It
is
highly
desired
to
get
rid
of
the
high-temperature
annealing
process
in
manufacturing
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs)
reduce
production
costs.
Herein,
films
are
designed
by
rapidly
evaporating
a
mixture
solvent
consisting
methylamine
ethanol
solution
(MA-EtOH
sol)
and
acetonitrile
(ACN)
(MA-EtOH-ACN)
dopping
different
amounts
formamidinium
iodide
(FAI)
into
CH3NH2PbI3
(MAPbI3)
precursor
solution;
as
result,
step
effectively
eliminated
while
cell
efficiency
remains
unchanged.
The
situ
UV-vis
absorption
for
monitoring
crystallization
shows
that
FAI
retards
rate,
leading
dense
smooth
film.
also
found
synergistic
effect
composition
engineering
reduces
defect
density,
boosts
strength,
enhances
film
stability.
Consequently,
high-performance
ITO/SnO2/FA0.05MA0.95PbI3/carbon
device
obtained
with
high
18.74%,
an
excellent
short
circuit
current
25.04
mA
cm-2,
open
voltage
1.16
V,
fill
factor
64.53%.
carbon-based
exhibit
outstanding
This
strategy
offers
reference
producing
efficient
stable
straightforward
ink
method.
Advanced Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Ноя. 17, 2024
Ruddlesden-Popper
quasi-2D
perovskites
represent
robust
candidates
for
optoelectronic
applications,
achieving
a
delicate
balance
between
outstanding
photoresponse
and
stability.
However,
mitigating
the
internal
defects
in
polycrystalline
films
remains
challenging,
their
performances
still
lag
behind
that
of
3D
counterparts.
This
work
highlights
profound
impact
defect
passivation
at
buried
interface
grain
boundaries
through
dual-cation-release
strategy.
Cations
released
from
pre-deposited
inorganic
iodide
buffer
layer
effectively
repair
deep-level
by
inducing
low-dimensional
phase
reconstruction
interacting
with
undercoordinated
ions.
The
resulting
perovskite
feature
large
size
(>2
µm)
minimum
surface
roughness,
along
alleviated
out-of-plane
residual
tensile
strain,
which
is
beneficial
inhibiting
initiation
propagation
cracks.
fabricated
photodetector
demonstrates
drastically
improved
self-powered
capability,
maximum
responsivity
up
to
0.41
A
W
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
34(33)
Опубликована: Май 2, 2024
Abstract
Despite
the
swift
development
in
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs),
great
concerns
regarding
environmental
vulnerability
propose
a
big
challenge
for
their
long‐term
operational
stability.
Herein,
novel
functionalized
ultraviolet
(UV)
conversion
small
molecule,
Coumarin
153
(C153),
is
judiciously
introduced
into
precursor
to
effectively
enhance
device
efficiency
and
stability
against
UV
radiation.
It
found
that
uncoordinated
Pb
2+
A‐site
vacancies
of
can
be
successfully
fixed
through
Lewis
acid–base
coordination
hydrogen
bonding
upon
C153
treatment,
resulting
stabilized
structure
with
remarkably
reduced
intrinsic
defects.
Concurrently,
incremental
visible
light
absorption
derived
from
down‐conversion
effect
molecules
together
optimized
energy
level
arrangement
contribute
substantially
enhanced
photocurrent
device.
As
result,
resultant
delivers
champion
24.73%,
accompanied
by
greatly
improved
environments,
retaining
over
90%
initial
PCE
≈380,
≈1400,
1710
h
aging
under
continuous
radiation,
heating
stress,
illumination,
respectively.
This
work
provides
an
effective
feasible
strategy
toward
high‐efficiency
environment‐stable
PSCs.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Май 13, 2024
Abstract
The
trap
state
at
the
surfaces
and
grain
boundaries
of
perovskite
is
one
major
obstacles
to
further
commercialization
flexible
solar
cells
(FPSCs).
Herein,
two
innovative
multifunctional
fluorinated
propylamine
salt
2,2,3,3,3‐pentafluoropropylamine
hydrochloride
(PFPACl)
3,3,3‐triflupropylamine
(TFPACl)
are
in
situ
introduced
onto
photo
absorbing
layer
improve
performance
FPSCs.
nuclear
magnetic
resonance
(NMR)
spectroscopy
indicates
strong
interactions
both
PFPACl
TFPACl
with
precursor
components.
For
first
time,
structures
supramolecular
complexes
formed
by
additives
FAI
deduced
from
NOESY
NMR
data,
thus
pointing
importance
preorganization
components
solution
before
film
casting.
experiments
density
functional
theory(DFT)
calculations
reveal
that
likely
dissociated
more
into
form
R‐NH
3
+
‐Cl
−
due
higher
electronegativity
fluoroalkyl
tail.
Therefore,
PFPA
binds
strongly
V
FA
defects
than
TFPA
,
anion
Cl
has
enough
interaction
uncoordinated
Pb
2+
leading
homogeneous
coverage
on
entire
surface
films
better
energy
alignment
hole
transport
layer.
Consequently,
PFPACl‐treated
FPSCs
achieved
a
relatively
high
PCE
23.59%
excellent
mechanical
robustness
operational
stability.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Июнь 3, 2024
Abstract
Passivating
surface
defects
on
perovskite
films
with
tailored
functional
materials
has
emerged
as
one
of
the
most
effective
strategies
for
achieving
high‐performance
solar
cells
(PSCs).
Among
existing
material
selections,
potassium
salts
stand
out
their
passivation
surrounding
grain
boundaries.
However,
widely
used
are
inorganic
and
only
soluble
in
highly
polar
solvents,
which
limits
practical
application
passivation.
Herein,
a
novel
organic
salt
(KCFSO),
multiple
groups
good
solubility
low
isopropanol,
is
reported
to
function
post‐treatment
agent
perovskite.
Combined
experimental
results
theoretical
calculations,
formed
intermolecular
interactions
between
KCFSO
revealed
play
vital
role
determining
defect
effect.
Thus,
KCFSO‐modified
film
shows
more
uniform
potential
distribution,
dramatically
decreased
density,
improved
charge
transfer,
leading
champion
power
conversion
efficiency
(PCE)
25.11%,
stability
derived
PSCs.
As
demonstration
scalability,
centimeter‐sized
PSCs
5
cm
×
mini‐modules
also
demonstrate
impressive
PCEs
24.17%
20.18%,
respectively.
These
findings
provide
insights
into
passivator
design
principles
achieve
efficient
stable
photovoltaics.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 7, 2025
Abstract
engineering
has
emerged
as
a
promising
approach
to
improve
the
stability
and
power
conversion
efficiency
of
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs)
by
regulating
crystallization
or
defects.
Conventional
methods
typically
focus
on
single
functional
group,
leading
deficiency
in
simultaneously
addressing
above
mentioned
two
aspects.
Here,
an
innovative
using
(methylsulfonyl)phenyl)prop‐2‐en‐1‐amine
hydroiodide
(MSPPAI)
is
presented
concurrently
effectively
modulate
defect
passivation.
The
unique
structure
MSPPAI,
combining
rigid
conjugated
with
multisite
anchoring
groups
(─NH
2
─SO
─),
enables
precise
regulation
through
strong
interaction
components.
This
promotes
preferred
(100)
orientation
crystals,
enhances
grain
size,
thus
improves
film
quality.
Meanwhile,
approximate
coplanarity
further
facilitate
ordered
directional
growth.
Furthermore,
preventing
volatile
loss
coordinating
residual
Pb
2+
,
MSPPAI
could
stabilize
boundaries
surfaces
reduce
defects
prevent
degradation.
Utilizing
these
mechanisms,
corresponding
based
devices
achieves
25.54%
exhibits
excellent
that
maintains
93%
its
initial
even
after
1600
h
under
humid
conditions.
molecular
design
strategy
presents
novel
for
improving
PSCs.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 3, 2025
Abstract
The
inverted
perovskite
solar
cells
based
on
hole‐selective
self‐assembled
molecules
(SAMs)
have
been
setting
new
efficiency
benchmarks.
However,
the
agglomeration
of
SAM
and
lack
defect
passivation
ability
are
two
critical
issues
that
need
to
be
addressed.
It
is
demonstrated
by
blending
co‐adsorbent
4‐phosphoricbutyl
ammonium
iodide
(4PBAI)
with
4‐(7H‐dibenzo[c,g]carbazole‐7‐yl)
phosphonic
acid
(4PADCB),
enhanced
homogeneity,
conductivity,
better
energy
levels
can
realized
for
co‐SAM
contact.
functional
group
4PBAI
also
effectively
passivate
defects
at
buried
interface
template
high‐quality
growth.
Assisted
synergistic
top
modification,
power
conversion
optimized
device
reaches
24.96%,
which
retain
95%
initial
after
1200
h
in
ambient
unencapsulated
device.
findings
suggest
a
well‐designed
address
limitations
further
enhance
performance
cutting‐edge
SAMs.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 16, 2025
Abstract
Self‐assembled
monolayers
(SAMs),
particularly
those
molecules
composed
of
carbazole
and
phosphonic
acid,
are
widely
employed
as
effective
hole‐selective
layer
(HSL)
in
inverted
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs).
However,
the
insufficient
chemical
bond
formation
with
metal
oxides
(ITO)
self‐aggregation
solvents
acid
SAM
led
to
non‐uniform
HSL,
which
turn
affect
power
conversion
efficiency
(PCE)
stability
PSCs.
Herein,
a
series
benzoic
materials
(BAs),
including
p‐fluorobenzoic
(FBA)
p‐methylbenzoic
(MBA),
used
post‐assembly
effectively
fill
voids
between
[4‐(3,6‐dimethyl‐9H‐carbazole‐9‐yl)butyl]phosphonic
(Me‐4PACz)
form
denser
facilitates
passivation
buried
interface.
In
addition,
post‐assembled
BAs
different
dipole
moments
can
adjust
work
function
Me‐4PACz
facilitating
transport
extraction
charge
carriers.
Consequently,
PSCs
based
on
Me‐4PACz/FBA
HSL
realize
champion
PCE
25.58%.
Moreover,
unencapsulated
devices
maintain
82%
94%
after
800
h
outdoor
storage
(RH≈60%)
2000
glove
box,
respectively.
This
technique
enhances
both
device,
blazing
simple
pathway
for
further
development
Buried
interface
in
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs)
is
a
critical
determination
for
the
performance
and
stability
because
it
dominates
crystallization
of
layer,
non-radiative
recombination,
ion
migration
at
interfaces.
Herein,
novel
versatile
modifier,
potassium
sucrose
octasulfate
(K8SOS)
which
rich
sulfonic
groups
ions,
introduced
bridging
buried
SnO2
interface,
to
improve
interfacial
states
further
device
performance.
It
found
that
K8SOS
serves
as
bridge
can
not
only
passivate
defects
through
multi-site
strengthening
chemical
binding,
thus
effectively
inhibiting
non-radiation
recombination
suppressing
migration,
but
also
optimize
surface
state
absorber,
ultimately
achieving
gratifying
efficiency
25.32%
with
negligible
hysteresis.
What's
more,
optimized
delivers
admirable
sustaining
over
90%
initial
power
conversion
after
being
aged
under
continuous
85
°C
heating
stress
40
±
5%
RH
humidity
≈600
≈1200
h
1-sun
illumination,
respectively.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
63(17)
Опубликована: Фев. 28, 2024
Abstract
Formamidinium
lead
triiodide
serves
as
the
optimal
light‐absorbing
layer
in
single‐junction
perovskite
solar
cells.
However,
achieving
operational
stability
of
high‐efficiency
n‐i‐p
type
devices
at
elevated
temperatures
remains
challenging.
In
this
work,
we
implemented
effective
surface
modifications
on
microcrystalline
films.
This
involved
nucleophilic
addition
formamidinium
cations
and
coordination
residual
PbI
2
with
triphenylmethane
triisocyanate
well
subsequent
polymerization.
The
situ
growth
a
cross‐linking
network
chemically
anchored
film
approach
effectively
reduced
trap
densities,
favorably
altered
work
function,
suppressing
interface
charge
recombination
thus
enhancing
cell
efficiency.
Coupled
high‐melting‐point
air‐doping
promoter,
fabricated
cells
surpassing
25
%
efficiency,
demonstrating
excellent
65
°C.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
34(46)
Опубликована: Авг. 17, 2024
Abstract
Power
conversion
efficiencies
(PCEs)
of
the
methylammonium‐free
(MA‐free)
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs)
are
constantly
lagging
behind
those
most
extensively
researched
triple
cation
mixed
PSCs
due
to
their
subpar
films.
Here,
two
guanidine‐based
passivation
agents
proposed,
that
are,
sulfaguanidine
(S‐Gua)
and
1‐acetylguanidine
(A‐Gua)
can
be
applied
optimize
film
quality
MA‐free
for
minimizing
efficiency
discrepancy
between
types
PSCs.
Through
strong
coordination
with
Pb
2+
hydrogen
bonding
formamidinium
(FA
+
),
additives
reduce
bulk
defects
suppress
non‐radiative
recombination,
which
in
turn
enhance
charge
extraction
transfer
efficiency.
Consequently,
S‐Gua‐
A‐Gua‐treated
devices
achieve
PCEs
24.34%
23.77%,
respectively.
Both
greater
than
control
device
(23.03%),
PCE
is
comparable
best
inverted
narrower
bandgaps.
Moreover,
S‐Gua‐treated
maintain
89.3%
82.0%
initial
after
aging
800
h
heating
(85
°C)
340
ambient
air
without
any
encapsulation,
This
work
offers
comprehensive
insights
into
use
high‐quality
films
subsequently
state‐of‐the‐art