Solar RRL,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(8)
Published: March 23, 2024
Currently,
achieving
both
high
efficiency
and
long‐term
stability
is
crucial
for
the
successful
application
of
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs).
Grain
boundary
(GB)
defects
significantly
impact
PSCs,
passivating
these
GBs
remains
a
major
challenge.
Herein,
surfactant
dodecyltrimethylammonium
chloride
(DTAC)
dissolved
in
low‐polarity
chlorobenzene
(CB)
at
58
°C
to
modify
interface
MAPbI
3
film,
DTAC
reacts
with
film
surface
generate
protective
layer
that
can
be
covered
on
grains,
effectively
reducing
expose
GBs.
Additionally,
hydrophobic
alkyl
chains
DTA
+
strong
chemical
bond
between
Cl
−
Pb
2+
ions
further
enhance
resistance
heat,
moisture,
oxidation.
Due
passivation
iodine
vacancy
defects,
photo‐stability
unencapsulated
devices
improved.
By
crystals,
power
conversion
low‐temperature
carbon‐based
PSCs
treated
by
15.03%
compared
13.97%
control
device.
This
study
offers
another
referable
strategy
enhancing
thermal,
light,
oxygen
materials
while
considering
photovoltaic
performance
devices.
Nature Photonics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(6), P. 586 - 594
Published: Feb. 23, 2024
Abstract
Polarized
light
is
critical
for
a
wide
range
of
applications,
but
usually
generated
by
filtering
unpolarized
light,
which
leads
to
substantial
energy
losses
and
requires
additional
optics.
Here
we
demonstrate
the
direct
emission
linearly
polarized
from
light-emitting
diodes
made
CsPbI
3
perovskite
nanoplatelet
superlattices.
The
use
solvents
with
different
vapour
pressures
enables
self-assembly
nanoplatelets
fine
control
over
their
orientation
(either
face-up
or
edge-up)
therefore
transition
dipole
moment.
As
result
highly
uniform
alignment
nanoplatelets,
as
well
strong
quantum
dielectric
confinement,
large
exciton
fine-structure
splitting
achieved
at
film
level,
leading
pure
red
electroluminescence
exhibiting
high
degree
polarization
74.4%
without
any
photonic
structures.
This
work
demonstrates
potential
promising
source
opening
up
development
next-generation
three-dimensional
displays
optical
communications
versatile,
solution-processable
system.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(17), P. 22079 - 22088
Published: April 19, 2024
In
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs),
defects
in
the
interface
and
mismatched
energy
levels
can
damage
device
performance.
Improving
quality
is
an
effective
way
to
achieve
efficient
stable
PSCs.
this
work,
a
multifunctional
dye
molecule,
named
ThPCyAc,
was
designed
synthesized
be
introduced
perovskite/HTM
interface.
On
one
hand,
various
functional
groups
on
acceptor
unit
act
as
Lewis
base
reduce
defect
density
suppress
nonradiative
combinations.
other
stepwise
energy-level
alignment
caused
by
ThPCyAc
decreases
accumulation
of
carriers
for
facilitating
charge
extraction
transmission.
Therefore,
based
devices
exhibit
elevated
open-circuit
voltage
fill
factor,
resulting
best
power
conversion
efficiency
(PCE)
23.16%,
outperforming
control
sample
lacking
layer
(PCE
=
21.49%).
Excitingly,
when
attempting
apply
it
self-assembled
inverted
devices,
still
exhibits
attractive
behavior.
It
worth
noting
that
these
results
indicate
molecules
have
great
potential
developing
materials
obtain
higher-performance
ACS Energy Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(2), P. 388 - 399
Published: Jan. 8, 2024
The
instability
of
perovskite
absorbers
under
various
environmental
stressors
is
the
most
significant
obstacle
to
widespread
commercialization
solar
cells.
Herein,
we
study
evolution
crystal
structure
and
microstrain
present
in
naked
triple-cation
mixed
CsMAFA-based
films
heat,
UV,
visible
light
(1
Sun)
conditions
by
grazing-incidence
wide-angle
X-ray
scattering
(GIWAXS).
We
find
that
gradient
distributed
along
surface
normal
films,
decreasing
from
upper
regions
deeper
within
film.
Moreover,
treatments
do
not
interfere
with
crystalline
orientations
annealed
polycrystalline
films.
However,
when
subjected
exhibit
a
rapid
component
decomposition,
induced
phase
separation
ion
migration.
Conversely,
exposure
UV
1
Sun
soaking,
undergo
self-optimization
during
degradation
develop
into
smoother
reduced
potential
fluctuations.
Matter,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(7), P. 2399 - 2430
Published: May 2, 2024
Progress
and
potentialRecently,
there
has
been
a
growing
interest
in
seeing
the
perovskite
precursor
solution
as
colloidal
suspension
rather
than
chemical
solution.
However,
little
attention
paid
to
how
these
colloids
interact
form
perovskite.
This
review
aims
shed
light
on
this
aspect,
focusing
mainly
effect
of
additives
solvents
properties
suspensions.
Colloid
theory
emerges
tool
for
comprehending
crystallization
mechanisms,
thereby
advancing
development
improved
perovskite-based
solar
cells.SummarySolar
photovoltaics
offers
promising
avenue
sustainable
power
generation,
with
cells
gaining
significant
due
their
cost
effectiveness
remarkable
performance.
Lead-based
perovskites,
while
possessing
superior
electron
mobility
carrier
properties,
raise
concerns
environmental
health
risks.
Substituting
lead
tin
holds
promise.
Tin
halide
particularly
iodine
halide,
exhibit
lower
band
gaps,
suggesting
heightened
efficiency.
managing
process,
crucial
achieving
films
desired
morphological
crystal
phase
purity,
poses
challenge
materials.
Although
solvent
additive
engineering
are
extensively
explored,
specific
effects
suspensions
received
relatively
attention.
provide
an
overview
world
colloids,
shedding
manipulation
can
exert
substantial
influence
kinetics
thin
films.Graphical
abstract
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(44)
Published: July 10, 2024
This
study
delves
into
the
innovative
approach
of
enhancing
efficiency
and
stability
all-inorganic
perovskite
solar
cells
(I-PSCs)
through
strategic
incorporation
thiocyanate
(SCN
Energy Materials and Devices,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2(1), P. 9370029 - 9370029
Published: March 1, 2024
Small-molecule
ionic
liquids
(ILs)
are
frequently
employed
as
efficient
bulk
phase
modifiers
for
perovskite
materials.
However,
their
inherent
characteristics,
such
high
volatility
and
ion
migration
properties,
pose
challenges
in
addressing
the
stability
issues
associated
with
solar
cells
(PSCs).
Here,
we
design
a
poly
(IL)
multiple
active
sites,
named
poly[4-styrenesulfonyl(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide]pyridine
(P[STFSI][PPyri]),
an
additive
of
The
S=O
sulfonyl
group
chelates
uncoordinated
Pb2+
forms
hydrogen
bonds
organic
cations
perovskite,
suppressing
volatilization
cations.
N+
pyridine
can
fix
halide
ions
through
electrostatic
interaction
I−,
Br−
ionsto
prevent
migration.
P[STFSI][PPyri]
demonstrates
ability
to
passivate
defects
suppress
non-radiative
recombination
PSCs.
Additionally,
it
facilitates
fixation
ions,
thereby
enhancing
both
photoelectric
performance
device.
Consequently,
introduction
dopant
devices
results
champion
efficiency
24.62%,
demonstrating
outstanding
long-term
operational
stability,
encapsulated
device
maintaining
87.6%
its
initial
even
after
1500
hours
continuous
maximum
power
point
tracking.
This
strategy
highlights
promising
potential
effective
PSCs,
providing
combination
stability.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(13), P. 16213 - 16223
Published: March 26, 2024
This
study
introduces
a
novel
approach
centered
around
the
design
and
synthesis
of
an
interfacial
passivating
layer
in
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs).
architectural
innovation
is
realized
through
development
specialized
material,
termed
dithiafulvene
end-capped
Spiro[fluorene-9,9′-xanthene],
denoted
by
acronym
AF32.
In
this
architecture,
thoughtfully
attached
to
spiroxanthene
fluorene
core
with
phenothiazine
as
spacer
unit,
possessing
multiple
alkyl
chains.
AF32
passivates
defects
coordinating
sulfur
constituents
frameworks
uncoordinated
Pb2+
cations
on
surface
film,
chains
construct
hydrophobic
environment,
preventing
moisture
from
entering
hydrophilic
improving
long-term
stability
PSCs.
Furthermore,
conductive
interlayer
facilitates
hole
transport
PSCs
due
its
well-aligned
molecular
orbital
levels.
Such
improvements
translated
into
enhanced
power
conversion
efficiency
(PCE)
22.6%
for
device
employing
1.5
mg/mL
AF32,
it
maintained
85%
initial
PCE
after
more
than
1800
h
under
ambient
conditions
[illumination
45
±
5%
relative
humidity
(RH)].
not
only
marks
progress
photovoltaic
technology
but
also
expands
our
understanding
manipulating
properties
optimized
performance
stability.
ACS Applied Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(7), P. 2925 - 2937
Published: March 25, 2024
We
assessed
the
impact
of
phenolphthalein
(PHTH)
on
efficacy
and
robustness
FAPbI3
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs)
fabricated
in
ambient
air.
The
experimental
methodology
entailed
integration
PHTH
into
precursor
solution.
optimized
concentration
10
mg/mL
significantly
elevated
power
conversion
efficiency
(PCE),
experiencing
an
enhancement
from
14.62
to
19.9%,
while
manifesting
minimal
hysteresis.
PHTH-treated
PSCs
maintained
approximately
90%
their
initial
PCE
following
a
storage
duration
720
h
air
at
25
°C
with
30%
relative
humidity.
In
contrast,
control
devices
exhibited
swift
degradation,
retaining
only
value
within
under
identical
environmental
conditions.
observed
performance
is
attributed
acting
as
intermolecular
bonding
agent,
facilitating
crystallization
film.
This
improvement
primarily
rooted
interaction
between
O-donor
Lewis
base
both
Pb2+
FA+
ions
perovskite.
effectively
mitigates
trap-assisted
recombination
processes
expedites
less
desirable
δ-phase
highly
photoactive
stable
α-phase
FAPbI3.
Overall,
these
outcomes
underscore
potential
black
phosphorus
promising
additive
for
enhancing
stability
PSCs.