Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(8)
Published: Jan. 9, 2024
Abstract
Numerous
deep/shallow
level
defects
generated
at
the
surface/grain
boundaries
of
perovskite
during
uncontrollable
crystallization
pose
a
formidable
challenge
to
photovoltaic
performance
solar
cells
(PSCs).
Herein,
an
organometallic
cobaltocenium
salt
additive,
1‐propanol‐2‐(1,2,3‐triazol‐4‐yl)
hexafluorophosphate
(PTCoPF
6
),
is
incorporated
into
precursor
solution
regulate
and
minimize
holistic
for
high‐performance
inverted
PSCs.
The
cations
PF
−
in
PTCoPF
stabilize
Pb‐I
framework
repair
shallow‐level
positively
negatively
charged
vacancies
perovskite.
N═N
triazole
ring
can
passivate
deep‐level
uncoordinated
lead.
interaction
between
materials
delays
nucleation
crystal
growth,
ensuring
high‐quality
with
large
grains,
suppressing
non‐radiative
recombination
ion
migration.
Therefore,
‐incorporated
PSC
achieves
impressive
power
conversion
efficiency
25.03%
outstanding
long‐term
stability.
Unencapsulated
encapsulated
PSCs
maintain
93%
95%
their
initial
efficiencies
under
85
°C
storage
nitrogen
atmosphere
1000
h
maximum
point
tracking
nearly
h,
respectively.
Synergistic
kinetic
modulation
defect
passivation
ionized
metal‐organic
complex
additives
will
become
prevalent
methods
improve
stability
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(35)
Published: June 27, 2024
Abstract
Inverted
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs)
have
attracted
considerable
attention
due
to
their
distinct
advantages,
including
minimal
hysteresis,
cost‐effectiveness,
and
suitability
for
tandem
applications.
Nevertheless,
the
solution
processing
low
formation
energy
of
perovskites
inevitably
lead
numerous
defects
formed
at
both
bulk
interfaces
layer.
These
can
act
as
non‐radiative
recombination
centers,
significantly
impeding
carrier
transport
posing
a
substantial
obstacle
stability
further
enhancing
power
conversion
efficiency
(PCE).
This
review
delves
into
detailed
discussion
nature
origin
characterization
techniques
employed
defect
identification.
Furthermore,
it
systematically
summarizes
methods
detection
approaches
passivating
interface
within
film
in
inverted
PSCs.
Finally,
this
offers
perspective
on
employing
upscaling
passivation
engineering
modules.
It
is
hoped
provides
insights
PSCs
Interdisciplinary materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3(2), P. 203 - 244
Published: Feb. 23, 2024
Abstract
Self‐assembled
monolayers
(SAMs)
employed
in
inverted
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs)
have
achieved
groundbreaking
progress
device
efficiency
and
stability
for
both
single‐junction
tandem
configurations,
owing
to
their
distinctive
versatile
ability
manipulate
chemical
physical
interface
properties.
In
this
regard,
we
present
a
comprehensive
review
of
recent
research
advancements
concerning
SAMs
cells,
where
the
prevailing
challenges
future
development
prospects
applications
are
emphasized.
We
thoroughly
examine
mechanistic
roles
diverse
energy‐level
regulation,
modification,
defect
passivation,
charge
transportation.
This
is
by
understanding
how
interfacial
molecular
interactions
can
be
finely
tuned
mitigate
recombination
losses
PSCs.
Through
review,
aim
provide
valuable
insights
references
further
investigation
utilization
cells.
ACS Energy Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(4), P. 1487 - 1506
Published: March 12, 2024
Inverted
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs)
with
p-i-n
structure
have
recently
attracted
widespread
attention
owing
to
their
fast-growing
power
conversion
efficiency.
In
this
Review,
we
focus
on
the
progress
in
materials
that
contribute
improved
efficiency
of
inverted
PSCs,
including
hole
transport
self-assembled
monolayers
as
highlight,
electron
materials,
and
interface
modification
between
charge
layers
for
passivating
defects.
Then,
discuss
recent
advances
perovskites,
optimization
bandgap,
interfacial
band
engineering,
development
film
processing.
Finally,
point
out
challenges
future
perspectives
further
improving
stability
PSCs
hope
offering
suggestions
tackle
hindrance
commercial
applications.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(28)
Published: May 20, 2024
Abstract
In
the
fabrication
of
inverted
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs),
wettability,
adsorbability,
and
compactness
self‐assembled
monolayers
(SAMs)
on
conductive
substrates
have
critical
impacts
quality
films
defects
at
buried
perovskite‐substrate
interface,
which
control
efficiency
stability
devices.
Herein,
three
bisphosphonate‐anchored
indolocarbazole
(IDCz)‐derived
SAMs,
IDCz‐1,
IDCz‐2,
IDCz‐3,
are
designed
synthesized
by
modulating
position
two
nitrogen
atoms
IDCz
unit
to
improve
molecular
dipole
moments
strengthen
π–π
interactions.
Regulating
work
functions
(WF)
FTO
electrodes
through
energy
levels,
band
bends
upwards
with
a
small
offset
for
ITO/IDCz‐3/perovskite,
thereby
promoting
hole
extraction
blocking
electrons.
As
result,
PSC
employing
IDCz‐3
as
hole‐collecting
layer
exhibits
champion
PCE
25.15%,
is
record
multipodal
SAMs‐based
PSCs.
Moreover,
unencapsulated
device
can
be
stored
least
1800
h
little
degradation
in
performance.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
124(19), P. 10623 - 10700
Published: Aug. 29, 2024
Recently,
there
has
been
an
extensive
focus
on
inverted
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs)
with
a
p-i-n
architecture
due
to
their
attractive
advantages,
such
as
exceptional
stability,
high
efficiency,
low
cost,
low-temperature
processing,
and
compatibility
tandem
architectures,
leading
surge
in
development.
Single-junction
perovskite-silicon
(TSCs)
have
achieved
certified
PCEs
of
26.15%
33.9%
respectively,
showing
great
promise
for
commercial
applications.
To
expedite
real-world
applications,
it
is
crucial
investigate
the
key
challenges
further
performance
enhancement.
We
first
introduce
representative
methods,
composition
engineering,
additive
solvent
processing
innovation
charge
transporting
layers,
interface
fabricating
high-efficiency
stable
PSCs.
then
delve
into
reasons
behind
excellent
stability
Subsequently,
we
review
recent
advances
TSCs
PSCs,
including
perovskite-Si
TSCs,
all-perovskite
perovskite-organic
TSCs.
achieve
final
deployment,
present
efforts
related
scaling
up,
harvesting
indoor
light,
economic
assessment,
reducing
environmental
impacts.
Lastly,
discuss
potential
PSCs
future.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(31)
Published: April 11, 2024
Abstract
While
significant
efforts
in
surface
engineering
have
been
devoted
to
the
conversion
process
of
lead
iodide
(PbI
2
)
into
perovskite
and
top
layer
with
remarkable
progress,
exploration
residual
PbI
clusters
hidden
bottom
on
limited.
In
this
work,
a
new
strategy
involving
1‐butyl‐3‐methylimidazolium
acetate
(BMIMAc)
ionic
liquid
(IL)
additives
is
developed
it
found
that
both
cations
anions
ILs
can
interact
components,
thereby
regulating
crystallization
diminishing
residue
as
well
filling
vacancies.
The
introduction
BMIMAc
induces
formation
uniform
porous
film,
facilitating
better
penetration
second‐step
organic
salt
fostering
more
extensive
interaction
between
salt.
Surprisingly,
oversized
at
completely
diminish.
addition,
advanced
depth
analysis
techniques
including
depth‐resolved
grazing‐incidence
wide‐angle
X‐ray
scattering
(GIWAXS)
thinning
technology
are
employed
for
comprehensive
understanding
reduction
.
Leveraging
effective
management
regulation
process,
champion
devices
achieve
power
efficiency
(PCE)
25.06%
long‐term
stability.
Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
386(6724), P. 898 - 902
Published: Nov. 21, 2024
Surface
passivation
has
driven
the
rapid
increase
in
power
conversion
efficiency
(PCE)
of
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs).
However,
state-of-the-art
surface
techniques
rely
on
ammonium
ligands
that
suffer
deprotonation
under
light
and
thermal
stress.
We
developed
a
library
amidinium
ligands,
interest
for
their
resonance
effect–enhanced
N–H
bonds
may
resist
deprotonation,
to
stability
layers
surfaces.
This
strategy
resulted
>10-fold
reduction
ligand
equilibrium
constant
twofold
maintenance
photoluminescence
quantum
yield
after
aging
at
85°C
illumination
air.
Implementing
this
approach,
we
achieved
certified
quasi–steady-state
PCE
26.3%
inverted
PSCs;
report
retention
≥90%
1100
hours
continuous
1-sun
maximum
point
operation
85°C.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Oct. 4, 2024
Surface
passivation
has
been
developed
as
an
effective
strategy
to
reduce
trap-state
density
and
suppress
non-radiation
recombination
process
in
perovskite
solar
cells.
However,
agents
usually
own
poor
conductivity
hold
negative
impact
on
the
charge
carrier
transport
device.
Here,
we
report
a
binary
synergistical
post-treatment
method
by
blending
4-tert-butyl-benzylammonium
iodide
with
phenylpropylammonium
spin-coating
surface
form
layer.
The
post-treated
films
show
enhanced
crystallinity
improved
molecular
packing
well
better
energy
band
alignment,
benefiting
for
hole
extraction
transfer.
Moreover,
defects
are
further
passivated
compared
unary
passivation.
Based
strategy,
record-certified
quasi-steady
power
conversion
efficiency
of
26.0%
cells
is
achieved.
devices
could
maintain
81%
initial
after
450
h
maximum
point
tracking.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(32)
Published: April 8, 2024
Abstract
Inverted
positive‐intrinsic‐negative
(
p
‐i‐
n
)
perovskite
solar
cells
(IPSCs)
have
attracted
widespread
attention
due
to
their
low
fabrication
temperature,
good
stability
in
ambient
air,
and
the
potential
for
use
flexible
tandem
devices.
In
recent
years,
self‐assembled
monolayers
(SAMs)
been
investigated
as
a
promising
hole‐selective
contact
IPSCs,
leading
an
impressive
record
efficiency
of
about
26%,
which
is
comparable
that
regular
counterparts.
This
review
focuses
on
progress
SAM‐based
IPSCs
from
perspective
energy
level
matching,
defect
passivation,
interface
carrier
extraction,
SAMs’
improvement,
well
advances
up‐scalable
SAMs
layers
efficient
modules
A
cost
analysis
other
commonly
used
materials
conducted
evaluate
cost‐effectiveness
photovoltaic
applications.
Finally,
future
challenges
are
pointed
out
perspectives
how
up‐scale
improve
long‐term
operational
provided.
