Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(32)
Published: May 16, 2024
Abstract
The
passivation
of
the
defects
derived
from
rapid‐crystallization
with
electron‐donating
molecules
is
always
a
prerequisite
to
obtain
desirable
perovskite
films
for
efficient
and
stable
solar
cells,
thus,
in‐depth
understanding
on
correlations
between
molecular
structure
capacity
great
importance
screening
passivators.
Here,
we
introduce
double‐ended
amide
molecule
into
precursor
solution
modulate
crystallization
process
passivate
defects.
By
regulating
intermediate
bridging
skeletons
alkyl,
alkenyl
benzene
groups,
results
show
strength
highly
depends
spin‐state
electronic
that
serves
as
an
intrinsic
descriptor
determine
intramolecular
charge
distribution
by
controlling
orbital
electron
transfer
donor
segment
acceptor
segment.
Upon
careful
optimization,
benzene‐bridged
demonstrates
superior
efficacy
improving
film
quality.
As
physical
proof‐of‐concept,
carbon‐based,
all‐inorganic
CsPbI
2
Br
cell
delivers
significantly
increased
efficiency
15.51
%
remarkably
improved
stability.
Based
same
principle,
champion
24.20
further
obtained
inverted
(Cs
0.05
MA
FA
0.9
)Pb(I
0.93
0.07
)
3
cell.
These
findings
provide
new
fundamental
insights
influence
modulation
effective
cells.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(33)
Published: July 3, 2024
The
buried
interface
between
the
electron
transport
layer
(ETL)
and
perovskite
plays
a
crucial
role
in
enhancing
power
conversion
efficiency
(PCE)
stability
of
n-i-p
type
solar
cells
(PSCs).
In
this
study,
chemical
bath
deposited
(CBD)
titanium
oxide
(TiO
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 Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(44)
Published: Aug. 6, 2024
Abstract
This
work
proposes
a
methodology
to
increase
the
open‐circuit
voltage
of
perovskite
solar
cells
via
modulating
buried
interface
using
π‐conjugated
molecules,
featuring
push‐pull
electronic
structure
configuration.
In
planar
tin
oxide
nanocrystal
as
an
electron
transport
layer,
2‐methyl‐1‐aminobenzene
derivatives
with
4‐(Heptafluoropropan)‐2‐methylaniline
notable
not
only
reduce
interfacial
energy
barrier
but
also
passivate
defects
at
interface.
modulation
enhances
open
circuit
Cs
0.05
(FA
0.85
MA
0.15
)
0.95
Pb(I
Br
3
(bandgap
≈1.60
eV)
cell
high
value
1.241
V
and
thus
power
conversion
efficiency
24.16%
under
standard
testing
condition.
An
even
higher
25.11%
can
be
achieved
when
employing
in
FA
0.9
PbI
≈1.54
cell.
The
(1.241
V)
is
among
highest
triple‐cation
which
reaches
95%
Shockley–Queisser
limit.
A
solar‐to‐CO
11.76%
fabricated
minimodule
driven
carbon
dioxide
electrolyzer.
demonstrates
potential
utilizing
for
CO
2
clean
green
environment.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(9), P. 14129 - 14137
Published: Feb. 24, 2025
The
quality
of
organic-inorganic
hybrid
perovskite
films
directly
affects
the
application
prospect
solar
cells
(PSCs),
where
organic
and
inorganic
cations
are
core
elements
that
affect
perovskite.
additive
strategy
has
been
widely
used
to
passivate
cation-related
defects
in
films.
Here,
precursor
solution
introduced
5-bromopyridine-3-sulfonic
acid
(BOH)
with
a
potential
all-cation
passivation
function.
experimental
results
verified
N
atom
on
pyridine
BOH
molecular
structure
passivated
by
binding
undercoordination
Pb2+,
sulfonic
group
inhibited
nonradiative
recombination
through
their
interactions
FA+
improving
grain
size
crystallinity,
enhancing
film
quality.
Thanks
all-cationic
targeted
anchoring
effect
BOH,
efficiency
BOH-treated
device
upgraded
from
22.32
24.33%.
Importantly,
PSCs
showed
excellent
stability
after
exposure
25%
humidity
for
1200
h
at
room
temperature.
Applied Physics Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
126(11)
Published: March 1, 2025
Titanium
dioxide
(TiO2)
is
widely
employed
as
an
electron
transport
layer
in
perovskite
solar
cells
due
to
its
low
manufacturing
cost
and
favorable
energy-level
alignment.
However,
the
suboptimal
quality
of
TiO2
films
presence
multiple
defects
at
TiO2/perovskite
interface,
such
uncoordinated
Pb2+
oxygen
vacancy
defects,
significantly
compromise
both
device
efficiency
stability.
This
study
proposes
a
synergistic
passivation
strategy
through
introduction
acetylamino-functionalized
interlayer
between
TiO2.
The
acetylamino
groups
within
establish
strong
interactions
with
perovskite,
thereby
enhancing
interface
Acetylamino
can
also
interact
by
bonding
Ti4+
reducing
potential
layer.
enhanced
hydrophobicity
film,
induced
layer,
further
promotes
crystallization
minimizing
surface
tension
effects
during
film
growth.
Therefore,
increased
from
16.49%
19.26%.
lifetime
unencapsulated
was
evaluated
under
environmental
conditions
(relative
humidity:
30%
±
5%,
temperature:
25
5
°C).
unmodified
decreased
75.3%
after
800
h,
whereas
modified
maintained
90.1%
initial
efficiency,
demonstrating
higher
Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
136(32)
Published: May 16, 2024
Abstract
The
passivation
of
the
defects
derived
from
rapid‐crystallization
with
electron‐donating
molecules
is
always
a
prerequisite
to
obtain
desirable
perovskite
films
for
efficient
and
stable
solar
cells,
thus,
in‐depth
understanding
on
correlations
between
molecular
structure
capacity
great
importance
screening
passivators.
Here,
we
introduce
double‐ended
amide
molecule
into
precursor
solution
modulate
crystallization
process
passivate
defects.
By
regulating
intermediate
bridging
skeletons
alkyl,
alkenyl
benzene
groups,
results
show
strength
highly
depends
spin‐state
electronic
that
serves
as
an
intrinsic
descriptor
determine
intramolecular
charge
distribution
by
controlling
orbital
electron
transfer
donor
segment
acceptor
segment.
Upon
careful
optimization,
benzene‐bridged
demonstrates
superior
efficacy
improving
film
quality.
As
physical
proof‐of‐concept,
carbon‐based,
all‐inorganic
CsPbI
2
Br
cell
delivers
significantly
increased
efficiency
15.51
%
remarkably
improved
stability.
Based
same
principle,
champion
24.20
further
obtained
inverted
(Cs
0.05
MA
FA
0.9
)Pb(I
0.93
0.07
)
3
cell.
These
findings
provide
new
fundamental
insights
influence
modulation
effective
cells.
Cell Reports Physical Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(6), P. 102030 - 102030
Published: June 1, 2024
Surface
passivation
using
organic
molecules
with
appropriate
charge
distribution
and
geometric
structure
is
crucial
for
achieving
high-performance
perovskite
solar
cells.
Here,
diphenylsulfone
(DPS)
4,4′-dimethyldiphenylsulfone
(DMPS)
a
conjugated
are
introduced
at
the
hole
transport
layer
interface
to
investigate
impact
of
on
interaction
between
surface.
The
presence
methyl
group
in
DMPS
D-π-A
optimizes
enhances
effect,
resulting
an
improved
energy
level
alignment
facilitating
transport.
cells
treatment
achieve
increase
power
conversion
efficiency
23.27%
high
stability,
maintaining
92.5%
initial
30%
relative
humidity
1,000
h.
This
surface
strategy
offers
promising
avenue
enhancing
photovoltaic
performance
environmental
stability
cells,
paving
way
future
advancements
this
domain.
Solar RRL,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(20)
Published: April 20, 2024
Element
doping
and
interface
modification
strategy
are
effective
methods
to
regulate
the
electrical
properties
of
SnO
2
electron
transport
material,
/perovskite
(PVK)
interface,
PVK
crystal
growth.
Herein,
rubidium
fluoride
(RbF)
is
introduced
into
colloidal
dispersion,
then
an
ultra‐thin
layer
4‐carboxy‐3‐fluorobenzoboric
acid
(FBCA)
applied
surface.
This
synergistic
can
improve
conductivity
layer,
increase
chemical
connection
buried
crystallization
grain
growth
PVK,
thus
promote
performance
stability
devices.
The
results
show
that
solar
cells
(PSCs)
with
synergistic‐modified
material
(M‐SnO
)
obtain
optimum
power
conversion
efficiency
21.92%
unencapsulated
PSCs
sustain
91%
87%
original
value,
which
stored
in
a
nitrogen
atmosphere
ambient
(25
±
5
°C,
30–50%
relative
humidity)
more
than
1000
h,
respectively.