.
In
this
review,
we
comprehensively
summarize
various
functions
CNTs
PSCs,
such
transparent
electrodes,
hole/electron‐transport
layers,
counter
perovskite
additives,
interlayers.
Additionally,
applications
toward
the
advancement
flexible
semitransparent
provided.
Finally,
preview
challenges
research
interests
using
high‐efficiency
stable
devices.
Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(12), P. 4295 - 4303
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
We
show
the
mechanical
strengthening
of
buried
interface
in
perovskite
solar
cells
by
using
a
cohesive
macromolecular
binder.
Solar
with
strengthened
delivered
T97.5
lifespan
over
1600
h
under
1-sun
illumination
at
55
°C.