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Hou E, Chen J, Luo J, Fan Y, Sun C, Ding Y, Xu P, Zhang H, Cheng S, Zhao X, Xie L, Yan J, Tian C, Wei Z. Cross-Linkable Fullerene Enables Elastic and Conductive Grain Boundaries for Efficient and Wearable Tin-Based Perovskite Solar Cells. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202402775. [PMID: 38468414 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202402775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2024] [Revised: 03/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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Tin-based perovskite solar cells (TPSCs) have received increasing attention due to their low toxicity, high theoretical efficiency, and potential applications as wearable devices. However, the inherent fast and uncontrollable crystallization process of tin-based perovskites results in high defect density in the film. Meanwhile, when fabricated into flexible devices, the prepared perovskite film exhibits inevitable brittleness and high Young's modulus, seriously weakening the mechanical stability. In this work, we design and synthesize a cross-linkable fullerene, thioctic acid functionalized C60 fulleropyrrolidinium iodide (FTAI), which has multiple interactions with perovskite components and can finely regulate the crystallization quality of perovskite film. The obtained perovskite film shows an increased grain size and a more matched energy level with the electron transport material, effectively improving the carrier extraction efficiency. The FTAI-based rigid device achieves a champion efficiency of 14.91 % with enhanced stability. More importantly, the FTAI located at the perovskite grain boundaries could spontaneously cross-link during the perovskite annealing process, which effectively improves the conductivity and elasticity of grain boundaries, thereby giving the film excellent bending resistance. Finally, the FTAI-based wearable device yields a record efficiency of 12.35 % and displays robust bending durability, retaining about 90 % of the initial efficiency after 10,000 bending times.
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- Enlong Hou
- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Advanced Manufacturing, Institute of Luminescent Materials and Information Displays, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen, 361021, China
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- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Advanced Manufacturing, Institute of Luminescent Materials and Information Displays, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen, 361021, China
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- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Advanced Manufacturing, Institute of Luminescent Materials and Information Displays, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen, 361021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Advanced Manufacturing, Institute of Luminescent Materials and Information Displays, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen, 361021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Advanced Manufacturing, Institute of Luminescent Materials and Information Displays, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen, 361021, China
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- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Advanced Manufacturing, Institute of Luminescent Materials and Information Displays, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen, 361021, China
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- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Advanced Manufacturing, Institute of Luminescent Materials and Information Displays, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen, 361021, China
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- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Advanced Manufacturing, Institute of Luminescent Materials and Information Displays, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen, 361021, China
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- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Advanced Manufacturing, Institute of Luminescent Materials and Information Displays, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen, 361021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Advanced Manufacturing, Institute of Luminescent Materials and Information Displays, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen, 361021, China
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- Xiamen Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Advanced Manufacturing, Institute of Luminescent Materials and Information Displays, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen, 361021, China
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Liu T, Wang J, Liu Y, Min L, Wang L, Yuan Z, Sun H, Huang L, Li L, Meng X. Cyano-Coordinated Tin Halide Perovskites for Wearable Health Monitoring and Weak Light Imaging. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2400090. [PMID: 38433566 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202400090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2024] [Revised: 02/24/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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Low-toxicity tin halide perovskites with excellent optoelectronic properties are promising candidates for photodetection. However, tin halide perovskite photodetectors have suffered from high dark current owing to uncontrollable Sn2+ oxidation. Here, 2-cyanoethan-1-aminium iodide (CNI) is introduced in CH(NH2 )2 SnI3 (FASnI3 ) perovskite films to inhibit Sn2+ oxidation by the strong coordination interaction between the cyano group (C≡N) and Sn2+ . Consequently, FASnI3 -CNI films exhibit reduced nonradiative recombination and lower trap density. The self-powered photodetector based on FASnI3 -CNI exhibits low dark current (1.04 × 10-9 A cm-2 ), high detectivity (2.2 × 1013 Jones at 785 nm), fast response speed (2.62 µs), and good stability. Mechanism studies show the increase in the activation energy required for thermal emission and generated carriers, leading to a lower dark current in the FASnI3 -CNI photodetector. In addition, flexible photodetectors based on FASnI3 -CNI, exhibiting high detectivity and fast response speed, are employed in wearable electronics to monitor the human heart rate under weak light and zero bias conditions. Finally, the FASnI3 -CNI perovskite photodetectors are integrated with a 32 × 32 thin-film transistor backplane, capable of ultraweak light (170 nW cm-2 ) real-time imaging with high contrast, and zero power consumption, demonstrating the great potential for image sensor applications.
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- Tianhua Liu
- School of Optoelectronics, Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- School of Optoelectronics, Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Thin Films, Center for Energy Conversion Materials & Physics (CECMP), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China
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- School of Optoelectronics, Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- School of Optoelectronics, Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Thin Films, Center for Energy Conversion Materials & Physics (CECMP), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Thin Films, Center for Energy Conversion Materials & Physics (CECMP), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China
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- School of Optoelectronics, Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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Yu W, Zou Y, Wang H, Qi S, Wu C, Guo X, Liu Y, Chen Z, Qu B, Xiao L. Breaking the bottleneck of lead-free perovskite solar cells through dimensionality modulation. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:1769-1788. [PMID: 38269613 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00728f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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The emerging perovskite solar cell (PSC) technology has attracted significant attention due to its superior power conversion efficiency (PCE) among the thin-film photovoltaic technologies. However, the toxicity of lead and poor stability of lead halide materials hinder their commercialization. In this case, after a decade of effort, various categories of lead-free perovskites and perovskite-like materials have been developed, including tin halide perovskites, double perovskites, defect-structured perovskites, and rudorffites. However, the performance of the corresponding devices still falls short of expectations, especially their PCE. The limitations mainly originate from either the unstable lattice structure of these materials, which causes the distortion of their octahedra, or their low dimensionality (e.g., structural and electronic dimensionality)-correlated poor carrier transport and self-trapping effect, accelerating nonradiative recombination. Therefore, understanding the relationship between the structures and performance in these emerging candidates and leveraging these insights to design or modify new lead-free perovskites is of great significance. Herein, we review the variety of dimensionalities in different categories of lead-free perovskites and perovskite-like materials and conclude that dimensionality is an important aspect among the crucial indexes that determine the performance of lead-free PSCs. In addition, we summarize the modulation of both structural and electronic dimensionality, and the corresponding enhanced optoelectronic properties in different categories. Finally, perspectives on the future development of lead-free perovskites and perovskite-like materials for photovoltaic applications are provided. We hope that this review will provide researchers with a concise overview of these emerging materials and help them leverage dimensionality to break the bottleneck in photovoltaic applications.
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- Wenjin Yu
- State Key Laboratory for Artificial Microstructure and Mesoscopic Physics, Department of Physics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Artificial Microstructure and Mesoscopic Physics, Department of Physics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Artificial Microstructure and Mesoscopic Physics, Department of Physics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Artificial Microstructure and Mesoscopic Physics, Department of Physics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Reliability and Intelligence of Electrical Equipment, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Artificial Microstructure and Mesoscopic Physics, Department of Physics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Artificial Microstructure and Mesoscopic Physics, Department of Physics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Artificial Microstructure and Mesoscopic Physics, Department of Physics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Artificial Microstructure and Mesoscopic Physics, Department of Physics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Artificial Microstructure and Mesoscopic Physics, Department of Physics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, P. R. China.
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Ozerova VV, Zhidkov IS, Emelianov NA, Korchagin DV, Shilov GV, Prudnov FA, Sedov IV, Kurmaev EZ, Frolova LA, Troshin PA. Enhancing Photostability of Complex Lead Halides through Modification with Antibacterial Drug Octenidine. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 17:129. [PMID: 38203983 PMCID: PMC10780031 DOI: 10.3390/ma17010129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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The high power-conversion efficiencies of hybrid perovskite solar cells encourage many researchers. However, their limited photostability represents a serious obstacle to the commercialization of this promising technology. Herein, we present an efficient method for improving the intrinsic photostability of a series of commonly used perovskite material formulations such as MAPbI3, FAPbI3, Cs0.12FA0.88PbI3, and Cs0.10MA0.15FA0.75PbI3 through modification with octenidine dihydroiodide (OctI2), which is a widely used antibacterial drug with two substituted pyridyl groups and two cationic centers in its molecular framework. The most impressive stabilizing effects were observed in the case of FAPbI3 and Cs0.12FA0.88PbI3 absorbers that were manifested in significant suppression or even blocking of the undesirable perovskite films' recrystallization and other decomposition pathways upon continuous 110 mW/cm2 light exposure. The achieved material photostability-within 9000 h for the Oct(FA)n-1PbnI3n+1 (n = 40-400) and 20,000 h for Oct(Cs0.12FA0.88)n-1PbnI3n+1 (where n = 40-400) formulations-matches the highest values ever reported for complex lead halides. It is important to note that the stabilizing effect is maintained when OctI2 is used only as a perovskite surface-modifying agent. Using a two-cation perovskite composition as an example, we showed that the performances of the solar cells based on the developed Oct(Cs0.12FA0.88)399Pb400I1201 absorber material are comparable to that of the reference devices based on the unmodified perovskite composition. These findings indicate a great potential of the proposed approach in the design of new highly photostable and efficient light absorbers. We believe that the results of this study will also help to establish important guidelines for the rational material design to improve the operational stability of perovskite solar cells.
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- Victoria V. Ozerova
- Federal Research Center for Problems of Chemical Physics and Medicinal Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 1 prosp. Semenova, 142432 Chernogolovka, Russia; (V.V.O.); (N.A.E.); (D.V.K.); (G.V.S.); (F.A.P.); (I.V.S.)
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- Institute of Physics and Technology, Ural Federal University, 19 ul. Mira, 620002 Yekaterinburg, Russia (E.Z.K.)
- M. N. Mikheev Institute of Metal Physics of Ural Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, 18 ul. S. Kovalevskoi, 620108 Yekaterinburg, Russia
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- Federal Research Center for Problems of Chemical Physics and Medicinal Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 1 prosp. Semenova, 142432 Chernogolovka, Russia; (V.V.O.); (N.A.E.); (D.V.K.); (G.V.S.); (F.A.P.); (I.V.S.)
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- Federal Research Center for Problems of Chemical Physics and Medicinal Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 1 prosp. Semenova, 142432 Chernogolovka, Russia; (V.V.O.); (N.A.E.); (D.V.K.); (G.V.S.); (F.A.P.); (I.V.S.)
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- Federal Research Center for Problems of Chemical Physics and Medicinal Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 1 prosp. Semenova, 142432 Chernogolovka, Russia; (V.V.O.); (N.A.E.); (D.V.K.); (G.V.S.); (F.A.P.); (I.V.S.)
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- Federal Research Center for Problems of Chemical Physics and Medicinal Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 1 prosp. Semenova, 142432 Chernogolovka, Russia; (V.V.O.); (N.A.E.); (D.V.K.); (G.V.S.); (F.A.P.); (I.V.S.)
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- Federal Research Center for Problems of Chemical Physics and Medicinal Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 1 prosp. Semenova, 142432 Chernogolovka, Russia; (V.V.O.); (N.A.E.); (D.V.K.); (G.V.S.); (F.A.P.); (I.V.S.)
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- Institute of Physics and Technology, Ural Federal University, 19 ul. Mira, 620002 Yekaterinburg, Russia (E.Z.K.)
- M. N. Mikheev Institute of Metal Physics of Ural Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, 18 ul. S. Kovalevskoi, 620108 Yekaterinburg, Russia
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- Federal Research Center for Problems of Chemical Physics and Medicinal Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 1 prosp. Semenova, 142432 Chernogolovka, Russia; (V.V.O.); (N.A.E.); (D.V.K.); (G.V.S.); (F.A.P.); (I.V.S.)
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- Federal Research Center for Problems of Chemical Physics and Medicinal Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 1 prosp. Semenova, 142432 Chernogolovka, Russia; (V.V.O.); (N.A.E.); (D.V.K.); (G.V.S.); (F.A.P.); (I.V.S.)
- Zhengzhou Research Institute, Harbin Institute of Technology, Longyuan East 7th 26, Jinshui District, Zhengzhou 450003, China
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Chen J, Zhai Z, Liu Q, Zhou H. The rise of quasi-2D Dion-Jacobson perovskites for photovoltaics. NANOSCALE HORIZONS 2023; 8:1628-1651. [PMID: 37740351 DOI: 10.1039/d3nh00209h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/24/2023]
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With the advance of nanotechnology, the past couple of years have witnessed the fast development of quasi two-dimensional (2D) halide perovskites, which exhibit outstanding long-term stability against moisture and heat, compared with their three-dimensional (3D) counterparts. As one of the most common structures in 2D halide perovskites, quasi-2D Dion-Jacobson (DJ) perovskites show multiple-quantum-well structures with n layers of [BX6]4- octahedral inorganic sheets sandwiched by two layers of diammonium spacers, thus exhibiting superior structural stability due to the elimination of van der Waals gaps. Thanks to the achievement of high power conversion efficiency accompanied by impressive stability, quasi-2D DJ perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have recently drawn extensive attention in the field. This review first introduces the fundamental understanding of quasi-2D DJ halide perovskites, including their superior stability, high exciton binding energy, and compositional flexibility and tunable properties. We then summarize detailed strategies to prepare high-quality quasi-2D DJ perovskites for PSCs, encompassing compositional engineering, solvent engineering, additive addition, and annealing processes. Moreover, the surface/interface modification and 2D-3D hybrid perovskite heterojunction are also discussed, for providing strategies to optimize the fabrication of quasi-2D DJ PSCs. Lastly, current challenges and perspectives toward the future development of quasi-2D DJ perovskites for photovoltaics are outlined.
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- Jieyi Chen
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu, 241000, P. R. China.
- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu, 241000, P. R. China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu, 241000, P. R. China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China.
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Metcalf I, Sidhik S, Zhang H, Agrawal A, Persaud J, Hou J, Even J, Mohite AD. Synergy of 3D and 2D Perovskites for Durable, Efficient Solar Cells and Beyond. Chem Rev 2023; 123:9565-9652. [PMID: 37428563 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.3c00214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/11/2023]
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Three-dimensional (3D) organic-inorganic lead halide perovskites have emerged in the past few years as a promising material for low-cost, high-efficiency optoelectronic devices. Spurred by this recent interest, several subclasses of halide perovskites such as two-dimensional (2D) halide perovskites have begun to play a significant role in advancing the fundamental understanding of the structural, chemical, and physical properties of halide perovskites, which are technologically relevant. While the chemistry of these 2D materials is similar to that of the 3D halide perovskites, their layered structure with a hybrid organic-inorganic interface induces new emergent properties that can significantly or sometimes subtly be important. Synergistic properties can be realized in systems that combine different materials exhibiting different dimensionalities by exploiting their intrinsic compatibility. In many cases, the weaknesses of each material can be alleviated in heteroarchitectures. For example, 3D-2D halide perovskites can demonstrate novel behavior that neither material would be capable of separately. This review describes how the structural differences between 3D halide perovskites and 2D halide perovskites give rise to their disparate materials properties, discusses strategies for realizing mixed-dimensional systems of various architectures through solution-processing techniques, and presents a comprehensive outlook for the use of 3D-2D systems in solar cells. Finally, we investigate applications of 3D-2D systems beyond photovoltaics and offer our perspective on mixed-dimensional perovskite systems as semiconductor materials with unrivaled tunability, efficiency, and technologically relevant durability.
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- Isaac Metcalf
- Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
- Applied Physics Graduate Program, Smalley-Curl Institute, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
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- Université de Rennes, INSA Rennes, CNRS, Institut FOTON - UMR 6082, 35708 Rennes, France
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
- Applied Physics Graduate Program, Smalley-Curl Institute, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States
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Li P, Cao X, Li J, Jiao B, Hou X, Hao F, Ning Z, Bian Z, Xi J, Ding L, Wu Z, Dong H. Ligand Engineering in Tin-Based Perovskite Solar Cells. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2023; 15:167. [PMID: 37395847 PMCID: PMC10317948 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-023-01143-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023]
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Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have attracted aggressive attention in the photovoltaic field in light of the rapid increasing power conversion efficiency. However, their large-scale application and commercialization are limited by the toxicity issue of lead (Pb). Among all the lead-free perovskites, tin (Sn)-based perovskites have shown potential due to their low toxicity, ideal bandgap structure, high carrier mobility, and long hot carrier lifetime. Great progress of Sn-based PSCs has been realized in recent years, and the certified efficiency has now reached over 14%. Nevertheless, this record still falls far behind the theoretical calculations. This is likely due to the uncontrolled nucleation states and pronounced Sn (IV) vacancies. With insights into the methodologies resolving both issues, ligand engineering-assisted perovskite film fabrication dictates the state-of-the-art Sn-based PSCs. Herein, we summarize the role of ligand engineering during each state of film fabrication, ranging from the starting precursors to the ending fabricated bulks. The incorporation of ligands to suppress Sn2+ oxidation, passivate bulk defects, optimize crystal orientation, and improve stability is discussed, respectively. Finally, the remained challenges and perspectives toward advancing the performance of Sn-based PSCs are presented. We expect this review can draw a clear roadmap to facilitate Sn-based PSCs via ligand engineering.
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- Peizhou Li
- Key Laboratory for Physical Electronics and Devices (MoE), Shaanxi Key Lab of Information Photonic Technique, School of Electronic and Information Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory for Physical Electronics and Devices (MoE), Shaanxi Key Lab of Information Photonic Technique, School of Electronic and Information Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory for Physical Electronics and Devices (MoE), Shaanxi Key Lab of Information Photonic Technique, School of Electronic and Information Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory for Physical Electronics and Devices (MoE), Shaanxi Key Lab of Information Photonic Technique, School of Electronic and Information Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory for Physical Electronics and Devices (MoE), Shaanxi Key Lab of Information Photonic Technique, School of Electronic and Information Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, People's Republic of China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai, 201210, People's Republic of China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Materials Chemistry and Applications, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory for Physical Electronics and Devices (MoE), Shaanxi Key Lab of Information Photonic Technique, School of Electronic and Information Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, People's Republic of China.
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- Center for Excellence in Nanoscience (CAS), Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication (CAS), National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Laboratory for Physical Electronics and Devices (MoE), Shaanxi Key Lab of Information Photonic Technique, School of Electronic and Information Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, People's Republic of China.
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Extreme Optics, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, 030006, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Laboratory for Physical Electronics and Devices (MoE), Shaanxi Key Lab of Information Photonic Technique, School of Electronic and Information Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, People's Republic of China.
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Extreme Optics, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, 030006, People's Republic of China.
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Liu M, Pauporté T. Additive Engineering for Stable and Efficient Dion-Jacobson Phase Perovskite Solar Cells. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2023; 15:134. [PMID: 37221320 PMCID: PMC10205963 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-023-01110-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Accepted: 04/30/2023] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Because of their better chemical stability and fascinating anisotropic characteristics, Dion-Jacobson (DJ)-layered halide perovskites, which owe crystallographic two-dimensional structures, have fascinated growing attention for solar devices. DJ-layered halide perovskites have special structural and photoelectronic features that allow the van der Waals gap to be eliminated or reduced. DJ-layered halide perovskites have improved photophysical characteristics, resulting in improved photovoltaic performance. Nevertheless, owing to the nature of the solution procedure and the fast crystal development of DJ perovskite thin layers, the precursor compositions and processing circumstances can cause a variety of defects to occur. The application of additives can impact DJ perovskite crystallization and film generation, trap passivation in the bulk and/or at the surface, interface structure, and energetic tuning. This study discusses recent developments in additive engineering for DJ multilayer halide perovskite film production. Several additive-assisted bulk and interface optimization methodologies are summarized. Lastly, an overview of research developments in additive engineering in the production of DJ-layered halide perovskite solar cells is offered.
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- Min Liu
- Institut de Recherche de Chimie Paris (IRCP), UMR8247, Chimie ParisTech, PSL University, CNRS, 11 Rue P. Et M. Curie, 75005, Paris, France.
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- Institut de Recherche de Chimie Paris (IRCP), UMR8247, Chimie ParisTech, PSL University, CNRS, 11 Rue P. Et M. Curie, 75005, Paris, France.
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Li P, Yan L, Cao Q, Liang C, Zhu H, Peng S, Yang Y, Liang Y, Zhao R, Zang S, Zhang Y, Song Y. Dredging the Charge-Carrier Transfer Pathway for Efficient Low-Dimensional Ruddlesden-Popper Perovskite Solar Cells. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202217910. [PMID: 36720705 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202217910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2022] [Revised: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Low-dimensional Ruddlesden-Popper (LDRP) perovskites still suffer from inferior carrier transport properties. Here, we demonstrate that efficient exciton dissociation and charge transfer can be achieved in LDRP perovskite by introducing γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) as a spacer. The hydrogen bonding links adjacent spacing sheets in (GABA)2 MA3 Pb4 I13 (MA=CH3 NH3 + ), leading to the charges localized in the van der Waals gap, thereby constructing "charged-bridge" for charge transfer through the spacing region. Additionally, the polarized GABA weakens dielectric confinement, decreasing the (GABA)2 MA3 Pb4 I13 exciton binding energy as low as ≈73 meV. Benefiting from these merits, the resultant GABA-based solar cell yields a champion power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 18.73 % with enhanced carrier transport properties. Furthermore, the unencapsulated device maintains 92.8 % of its initial PCE under continuous illumination after 1000 h and only lost 3 % of its initial PCE under 65 °C for 500 h.
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- Pengwei Li
- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou university, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou university, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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- Henan Institute of Advanced Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Non-equilibrium Synthesis and Modulation of Condensed Matter, School of Physics, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi An Shi, Xi'an, 710049, P. R. China
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- Henan Institute of Advanced Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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- Henan Institute of Advanced Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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- Henan Institute of Advanced Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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- Henan Institute of Advanced Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou university, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China.,Key Laboratory of Green Printing, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (ICCAS), Beijing Engineering Research Center of Nanomaterials for Green Printing Technology, National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou university, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou university, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Printing, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (ICCAS), Beijing Engineering Research Center of Nanomaterials for Green Printing Technology, National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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Zhang B, Zheng T, You J, Ma C, Liu Y, Zhang L, Xi J, Dong G, Liu M, Liu SF. Electron-Phonon Coupling Suppression by Enhanced Lattice Rigidity in 2D Perovskite Single Crystals for High-Performance X-Ray Detection. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2208875. [PMID: 36458997 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202208875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2022] [Revised: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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2D Dion-Jacobson (DJ) perovskite single crystals (PSCs) usually demonstrate better X-ray detection performance than Ruddlesden-Popper (RP) PSCs. However, the mechanism of the improved performance is still elusive. Here, by the aid of strong interactions between dimethylbiguanide (DGA) and PbI2 , a novel DJ-perovskitoid (DGA)PbI4 is designed. From the comparison of (DGA)PbI4 to other 2D PSCs, it is discovered that the tiniest lattice distortion and increased hydrogen bonds in the atom-scaled analysis strengthen lattice rigidity and weaken electron-phonon coupling to suppress disordered scattering of carriers, resulting in significantly improved carrier transport and stability. Therefore, high carrier mobility (78.1 cm2 V-1 s-1 ) and a pronounced sensitivity of 4869.0 µC Gyair -1 cm-2 are achieved using (DGA)PbI4 , which are the best in 2D Pb-based PSC devices to date. Finally, the (DGA)PbI4 devices exhibit good spatial resolution in X-ray imaging and excellent long-term stability to work as a promising candidate for medical diagnostics and nondestructive determination.
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- Bobo Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Advanced Energy Devices, Shaanxi Engineering Lab for Advanced Energy Technology, International Joint Research Center of Shaanxi Province for Photoelectric Materials Science, Institute for Advanced Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Advanced Energy Devices, Shaanxi Engineering Lab for Advanced Energy Technology, International Joint Research Center of Shaanxi Province for Photoelectric Materials Science, Institute for Advanced Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Advanced Energy Devices, Shaanxi Engineering Lab for Advanced Energy Technology, International Joint Research Center of Shaanxi Province for Photoelectric Materials Science, Institute for Advanced Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Advanced Energy Devices, Shaanxi Engineering Lab for Advanced Energy Technology, International Joint Research Center of Shaanxi Province for Photoelectric Materials Science, Institute for Advanced Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Advanced Energy Devices, Shaanxi Engineering Lab for Advanced Energy Technology, International Joint Research Center of Shaanxi Province for Photoelectric Materials Science, Institute for Advanced Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China
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- Key Laboratory for Physical Electronics and Devices of the Ministry of Education & Shaanxi Key Lab of Information Photonic Technique, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 28, Xianning West Road, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- The Electronic Materials Research Laboratory, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education & International Center for Dielectric Research, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- The Electronic Materials Research Laboratory, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education & International Center for Dielectric Research, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Advanced Energy Devices, Shaanxi Engineering Lab for Advanced Energy Technology, International Joint Research Center of Shaanxi Province for Photoelectric Materials Science, Institute for Advanced Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China
- Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, iChEM, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China
- University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100039, China
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Yang H, Wang J, Yu X, Feng Y, Chen X, Long F, Ku Z, Huang F, Cheng Y, Peng Y. Solvent engineering in inkjet-printed perovskite solar cells. Chem Phys Lett 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cplett.2022.140084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Low-dimensional Sn-based perovskites: Evolution and future prospects of solar cells. Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.chempr.2022.07.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Gahlot K, de Graaf S, Duim H, Nedelcu G, Koushki RM, Ahmadi M, Gavhane D, Lasorsa A, De Luca O, Rudolf P, van der Wel PCA, Loi MA, Kooi BJ, Portale G, Calbo J, Protesescu L. Structural Dynamics and Tunability for Colloidal Tin Halide Perovskite Nanostructures. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2201353. [PMID: 35485142 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202201353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2022] [Revised: 04/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Lead halide perovskite nanocrystals are highly attractive for next-generation optoelectronics because they are easy to synthesize and offer great compositional and morphological tunability. However, the replacement of lead by tin for sustainability reasons is hampered by the unstable nature of Sn2+ oxidation state and by an insufficient understanding of the chemical processes involved in the synthesis. Here, an optimized synthetic route is demonstrated to obtain stable, tunable, and monodisperse CsSnI3 nanocrystals, exhibiting well-defined excitonic peaks. Similar to lead halide perovskites, these nanocrystals are prepared by combining a precursor mixture of SnI2 , oleylamine, and oleic acid, with a Cs-oleate precursor. Among the products, nanocrystals with 10 nm lateral size in the γ-orthorhombic phase prove to be the most stable. To achieve such stability, an excess of precursor SnI2 as well as substoichiometric Sn:ligand ratios are key. Structural, compositional, and optical investigations complemented by first-principle density functional theory calculations confirm that nanocrystal nucleation and growth follow the formation of (R-NH3 + )2 SnI4 nanosheets, with R = C18 H35 . Under specific synthetic conditions, stable mixtures of 3D nanocrystals CsSnI3 and 2D nanosheets (Ruddlesden-Popper (R-NH3 + )2 Csn -1 Snn I3 n +1 with n > 1) are obtained. These results set a path to exploiting the high potential of Sn halide perovskite nanocrystals for opto-electronic applications.
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- Kushagra Gahlot
- Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, Groningen, 9747AG, The Netherlands
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- Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, Groningen, 9747AG, The Netherlands
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- Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, Groningen, 9747AG, The Netherlands
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- Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, Groningen, 9747AG, The Netherlands
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- Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, Groningen, 9747AG, The Netherlands
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- Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, Groningen, 9747AG, The Netherlands
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- Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, Groningen, 9747AG, The Netherlands
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- Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, Groningen, 9747AG, The Netherlands
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- Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, Groningen, 9747AG, The Netherlands
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- Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, Groningen, 9747AG, The Netherlands
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- Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, Groningen, 9747AG, The Netherlands
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- Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, Groningen, 9747AG, The Netherlands
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- Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, Groningen, 9747AG, The Netherlands
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- Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, Groningen, 9747AG, The Netherlands
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- Institute of Molecular Science, Universitat de València, c/Catedrático José Beltrán, 2, Paterna, 46980, Spain
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- Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, Groningen, 9747AG, The Netherlands
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Guo WH, Zhong HX, Zhang M, Du J, Liu SM, He Y, Zhu YH, Wang X, Shi JJ. 2D Graphene-Like Pb-Free Perovskite Semiconductor CsSb(Br 1-xI x) 4 with Quasi-linear Electronic Dispersion and Direct Bandgap Close to Germanium. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:17319-17329. [PMID: 35385245 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c00801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Thanks to its ultrahigh carrier mobility (∼104-105 cm2 V-1 s-1), graphene shows tremendous application potential in nanoelectronics, but it cannot be applied in effective field-effect transistors (FETs) because of its intrinsic gapless band structure. Thus, introducing a bandgap for graphene is a prerequisite to realize an FET for logic applications. Herein, through first-principles GW calculations, we have predicted a series of novel Dion-Jacobson (DJ) phase halide perovskite semiconductors CsSb(Br1-xIx)4 (x = 0, 0.5, 1) with the quasi-linear (graphene-like) band edge dispersion; as the best one of which, CsSbBr2I2 exhibits a direct bandgap (0.52 eV) as well as a quasi-linear electronic dispersion, yielding an ultrasmall carrier effective mass (0.03 m0) and a high estimated carrier mobility (5 × 103 cm2 V-1 s-1). This gives a significant reference to the exploration of semiconductors with excellent transport properties. Moreover, our calculations also implicate that the DJ perovskites CsSb(Br1-xIx)4 (x = 0, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1) show soft and anisotropic mechanical characteristics as well as excellent electronic, transport, and optical properties, which demonstrate their multifunctional application in infrared optoelectronic, high-speed electronics, and photovoltaics.
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- Wen-Hui Guo
- State Key Laboratory for Artificial Microstructures and Mesoscopic Physics, School of Physics, Peking University Yangtze Delta Institute of Optoelectronics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- School of Mathematics and Physics, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory for Physics and Chemistry of Functional Materials, College of Physics and Electronic Information, Inner Mongolia Normal University, Hohhot 010022, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Artificial Microstructures and Mesoscopic Physics, School of Physics, Peking University Yangtze Delta Institute of Optoelectronics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Artificial Microstructures and Mesoscopic Physics, School of Physics, Peking University Yangtze Delta Institute of Optoelectronics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Artificial Microstructures and Mesoscopic Physics, School of Physics, Peking University Yangtze Delta Institute of Optoelectronics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- Physics Department, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Artificial Microstructures and Mesoscopic Physics, School of Physics, Peking University Yangtze Delta Institute of Optoelectronics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Artificial Microstructures and Mesoscopic Physics, School of Physics, Peking University Yangtze Delta Institute of Optoelectronics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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Yan L, Ma J, Li P, Zang S, Han L, Zhang Y, Song Y. Charge-Carrier Transport in Quasi-2D Ruddlesden-Popper Perovskite Solar Cells. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2106822. [PMID: 34676930 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202106822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2021] [Revised: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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In recent years, 2D Ruddlesden-Popper (2DRP) perovskite materials have been explored as emerging semiconductor materials in solar cells owing to their excellent stability and structural diversity. Although 2DRP perovskites have achieved photovoltaic efficiencies exceeding 19%, their widespread use is hindered by their inferior charge-carrier transport properties in the presence of diverse organic spacer cations, compared to that of traditional 3D perovskites. Hence, a systematic understanding of the carrier transport mechanism in 2D perovskites is critical for the development of high-performance 2D perovskite solar cells (PSCs). Here, the recent advances in the carrier behavior of 2DRP PSCs are summarized, and guidelines for successfully enhancing carrier transport are provided. First, the composition and crystal structure of 2DRP perovskite materials that affect carrier transport are discussed. Then, the features of 2DRP perovskite films (phase separation, grain orientation, crystallinity kinetics, etc.), which are closely related to carrier transport, are evaluated. Next, the principal direction of carrier transport guiding the selection of the transport layer is revealed. Finally, an outlook is proposed and strategies for enhancing carrier transport in high-performance PSCs are rationalized.
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- Linfang Yan
- College of Chemistry, Henan Institute of Advanced Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Henan Institute of Advanced Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Henan Institute of Advanced Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Henan Institute of Advanced Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Henan Institute of Advanced Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Printing, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (ICCAS), Beijing Engineering Research Center of Nanomaterials for Green Printing Technology, National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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Zhu F, Lian G, Yu B, Zhang T, Zhang L, Yu H, Cui D, Wang Q, Zhang H, Meng Q, Wong CP. Pressure-Enhanced Vertical Orientation and Compositional Control of Ruddlesden-Popper Perovskites for Efficient and Stable Solar Cells and Self-Powered Photodetectors. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:1526-1536. [PMID: 34968040 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c18522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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It is well-known that two-dimensional Ruddlesden-Popper (2DRP) perovskite has higher stability than three-dimensional counterparts. However, fundamental issues still exist in the vertical orientation and phase composition as well as phase distribution. Here, obvious control of the film quality of 2DRP PEA2MA4Pb5I16 (n = 5) perovskite is demonstrated via a thermal-pressed (TP) effect. The crystallinity, morphology, phase composition, and optoelectronic features unequivocally illustrate that the TP effect achieves a larger gain size, a smoother surface, an effectively vertical orientation, a relatively pure phase with a large n value, a gradient distribution of quantum wells, and enhanced interlayer interaction. These film and interface features lead to markedly enhanced charge transport/extraction and lower trap density. Accordingly, the TP-based perovskite film device delivers a power conversion efficiency of 15.14%, far higher than that of the control film device (11.10%) because of significant improvements in open-circuit voltage and short-circuit current. More importantly, it also presents excellent hydrophobicity, illumination stability, and environmental stability. In addition, the 2D perovskite self-powered photodetector also exhibits high responsivity (0.25 A W-1) and specific detectivity (1.4 × 1012 Jones) at zero bias.
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- Fei Zhu
- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Renewable Energy, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing Key Laboratory for New Energy Materials and Devices, Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics, Institute of Physics, CAS, Beijing 100190, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Special Functional Aggregated Materials of Education Ministry, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Renewable Energy, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing Key Laboratory for New Energy Materials and Devices, Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics, Institute of Physics, CAS, Beijing 100190, P.R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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Gong J, Hao M, Zhang Y, Liu M, Zhou Y. Layered 2D Halide Perovskites beyond the Ruddlesden–Popper Phase: Tailored Interlayer Chemistries for High‐Performance Solar Cells. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202112022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- Jue Gong
- School of Materials and Energy University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu 611731 China
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- Department of Physics Hong Kong Baptist University Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR China
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- Department of Physics Hong Kong Baptist University Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR China
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- School of Materials and Energy University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Chengdu 611731 China
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- Department of Physics Hong Kong Baptist University Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR China
- Smart Society Lab Hong Kong Baptist University Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR China
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Narra S, Lin CY, Seetharaman A, Jokar E, Diau EWG. Femtosecond Exciton and Carrier Relaxation Dynamics of Two-Dimensional (2D) and Quasi-2D Tin Perovskites. J Phys Chem Lett 2021; 12:12292-12299. [PMID: 34931843 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.1c03427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The dynamics of exciton and free-carrier relaxation of low-dimensional tin iodide perovskites, BA2FAn-1SnnI3n+1, where n = 1 (N1), 2 (N2), 5 (N5), and 10 (N10), were investigated with femtosecond transient absorption spectra (TAS). The absorption and photoluminescence spectra of N1 and N2 show exciton characteristics due to quantum confinement, whereas N5 and N10 display a free-carrier nature, the same as for bulk three-dimensional (3D) films. The TAS profiles were fitted according to a global kinetic model with three time coefficients representing the interactions of biexcitons, trions, and excitons for N1 and N2 and hot carriers, cold carriers, and shallow trap carriers for N5 and N10. The carrier relaxation dynamics of N5 and N10 were similar to those of 3D FASnI3 except for the absence of surface recombination in the deep-trap states due to passivation of the grain surfaces by the long alkyl chain for these quasi-2D samples (N5/N10 vs 3D).
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- Sudhakar Narra
- Department of Applied Chemistry and Institute of Molecular Science, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, 1001 Ta-Hseuh Road, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan
- Center for Emergent Functional Matter Science, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, 1001 Ta-Hseuh Road, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry and Institute of Molecular Science, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, 1001 Ta-Hseuh Road, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry and Institute of Molecular Science, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, 1001 Ta-Hseuh Road, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry and Institute of Molecular Science, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, 1001 Ta-Hseuh Road, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan
- Center for Emergent Functional Matter Science, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, 1001 Ta-Hseuh Road, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry and Institute of Molecular Science, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, 1001 Ta-Hseuh Road, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan
- Center for Emergent Functional Matter Science, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, 1001 Ta-Hseuh Road, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan
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Gong J, Hao M, Zhang Y, Liu M, Zhou Y. Layered 2D Halide Perovskites beyond Ruddlesden-Popper Phase: Tailored Interlayer Chemistries for High-Performance Solar Cells. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021; 61:e202112022. [PMID: 34761495 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202112022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Layered halide perovskites (LHPs) with crystallographically 2D structures have gained increasing interest for photovoltaic applications due to their superior chemical stability and intriguing anisotropic properties, as compared to their conventional 3D perovskite counterparts. The mostly studied LHPs are Ruddlesden-Popper (RP) phases, which suffer from a carrier-transport bottleneck due to the van der Waals gap associated with their intrinsic organic interlayer structures. To address this issue, Dion-Jacobson (DJ) and alternating-cation-interlayer (ACI) LHPs have rapidly emerged, which exhibit unique structural and (opto)electronic characteristics that may resemble the 3D counterparts owing to the eliminated or reduced van der Waals gap. Improved photophyiscal properties have been achieved in DJ and ACI LHPs, leading towards better photovoltaic performance. Here we provide a comprehensive discussion on the merits and promise of DJ and ACI LHPs from a chemistry perspective. Then, we review recent progress on synthesis and tailoring of DJ and ACI LHP crystals and thin films, as well as their optoelectronic properties and photovoltaic performance. Finally, we discuss future directions to realize the full potential of DJ and ACI LHPs for high-performance solar cells and beyond.
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- Jue Gong
- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China
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- Department of Physics, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Physics, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China
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- Department of Physics, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Smart Society Lab, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Wu G, Liang R, Zhang Z, Ge M, Xing G, Sun G. 2D Hybrid Halide Perovskites: Structure, Properties, and Applications in Solar Cells. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2021; 17:e2103514. [PMID: 34590421 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202103514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2021] [Revised: 07/20/2021] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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2D metal-halide perovskites have attracted intense research interest due to superior long-term stability under ambient environments. Compared to their 3D analog, the alternate arrangement of organic and inorganic layers leads to forming a multilayer quantum well (MQW), which endows 2D perovskites with anisotropic optoelectronic properties. In addition, the spacer layer functions as a hydrophobic barrier to effectively prevent 2D perovskite films from ion migration and moisture penetrating, thus realizing outstanding stability. Recently, 2D perovskites have been widely developed with abundant species. The stunning photovoltaic performance with the coexistence of long-term stability and high-power conversion efficiency (PCE) has been realized in 2D perovskite solar cells (PSCs), which paves an avenue for commercialization of PSCs. This review begins with an introduction of crystal structure and crystallization kinetics to illustrate the unique layer characters in 2D perovskites. Then, electron structure, excitons, dielectric confinement, and intrinsic stability properties are discussed in detail. Next, the photovoltaic performance based on recent Ruddlesden-Popper (RP), Dion-Jacobson (DJ), and alternating cations in the interlayer (ACI) phase 2D-PSCs is comprehensively summarized. Finally, the confronting challenges and strategies toward structural design and optoelectronic studies of 2D perovskites are proposed to offer insight into the advanced underlying properties of this family of materials.
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- Guangbao Wu
- Joint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade, Taipa, Macau, 999078, China
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- Joint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade, Taipa, Macau, 999078, China
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- Joint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade, Taipa, Macau, 999078, China
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- Joint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade, Taipa, Macau, 999078, China
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- Joint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade, Taipa, Macau, 999078, China
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- Joint Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade, Taipa, Macau, 999078, China
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Dopants for Enhanced Performance of Tin-Based Perovskite Solar Cells—A Short Review. COATINGS 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/coatings11091045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Lead-based perovskite solar cells had reached a bottleneck and demonstrated significant power conversion efficiency (PCE) growth matching the performance of traditional polycrystalline silicon solar cells. Lead-containing perovskite solar cell technology is on the verge of commercialization and has huge potential to replace silicon solar cells, but despite the very promising future of these perovskite solar cells, the presence of water-soluble toxic lead content is a growing concern in the scientific community and a major bottleneck for their commercialization. The less toxic, tin-based perovskite solar cells are promising alternatives for lead-free perovskite solar cells. Like lead-based perovskite, the general chemical formula composition of tin-based perovskite is ASnX3, where A is a cation and X is an anion (halogen). It is evident that tin-based perovskites, being less-toxic with excellent photoelectric properties, show respectable performance. Recently, numerous studies reported on the fabrication of Sn-based perovskite solar cells. However, the stability of this novel lead-free alternative material remains a big concern. One of the many ways to stabilize these solar cells includes addition of dopants. In this context, this article summarizes the most important fabrication routes employing dopants that have shown excellent stability for tin-based perovskite photovoltaics and elaborates the prospects of lead-free, tin based stable perovskite photovoltaics.
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Ghimire S, Klinke C. Two-dimensional halide perovskites: synthesis, optoelectronic properties, stability, and applications. NANOSCALE 2021; 13:12394-12422. [PMID: 34240087 DOI: 10.1039/d1nr02769g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Halide perovskites are promising materials for light-emitting and light-harvesting applications. In this context, two-dimensional perovskites such as nanoplatelets or Ruddlesden-Popper and Dion-Jacobson layered structures are important because of their structural flexibility, electronic confinement, and better stability. This review article brings forth an extensive overview of the recent developments of two-dimensional halide perovskites both in the colloidal and non-colloidal forms. We outline the strategy to synthesize and control the shape and discuss different crystalline phases and optoelectronic properties. We review the applications of two-dimensional perovskites in solar cells, light-emitting diodes, lasers, photodetectors, and photocatalysis. Besides, we also emphasize the moisture, thermal, and photostability of these materials in comparison to their three-dimensional analogs.
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- Sushant Ghimire
- Institute of Physics, University of Rostock, 18059 Rostock, Germany.
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Qiu J, Lin Y, Ran X, Wei Q, Gao X, Xia Y, Müller-Buschbaum P, Chen Y. Efficient and stable Ruddlesden-Popper layered tin-based perovskite solar cells enabled by ionic liquid-bulky spacers. Sci China Chem 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11426-021-1075-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Chen G, Li P, Xue T, Su M, Ma J, Zhang Y, Wu T, Han L, Aldamasy M, Li M, Li Z, Ma J, Chen S, Zhao Y, Wang F, Song Y. Design of Low Bandgap CsPb 1- x Sn x I 2 Br Perovskite Solar Cells with Excellent Phase Stability. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2021; 17:e2101380. [PMID: 34160146 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202101380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2021] [Revised: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Novel all-inorganic Sn-Pb alloyed perovskites are developed aiming for low toxicity, low bandgap, and long-term stability. Among them, CsPb1- x Snx I2 Br is predicted as an ideal perovskite with favorable band gap, but previously is demonstrated unable to convert to perovskite phase by thermal annealing. In this report, a series of CsPb1- x Snx I2 Br perovskites with tunable bandgaps from 1.92 to 1.38 eV are successfully prepared for the first time via low annealing temperature (60 °C). Compared to the pure CsPbI2 Br, these Sn-Pb alloyed perovskites show superior stability. Furthermore, a novel α-phase-stabilization mechanism of the inorganic Sn-Pb alloyed perovskite by reconfiguring the perovskite crystallization process with chloride doping is provided. Simultaneously, a dense protection layer is formed by the coordination reaction between the surface lead dangling bonds and sulfate ion to retard the permeation of external oxygen and moisture, leading to less oxidation of Sn2+ in perovskite film. As a result, the fabricated all-inorganic Sn-Pb perovskite solar cells (PSCs) show a champion power conversion efficiency of 10.39% with improved phase stability and long-term ambient stability against light, heat, and humidity. This work provides a viable strategy in fabricating high-performance narrow-bandgap all-inorganic PSCs.
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- Gangshu Chen
- State Centre for International Cooperation on Designer Low-Carbon and Environmental Material (SCICDLCEM), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan Institute of Advanced Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Green Printing, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (ICCAS), Beijing Engineering Research Center of Nanomaterials for Green Printing Technology, National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- State Centre for International Cooperation on Designer Low-Carbon and Environmental Material (SCICDLCEM), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan Institute of Advanced Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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- State Centre for International Cooperation on Designer Low-Carbon and Environmental Material (SCICDLCEM), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan Institute of Advanced Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Green Printing, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (ICCAS), Beijing Engineering Research Center of Nanomaterials for Green Printing Technology, National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Printing, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (ICCAS), Beijing Engineering Research Center of Nanomaterials for Green Printing Technology, National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- State Centre for International Cooperation on Designer Low-Carbon and Environmental Material (SCICDLCEM), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan Institute of Advanced Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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- State Centre for International Cooperation on Designer Low-Carbon and Environmental Material (SCICDLCEM), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan Institute of Advanced Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie, Kekuléstraße 5, 12489, Berlin, Germany
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- Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie, Kekuléstraße 5, 12489, Berlin, Germany
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- State Centre for International Cooperation on Designer Low-Carbon and Environmental Material (SCICDLCEM), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan Institute of Advanced Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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- State Centre for International Cooperation on Designer Low-Carbon and Environmental Material (SCICDLCEM), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan Institute of Advanced Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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- State Centre for International Cooperation on Designer Low-Carbon and Environmental Material (SCICDLCEM), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan Institute of Advanced Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Living, Biosystems, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Living, Biosystems, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Printing, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (ICCAS), Beijing Engineering Research Center of Nanomaterials for Green Printing Technology, National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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Yu SK, Zhang ZR, Ren ZH, Zhai HL, Zhu QY, Dai J. 2D Lead Iodide Perovskite with Mercaptan-Containing Amine and Its Exceptional Water Stability. Inorg Chem 2021; 60:9132-9140. [PMID: 34081433 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.1c01106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Two dimensional (2D) hybrid perovskites have attracted a great deal of interest because of their appropriate photovoltaic efficiency and environmental stability. Although some 2D hybrid perovskites with sulfur-containing amines have been reported, the cation having the mercaptan group has not been well explored yet. In this work, cysteamine (Cya, HS(CH2)2NH2), a mercaptan-containing amine, was introduced into 2D hybrid perovskite. Two 2D lead iodides with different structures, (HCya)2PbI4 (1) and (HCya)7Pb4I15 (2), were isolated as a red low-temperature phase and a yellow high-temperature phase, respectively. X-ray single-crystal structural analysis showed that the red phase 1 is a single layered corner-shared perovskite and that the yellow phase 2 is a corner/edge-shared quasi-2D perovskite. A thermo-induced reversible 1 to 2 phase transition was found in this synthetic system. The configuration of HCya cation greatly influences the crystallization equilibrium, generating different structures of the lead halides. The single-crystal structure of 1 is discussed in comparison with that of (HAE)2PbI4 (AE = HO(CH2)2NH2), an analogue of 1. The different effects of OH and SH groups on the 2D frameworks are studied based on their hydrogen bonding properties. More remarkably, although the two perovskites have similar structures, the (HCya)2PbI4 (1) has an intrinsic water stability that is much more stable than (HAE)2PbI4, which should be attributed to the affinity of the SH group with lead on the surface of the lead halide.
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- Shuai-Kang Yu
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, People's Republic of China
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Miao Y, Chen Y, Chen H, Wang X, Zhao Y. Using steric hindrance to manipulate and stabilize metal halide perovskites for optoelectronics. Chem Sci 2021; 12:7231-7247. [PMID: 34163817 PMCID: PMC8171330 DOI: 10.1039/d1sc01171e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2021] [Accepted: 04/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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The chemical instability of metal halide perovskite materials can be ascribed to their unique properties of softness, in which the chemical bonding between metal halide octahedral frameworks and cations is the weak ionic and hydrogen bonding as in most perovskite structures. Therefore, various strategies have been developed to stabilize the cations and metal halide frameworks, which include incorporating additives, developing two-dimensional perovskites and perovskite nanocrystals, etc. Recently, the important role of utilizing steric hindrance for stabilizing and passivating perovskites has been demonstrated. In this perspective, we summarize the applications of steric hindrance in manipulating and stabilizing perovskites. We will also discuss how steric hindrance influences the fundamental kinetics of perovskite crystallization and film formation processes. The similarities and differences of the steric hindrance between perovskite solar cells and perovskite light emission diodes are also discussed. In all, utilizing steric hindrance is a promising strategy to manipulate and stabilize metal halide perovskites for optoelectronics.
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- Yanfeng Miao
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Shanghai 200240 China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Shanghai 200240 China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Shanghai 200240 China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Shanghai 200240 China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Shanghai 200240 China
- Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security Shanghai 200092 China
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Rao L, Meng X, Xiao S, Xing Z, Fu Q, Wang H, Gong C, Hu T, Hu X, Guo R, Chen Y. Wearable Tin-Based Perovskite Solar Cells Achieved by a Crystallographic Size Effect. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021; 60:14693-14700. [PMID: 33835645 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202104201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Tin-based perovskite solar cells (PSCs) demonstrate a potential application in wearable electronics due to its hypotoxicity. However, poor crystal quality is still the bottleneck for achieving high-performance flexible devices. In this work, graphite phase-C3 N4 (g-C3 N4 ) is applied into tin-based perovskite as a crystalline template, which delays crystallization via a size-effect and passivates defects simultaneously. The double hydrogen bond between g-C3 N4 and formamidine cation can optimize lattice matching and passivation. Moreover, the two-dimensional network structure of g-C3 N4 can fit on the crystals, resulting an enhanced hydrophobicity and oxidation resistance. Therefore, the flexible tin-based PSCs with g-C3 N4 realize a stabilized power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 8.56 % with negligible hysteresis. In addition, the PSCs can maintain 91 % of the initial PCE after 1000 h under N2 environment and keep 92 % of their original PCE after 600 cycles at a curvature radius of 3 mm.
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- Li Rao
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanchang University, 999 Xuefu Avenue, Nanchang, 330031, China.,Institute of Polymers and Energy Chemistry, Nanchang University, 999 Xuefu Avenue, Nanchang, 330031, China
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- Institute of Polymers and Energy Chemistry, Nanchang University, 999 Xuefu Avenue, Nanchang, 330031, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanchang University, 999 Xuefu Avenue, Nanchang, 330031, China
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- Institute of Polymers and Energy Chemistry, Nanchang University, 999 Xuefu Avenue, Nanchang, 330031, China
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- Institute of Polymers and Energy Chemistry, Nanchang University, 999 Xuefu Avenue, Nanchang, 330031, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanchang University, 999 Xuefu Avenue, Nanchang, 330031, China.,Institute of Polymers and Energy Chemistry, Nanchang University, 999 Xuefu Avenue, Nanchang, 330031, China
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- Institute of Polymers and Energy Chemistry, Nanchang University, 999 Xuefu Avenue, Nanchang, 330031, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanchang University, 999 Xuefu Avenue, Nanchang, 330031, China.,Institute of Polymers and Energy Chemistry, Nanchang University, 999 Xuefu Avenue, Nanchang, 330031, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanchang University, 999 Xuefu Avenue, Nanchang, 330031, China.,Institute of Polymers and Energy Chemistry, Nanchang University, 999 Xuefu Avenue, Nanchang, 330031, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanchang University, 999 Xuefu Avenue, Nanchang, 330031, China
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- Institute of Polymers and Energy Chemistry, Nanchang University, 999 Xuefu Avenue, Nanchang, 330031, China.,Institute of Advanced Scientific Research (iASR)/, Key Laboratory of Functional Organic Small Molecules for Ministry of Education, Jiangxi Normal University, 99 Ziyang Avenue, Nanchang, 330022, China
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Rao L, Meng X, Xiao S, Xing Z, Fu Q, Wang H, Gong C, Hu T, Hu X, Guo R, Chen Y. Wearable Tin‐Based Perovskite Solar Cells Achieved by a Crystallographic Size Effect. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202104201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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- Li Rao
- School of Materials Science and Engineering Nanchang University 999 Xuefu Avenue Nanchang 330031 China
- Institute of Polymers and Energy Chemistry Nanchang University 999 Xuefu Avenue Nanchang 330031 China
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- Institute of Polymers and Energy Chemistry Nanchang University 999 Xuefu Avenue Nanchang 330031 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering Nanchang University 999 Xuefu Avenue Nanchang 330031 China
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- Institute of Polymers and Energy Chemistry Nanchang University 999 Xuefu Avenue Nanchang 330031 China
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- Institute of Polymers and Energy Chemistry Nanchang University 999 Xuefu Avenue Nanchang 330031 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering Nanchang University 999 Xuefu Avenue Nanchang 330031 China
- Institute of Polymers and Energy Chemistry Nanchang University 999 Xuefu Avenue Nanchang 330031 China
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- Institute of Polymers and Energy Chemistry Nanchang University 999 Xuefu Avenue Nanchang 330031 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering Nanchang University 999 Xuefu Avenue Nanchang 330031 China
- Institute of Polymers and Energy Chemistry Nanchang University 999 Xuefu Avenue Nanchang 330031 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering Nanchang University 999 Xuefu Avenue Nanchang 330031 China
- Institute of Polymers and Energy Chemistry Nanchang University 999 Xuefu Avenue Nanchang 330031 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering Nanchang University 999 Xuefu Avenue Nanchang 330031 China
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- Institute of Polymers and Energy Chemistry Nanchang University 999 Xuefu Avenue Nanchang 330031 China
- Institute of Advanced Scientific Research (iASR)/ Key Laboratory of Functional Organic Small Molecules for Ministry of Education Jiangxi Normal University 99 Ziyang Avenue Nanchang 330022 China
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Xu Y, Duan J, Du J, Yang X, Duan Y, Tang Q. Flexible, All-Inorganic CsPbBr 3 Perovskite Solar Cells Tailored by Heat-resistant Muscovite Substrates. CHEMSUSCHEM 2021; 14:1512-1516. [PMID: 33539047 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202002796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2020] [Revised: 02/02/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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All-inorganic CsPbBr3 perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have attracted tremendous attention, owing to their excellent stability and rising power conversion efficiency. However, the mechanical flexibility of these solar cells has ground to a standstill because of the high-temperature requirement for ideal CsPbBr3 perovskite films. In this study, a flexible CsPbBr3 PSC with an efficiency of 5.71 % has been made by means of fabricating a heat-resistant conductive muscovite substrate, which demonstrates very high mechanical flexibility with nearly unchanged resistance even after 4000 bending cycles (12000 cycles of concave and convex bending for PSCs), owing to the weak van der Waals force and layered structure. Implementation of the muscovite substrate enables the fabrication of flexible PSCs under high-temperature conditions, providing a new path to increase the efficiency without lowering the crystallization temperature of state-of-the-art electron-transporting materials and perovskite films in the future.
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- Yafeng Xu
- College of Information Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, P. R. China
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- College of Information Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, P. R. China
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- College of Information Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, P. R. China
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- College of Information Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, P. R. China
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- State Centre for International Cooperation on Designer Low-Carbon and Environmental Material (SCICDLCEM), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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- College of Information Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, P. R. China
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Zhang Y, Wang Z, Hu S, Yan P, Li H, Sheng C. Robust and Swiftly Reversible Thermochromic Behavior of a 2D Perovskite of (C 6H 4(CH 2NH 3) 2)(CH 3NH 3)[Pb 2I 7] for Smart Window and Photovoltaic Smart Window Applications. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:12042-12048. [PMID: 33666435 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c00163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Highly robust, swiftly reversible thermochromic nature of a two-dimensional (2D) perovskite of (PDMA)(CH3NH3)n-1PbnI3n+1, nominally prepared as n = 2 is found, where PDMA = C6H4(CH2NH3)2. A wide band gap variation from 700 to 430 nm is observed between room temperature and >60 °C under ambient conditions, resulting from moisture absorption and desorption. X-ray diffraction and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy are performed to analyze the hydrated and dehydrated states. Furthermore, the (PDMA)(CH3NH3)n-1PbnI3n+1 film is demonstrated as an active material for smart windows and thermochromic solar cells, which could lower the inside air temperature in an enclosed space and supply a power conversion efficiency of more than 0.5% at a high ambient temperature, respectively. Overall, we may pave a pathway for exploring the novel phenomena and applications of Dion-Jacobson 2D perovskites.
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- Yang Zhang
- School of Electronic and Optical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- School of Electronic and Optical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- School of Electronic and Optical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- School of Electronic and Optical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- School of Electronic and Optical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- School of Electronic and Optical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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Meng X, Li Y, Qu Y, Chen H, Jiang N, Li M, Xue DJ, Hu JS, Huang H, Yang S. Crystallization Kinetics Modulation of FASnI 3 Films with Pre-nucleation Clusters for Efficient Lead-Free Perovskite Solar Cells. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021; 60:3693-3698. [PMID: 33174357 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202012280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2020] [Revised: 11/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Tin halide perovskites are rising as promising materials for lead-free perovskite solar cells (PSCs). However, the crystallization rate of tin halide perovskites is much faster than the lead-based analogs, leading to more rampant trap states and lower efficiency. Here, we disclose a key finding to modulate the crystallization kinetics of FASnI3 through a non-classical nucleation mechanism based on pre-nucleation clusters (PNCs). By introducing piperazine dihydriodide to tune the colloidal chemistry of the FASnI3 perovskite precursor solution, stable clusters could be readily formed in the solution before nucleation. These pre-nucleation clusters act as intermediate phase and thus can reduce the energy barrier for the perovskite nucleation, resulting in a high-quality perovskite film with lower defect density. This PNCs-based method has led to a conspicuous photovoltaic performance improvement for FASnI3 -based PSCs, delivering an impressive efficiency of 11.39 % plus improved stability.
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- Xiangyue Meng
- School of Optoelectronics, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- School of Optoelectronics, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- School of Optoelectronics, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Beijing Research Center for Agricultural Standards and Testing, Beijing, 100097, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, College of Materials Science and Opto-Electronic Technology & CAS Center for Excellence in Topological Quantum Computation & CAS Key Laboratory of Vacuum Physic, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Guangdong Key Lab of Nano-Micro Material Research, School of Chemical Biology and Biotechnology, Shenzhen Graduate School, Peking University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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Ma K, Hsu SN, Gao Y, Wei Z, Jin L, Finkenauer BP, Huang L, Boudouris BW, Mei J, Dou L. Organic Cation Engineering for Vertical Charge Transport in Lead‐Free Perovskite Quantum Wells. SMALL SCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/smsc.202000024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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- Ke Ma
- Davidson School of Chemical Engineering Purdue University West Lafayette IN 47907 USA
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- Davidson School of Chemical Engineering Purdue University West Lafayette IN 47907 USA
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- Davidson School of Chemical Engineering Purdue University West Lafayette IN 47907 USA
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- Davidson School of Chemical Engineering Purdue University West Lafayette IN 47907 USA
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- Department of Chemistry Purdue University West Lafayette IN 47907 USA
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- Davidson School of Chemical Engineering Purdue University West Lafayette IN 47907 USA
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- Department of Chemistry Purdue University West Lafayette IN 47907 USA
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- Davidson School of Chemical Engineering Purdue University West Lafayette IN 47907 USA
- Department of Chemistry Purdue University West Lafayette IN 47907 USA
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- Department of Chemistry Purdue University West Lafayette IN 47907 USA
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- Davidson School of Chemical Engineering Purdue University West Lafayette IN 47907 USA
- Birck Nanotechnology Center Purdue University West Lafayette IN 47907 USA
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Li X, Hoffman JM, Kanatzidis MG. The 2D Halide Perovskite Rulebook: How the Spacer Influences Everything from the Structure to Optoelectronic Device Efficiency. Chem Rev 2021; 121:2230-2291. [PMID: 33476131 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.0c01006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 237] [Impact Index Per Article: 79.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Two-dimensional (2D) halide perovskites have emerged as outstanding semiconducting materials thanks to their superior stability and structural diversity. However, the ever-growing field of optoelectronic device research using 2D perovskites requires systematic understanding of the effects of the spacer on the structure, properties, and device performance. So far, many studies are based on trial-and-error tests of random spacers with limited ability to predict the resulting structure of these synthetic experiments, hindering the discovery of novel 2D materials to be incorporated into high-performance devices. In this review, we provide guidelines on successfully choosing spacers and incorporating them into crystalline materials and optoelectronic devices. We first provide a summary of various synthetic methods to act as a tutorial for groups interested in pursuing synthesis of novel 2D perovskites. Second, we provide our insights on what kind of spacer cations can stabilize 2D perovskites followed by an extensive review of the spacer cations, which have been shown to stabilize 2D perovskites with an emphasis on the effects of the spacer on the structure and optical properties. Next, we provide a similar explanation for the methods used to fabricate films and their desired properties. Like the synthesis section, we will then focus on various spacers that have been used in devices and how they influence the film structure and device performance. With a comprehensive understanding of these effects, a rational selection of novel spacers can be made, accelerating this already exciting field.
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- Xiaotong Li
- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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Meng X, Li Y, Qu Y, Chen H, Jiang N, Li M, Xue D, Hu J, Huang H, Yang S. Crystallization Kinetics Modulation of FASnI
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Films with Pre‐nucleation Clusters for Efficient Lead‐Free Perovskite Solar Cells. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202012280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Xiangyue Meng
- School of Optoelectronics University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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- School of Optoelectronics University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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- School of Optoelectronics University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering Beihang University Beijing 100191 China
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- Beijing Research Center for Agricultural Standards and Testing Beijing 100097 China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS) CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS) CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS) CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 China
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- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering College of Materials Science and Opto-Electronic Technology & CAS Center for Excellence in Topological Quantum Computation & CAS Key Laboratory of Vacuum Physic University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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- Guangdong Key Lab of Nano-Micro Material Research School of Chemical Biology and Biotechnology Shenzhen Graduate School Peking University Shenzhen 518055 China
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Yang H, Shi W, Cai T, Hills-Kimball K, Liu Z, Dube L, Chen O. Synthesis of lead-free Cs 4(Cd 1-xMn x)Bi 2Cl 12 (0 ≤ x ≤ 1) layered double perovskite nanocrystals with controlled Mn-Mn coupling interaction. NANOSCALE 2020; 12:23191-23199. [PMID: 33201164 DOI: 10.1039/d0nr06771g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Lead-free perovskites and their analogues have been extensively studied as a class of next-generation luminescent and optoelectronic materials. Herein, we report the synthesis of new colloidal Cs4M(ii)Bi2Cl12 (M(ii) = Cd, Mn) nanocrystals (NCs) with unique luminescence properties. The obtained Cs4M(ii)Bi2Cl12 NCs show a layered double perovskite (LDP) crystal structure with good particle stability. Density functional theory calculations show that both samples exhibit a wide, direct bandgap feature. Remarkably, the strong Mn-Mn coupling effect of the Cs4M(ii)Bi2Cl12 NCs results in an ultra-short Mn photoluminescence (PL) decay lifetime of around 10 μs, around two orders of magnitude faster than commonly observed Mn2+ dopant emission in NCs. Diluting the Mn2+ ion concentration through forming Cs4(Cd1-xMnx)Bi2Cl12 (0 < x < 1) alloyed LDP NCs leads to prolonged PL lifetimes and enhanced PL quantum yields. Our study provides the first synthetic example of Bi-based LDP colloidal NCs with potential for serving as a new category of stable lead-free perovskite-type materials for various applications.
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- Hanjun Yang
- Department of Chemistry, Brown University, 324 Brook Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02912, USA.
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Hou W, Han G, Ou T, Xiao Y, Chen Q. An Efficient and Stable Perovskite Solar Cell with Suppressed Defects by Employing Dithizone as a Lead Indicator. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202007353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- Wenjing Hou
- Institute of Molecular Science Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage of Shanxi Province State Key Laboratory of Quantum Optics and Quantum Optics Devices Shanxi University Taiyuan 030006 P. R. China), E-mail: han
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- Institute of Molecular Science Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage of Shanxi Province State Key Laboratory of Quantum Optics and Quantum Optics Devices Shanxi University Taiyuan 030006 P. R. China), E-mail: han
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- Institute of Molecular Science Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage of Shanxi Province State Key Laboratory of Quantum Optics and Quantum Optics Devices Shanxi University Taiyuan 030006 P. R. China), E-mail: han
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- College of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science Quanzhou Normal University Quanzhou 362000 P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering Beijing Institute of Technology Beijing 100081 P. R. China
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Hou W, Han G, Ou T, Xiao Y, Chen Q. An Efficient and Stable Perovskite Solar Cell with Suppressed Defects by Employing Dithizone as a Lead Indicator. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2020; 59:21409-21413. [PMID: 32790045 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202007353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2020] [Revised: 07/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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The defects in perovskite films are one of the most non-negligible factors that can attenuate the performances of perovskite solar cell. This work fabricates defect-reduced perovskite film by using the lead indicator (dithizone) as an additive of perovskite functional layer. The dithizone can retard the crystallization rate of perovskite films, passivate the defects, and enhance the structure stability of perovskite by coordinating with lead atoms. As a result, the device doped with dithizone yields outstanding power conversion efficiency and stability.
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- Wenjing Hou
- Institute of Molecular Science, Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage of Shanxi Province, State Key Laboratory of Quantum Optics and Quantum Optics Devices, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, 030006, P. R. China), E-mail: han
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- Institute of Molecular Science, Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage of Shanxi Province, State Key Laboratory of Quantum Optics and Quantum Optics Devices, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, 030006, P. R. China), E-mail: han
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- Institute of Molecular Science, Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage of Shanxi Province, State Key Laboratory of Quantum Optics and Quantum Optics Devices, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, 030006, P. R. China), E-mail: han
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- College of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Quanzhou Normal University, Quanzhou, 362000, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China
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Li Z, Li P, Chen G, Cheng Y, Pi X, Yu X, Yang D, Han L, Zhang Y, Song Y. Ink Engineering of Inkjet Printing Perovskite. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:39082-39091. [PMID: 32805912 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c09485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Inkjet printing method is one of the most effective ways for fabricating large-area perovskite solar cells (PSCs). However, because ink crystallizes rapidly during printing, the printed perovskite film is discontinuous with increasing defects. It severely restricts the application of the inkjet printing technology to the fabrication of perovskite photovoltaic devices. Here, we designed a new mixed-cation perovskite ink system that can controllably retard the crystallization rate of perovskite. In this new ink system, the printing solvent is composed of n-methyl pyrrolidone (NMP) and dimethyl formamide (DMF), and PbX2 is replaced by PbX2-DMSO (X = Br, I) complex as a printing precursor to create a high-quality perovskite layer. Accordingly, the printed Cs0.05MA0.14FA0.81PbI2.55Br0.45 perovskite film exhibited high homogeneity with a large grain size (over 500 nm). Besides, the printed perovskite film possessed lower defects with improved carrier lifetime compared to the control sample. Combining these advantages, the printed PSC delivers decent power conversion efficiencies (PCEs) of 19.6% (0.04 cm2) and 17.9% (1.01 cm2). The large-area device can still retain its original efficiency of 89% when stored in air with humidity less than 20% for 1000 h.
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- Zehua Li
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan Institute of Advanced Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Printing, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (ICCAS), Beijing Engineering Research Center of Nanomaterials for Green Printing Technology, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Beijing 100190, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan Institute of Advanced Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan Institute of Advanced Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials & School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310027, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials & School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310027, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials & School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310027, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Henan Institute of Advanced Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials & School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310027, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Printing, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (ICCAS), Beijing Engineering Research Center of Nanomaterials for Green Printing Technology, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Beijing 100190, P. R. China
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Hanmandlu C, Singh A, Boopathi KM, Lai CS, Chu CW. Layered perovskite materials: key solutions for highly efficient and stable perovskite solar cells. REPORTS ON PROGRESS IN PHYSICS. PHYSICAL SOCIETY (GREAT BRITAIN) 2020; 83:086502. [PMID: 32575080 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6633/ab9f88] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Metal halide perovskites having three-dimensional crystal structures are being applied successfully in various optoelectronic applications. To address their most challenging issues-instability and toxicity-without losing efficiency, lower-dimensional perovskites appear to be promising alternatives. Recently, two-dimensional (2D) perovskite solar cells have been developed exhibiting excellent photostability and moisture-stability, together with moderate device efficiency. This review summarizes the photophysical properties and operating mechanisms of 2D perovskites as well as recent advances in their applications in solar cell devices. Also presented is an agenda for the next-stage development of stable perovskite materials for solar cell applications, highlighting the issues of stability and toxicity that require further study to ensure commercialization.
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- Chintam Hanmandlu
- Research Center for Applied Science, Academia Sinica, Taipei 115, Taiwan, Republic of China
- Department of Electronics Engineering, Chang Gung University, Wenhua 1st Road, Guishan District, Taoyuan City, 33302, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Research Center for Applied Science, Academia Sinica, Taipei 115, Taiwan, Republic of China
- Department of Physics, National Taiwan University, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei 106, Taiwan, Republic of China
- Nano Science and Technology, Taiwan International Graduate Program, Academia Sinica and National Taiwan University, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Department of Electronics Engineering, Chang Gung University, Wenhua 1st Road, Guishan District, Taoyuan City, 33302, Taiwan, Republic of China
- Green Technology Research Center, College of Engineering, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan City, Taiwan, Republic of China
- Department of Nephrology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, New Taipei City 33305, Taiwan, Republic of China
- Department of Materials Engineering, Ming Chi University of Technology, 84 Gungjuan Road, Taishan, New Taipei City, 24301, Taiwan, Republic of China
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- Research Center for Applied Science, Academia Sinica, Taipei 115, Taiwan, Republic of China
- Department of Electronics Engineering, Chang Gung University, Wenhua 1st Road, Guishan District, Taoyuan City, 33302, Taiwan, Republic of China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan, Republic of China
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