The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(37), P. 9509 - 9517
Published: Sept. 11, 2024
Solvent
engineering
is
one
of
the
most
effective
strategies
to
control
perovskite
film
quality,
which
directly
affects
performance
solar
cells
(PSCs).
Here,
we
introduce
volatile
acetonitrile
(ACN)
into
traditional
solvent
system
(i.e.,
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 21, 2025
Abstract
Metal
halide
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs)
have
emerged
as
one
of
the
most
promising
candidates
for
next‐generation
photovoltaic
technologies.
However,
films
deposited
by
blade‐coating
usually
exhibit
inferior
film
morphology
compared
to
those
fabricated
spin‐coating,
which
hinders
power
conversion
efficiency
(PCE)
and
stability
scalable
modules
(PSMs).
Herein,
ellipsoidal
colloids
are
tailored
in
precursor
solution
incorporating
polymer
additives.
Compared
unregulated
spherical
colloids,
demonstrate
more
oriented
packing
during
process,
is
due
anisotropic
driven
force
from
fluidic
flow
meniscus.
As
a
result
improved
morphology,
regulated
PSCs
PSMs
achieve
superior
PCE
24.31%
21.67%
(21.37%
certified),
respectively,
aperture
areas
0.09
13.94
cm
2
,
89%
initial
after
600
h
continuous
operation.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(32)
Published: May 24, 2024
Abstract
Formamidinium‐lead
triiodide
(FAPbI
3
)
perovskite
holds
promise
as
a
prime
candidate
in
the
realm
of
photovoltaics.
However,
photo‐active
α‐FAPbI
phase,
existing
metastable
state,
is
observable
solely
at
elevated
temperatures
and
susceptible
to
degradation
into
δ‐phase
ambient
air.
Therefore,
attainment
phase‐stable
conditions
has
become
crucial
objective
research.
Here,
we
proposed
an
efficient
conversion
process
PbI
2
perovskites
This
was
facilitated
by
introduction
chelating
molecules,
which
interacted
with
form
intermediate
phase.
Due
reduced
formation
barrier
resulting
from
altered
reaction
pathway,
this
stable
phase
transitioned
directly
upon
deposition
organic
cation
solution,
effectively
bypassing
δ‐FAPbI
.
Consequently,
ambient‐fabricated
FAPbI
solar
cells
(PSCs)
exhibited
outstanding
power
efficiency
25.08
%,
along
high
open‐circuit
voltage
1.19
V.
Furthermore,
unencapsulated
devices
demonstrated
remarkable
environmental
stability.
Notably,
innovative
approach
promises
broad
applicability
across
various
opening
new
avenues
for
further
progress
air
fabrication
PSCs.
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(44)
Published: July 10, 2024
Carbon-based
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs)
coupled
with
solution-processed
hole
transport
layers
(HTLs)
have
shown
potential
owing
to
their
combination
of
low
cost
and
high
performance.
However,
the
commonly
used
poly(3-hexylthiophene)
(P3HT)
semicrystalline-polymer
HTL
dominantly
shows
edge-on
molecular
orientation,
in
which
alkyl
side
chains
directly
contact
layer,
resulting
an
electronically
poor
at
perovskite/P3HT
interface.
The
study
adopts
a
synergetic
strategy
comprising
additive
solvent
engineering
transfer
orientation
P3HT
into
3D
orientation.
target
possesses
improved
charge
as
well
enhanced
moisture-repelling
capability.
Moreover,
energy
level
alignment
between
layer
is
realized.
As
result,
champion
devices
small
(0.04
cm
Communications Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(1)
Published: July 23, 2024
Abstract
In
the
last
decade,
laboratory-scale
single-junction
perovskite
solar
cells
have
achieved
a
remarkable
power
conversion
efficiency
exceeding
26.1%.
However,
transition
to
industrial-scale
production
has
unveiled
significant
gap.
The
central
challenge
lies
in
difficulty
of
achieving
uniform,
high-quality
films
on
large
scale.
To
tackle
this
issue,
various
innovative
strategies
for
manipulating
crystallization
emerged
recent
years.
Based
an
in-depth
fundamental
understanding
nucleation
and
growth
mechanisms
large-area
prepared
through
blade/slot-die
coating
methods,
review
offers
critical
examination
manipulation
modules.
Lastly,
we
explore
future
avenues
aimed
at
enhancing
stability
PSMs,
thereby
steering
field
toward
commercially
viable
applications.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 10, 2025
Abstract
Slot‐die
coating
has
become
essential
for
the
large‐scale
production
of
perovskite
solar
cells
(pero‐SCs)
and
modules
(pero‐SMs).
However,
power
conversion
efficiencies
(PCEs)
pero‐SCs
pero‐SMs
produced
by
slot‐die
still
significantly
lag
behind
those
spin‐coated
devices
owing
to
uncontrollable
crystallization
kinetics
complex
phase
evolution
perovskites
during
film
formation.
In
this
study,
a
precursor
solution
is
engineered
adding
volatile
2‐methoxyethanol
(2‐ME)
combining
it
with
DMF
as
main
solvent.
Its
high
vapor
pressure
Kamlet−Taft
β
value
enabled
rapid
nucleation
hydrogen
bonding
formamidinium
iodide,
promoting
formation
high‐density
nuclei
that
template
uniform
growth
directly
trigger
α
‐phase
Consequently,
high‐quality,
large‐area
(25
cm
2
)
film,
uniform,
pinhole‐free,
phase‐pure
characteristics,
successfully
deposited
using
method.
Ultimately,
(0.062
(15.64
fabricated
achieved
impressive
PCEs
24.20%
21.84%,
respectively.
Notably,
unencapsulated
demonstrated
superior
operational
stability,
T
90
>
1150
h.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 17, 2024
Defects
around
the
surface
and
grain
boundaries
of
perovskite
films
normally
cause
severe
nonradiative
recombination
imbalanced
charge
carrier
transport,
further
limiting
both
efficiency
stability
solar
cells
(PSCs).
To
tackle
this
critical
issue,
we
propose
a
chemical
bridge
strategy
to
reconstruct
interface
using
organometallic
molecules.
The
commercially
available
molecule
bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene
(FcP2),
with
unique
molecular
structure,
anchors
chelates
Pb
atoms
by
forming
strong
Pb-P
bonds
passivates
surfaces
boundaries.
Detailed
characterization
revealed
that
FcP2
reconstruction
can
effectively
suppress
recombination,
electron
delocalization
properties
ferrocene
core
achieve
more
balanced
interfacial
transport.
resultant
N-i-P
PSC
device
outputs
close
25%
together
one
best
reported
operational
stabilities,
maintaining
over
95%
initial
after
1000
h
continuous
operation
at
maximum
power
point
under
1-sun
illumination.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 10, 2025
Abstract
The
coffee‐ring
effect,
caused
by
uneven
deposition
of
colloidal
particles
in
perovskite
precursor
solutions,
leads
to
poor
uniformity
films
prepared
through
large‐area
printing.
In
this
work,
the
surface
SnO
2
is
roughened
construct
a
Wenzel
model,
successfully
achieving
super‐hydrophilic
interface.
This
modification
significantly
accelerates
spreading
solution,
reducing
response
delay
time
during
printing
process.
Additionally,
micro‐spherical
depression
structure
on
effectively
inhibits
migration
toward
edges
liquid
film,
trapping
at
buried
interfaces
and
improving
film
uniformity.
Due
synergistic
effect
super‐hydrophilicity
micro‐rough
,
leading
substantial
improvement
quality
crystals.
Therefore,
efficiency
flexible
devices
(0.101
cm
)
reached
25.42%
(certified
25.12%).
Moreover,
rigid
large‐scale
solar
modules
(PSMs)
based
meniscus‐coating
manufacture
21.34%
16.99%
(100
),
respectively,
demonstrated
superior
environmental
stability
maintaining
an
initial
91%
after
being
stored
atmospheric
conditions
for
2000
h,
offering
practical
guidance
fabricating
high‐performance
stable
cells
(PSCs).
The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 754 - 765
Published: Jan. 13, 2025
A
significant
barrier
to
the
commercialization
of
solution-processed
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs)
is
chemical
instability
components
in
precursor
solutions
under
ambient
conditions.
This
leads
solution
aging,
which
subsequently
diminishes
quality
and
reproducibility
resulting
PSCs.
Inspired
by
recent
published
works,
focused
on
deprotonation
organic
cations,
oxidation
iodide,
formation
undesired
byproducts,
we
here
systematically
summarize
provide
an
outlook
research
directions
perspectives
origin
aging
countermeasures,
such
as
using
stabilizing
additives,
redox
shuttles,
Schiff
base
reactions,
green
solvents.
We
are
aiming
insight
into
potential
paths
for
achieving
reproducible
efficient
PSCs
with
high
operational
stability.