Advanced Energy Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 3, 2025
Abstract
Uncontrolled
deposition
of
tin
oxide
(SnO
2
)
colloidal
nanoparticles
and
perovskite
precursors
poses
challenges
for
improving
the
efficiency
stability
solar
cells
(PSCs).
Modifying
electron
transport
layer
(ETL)
can
both
enhance
its
own
performance
influence
crystallization
kinetics
upper
layer.
This
study
incorporates
chain‐like
surfactants
with
spatially
opposite
charges
ETL
modification.
It
is
found
that
molecular
conformational
changes
induced
by
flexibility
carbon
chain
lead
to
collapse
urchin‐like
structure,
impacting
passivation
effect
SnO
deposition.
Due
more
stable
conformation
short‐chain
surfactant,
fully
extended
chains
in
micelles
form
a
establishing
stronger
aggregation
barrier
ensures
uniform
The
ordered
distribution
molecules
allows
functional
groups
be
exposed
on
surface
facilitates
interlayer
approach
enhances
across
layers,
alleviates
interfacial
tensile
stress,
promotes
contact,
extends
processing
window
perovskite,
thereby
ensuring
high‐performance
PSCs.
Ultimately,
an
optimized
substrate
strategy
increases
PSC
device
from
22.21%
24.12%,
greatly
improves
unencapsulated
under
various
conditions,
providing
new
option
modification
engineering.
ACS Energy Letters,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
9(11), С. 5679 - 5687
Опубликована: Окт. 31, 2024
Interface
engineering
has
significantly
boosted
perovskite
solar
cell
efficiency
and
stability.
However,
numerous
approaches
focus
on
addressing
defects
at
the
interfaces
between
transport
layers
while
neglecting
potential
issues
within
bulk
material.
Here,
a
multifunctional
molecule,
sodium
lignosulfonate
(SL),
containing
three
types
of
functional
groups,
was
introduced
as
chemical
bridge
perovskite/SnO2
interface.
The
SL
bridges
promote
energy
level
alignment
interface
regulate
crystallization
process.
Meanwhile,
coordinated
interactions
components
with
−OH
−SO3–
groups
SL,
coupled
Na+
diffusion,
effectively
passivate
buried
bulk.
As
result,
champion
SnO2–SL
based
n-i-p
PSC
achieved
power
conversion
efficiencies
25.73%
25.13%
rigid
flexible
substrates,
respectively.
Unencapsulated
devices
maintained
92.9%
their
initial
after
2,550
h
maximum
point-tracking
under
1-sun
illumination
in
an
inert
atmosphere.
Inorganic Chemistry,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
64(6), С. 2868 - 2877
Опубликована: Янв. 31, 2025
Chiral
organic–inorganic
metal
halide
(OIMH)
materials
are
gaining
increasing
attention
as
candidates
for
asymmetric
due
to
their
unique
photoelectric,
chiral
optic,
and
spintronic
properties.
The
introduction
of
chirality
into
OIMHs
is
usually
achieved
by
the
use
organic
cations,
while
previous
studies
often
focus
on
primary
ammonium
cations
derived
from
commercially
available
amines,
limiting
tunability
OIMH
materials.
Herein,
we
report
Zincke
reactions
synthesize
N-substituted
pyridinium
salts,
namely,
(R)/(S)-methylbenzylpyridinium
(R/S-MBnP)
chloride
corresponding
1D
OIMHs,
(R/S-MBnP)PbX3
(X
=
Cl,
Br,
I).
salts
confirmed
circular
dichroism
(CD)
spectroscopy,
crystal
structure
revealed
single-crystal
X-ray
diffraction
(XRD).
photoluminescence
(PL)
PL
decay
lifetimes
were
measured.
stability
against
water
monitored
powder
XRD.
This
study
demonstrates
that
offer
high
ACS Nano,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
18(35), С. 24495 - 24504
Опубликована: Авг. 22, 2024
The
short
longevity
of
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs)
is
the
major
hurdle
toward
their
commercialization.
In
recent
years,
mechanical
stability
has
emerged
as
a
pivotal
aspect
in
enhancing
overall
durability
PSCs,
prompting
myriad
strategies
devoted
to
this
issue.
However,
degradation
mechanisms
PSCs
remain
largely
unexplored,
with
corresponding
studies
mainly
limited
single
crystals,
neglecting
complexity
and
nuances
present
PSC
devices
based
on
polycrystalline
thin
films.
Herein,
we
reveal
underlying
formamidinium-based
which
are
most
prevalent
high-performance
candidates.
Under
uniaxial
tensile
loads,
found
that
attributed
sequential
increase
density
micropores
halide
defects
within
This
phenomenon
consistent
across
various
compositions
environmental
conditions.
Our
findings
elucidate
mechanistic
insights
for
more
targeted
mitigation
aimed
at
addressing
devices.
ACS Nano,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
18(47), С. 32299 - 32314
Опубликована: Ноя. 14, 2024
The
p-i-n
architecture
within
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs)
is
swiftly
transitioning
from
an
alternative
concept
to
the
forefront
of
photovoltaic
technology,
driven
by
significant
advancements
in
performance
and
suitability
for
tandem
cell
integration.
relentless
pursuit
increase
efficiencies
understand
factors
contributing
instability
has
yielded
notable
strategies
enhancing
PSC
performance.
Chief
among
these
advancement
passivation
techniques,
including
application
self-assembled
monolayers
(SAMs),
which
have
proven
central
mitigating
interface-related
inefficiencies.
This
Perspective
delves
into
a
curated
selection
recent
impactful
studies
on
PSCs,
focusing
latest
material
developments,
device
refinements,
optimization
tactics.
We
particularly
emphasize
strides
made
interfacial
engineering.
Furthermore,
we
explore
potential
structured
cells.
culminates
discussion
persistent
challenges
facing
such
as
long-term
stability,
scalability,
environmentally
benign
solutions,
setting
stage
future
research
directives.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Дек. 23, 2024
Abstract
Further
improvements
in
photocurrent
are
essential
to
unlock
higher
efficiencies
inverted
(p‐i‐n)
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs).
While
the
use
of
textured
substrates
has
proven
successful
normal
structure
(n‐i‐p)
devices
improve
photocurrent,
applying
same
approach
p‐i‐n
architecture
is
challenging
due
difficulties
depositing
ultra‐thin
self‐assembled
monolayers
(SAMs)
on
uneven
surfaces.
To
overcome
this
limitation,
a
rubidium‐based
ammonia
treatment
for
nickel
oxide
seed
layers
proposed.
This
strategy
enhances
surface
homogeneity
hole‐transporting
substrates,
facilitates
defect
passivation,
and
improves
SAM
anchoring,
collectively
enhancing
hole
extraction
suppressing
non‐radiative
recombination.
As
result,
optimized
PSCs
achieves
champion
power
conversion
efficiency
(PCE)
25.66%
with
fill
factor
86.35%
demonstrates
excellent
long‐term
stability,
retaining
95%
their
initial
PCE
after
1,000
hours
following
ISOS‐L‐2I
protocol.
Moreover,
scalability
validated
1
cm
2
active
area
device,
achieving
23.90%.
These
findings
highlight
potential
address
key
challenges
PSC
interfaces
advance
commercial
viability
high‐performance
photovoltaics.
Applied Physics Letters,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
126(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 2, 2025
Despite
the
significant
breakthroughs
in
photoelectric
conversion
efficiency
achieved
by
perovskite
solar
cells,
their
temperature
stability
remains
a
bottleneck
to
commercialization.
Temperature
fluctuations
typically
lead
structural
changes
and
phase
transformations
perovskites.
Additionally,
thermal
stress
can
facilitate
ion
migration
within
material,
resulting
interface
charge
accumulation
electrode
corrosion,
which
ultimately
undermines
performance
of
devices.
This
brief
perspective
systematically
discusses
mechanisms
behind
device
degradation
under
cycling
conditions
presents
potential
improvement
strategies
address
these
issues.
Finally,
we
elaborate
on
future
challenges
that
must
be
overcome
for
successful
commercialization
ACS Applied Energy Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 15, 2025
The
defect
formation
energy
of
perovskites
is
low,
and
ions
can
easily
migrate
evaporate
during
annealing
usage.
Here,
we
introduce
5-aminopyridine-2-carboxylic
acid
(5-APA)
for
modifying
the
perovskite
layer
to
enhance
device
efficiency
stability.
pyridine
N
carbonyl
(C═O)
form
strong
anchoring
effects
with
uncoordinated
Pb2+,
effectively
suppressing
nonradiative
recombination.
Simultaneously,
amino
group
(−NH2)
forms
hydrogen
bonds
organic
cations
in
film
bind
VMA
VFA
vacancies,
thereby
significantly
enhancing
stability
device.
After
surface
modification,
crystallinity
was
improved,
level
alignment
C60
optimized.
Specifically,
VOC
modified
increases
from
1.09
1.17
V,
PCE
reaches
24.19%.
aging
1000
h
at
85
°C
a
nitrogen
atmosphere,
remains
81%,
while
unmodified
retains
only
51%.
Additionally,
sunlight
air
simulated
30
days.
82%,
compared
52%
Our
findings
fully
demonstrate
significant
effect
multifunctional
derivative
modification
solar
cells.