ACS Energy Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 78 - 84
Published: Dec. 12, 2024
An
interlayer
with
a
suitable
dipole
moment
can
effectively
tune
the
energy
structure
of
high-performance
perovskite
solar
cells
(PVSCs).
Beyond
electrode–interlayer
interface,
an
additional
layer
also
forms
and
influences
interfacial
band
bending,
which
has
been
neglected
at
bottom
interface.
In
this
study,
we
access
issue
by
employing
amine-
ammonium-containing
polyelectrolytes
to
modify
CsPbI2Br-based
PVSC
interfaces.
The
amine
ammonium
groups
induce
different
orientations
due
their
chemical
bonds
or
substrate.
We
find
that
device
performance
is
actually
determined
net
across
bifacial
sides
rather
than
any
individual
one.
This
validates
significance
formed
between
By
precisely
controlling
these
dipoles,
achieved
17.6%
efficiency,
represents
one
best
among
PVSCs.
work
highlights
importance
dipoles
offers
insights
into
working
mechanism
interlayers
for
Results in Engineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
20, P. 101438 - 101438
Published: Sept. 24, 2023
Despite
notable
advantages
and
power
conversion
efficiency
achieved
by
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs),
they
could
not
hit
the
market
commercially
as
are
bottlenecked
toxicity
issue
caused
metal
lead.
Lead
has
proven
issues
that
can
harm
human
beings
ecological
system
to
a
significant
extent.
And
so,
researchers
around
world
have
started
diving
deep
into
revolutionary
sustainable
photovoltaics
called
non-toxic
lead-free
PSCs
for
safe
environment.
This
is
substitution
of
lead
in
with
or
less
toxic
substitute
metals.
review
article
revolves
metals
such
tin
(Sn),
germanium
(Ge),
titanium
(Ti),
silver
(Ag),
bismuth
(Bi)
copper
(Cu)
their
properties,
sustainability
challenges.
also
discusses
ways
undertaken
overcome
stability
efficiency-related
challenges
encountered
commercialization
alteration
fabrication
methods
introduction
additives.
Finally,
recent
advancements/technologies
used
predicts
future
perspective/technologies
futuristic
applications
be
implemented
PSCs.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
Carbon-based
printable
mesoscopic
solar
cells
(p-MPSCs)
offer
significant
advantages
for
industrialization
due
to
their
simple
fabrication
process,
low
cost,
and
scalability.
Recently,
the
certified
power
conversion
efficiency
of
p-MPSCs
has
exceeded
22%,
drawing
considerable
attention
from
community.
However,
key
challenge
in
improving
device
performance
is
achieving
uniform
high-quality
perovskite
crystallization
within
mesoporous
structure.
This
review
highlights
recent
advancements
p-MPSCs,
with
an
emphasis
on
controlling
kinetics
regulating
morphology
confined
mesopores.
It
first
introduces
offering
a
solid
foundation
understanding
behavior.
Additionally,
summarizes
mechanisms
crystal
nucleation
growth,
explaining
how
these
processes
influence
quality
perovskites.
Furthermore,
commonly
applied
strategies
enhancing
quality,
such
as
additive
engineering,
solvent
evaporation
controlling,
post-treatment
techniques,
are
also
explored.
Finally,
proposes
several
potential
suggestions
aimed
at
further
refining
crystallization,
inspiring
continued
innovation
address
current
limitations
advance
development
p-MPSCs.
The Journal of Physical Chemistry C,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
127(50), P. 24011 - 24026
Published: Dec. 11, 2023
Successful
and
reproducible
conversion
toward
metal
halide
perovskites
from
the
corresponding
precursors
through
solution
processing
necessitates
a
comprehensive
understanding
of
crystallization
pathways
kinetics.
On
contrary
to
straightforward
preparation
achieved
by
simply
blending
in
solution,
molecular
complexations
leading
variety
iodoplumbate
species
occur
at
early
stages
within
each
which
dictates
initial
following
distinct
routes.
Here,
we
first
provide
an
overview
preceding
studies
on
coordination
chemistry
governing
formation
complexes,
controlled
excess
iodide
ions
solvents
choices.
The
environmental
factors
such
as
light
illumination
thermal
annealing
precursor
solutions
are
also
responsible
for
modulations
equilibria.
Following
discussion
relationship
between
structure
complexes
final
crystal
structures
morphologies
perovskites,
with
specific
attention
role
monovalent
cations,
shift
our
focus
interaction
complexity
determining
stability
intermediate
is
key
fabrication
high-quality
perovskite
films.
Meticulous
control
conditions
during
every
step
completion
highlighted
perovskites.
We
believe
that
this
Perspective
will
guidance
general
approach
solution-processing
throughout
all
stages,
emphasizing
precautions
based
delicately
influencing
crystallization.
Journal of Materials Chemistry C,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(21), P. 7562 - 7571
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Ambient
solution-processed
halide
perovskite
thin
films
are
susceptible
to
oxygen
and
moisture.
Composition
morphology
control
of
the
via
anti-solvents
treatment,
i.e.
,
DCB,
EtOH,
CB
affect
their
crystallization
solar
cell
performance.
Nanomaterials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(7), P. 594 - 594
Published: March 28, 2024
High-quality
perovskite
thin
films
are
typically
produced
via
solvent
engineering,
which
results
in
efficient
solar
cells
(PSCs).
Nevertheless,
the
use
of
hazardous
solvents
like
precursor
(N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone
(NMP),
dimethyl
sulfoxide
(DMSO),
dimethylformamide
(DMF),
gamma-butyrolactone
(GBL))
and
antisolvents
(chlorobenzene
(CB),
dibutyl
ether
(DEE),
diethyl
(Et2O),
etc.)
is
crucial
to
preparation
solutions
control
film
crystallization.
The
consumption
poses
an
imminent
threat
both
health
manufacturers
environment.
Consequently,
before
PSCs
commercialized,
current
concerns
about
toxicity
must
be
addressed.
In
this
study,
we
fabricated
highly
planar
using
a
novel,
environmentally
friendly
method.
Initially,
employed
greener
engineering
approach
that
substituted
with
called
triethyl
phosphate
(TEP).
following
stage,
without
antisolvent
by
employing
two-step
procedure.
Of
all
techniques
used
fabricate
PSCs,
FTO/SnO2/MAFAPbI3/spiro-OMeTAD
device
configuration
yielded
highest
PCE
20.98%.
Therefore,
work
addresses
fabrication
procedure
provides
promising
universal
method
for
producing
high
efficiency.
aforementioned
might
allow
PSC
on
industrial
scale
future
under
sustainable
conditions.
Solar RRL,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 29, 2024
The
strategy
of
incorporating
self‐assembled
monolayers
(SAMs)
with
anchoring
groups
is
an
effective
and
promising
method
for
interface
engineering
in
perovskite
solar
cells
metal
oxide
charge‐transporting
layers.
However,
coating
SAM
layers
upscaled
modules
(PSMs)
using
slot‐die
challenging
due
to
the
low
viscosity
wettability
solutions.
In
this
study,
a
triphenylamine‐based
polymer
poly([{5‐[4‐(diphenylamino)phenyl]‐2‐thienyl}(4‐fluorophenyl)methylene]malononitrile)
(pTPA)–TDP,
blended
based
on
5‐[4‐[4‐(diphenylamino)phenyl]thiophene‐2‐carboxylic
acid,
integrated
address
these
challenges.
And,
p–
i
–n‐oriented
PSMs
50
×
mm
2
substrates
(12
sub‐cells)
are
fabricated
NiO
hole‐transport
layer
organic
interlayers
surface
modification.
Wetting
angle
mapping
shows
that
ununiform
regions
slot‐die‐coated
has
extreme
hydrophobicity,
causing
absorber
thickness
fluctuations
macro‐defects
at
buried
interfaces.
interlayer
NiO/perovskite
junction
homogenizes
mitigates
lattice
strain,
enabling
use
properties
large
surfaces.
This
improved
energy
level
alignment,
enhancing
power
conversion
efficiency
from
13.98%
15.83%
stability
(ISOS‐L‐2,
T
80
period)
500
1630
h.
results,
complex
effects
slot‐die‐coating
technology
large‐scale
photovoltaics
highlighted.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 5, 2024
Abstract
As
the
world
edges
closer
to
perovskite
solar
cell
(PSC)
commercialization,
state‐of‐the‐art
materials
and
processes
become
publicized
a
much
lesser
degree.
From
current
insights
into
industry
standards,
slot‐die
coating
is
number
one
method
for
fabricating
layer.
Other
significant
layers
can
be
done
using
varying
techniques.
Hence,
in
this
review
article,
all
115
existing
slot‐die‐based
PSC
publications
date
together
with
related
literature
are
crystallized
set
stages
future
scalable
research.
Through
investigation
of
effects
materials,
processes,
structures
on
performance,
stability,
cost
presented.
In
end,
power
output
x
operating
lifetime
per
most
influential
factor
market
consideration.
The
roll‐to‐roll
compatibility
low‐cost
lean
present
cost‐effective
strategy
successful
commercialization.
ChemSusChem,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 31, 2025
To
commercialize
perovskite
solar
cells
and
advance
beyond
lab-scale
comparisons,
understanding
large-area
film
formation
using
slot-die
coating
is
essential
to
improve
homogeneity.
Adding
high-boiling-point
solvents
like
N-methyl-2-Pyrrolidone
(NMP)
the
ink
extends
film's
processing
window,
but
effects
of
varying
NMP
levels
on
gas-quenched
coatings
remain
unclear.
This
article
examines
how
different
ratios
impact
quality,
showing
that
a
moderate
amount
as
co-solvent
reduces
defects,
observed
through
photoluminescence,
hyperspectral
absorbance,
back-illuminated
optical
absorptions.
However,
decreased
vapor
pressure
with
addition
impairs
crystallization
coverage,
highlighting
need
for
balanced
amounts.
X-ray
diffraction
(XRD)
scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM)
analysis
indicate
most
volatile
option
tested
at
Dimethylformamide
(DMF)
:
ratio
8
1
yields
homogeneous
compact
films.
Slot-die-coated
devices
fabricated
this
optimized
were
subsequently
compared
an
additive
increase
volatility
inks
further.
The
method
demonstrates
improved
performance
uniformity,
suggesting
minimizing
maintain
supports
effective
fabrication
cells.
Furthermore,
provides
insights
important
metrics
narrow
down
suitable
coatings.