Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 1, 2025
Abstract
Recent
advances
in
wide‐bandgap
(WBG)
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs)
demonstrate
a
burgeoning
potential
to
significantly
enhance
photovoltaic
efficiencies
beyond
the
Shockley–Queisser
limit
for
single‐junction
cells.
This
review
explores
multifaceted
improvements
WBG
PSCs,
focusing
on
novel
compositions,
halide
substitution
strategies,
and
innovative
device
architectures.
The
of
iodine
with
bromine
organic
ions
such
as
FA
MA
Cs
lattice
is
emphasized
its
effectiveness
achieving
higher
open‐circuit
voltages
reduced
thermalization
losses.
Furthermore,
integration
advanced
charge
transport
layers
interface
engineering
techniques
discussed
critical
minimizing
voltage
(
V
OC
)
deficits
improving
photo‐stability
these
utilization
PSCs
diverse
applications
semitransparent
devices,
indoor
photovoltaics,
multijunction
tandem
devices
also
explored,
addressing
both
their
current
limitations
solutions.
culminates
comprehensive
assessment
challenges
impeding
industrial
scale‐up
PSC
technology
offers
perspective
future
research
directions
aimed
at
realizing
highly
efficient
stable
commercial
applications.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 18, 2024
Abstract
Perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs)
hold
significant
promise
as
the
next‐generation
materials
in
photovoltaic
markets,
owing
to
their
ability
achieve
impressive
power
conversion
efficiencies,
streamlined
fabrication
processes,
cost‐effective
manufacturing,
and
numerous
other
advantages.
The
utilization
of
self‐assembled
monolayer
(SAM)
molecules
has
proven
be
a
success
enhancing
device
efficiency
extending
stability.
This
review
highlights
dual
use
SAM
realm
PSCs,
which
can
not
only
serve
charge
transport
but
also
act
interfacial
modulators.
These
research
endeavors
encompass
wide
range
applications
for
various
both
n‐i‐p
p‐i‐n
structured
providing
deep
insight
into
underlying
mechanisms.
Furthermore,
this
proposes
current
challenges
future
investigations
materials.
timely
thorough
seeks
provide
direction
inspiration
efforts
dedicated
ongoing
incorporation
SAMs
field
perovskite
photovoltaics.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(25)
Published: Feb. 7, 2024
Abstract
Inverted
perovskite
solar
cells
(IPSCs)
have
attracted
unprecedented
attention
due
to
their
negligible
hysteresis,
long‐term
operational
stability,
low
temperature,
and
cost‐effective
fabrication
process,
as
well
wide
applications.
The
power
conversion
efficiency
(PCE)
of
IPSCs
has
skyrocketed
from
3.9%
in
2013
certified
26.1%
2023,
which
is
over
the
25.8%
regular
counterpart,
benefiting
emergence
a
great
number
organic
hole‐transporting
materials
(HTM).
This
review
provides
an
overview
recent
development
stability
IPSCs,
including
small
molecules
conjugated
conductive
polymers.
effective
strategies
for
charge‐transport
layer
films
are
also
discussed.
Finally,
prospective
further
outlined,
developing
novel
fabricating
techniques
meet
requirements
commercial
application.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(23)
Published: Feb. 16, 2024
Inverted
inorganic
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs)
is
potential
as
the
top
in
tandem
configurations,
owing
to
ideal
bandgap,
good
thermal
and
light
stability
of
perovskites.
However,
challenges
such
mismatch
energy
levels
between
charge
transport
layer
perovskite,
significant
non-radiative
recombination
caused
by
surface
defects,
poor
water
have
led
urgent
need
for
further
improvement
performance
inverted
PSCs.
Herein,
fabrication
efficient
stable
CsPbI
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(38)
Published: July 25, 2024
Flexible
perovskite
solar
cells
(f-PSCs)
have
emerged
as
potential
candidates
for
specific
mechanical
applications
owing
to
their
high
foldability,
efficiency,
and
portability.
However,
the
power
conversion
efficiency
(PCE)
of
f-PSC
remains
limited
by
inferior
contact
between
flexible
buried
substrate.
Here,
an
asymmetric
π-extended
self-assembled
monolayer
(SAM)
(4-(9H-dibenzo[a,c]carbazol-9-yl)butyl)phosphonic
acid
(A-4PADCB)
is
reported
a
substrate
efficient
inverted
f-PSCs.
Employing
this
design
strategy,
A-4PADCB
exhibits
significant
orientation
angle
away
from
surface
normal,
homogenizing
distribution
potentials.
This
enhancement
improves
SAM/perovskite
interface
quality,
controlling
growth
favorable
films
with
low
defect
density
slight
tensile
stress.
Integration
into
small-area
f-PSCs
large-area
modules
aperture
area
20.84
cm
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 31, 2024
Abstract
The
uncontrolled
crystallization
of
perovskite
generates
a
significant
number
internal
and
interfacial
defects,
posing
major
challenge
to
the
performance
solar
cells
(PSCs).
In
this
paper,
novel
bi‐interfacial
modification
strategy
utilizing
5‐fluoropyridinic
acid
(FPA)
is
proposed
modulate
crystal
growth
provide
defect
passivation.
It
demonstrated
that
FPA
self‐deposited
at
both
top
bottom
interfaces
films
during
thermal
annealing.
CO
N
functional
groups
in
serve
as
chelating
agents,
binding
closely
uncoordinated
Pb
2+
/Pb
clusters,
thereby
passivating
defects
reducing
charge
recombination
interfaces.
strong
chemical
interactions
between
further
stabilize
Pb‐I
framework,
promoting
formation
high‐quality
films,
confirmed
by
situ
photoluminescence
measurements.
Consequently,
modified
inverted
PSCs
achieved
an
exceptional
power
conversion
efficiency
(PCE)
25.37%.
Moreover,
devices
retained
over
93.17%
initial
after
3000
h
continuous
illumination
under
one‐sun
equivalent
conditions
nitrogen
atmosphere.
This
paper
presents
promising
pathway
for
enhancing
stability
through
self‐induced
approach.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(33)
Published: June 21, 2024
Abstract
Self‐assembled
molecules
(SAMs)
have
shown
great
potential
in
the
application
of
optoelectronic
devices
due
to
their
unique
molecular
properties.
Recently,
emerging
phosphonic
acid‐based
SAMs,
2‐(9Hcarbazol‐9‐yl)ethyl]phosphonic
acid
(2PACz),
successfully
applied
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs),
organic
(OSCs)
and
light
emitting
diodes
(PeLEDs).
More
importantly,
impressive
results
based
on
2PACz
SAMs
are
reported
recently
succession.
Therefore,
it
is
essential
provide
an
insightful
summary
promote
further
development.
In
this
review,
molecule
design
strategies
about
first
concluded.
Subsequently,
work
systematically
reviews
recent
advances
its
derivatives
for
single
junction
PSCs,
tandem
OSCs
PeLEDs.
Finally,
concludes
discusses
future
challenges
develop
devices.
Materials Futures,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3(2), P. 022102 - 022102
Published: April 24, 2024
Abstract
Perovskite
(PVK)
solar
cells
(PSCs)
have
garnered
considerable
research
interest
owing
to
their
cost-effectiveness
and
high
efficiency.
A
systematic
annual
review
of
the
on
PSCs
is
essential
for
gaining
a
comprehensive
understanding
current
trends.
Herein,
analysis
papers
reporting
key
findings
in
2023
was
conducted.
Based
results,
were
categorized
into
six
classifications,
including
regular
n–i–p
PSCs,
inverted
p–i–n
PVK-based
tandem
cells,
PVK
modules,
device
stability,
lead
toxicity
green
solvents.
Subsequently,
detailed
overview
summary
advancements
within
each
classification
presented.
Overall,
this
serves
as
valuable
resource
guiding
future
endeavors
field
PSCs.
Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(17), P. 6157 - 6203
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
HSSAMs
with
diverse
structures,
encompassing
various
anchoring
and
functional
groups,
were
systematically
categorized
their
multifaceted
roles
in
inverted
PSCs
TSCs
correlation
device
performance
investigated.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Jan. 2, 2025
Self-assembled
monolayers
(SAMs)
have
displayed
unpredictable
potential
in
efficient
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs).
Yet
most
of
SAMs
are
largely
suitable
for
pure
Pb-based
devices,
precisely
developing
promising
hole-selective
contacts
(HSCs)
Sn-based
PSCs
and
exploring
the
underlying
general
mechanism
fundamentally
desired.
Here,
based
on
prototypical
donor-acceptor
SAM
MPA-BT-BA
(BT),
oligoether
side
chains
with
different
length
(i.e.,
methoxy,
2-methoxyethoxy,
2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethoxy
group)
were
custom-introduced
benzothiadiazole
unit
to
produce
target
acronyms
MPA-MBT-BA
(MBT),
MPA-EBT-BA
(EBT),
MPA-MEBT-BA
(MEBT),
respectively,
acting
as
HSCs
Sn-Pb
all-perovskite
tandems.
The
introduction
enables
effectively
accelerate
hole
extraction,
regulate
crystal
growth
passivate
surface
defects
perovskites.
In
particular,
benefiting
from
enhanced
film
quality
suppressed
interfacial
non-radiative
recombination
losses,
EBT-tailored
LBG
devices
yield
a
champion
efficiency
23.54%,
enabling
28.61%
monolithic
tandems
an
impressive
VOC
2.155
V
excellent
operational
stability
well
28.22%-efficiency
4-T
development
is
highly
desirable.
authors
report
self-assembled
achieve
operationally
stable