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Chen P, Xiao Y, Li S, Jia X, Luo D, Zhang W, Snaith HJ, Gong Q, Zhu R. The Promise and Challenges of Inverted Perovskite Solar Cells. Chem Rev 2024. [PMID: 39207782 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.4c00073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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Recently, there has been an extensive focus on inverted perovskite solar cells (PSCs) with a p-i-n architecture due to their attractive advantages, such as exceptional stability, high efficiency, low cost, low-temperature processing, and compatibility with tandem architectures, leading to a surge in their development. Single-junction and perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells (TSCs) with an inverted architecture have achieved certified PCEs of 26.15% and 33.9% respectively, showing great promise for commercial applications. To expedite real-world applications, it is crucial to investigate the key challenges for further performance enhancement. We first introduce representative methods, such as composition engineering, additive engineering, solvent engineering, processing engineering, innovation of charge transporting layers, and interface engineering, for fabricating high-efficiency and stable inverted PSCs. We then delve into the reasons behind the excellent stability of inverted PSCs. Subsequently, we review recent advances in TSCs with inverted PSCs, including perovskite-Si TSCs, all-perovskite TSCs, and perovskite-organic TSCs. To achieve final commercial deployment, we present efforts related to scaling up, harvesting indoor light, economic assessment, and reducing environmental impacts. Lastly, we discuss the potential and challenges of inverted PSCs in the future.
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- Peng Chen
- State Key Laboratory for Artificial Microstructure and Mesoscopic Physics, School of Physics, Frontiers Science Center for Nano-optoelectronics & Collaborative Innovation Center of Quantum Matter, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Artificial Microstructure and Mesoscopic Physics, School of Physics, Frontiers Science Center for Nano-optoelectronics & Collaborative Innovation Center of Quantum Matter, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
- Clarendon Laboratory, Department of Physics, University of Oxford, Oxford OX1 3PU, U.K
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- State Key Laboratory for Artificial Microstructure and Mesoscopic Physics, School of Physics, Frontiers Science Center for Nano-optoelectronics & Collaborative Innovation Center of Quantum Matter, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Artificial Microstructure and Mesoscopic Physics, School of Physics, Frontiers Science Center for Nano-optoelectronics & Collaborative Innovation Center of Quantum Matter, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- International Research Institute for Multidisciplinary Science, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Advanced Technology Institute, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7XH, U.K
- State Centre for International Cooperation on Designer Low-carbon & Environmental Materials (CDLCEM), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- Clarendon Laboratory, Department of Physics, University of Oxford, Oxford OX1 3PU, U.K
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- State Key Laboratory for Artificial Microstructure and Mesoscopic Physics, School of Physics, Frontiers Science Center for Nano-optoelectronics & Collaborative Innovation Center of Quantum Matter, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
- Peking University Yangtze Delta Institute of Optoelectronics, Nantong, Jiangsu 226010, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Extreme Optics, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030006, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Artificial Microstructure and Mesoscopic Physics, School of Physics, Frontiers Science Center for Nano-optoelectronics & Collaborative Innovation Center of Quantum Matter, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
- Peking University Yangtze Delta Institute of Optoelectronics, Nantong, Jiangsu 226010, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Extreme Optics, Shanxi University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030006, China
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Zhou H, Cai K, Yu S, Wang Z, Xiong Z, Chu Z, Chu X, Jiang Q, You J. Efficient and stable perovskite mini-module via high-quality homogeneous perovskite crystallization and improved interconnect. Nat Commun 2024; 15:6679. [PMID: 39107265 PMCID: PMC11303400 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-50962-1] [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: 03/06/2024] [Accepted: 07/24/2024] [Indexed: 08/09/2024] Open
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The efficiency and stability of perovskite module devices are mainly limited by the quality of scalable perovskite films and sub-cells' lateral contact. Here, firstly, we report constant low temperature substrate to regulate the growth of perovskite intermediate films to slow down the crystallization for obtaining high-quality homogeneous perovskite films in large scale size, which avoid the effect of the ambient temperature on the film quality. Secondly, a scribing step named P1.5 was added before the top function layers deposition, the diffusion barrier layer can be formed "naturally" at the interconnection interface without introducing any additional materials, which well alleviates the diffusion degradation process. As a result, our inverted perovskite devices exhibit a very small efficiency loss with area expansion comparable to other photovoltaic devices (for example, Cadmium Telluride), the perovskite module (aperture area 14.61 cm2) shows a certified quasi-steady-state power conversion efficiency of 22.73%, and the module maintaining over 90% of its initial efficiency after 1000 hours of continuous operation under illumination.
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- Haitao Zhou
- Laboratory of Semiconductor Physics, Institute of Semiconductors, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, P. R. China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Semiconductor Physics, Institute of Semiconductors, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, P. R. China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Semiconductor Physics, Institute of Semiconductors, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, P. R. China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Semiconductor Physics, Institute of Semiconductors, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, P. R. China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Semiconductor Physics, Institute of Semiconductors, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, P. R. China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Semiconductor Physics, Institute of Semiconductors, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, P. R. China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Semiconductor Physics, Institute of Semiconductors, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, P. R. China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Semiconductor Physics, Institute of Semiconductors, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, P. R. China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Semiconductor Physics, Institute of Semiconductors, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, P. R. China.
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, P. R. China.
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Jin M, Jiang S, Wang Y, Wang Y, Guo S, Dong X, Qi H. Formation of chlorophyll-anionic polysaccharide complex coacervates to improve chlorophyll color stability: Thermodynamic and kinetic stability studies. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 275:133253. [PMID: 38945709 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2024] [Revised: 06/04/2024] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024]
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Chlorophyll (Chl) is the predominant pigment in green plants that can act as a food color and possesses various functional activities. However, its instability and rapid degradation on heating compromise the sensory qualities of its products. This study aimed to enhance the heat resistance of Chl by forming complex coacervates with two negatively charged polysaccharides, sodium alginate (SA) and K-carrageenan (KC). Dynamic light scattering and scanning electron microscopy analyses confirmed the formation of coacervates between Chl and the polysaccharides, whereas Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy revealed that hydrogen bonding and electrostatic attraction were the primary forces behind complex formation. Electron spin resonance and thermodynamic studies further revealed that these complexes bolstered the thermal stability of Chl, with a maximum improvement of 70.38 % in t1/2 and a reduction of 50.72 % in the degradation rate constant. In addition, the antioxidant capacity of Chl was enhanced up to 35 %. Therefore, this study offers a novel approach to Chl preservation and suggests a viable alternative to artificial pigments in food products.
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- Meiran Jin
- National Engineering Research Center for Seafood, State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, Collaborative Innovation Center of Provincial and Ministerial Coconstruction for Seafood Deep Processing, Liaoning Province Collaborative Innovation Center for Marine Food Deep Processing, Dalian Technology Innovation Center for Chinese Premade Food, College of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Seafood, State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, Collaborative Innovation Center of Provincial and Ministerial Coconstruction for Seafood Deep Processing, Liaoning Province Collaborative Innovation Center for Marine Food Deep Processing, Dalian Technology Innovation Center for Chinese Premade Food, College of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Seafood, State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, Collaborative Innovation Center of Provincial and Ministerial Coconstruction for Seafood Deep Processing, Liaoning Province Collaborative Innovation Center for Marine Food Deep Processing, Dalian Technology Innovation Center for Chinese Premade Food, College of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Seafood, State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, Collaborative Innovation Center of Provincial and Ministerial Coconstruction for Seafood Deep Processing, Liaoning Province Collaborative Innovation Center for Marine Food Deep Processing, Dalian Technology Innovation Center for Chinese Premade Food, College of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Seafood, State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, Collaborative Innovation Center of Provincial and Ministerial Coconstruction for Seafood Deep Processing, Liaoning Province Collaborative Innovation Center for Marine Food Deep Processing, Dalian Technology Innovation Center for Chinese Premade Food, College of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Seafood, State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, Collaborative Innovation Center of Provincial and Ministerial Coconstruction for Seafood Deep Processing, Liaoning Province Collaborative Innovation Center for Marine Food Deep Processing, Dalian Technology Innovation Center for Chinese Premade Food, College of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Seafood, State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing and Safety Control, Collaborative Innovation Center of Provincial and Ministerial Coconstruction for Seafood Deep Processing, Liaoning Province Collaborative Innovation Center for Marine Food Deep Processing, Dalian Technology Innovation Center for Chinese Premade Food, College of Food Science and Technology, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian 116034, China.
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Yin Q, Chen T, Xie J, Lin R, Liang J, Wang H, Luo Y, Zhou S, Li H, Wang Z, Gao P. Unveiling the Effect of Cooling Rate on Grown-in Defects Concentration in Polycrystalline Perovskite Films for Solar Cells with Improved Stability. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2405840. [PMID: 38994697 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202405840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2024] [Revised: 06/29/2024] [Indexed: 07/13/2024]
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Numerous efforts are devoted to reducing the defects at perovskite surface and/or grain boundary; however, the grown-in defects inside grain is rarely studied. Here, the influence of cooling rate on the point defects concentration in polycrystalline perovskite film during heat treatment processing is investigated. With the combination of theoretical and experimental studies, this work reveals that the supersaturated point defects in perovskite films generate during the cooling process and its concentration improves as the cooling rate increases. The supersaturated point defects can be minimized through slowing the cooling rate. As a result, the optimized FAPbI3 polycrystalline films achieve a superior carrier lifetime of up to 12.6 µs and improved stability. The champion device delivers a 25.47% PCE (certified 24.7%) and retain 90% of their initial value after >1100 h of operation at the maximum power point. These results provide a fundamental understanding of the mechanisms of grown-in defects formation in polycrystalline perovskite film.
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- Qixin Yin
- School of Materials, Shenzhen Campus of Sun Yat-sen University, Gongchang Road No. 66, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518107, China
- Institute for Solar Energy Systems, State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510275, China
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- School of Materials, Shenzhen Campus of Sun Yat-sen University, Gongchang Road No. 66, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518107, China
- Institute for Solar Energy Systems, State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510275, China
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- School of Materials, Shenzhen Campus of Sun Yat-sen University, Gongchang Road No. 66, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518107, China
- Institute for Solar Energy Systems, State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510275, China
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- School of Materials, Shenzhen Campus of Sun Yat-sen University, Gongchang Road No. 66, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518107, China
- Institute for Solar Energy Systems, State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510275, China
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- School of Materials, Shenzhen Campus of Sun Yat-sen University, Gongchang Road No. 66, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518107, China
- Institute for Solar Energy Systems, State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510275, China
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- School of Materials, Shenzhen Campus of Sun Yat-sen University, Gongchang Road No. 66, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518107, China
- Institute for Solar Energy Systems, State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510275, China
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- School of Materials, Shenzhen Campus of Sun Yat-sen University, Gongchang Road No. 66, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518107, China
- Institute for Solar Energy Systems, State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510275, China
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- School of Materials, Shenzhen Campus of Sun Yat-sen University, Gongchang Road No. 66, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518107, China
- Institute for Solar Energy Systems, State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510275, China
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- School of Materials, Shenzhen Campus of Sun Yat-sen University, Gongchang Road No. 66, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518107, China
- Institute for Solar Energy Systems, State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510275, China
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- School of Materials, Shenzhen Campus of Sun Yat-sen University, Gongchang Road No. 66, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518107, China
- Institute for Solar Energy Systems, State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510275, China
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- School of Materials, Shenzhen Campus of Sun Yat-sen University, Gongchang Road No. 66, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518107, China
- Institute for Solar Energy Systems, State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510275, China
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Gou Y, Tang S, Yuan C, Zhao P, Chen J, Yu H. Research progress of green antisolvent for perovskite solar cells. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2024; 11:3465-3481. [PMID: 38745534 DOI: 10.1039/d4mh00290c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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Conventional antisolvents such as chlorobenzene and benzotrifluoride are highly toxic and volatile, and therefore not preferred for large-scale fabrication. As such, green antisolvents are favored for the eco-friendly fabrication of perovskite films. This review primarily discusses the impact of various green antisolvents on the fabrication of thin perovskite films and analyzes the main chemical characteristics of these green antisolvents. It also interprets the impact of green antisolvent treatment on crystal growth and nucleation crystallization mechanisms. It introduces the effective fabrication of large-area devices using green antisolvents and analyzes the mechanisms by which green antisolvents enhance device stability. Subsequently, several green antisolvents capable of preparing highly stable and efficient devices are listed. Finally, we outline the key challenges and future prospects of antisolvent treatment. This review paves the way for green fabrication of industrial perovskite solar cells.
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- Yunsheng Gou
- School of New Energy and Materials, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, 610500, China.
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- School of New Energy and Materials, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, 610500, China.
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- School of New Energy and Materials, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, 610500, China.
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- School of New Energy and Materials, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, 610500, China.
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- School of New Energy and Materials, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, 610500, China.
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- School of Physical Sciences, Great Bay University, Dongguan, Guangdong, China.
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Ying Z, Yang X, Wang X, Ye J. Towards the 10-Year Milestone of Monolithic Perovskite/Silicon Tandem Solar Cells. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2311501. [PMID: 39049723 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202311501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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The perovskite/silicon tandem solar cell represents one of the most promising avenues for exceeding the Shockley-Queisser limit for single-junction solar cells at a reasonable cost. Remarkably, its efficiency has rapidly increased from 13.7% in 2015 to 34.6% in 2024. Despite the significant research efforts dedicated to this topic, the "secret" to achieving high-performance perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells seems to be confined to a few research groups. Additionally, the discrepancies in preparation and characterization between single-junction and tandem solar cells continue to impede the transition from efficient single-junction to efficient tandem solar cells. This review first revisits the key milestones in the development of monolithic perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells over the past decade. Then, a comprehensive analysis of the background, advancements, and challenges in perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells is provided, following the sequence of the tandem fabrication process. The progress and limitations of the prevalent stability measurements for tandem devices are also discussed. Finally, a roadmap for designing efficient, scalable, and stable perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells is outlined. This review takes the growth history into consideration while charting the future course of perovskite/silicon tandem research.
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- Zhiqin Ying
- Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Research Center of Energy Optoelectronic Materials and Devices, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315201, P. R. China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Research Center of Energy Optoelectronic Materials and Devices, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315201, P. R. China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Research Center of Energy Optoelectronic Materials and Devices, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315201, P. R. China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Research Center of Energy Optoelectronic Materials and Devices, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315201, P. R. China
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Yi J, Leung TL, Digweed J, Bing J, Bailey C, Liao C, Tao R, Wang G, Li Z, Nguyen HT, McCamey DR, Zheng J, Mahmud MA, Ho-Baillie AWY. CO 2 Laser Crystallization in Ambient for Highly Efficient FAPbI 3 Perovskite Solar Cells. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2402215. [PMID: 39045903 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202402215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2024] [Revised: 07/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/25/2024]
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Metal halide perovskite solar cells have achieved tremendous progress and have attracted enormous research and development efforts since the first report of demonstration in 2009. Due to fabrication versatility, many heat treatment methods can be utilized to achieve perovskite film crystallization. Herein, 10.6 µm carbon dioxide laser process is successfully developed for the first time for perovskite film crystallization. In addition, this is the first time formamidinium lead triiodide solar cells by laser annealing under ambient are demonstrated. The champion cell produces a power conversion efficiency of 21.8%, the highest for laser-annealed perovskite cells. And this is achieved without any additive, passivation, or post-treatment.
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- Jianpeng Yi
- School of Physics, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
- The University of Sydney Nano Institute (Sydney Nano), The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
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- School of Physics, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
- The University of Sydney Nano Institute (Sydney Nano), The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
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- Research & Prototype Foundry, Core Research Facilities, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
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- School of Physics, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
- The University of Sydney Nano Institute (Sydney Nano), The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
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- School of Physics, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
- The University of Sydney Nano Institute (Sydney Nano), The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
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- School of Physics, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
- The University of Sydney Nano Institute (Sydney Nano), The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
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- School of Physics, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
- The University of Sydney Nano Institute (Sydney Nano), The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
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- School of Physics, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
- The University of Sydney Nano Institute (Sydney Nano), The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
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- School of Engineering, The Australian National University, ACT, 2601, Australia
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- School of Engineering, The Australian National University, ACT, 2601, Australia
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- ARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science, School of Physics, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
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- School of Physics, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
- The University of Sydney Nano Institute (Sydney Nano), The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
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- School of Physics, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
- The University of Sydney Nano Institute (Sydney Nano), The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
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- School of Physics, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
- The University of Sydney Nano Institute (Sydney Nano), The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
- Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics (ACAP), School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia
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Gao J, Fei F, Xu Y, Wang S, Li Y, Du K, Sun H, Dong X, Yuan N, Li L, Ding J. Collaborative Fabrication of High-Quality Perovskite Films for Efficient Solar Modules through Solvent Engineering and Vacuum Flash System. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:38017-38027. [PMID: 38991972 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c06014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/13/2024]
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The vacuum flash solution method has gained widespread recognition in the preparation of perovskite thin films, laying the foundation for the industrialization of perovskite solar cells. However, the low volatility of dimethyl sulfoxide and its weak interaction with formamidine-based perovskites significantly hinder the preparation of cell modules and the further improvement of photovoltaic performance. In this study, we describe an efficient and reproducible method for preparing large-scale, highly uniform formamidinium lead triiodide (FAPbI3) perovskite films. This is achieved by accelerating the vacuum flash rate and leveraging the complex synergism. Specifically, we designed a dual pump system to accelerate the depressurization rate of the vacuum system and compared the quality of perovskite film formed at different depressurization rates. Further, to overcome the limitations posed by DMSO, we substituted N-methylpyrrolidone as the ligand solvent, creating a stable intermediate complex phase. After annealing, it can be transformed into a uniform and pinhole-free FAPbI3 film. Due to the superior quality of these films, the large area perovskite solar module achieved a power conversion efficiency of 22.7% with an active area of 21.4 cm2. Additionally, it obtained an official certified efficiency of 22.1% with an aperture area of 22 cm2, and it demonstrated long-term stability.
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- Jie Gao
- School of Materials Science and Engineering; Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Photovoltaic Science and Engineering; Jiangsu Province Cultivation Base for State Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Science and Technology, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Materials, Research Center of Secondary Resources and Environment, Changzhou Institute of Technology, Changzhou 213032, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering; Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Photovoltaic Science and Engineering; Jiangsu Province Cultivation Base for State Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Science and Technology, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Materials, Research Center of Secondary Resources and Environment, Changzhou Institute of Technology, Changzhou 213032, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering; Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Photovoltaic Science and Engineering; Jiangsu Province Cultivation Base for State Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Science and Technology, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering; Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Photovoltaic Science and Engineering; Jiangsu Province Cultivation Base for State Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Science and Technology, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering; Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Photovoltaic Science and Engineering; Jiangsu Province Cultivation Base for State Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Science and Technology, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering; Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Photovoltaic Science and Engineering; Jiangsu Province Cultivation Base for State Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Science and Technology, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China
- Yangzhou Technological Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225127, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering; Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Photovoltaic Science and Engineering; Jiangsu Province Cultivation Base for State Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Science and Technology, Changzhou University, Changzhou 213164, China
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- Yangzhou Technological Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225127, Jiangsu, China
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- Yangzhou Technological Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225127, Jiangsu, China
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Zou Y, Yu W, Guo H, Li Q, Li X, Li L, Liu Y, Wang H, Tang Z, Yang S, Chen Y, Qu B, Gao Y, Chen Z, Wang S, Zhang D, Chen Y, Chen Q, Zakeeruddin SM, Peng Y, Zhou H, Gong Q, Wei M, Grätzel M, Xiao L. A crystal capping layer for formation of black-phase FAPbI 3 perovskite in humid air. Science 2024; 385:161-167. [PMID: 38991067 DOI: 10.1126/science.adn9646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/13/2024]
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Black-phase formamidinium lead iodide (α-FAPbI3) perovskites are the desired phase for photovoltaic applications, but water can trigger formation of photoinactive impurity phases such as δ-FAPbI3. We show that the classic solvent system for perovskite fabrication exacerbates this reproducibility challenge. The conventional coordinative solvent dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) promoted δ-FAPbI3 formation under high relative humidity (RH) conditions because of its hygroscopic nature. We introduced chlorine-containing organic molecules to form a capping layer that blocked moisture penetration while preserving DMSO-based complexes to regulate crystal growth. We report power conversion efficiencies of >24.5% for perovskite solar cells fabricated across an RH range of 20 to 60%, and 23.4% at 80% RH. The unencapsulated device retained 96% of its initial performance in air (with 40 to 60% RH) after 500-hour maximum power point operation.
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- Yu Zou
- State Key Laboratory for Artificial Microstructure and Mesoscopic Physics, School of Physics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Artificial Microstructure and Mesoscopic Physics, School of Physics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Artificial Microstructure and Mesoscopic Physics, School of Physics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, P. R. China
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- International Center for Quantum Materials, School of Physics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Artificial Microstructure and Mesoscopic Physics, School of Physics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Artificial Microstructure and Mesoscopic Physics, School of Physics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Artificial Microstructure and Mesoscopic Physics, School of Physics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Artificial Microstructure and Mesoscopic Physics, School of Physics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Artificial Microstructure and Mesoscopic Physics, School of Physics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Artificial Microstructure and Mesoscopic Physics, School of Physics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Artificial Microstructure and Mesoscopic Physics, School of Physics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Artificial Microstructure and Mesoscopic Physics, School of Physics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Artificial Microstructure and Mesoscopic Physics, School of Physics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Organic Optoelectronics and Molecular Engineering of Ministry of Education, Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, P. R. China
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- Experimental Center of Advanced Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, P. R. China
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- Experimental Center of Advanced Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Photonics and Interfaces, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
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- International Center for Quantum Materials, School of Physics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Artificial Microstructure and Mesoscopic Physics, School of Physics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Photonics and Interfaces, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Photonics and Interfaces, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
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- State Key Laboratory for Artificial Microstructure and Mesoscopic Physics, School of Physics, Peking University, Beijing 100871, P. R. China
- Beijing Huairou Laboratory, Beijing 101400, P. R. China
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Bai J, Wang H, Ma J, Zhao Y, Lu H, Zhang Y, Gull S, Qiao T, Qin W, Chen Y, Jiang L, Long G, Wu Y. Wafer-Scale Patterning Integration of Chiral 3D Perovskite Single Crystals toward High-Performance Full-Stokes Polarimeter. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:18771-18780. [PMID: 38935700 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c06822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/29/2024]
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Chiral three-dimensional (3D) perovskites exhibit exceptional optoelectronic characteristics and inherent chiroptical activity, which may overcome the limitations of low-dimensional chiral optoelectronic devices and achieve superior performance. The integrated chip of high-performance arbitrary polarized light detection is one of the aims of chiral optoelectronic devices and may be achieved by chiral 3D perovskites. Herein, we first fabricate the wafer-scale integrated full-Stokes polarimeter by the synergy of unprecedented chiral 3D perovskites (R/S-PyEA)Pb2Br6 and one-step capillary-bridge assembly technology. Compared with the chiral low-dimensional perovskites, chiral 3D perovskites present smaller exciton binding energies of 57.3 meV and excellent circular dichroism (CD) absorption properties, yielding excellent circularly polarized light (CPL) photodetectors with an ultrahigh responsivity of 86.7 A W-1, an unprecedented detectivity exceeding 4.84 × 1013 Jones, a high anisotropy factor of 0.42, and high-fidelity CPL imaging with 256 pixels. Moreover, the anisotropic crystal structure also enables chiral 3D perovskites to have a large linear-polarization response with a polarized ratio of 1.52. The combination of linear-polarization and circular-polarization discrimination capabilities guarantees the achievement of a full-Stokes polarimeter. Our study provides new research insights for the large-scale patterning wafer integration of high-performance chiroptical devices.
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- Junli Bai
- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
- School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Smart Sensing Interdisciplinary Science Center, Tianjin Key Lab for Rare Earth Materials and Applications, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), National Institute for Advanced Materials, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
- School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Smart Sensing Interdisciplinary Science Center, Tianjin Key Lab for Rare Earth Materials and Applications, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), National Institute for Advanced Materials, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Smart Sensing Interdisciplinary Science Center, Tianjin Key Lab for Rare Earth Materials and Applications, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), National Institute for Advanced Materials, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Smart Sensing Interdisciplinary Science Center, Tianjin Key Lab for Rare Earth Materials and Applications, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), National Institute for Advanced Materials, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Smart Sensing Interdisciplinary Science Center, Tianjin Key Lab for Rare Earth Materials and Applications, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), National Institute for Advanced Materials, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
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- School of Physics, State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, P. R. China
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- The Centre of Nanoscale Science and Technology and State Key Laboratory of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, Frontiers Science Center for New Organic Matter, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
- School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Smart Sensing Interdisciplinary Science Center, Tianjin Key Lab for Rare Earth Materials and Applications, Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), National Institute for Advanced Materials, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
- School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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Liu D, Jiang X, Wang H, Chen H, Lu Y, Dong S, Ning Z, Wang Y, Wu Z, Ling Z. Perovskite Single Crystals by Vacuum Evaporation Crystallization. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2400150. [PMID: 38552159 PMCID: PMC11165535 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202400150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2024] [Revised: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 06/12/2024]
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Perovskite single crystals have attracted tremendous attention owing to their excellent optoelectronic properties and stability compared to typical multicrystal structures. However, the growth of high-quality perovskite single crystals (PSCs) generally relies on temperature gradients or the introduction of additives to promote crystal growth. In this study, a vacuum evaporation crystallization technique is developed that allows PSCs to be grown under extremely stable conditions at constant temperature and without requiring additives to promote crystal growth. The new method enables the growth of PSCs of unprecedented quality, that is, MAPbBr3 single crystals that exhibit an ultranarrow full width at half maximum of 0.00701°, which surpasses that of all previously reported values. In addition, the MAPbBr3 single crystals deliver exceptional optoelectronic performance, including a long carrier lifetime of 1006 ns, an ultralow trap-state density of 3.67 × 109 cm-3, and an ultrahigh carrier mobility of 185.86 cm2 V-1 s-1. This method is applicable to various types of PSCs, including organic-inorganic hybrids, fully inorganic structures, and low-dimensional structures.
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- Dong Liu
- School of Space Science and PhysicsInstitute of Space SciencesShandong UniversityWeihai264209China
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- School of Physical Science and TechnologyShanghaiTech UniversityShanghai201210China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Field Laser Physics and CAS Center for Excellence in Ultra‐Intense Laser ScienceShanghai Institute of Optics and Fine MechanicsChinese Academy of SciencesShanghai201800China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics EngineeringUniversity of Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100049China
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- The Edward S. Rogers Department of Electrical and Computer EngineeringUniversity of TorontoTorontoOntarioM5S 3G4Canada
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- School of Space Science and PhysicsInstitute of Space SciencesShandong UniversityWeihai264209China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Field Laser Physics and CAS Center for Excellence in Ultra‐Intense Laser ScienceShanghai Institute of Optics and Fine MechanicsChinese Academy of SciencesShanghai201800China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics EngineeringUniversity of Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100049China
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- School of Physical Science and TechnologyShanghaiTech UniversityShanghai201210China
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- School of Space Science and PhysicsInstitute of Space SciencesShandong UniversityWeihai264209China
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- School of Space Science and PhysicsInstitute of Space SciencesShandong UniversityWeihai264209China
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- School of Space Science and PhysicsInstitute of Space SciencesShandong UniversityWeihai264209China
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Chen C, Zhang Z, Wang C, Geng T, Feng Y, Ding J, Ma Q, Gao W, Li M, Chen J, Tang JX. Synchronous Regulation Strategy of Pyrrolidinium Thiocyanate Enables Efficient Perovskite Solar Cells and Self-Powered Photodetectors. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2311377. [PMID: 38299746 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202311377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2023] [Revised: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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Developing inventive approaches to control crystallization and suppress trap defects in perovskite films is crucial for achieving efficient perovskite photovoltaics. Here, a synchronous regulation strategy is developed that involves the infusion of a zwitterionic ionic liquid additive, pyrrolidinium thiocyanate (PySCN), into the perovskite precursor to optimize the subsequent crystallization and defects. PySCN modification not only orchestrates the crystallization process but also deftly addresses trap defects in perovskite films. Within this, SCN- compensates for positively charged defects, while Py+ plays the role of passivating negatively charged defects. Based on the vacuum flash evaporation without anti-solvent, the air-processed perovskite solar cells (PSCs) with PySCN modification can achieve an extraordinary champion efficiency of 22.46% (0.1 cm2) and 21.15% (1.0 cm2) with exceptional stability surpassing 1200 h. Further, the self-powered photodetector goes above and beyond, showcasing an ultra-low dark current of 2.13 × 10-10 A·cm-2, a specific detection rate of 6.12 × 1013 Jones, and an expansive linear dynamic range reaching an astonishing 122.49 dB. PySCN modification not only signifies high efficiency but also ushers in a new era for crystallization regulation, promising a transformative impact on the optoelectronic performance of perovskite-based devices.
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- Cong Chen
- Macao Institute of Materials Science and Engineering (MIMSE), Faculty of Innovation Engineering, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macau, 999078, China
- State Key Laboratory of Reliability and Intelligence of Electrical Equipment, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300401, 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, 300401, 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, 300401, 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, 300401, 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, 300401, 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, 300401, 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, 300401, 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, 300401, 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, 300401, China
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China
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- Macao Institute of Materials Science and Engineering (MIMSE), Faculty of Innovation Engineering, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macau, 999078, China
- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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Zhang Z, Li M, Li R, Zhuang X, Wang C, Shang X, He D, Chen J, Chen C. Suppressing Ion Migration by Synergistic Engineering of Anion and Cation toward High-Performance Inverted Perovskite Solar Cells and Modules. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2313860. [PMID: 38529666 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202313860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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Ion migration-induced intrinsic instability and large-area fabrication pose a tough challenge for the commercial deployment of perovskite photovoltaics. Herein, an interface heterojunction and metal electrode stabilization strategy is developed by suppressing ion migration via managing lead-based imperfections. After screening a series of cations and nonhalide anions, the ideal organic salt molecule dimethylammonium trifluoroacetate (DMATFA) consisting of dimethylammonium (DMA+) cation and trifluoroacetate (TFA-) anion is selected to manipulate the surface of perovskite films. DMA+ enables the conversion of active excess and/or unreacted PbI2 into stable new phase DMAPbI3, inhibiting photodecomposition of PbI2 and ion migration. Meanwhile, TFA- can suppress iodide ion migration through passivating undercoordinated Pb2+ and/or iodide vacancies. DMA+ and TFA- synergistically stabilize the heterojunction interface and silver electrode. The DMATFA-treated inverted perovskite solar cells and modules achieve a maximum efficiency of 25.03% (certified 24.65%, 0.1 cm2) and 20.58% (63.74 cm2), respectively, which is the record efficiency ever reported for the devices based on vacuum flash evaporation technology. The DMATFA modification results in outstanding operational stability, as evidenced by maintaining 91% of its original efficiency after 1520 h of maximum power point continuous tracking.
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- Zuolin Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Reliability and Intelligence of Electrical Equipment, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300401, 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, 300401, China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Technology & Systems (Ministry of Education), College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, 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, 300401, 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, 300401, China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Technology & Systems (Ministry of Education), College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, 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, 300401, China
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Xu Y, Zhou C, Li X, Du K, Li Y, Dong X, Yuan N, Li L, Ding J. Equally Efficient Perovskite Solar Cells and Modules Fabricated via N-Ethyl-2-Pyrrolidone Optimized Vacuum-Flash. SMALL METHODS 2024:e2400428. [PMID: 38741554 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202400428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2024] [Revised: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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Efficiency reduction in perovskite solar cells (PSCs) during the magnification procedure significantly hampers commercialization. Vacuum-flash (VF) has emerged as a promising method to fabricate PSCs with consistent efficiency across scales. However, the slower solvent removal rate of VF compared to the anti-solvent method leads to perovskite films with buried defects. Thus, this work employs low-toxic Lewis base ligand solvent N-ethyl-2-pyrrolidone (NEP) to improve the nucleation process of perovskite films. NEP, with a mechanism similar to that of N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone in FA-based perovskite formation, enhances the solvent removal speed owing to its lower coordination ability. Based on this strategy, p-i-n PSCs with an optimized interface attain a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 24.19% on an area of 0.08 cm2. The same nucleation process enables perovskite solar modules (PSMs) to achieve a certified PCE of 23.28% on an aperture area of 22.96 cm2, with a high geometric fill factor of 97%, ensuring nearly identical active area PCE (24%) in PSMs as in PSCs. This strategy highlights the potential of NEP as a ligand solvent choice for the commercialization of PSCs.
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- Yibo Xu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Photovoltaic Science and Engineering, Jiangsu Province Cultivation base for State Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Science and Technology, Changzhou University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, 213164, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Photovoltaic Science and Engineering, Jiangsu Province Cultivation base for State Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Science and Technology, Changzhou University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, 213164, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Photovoltaic Science and Engineering, Jiangsu Province Cultivation base for State Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Science and Technology, Changzhou University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, 213164, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Photovoltaic Science and Engineering, Jiangsu Province Cultivation base for State Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Science and Technology, Changzhou University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, 213164, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Photovoltaic Science and Engineering, Jiangsu Province Cultivation base for State Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Science and Technology, Changzhou University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, 213164, P. R. China
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- Yangzhou Technological Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225127, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Photovoltaic Science and Engineering, Jiangsu Province Cultivation base for State Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Science and Technology, Changzhou University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, 213164, P. R. China
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- Yangzhou Technological Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225127, P. R. China
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- Yangzhou Technological Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225127, P. R. China
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Hossain M, Starger JL, Efymow JJ, Barrett RF, Bolduc JS, Alvarez NJ, Cairncross RA, Fafarman AT, Baxter JB. Retrograde Solubility of Methylammonium Lead Iodide in γ-Butyrolactone Does Not Enhance the Uniformity of Continuously Coated Films. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:8836-8842. [PMID: 38634602 PMCID: PMC11197085 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c03979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 04/05/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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Halide perovskite thin films can be the centerpiece of high-performance solar cells, light-emitting diodes, and other optoelectronic devices if the films are of high uniformity and relatively free of pinholes and other defects. A common strategy to form dense films from solution has been to generate a high density of nuclei by rapidly increasing supersaturation, for example, by timely application of an antisolvent or forced convection. In this work, we examine the role of retrograde solubility, wherein solubility decreases with increasing temperature, as a means of increasing the nucleation density and film coverage of slot-die-coated methylammonium lead iodide (MAPbI3) from γ-butyrolactone (GBL) solution. Coverage was investigated as a function of the substrate temperature and the presence and temperature of an air knife. Results were considered within the framework of the dimensionless modified Biot number, which quantifies the interplay between evaporation and horizontal diffusion. Moderate temperatures and a heated air knife improved film coverage and morphology by enhanced nucleation up to ∼80 °C. However, despite the dense nucleation enabled by retrograde solubility, slow evaporation as a result of the low vapor pressure of GBL, combined with Ostwald ripening at high temperatures, prevented the deposition of void-free, device-quality films. This work has provided a more detailed understanding of the interplay between perovskite processing, solvent parameters, and film morphology and ultimately indicates the obstacles to forming dense, uniform films from solvents with high boiling points even in the presence of rapid nucleation.
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- Maimur Hossain
- Department
of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States
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- Department
of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States
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- Department
of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States
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- Department
of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States
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- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, Drexel
University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States
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- Department
of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States
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- Department
of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States
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- Department
of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States
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- Department
of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States
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Hu H, An SX, Li Y, Orooji S, Singh R, Schackmar F, Laufer F, Jin Q, Feeney T, Diercks A, Gota F, Moghadamzadeh S, Pan T, Rienäcker M, Peibst R, Nejand BA, Paetzold UW. Triple-junction perovskite-perovskite-silicon solar cells with power conversion efficiency of 24.4. ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 2024; 17:2800-2814. [PMID: 38659971 PMCID: PMC11036531 DOI: 10.1039/d3ee03687a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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The recent tremendous progress in monolithic perovskite-based double-junction solar cells is just the start of a new era of ultra-high-efficiency multi-junction photovoltaics. We report on triple-junction perovskite-perovskite-silicon solar cells with a record power conversion efficiency of 24.4%. Optimizing the light management of each perovskite sub-cell (∼1.84 and ∼1.52 eV for top and middle cells, respectively), we maximize the current generation up to 11.6 mA cm-2. Key to this achievement was our development of a high-performance middle perovskite sub-cell, employing a stable pure-α-phase high-quality formamidinium lead iodide perovskite thin film (free of wrinkles, cracks, and pinholes). This enables a high open-circuit voltage of 2.84 V in a triple junction. Non-encapsulated triple-junction devices retain up to 96.6% of their initial efficiency if stored in the dark at 85 °C for 1081 h.
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- Hang Hu
- Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen Germany
- Light Technology Institute (LTI), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Engesserstrasse 13 76131 Karlsruhe Germany
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- Light Technology Institute (LTI), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Engesserstrasse 13 76131 Karlsruhe Germany
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- Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen Germany
- Light Technology Institute (LTI), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Engesserstrasse 13 76131 Karlsruhe Germany
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- Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen Germany
- Light Technology Institute (LTI), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Engesserstrasse 13 76131 Karlsruhe Germany
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- Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen Germany
- Light Technology Institute (LTI), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Engesserstrasse 13 76131 Karlsruhe Germany
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- Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen Germany
- Light Technology Institute (LTI), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Engesserstrasse 13 76131 Karlsruhe Germany
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- Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen Germany
- Light Technology Institute (LTI), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Engesserstrasse 13 76131 Karlsruhe Germany
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- Light Technology Institute (LTI), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Engesserstrasse 13 76131 Karlsruhe Germany
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- Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen Germany
- Light Technology Institute (LTI), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Engesserstrasse 13 76131 Karlsruhe Germany
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- Light Technology Institute (LTI), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Engesserstrasse 13 76131 Karlsruhe Germany
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- Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen Germany
- Light Technology Institute (LTI), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Engesserstrasse 13 76131 Karlsruhe Germany
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- Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen Germany
- Light Technology Institute (LTI), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Engesserstrasse 13 76131 Karlsruhe Germany
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- Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen Germany
- Light Technology Institute (LTI), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Engesserstrasse 13 76131 Karlsruhe Germany
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- Institute for Solar Energy Research Hamelin (ISFH) Am Ohrberg 1 31860 Emmerthal Germany
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- Institute for Solar Energy Research Hamelin (ISFH) Am Ohrberg 1 31860 Emmerthal Germany
- Institute of Electronic Materials and Devices, Leibniz Universität Hannover Schneiderberg 32 30167 Hannover Germany
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- Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen Germany
- Light Technology Institute (LTI), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Engesserstrasse 13 76131 Karlsruhe Germany
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- Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen Germany
- Light Technology Institute (LTI), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Engesserstrasse 13 76131 Karlsruhe Germany
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Nie T, Fang Z, Yang T, Zhao K, Ding J, Liu SF. Anti-Solvent-Free Preparation for Efficient and Photostable Pure-Iodide Wide-Bandgap Perovskite Solar Cells. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202400205. [PMID: 38436587 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202400205] [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: 01/04/2024] [Revised: 03/03/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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The perovskite/silicon tandem solar cell (TSC) has attracted tremendous attention due to its potential to breakthrough the theoretical efficiency set for single-junction solar cells. However, the perovskite solar cell (PSC) designed as its top component cell suffers from severe photo-induced halide segregation owing to its mixed-halide strategy for achieving desirable wide-bandgap (1.68 eV). Developing pure-iodide wide-bandgap perovskites is a promising route to fabricate photostable perovskite/silicon TSCs. Here, we report efficient and photostable pure-iodide wide-bandgap PSCs made from an anti-solvent-free (ASF) technique. The ASF process is achieved by mixing two precursor solutions, both of which are capable of depositing corresponding perovskite films without involving anti-solvent. The mixed solution finally forms Cs0.3DMA0.2MA0.5PbI3 perovskite film with a bandgap of 1.68 eV. Furthermore, methylammonium chloride additive is applied to enhance the crystallinity and reduce the trap density of perovskite films. As a result, the pure-iodide wide-bandgap PSC delivers efficiency as high as 21.30 % with excellent photostability, the highest for this type of solar cells. The ASF method significantly improves the device reproducibility as compared with devices made from other anti-solvent methods. Our findings provide a novel recipe to prepare efficient and photostable wide-bandgap PSCs.
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- Ting Nie
- 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, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, 710119, Xi'an, 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, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, 710119, Xi'an, China
- Institute of Technology for Carbon Neutralization, Yangzhou University, 225127, Yangzhou, 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, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, 710119, Xi'an, 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, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, 710119, Xi'an, China
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- Institute of Technology for Carbon Neutralization, Yangzhou University, 225127, Yangzhou, 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, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, 710119, Xi'an, China
- Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, iChEM, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 116023, Dalian, China
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Ma X, Zhang Y, Zhou J, Liu L, Ju M, Wang N. Mitigating Surface Defects in Tin-Based Perovskite Films with α-Tocopherol for Enhanced Photovoltaic Performance. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2307373. [PMID: 38012527 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202307373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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Surface defects in tin-based perovskite films disrupt the periodic arrangement of atoms in crystals, making surface atoms more susceptible to interactions with water and oxygen molecules in the surrounding environment. The diffusion of oxygen ions into the perovskite interior leads to the formation of severe bulk defects, which compromises the performance of tin-based perovskite solar cells (PSCs). As a result, surface defects are recognized as the primary source of degradation and require special attention. In this study, α-Tocopherol (also known as vitamin E) into tin-based perovskite films is introduced. Experimental results show that because of its larger volume, α-Tocopherol does not enter the perovskite lattice. Instead, it forms van der Waals and hydrogen bond interactions with the formamidine ion (FA+) and the [SnI6]4- octahedron at the perovskite terminals. Through α-Tocopherol passivation, both surface and interior oxidation of the perovskite are significantly suppressed as α-Tocopherol firmly embeds itself on the perovskite surface. Density functional theory analysis confirms the inhibition of I─Sn antisite defects (ISn) and Sn interstitial defects (Sni), which possess deep trap states within the bandgap. Ultimately, it is demonstrated that α-Tocopherol enhances the power conversion efficiency (PCE) from 9.19% to 13.14% and prolongs the lifetime of tin-based PSCs to over 50 days.
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- Xue Ma
- College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- School of Physics, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, China
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- College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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Zhu P, Chen C, Dai J, Zhang Y, Mao R, Chen S, Huang J, Zhu J. Toward the Commercialization of Perovskite Solar Modules. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2307357. [PMID: 38214179 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202307357] [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: 07/24/2023] [Revised: 12/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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Perovskite (PVSK) photovoltaic (PV) devices are undergoing rapid development and have reached a certified power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 26.1% at the cell level. Tremendous efforts in material and device engineering have also increased moisture, heat, and light-related stability. Moreover, the solution-process nature makes the fabrication process of perovskite photovoltaic devices feasible and compatible with some mature high-volume manufacturing techniques. All these features render perovskite solar modules (PSMs) suitable for terawatt-scale energy production with a low levelized cost of electricity (LCOE). In this review, the current status of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) and modules and their potential applications are first introduced. Then critical challenges are identified in their commercialization and propose the corresponding solutions, including developing strategies to realize high-quality films over a large area to further improve power conversion efficiency and stability to meet the commercial demands. Finally, some potential development directions and issues requiring attention in the future, mainly focusing on further dealing with toxicity and recycling of the whole device, and the attainment of highly efficient perovskite-based tandem modules, which can reduce the environmental impact and accelerate the LCOE reduction are put forwarded.
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- Pengchen Zhu
- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, School of Sustainable Energy and Resources, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, Frontiers Science Center for Critical Earth Material Cycling, Nanjing University, Jiangsu, 210023, P. R. China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, School of Sustainable Energy and Resources, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, Frontiers Science Center for Critical Earth Material Cycling, Nanjing University, Jiangsu, 210023, P. R. China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, School of Sustainable Energy and Resources, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, Frontiers Science Center for Critical Earth Material Cycling, Nanjing University, Jiangsu, 210023, P. R. China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, School of Sustainable Energy and Resources, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, Frontiers Science Center for Critical Earth Material Cycling, Nanjing University, Jiangsu, 210023, P. R. China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, School of Sustainable Energy and Resources, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, Frontiers Science Center for Critical Earth Material Cycling, Nanjing University, Jiangsu, 210023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, MOE Key Laboratory of High-Performance Polymer Materials & Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210023, P. R. China
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- Department of Applied Physical Sciences, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA
- Department of Chemistry, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, School of Sustainable Energy and Resources, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, Frontiers Science Center for Critical Earth Material Cycling, Nanjing University, Jiangsu, 210023, P. R. China
- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210023, P. R. China
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Li L, Huang Z, Meng X, Xing Z, Fan B, Li J, Chen Y. In-Situ Polymer Framework Strategy Enabling Printable and Efficient Perovskite Solar Cells by Mitigating "Coffee Ring" Effect. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2310752. [PMID: 38183338 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202310752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/08/2024]
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Organic-inorganic hybrid perovskites are considered ideal candidates for future photovoltaic applications due to their excellent photovoltaic properties. Although solution-printed manufacturing has shown inherent potential for the low-cost, high-throughput production of thin-film semiconductor electronics, the high-quality and high-reproducibility deposition of large-area perovskite remains a bottleneck that restricts their commercialization due to the droplet coffee-ring effect (CRE). In this study, these issues are addressed by introducing an in situ polymer framework. The 3D framework formed by spontaneous cross-linking improves the precursor viscosity and homogenizes its heat diffusion coefficient, counteracting the lateral capillary flow of the colloidal particles and anchoring their flocculent movement. Thus, the Marangoni convection intensity is properly controlled to ensure high-quality perovskite films, which significantly enhances reproducibility in printing efficient photovoltaics by mitigating the CRE. Subsequently, the perovskite solar cells and modules achieve power conversion efficiencies of 23.94 and 17.53%, and exhibit positive environmental stability, retaining over 90 and 78% efficiency after storage for 2500 and 1600 h, respectively. This work may serves as a foundation for exploring precursor rheology to match the homogeneous deposition requirements of perovskite photovoltaics and facilitating the advancement of their printing manufacturing and commercialization transition.
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- Linfeng Li
- Key Laboratory of Fluorine and Silicon for Energy Materials and Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Jiangxi Normal University, 99 Ziyang Avenue, Nanchang, 330022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Fluorine and Silicon for Energy Materials and Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Jiangxi Normal University, 99 Ziyang Avenue, Nanchang, 330022, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/Institute of Polymers and Energy Chemistry (IPEC)/Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of New Energy Chemistry, Nanchang University, 999 Xuefu Avenue, Nanchang, 330031, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/Institute of Polymers and Energy Chemistry (IPEC)/Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of New Energy Chemistry, Nanchang University, 999 Xuefu Avenue, Nanchang, 330031, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/Institute of Polymers and Energy Chemistry (IPEC)/Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of New Energy Chemistry, Nanchang University, 999 Xuefu Avenue, Nanchang, 330031, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/Institute of Polymers and Energy Chemistry (IPEC)/Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of New Energy Chemistry, Nanchang University, 999 Xuefu Avenue, Nanchang, 330031, China
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- Key Laboratory of Fluorine and Silicon for Energy Materials and Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Jiangxi Normal University, 99 Ziyang Avenue, Nanchang, 330022, China
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering/Institute of Polymers and Energy Chemistry (IPEC)/Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of New Energy Chemistry, Nanchang University, 999 Xuefu Avenue, Nanchang, 330031, China
- Peking University Yangtze Delta Institute of Optoelectronics, Nantong, 226010, China
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Ganguly A, McGlynn RJ, Boies A, Maguire P, Mariotti D, Chakrabarti S. Flexible Bifunctional Electrode for Alkaline Water Splitting with Long-Term Stability. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:12339-12352. [PMID: 38425008 PMCID: PMC10941191 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c12944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Progress in electrochemical water-splitting devices as future renewable and clean energy systems requires the development of electrodes composed of efficient and earth-abundant bifunctional electrocatalysts. This study reveals a novel flexible and bifunctional electrode (NiO@CNTR) by hybridizing macroscopically assembled carbon nanotube ribbons (CNTRs) and atmospheric plasma-synthesized NiO quantum dots (QDs) with varied loadings to demonstrate bifunctional electrocatalytic activity for stable and efficient overall water-splitting (OWS) applications. Comparative studies on the effect of different electrolytes, e.g., acid and alkaline, reveal a strong preference for alkaline electrolytes for the developed NiO@CNTR electrode, suggesting its bifunctionality for both HER and OER activities. Our proposed NiO@CNTR electrode demonstrates significantly enhanced overall catalytic performance in a two-electrode alkaline electrolyzer cell configuration by assembling the same electrode materials as both the anode and the cathode, with a remarkable long-standing stability retaining ∼100% of the initial current after a 100 h long OWS run, which is attributed to the "synergistic coupling" between NiO QD catalysts and the CNTR matrix. Interestingly, the developed electrode exhibits a cell potential (E10) of only 1.81 V with significantly low NiO QD loading (83 μg/cm2) compared to other catalyst loading values reported in the literature. This study demonstrates a potential class of carbon-based electrodes with single-metal-based bifunctional catalysts that opens up a cost-effective and large-scale pathway for further development of catalysts and their loading engineering suitable for alkaline-based OWS applications and green hydrogen generation.
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- Abhijit Ganguly
- School
of Engineering, Ulster University, Belfast BT15 1AP, Northern Ireland, U.K.
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- School
of Engineering, Ulster University, Belfast BT15 1AP, Northern Ireland, U.K.
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- Department
of Engineering, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 1PZ, U.K.
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- School
of Engineering, Ulster University, Belfast BT15 1AP, Northern Ireland, U.K.
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- School
of Engineering, Ulster University, Belfast BT15 1AP, Northern Ireland, U.K.
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- School
of Engineering, Ulster University, Belfast BT15 1AP, Northern Ireland, U.K.
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Yuan L, Chen X, Guo X, Huang S, Wu X, Shen Y, Gu H, Chen Y, Zeng G, Egelhaaf HJ, Brabec CJ, Yang F, Li Y, Li Y. Volatile Perovskite Precursor Ink Enables Window Printing of Phase-Pure FAPbI 3 Perovskite Solar Cells and Modules in Ambient Atmosphere. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202316954. [PMID: 38072899 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202316954] [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: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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Despite the great success of perovskite photovoltaics in terms of device efficiency and stability using laboratory-scale spin-coating methods, the demand for high-throughput and cost-effective solutions remains unresolved and rarely reported because of the complicated nature of perovskite crystallization. In this work, we propose a stable precursor ink design strategy to control the solvent volatilization and perovskite crystallization to enable the wide speed window printing (0.3 to 18.0 m/min) of phase-pure FAPbI3 perovskite solar cells (pero-SCs) in ambient atmosphere. The FAPbI3 perovskite precursor ink uses volatile acetonitrile (ACN) as the main solvent with DMF and DMSO as coordination additives is beneficial to improve the ink stability, inhibit the coffee rings, and the complicated intermediate FAPbI3 phases, delivering high-quality pin-hole free and phase-pure FAPbI3 perovskite films with large-scale uniformity. Ultimately, small-area FAPbI3 pero-SCs (0.062 cm2 ) and large-area modules (15.64 cm2 ) achieved remarkable efficiencies of 24.32 % and 21.90 %, respectively, whereas the PCE of the devices can be maintained at 23.76 % when the printing speed increases to 18.0 m/min. Specifically, the unencapsulated device exhibits superior operational stability with T90 >1350 h. This work represents a step towards the scalable, cost-effective manufacturing of perovskite photovoltaics with both high performance and high throughput.
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- Linhao Yuan
- Laboratory of Advanced Optoelectronic Materials, Suzhou Key Laboratory of Novel Semiconductor-optoelectronics Materials and Devices, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Laboratory of Advanced Optoelectronic Materials, Suzhou Key Laboratory of Novel Semiconductor-optoelectronics Materials and Devices, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210008, China
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- Laboratory of Advanced Optoelectronic Materials, Suzhou Key Laboratory of Novel Semiconductor-optoelectronics Materials and Devices, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Laboratory of Advanced Optoelectronic Materials, Suzhou Key Laboratory of Novel Semiconductor-optoelectronics Materials and Devices, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Laboratory of Advanced Optoelectronic Materials, Suzhou Key Laboratory of Novel Semiconductor-optoelectronics Materials and Devices, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Laboratory of Advanced Optoelectronic Materials, Suzhou Key Laboratory of Novel Semiconductor-optoelectronics Materials and Devices, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Suzhou Sunflex New Energy Company Limited, Suzhou, 215100, China
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- Kuang Yaming Honors School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Institute of Materials for Electronics and Energy Technology (i-MEET), Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Martensstrasse 7, 91058, Erlangen, Germany
- Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nürnberg for Renewable Energy (HI ERN), Immerwahrstrasse 2, 91058, Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Materials for Electronics and Energy Technology (i-MEET), Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Martensstrasse 7, 91058, Erlangen, Germany
- Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nürnberg for Renewable Energy (HI ERN), Immerwahrstrasse 2, 91058, Erlangen, Germany
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- Laboratory of Advanced Optoelectronic Materials, Suzhou Key Laboratory of Novel Semiconductor-optoelectronics Materials and Devices, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Negative Carbon Technologies, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, Jiangsu, P. R. China
- Suzhou Sunflex New Energy Company Limited, Suzhou, 215100, China
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- Laboratory of Advanced Optoelectronic Materials, Suzhou Key Laboratory of Novel Semiconductor-optoelectronics Materials and Devices, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Negative Carbon Technologies, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, Jiangsu, P. R. China
- State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Novel Functional Polymeric Materials, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Polymer Design and Application, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Laboratory of Advanced Optoelectronic Materials, Suzhou Key Laboratory of Novel Semiconductor-optoelectronics Materials and Devices, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Negative Carbon Technologies, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, Jiangsu, P. R. China
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences; CAS Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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Wang K, Ecker BR, Ghosh M, Li M, Karasiev VV, Hu SX, Huang J, Gao Y. Light-enhanced oxygen degradation of MAPbBr 3 single crystal. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2024; 26:5027-5037. [PMID: 38258478 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp03493c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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Organometal halide perovskites are promising materials for optoelectronic applications, whose commercial realization depends critically on their stability under multiple environmental factors. In this study, a methylammonium lead bromide (MAPbBr3) single crystal was cleaved and exposed to simultaneous oxygen and light illumination under ultrahigh vacuum (UHV). The exposure process was monitored using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) with precise control of the exposure time and oxygen pressure. It was found that the combination of oxygen and light accelerated the degradation of MAPbBr3, which could not be viewed as a simple addition of that by oxygen-only and light-only exposures. The XPS spectra showed significant loss of carbon, bromine, and nitrogen at an oxygen exposure of 1010 Langmuir with light illumination, approximately 17 times of the additive effects of oxygen-only and light-only exposures. It was also found that the photoluminescence (PL) emission was much weakened by oxygen and light co-exposure, while previous reports had shown that PL was substantially enhanced by oxygen-only exposure. Measurements using a scanning electron microscope (SEM) and focused ion beam (FIB) demonstrated that the crystal surface was much roughened by the co-exposure. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations revealed the formation of superoxide and oxygen induced gap state, suggesting the creation of oxygen radicals by light illumination as a possible microscopic driving force for enhanced degradation.
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- Ke Wang
- Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 14627, USA.
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 14627, USA.
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- Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE), University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 14623, USA
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- Department of Applied Physical Sciences, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA
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- Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE), University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 14623, USA
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- Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE), University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 14623, USA
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- Department of Applied Physical Sciences, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 14627, USA.
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Li M, Zhu Z, Wang Z, Pan W, Cao X, Wu G, Chen R. High-Quality Hybrid Perovskite Thin Films by Post-Treatment Technologies in Photovoltaic Applications. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2309428. [PMID: 37983565 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202309428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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Incredible progress in photovoltaic devices based on hybrid perovskite materials has been made in the past few decades, and a record-certified power conversion efficiency (PCE) of over 26% has been achieved in single-junction perovskite solar cells (PSCs). In the fabrication of high-efficiency PSCs, the postprocessing procedures toward perovskites are essential for designing high-quality perovskite thin films; developing efficient and reliable post-treatment techniques is very important to promote the progress of PSCs. Here, recent post-treatment technological reforms toward perovskite thin films are summarized, and the principal functions of the post-treatment strategies on the design of high-quality perovskite films have been thoroughly analyzed by dividing into two categories in this review: thermal annealing (TA)-related technique and TA-free technique. The latest research progress of the above two types of post-treatment techniques is summarized and discussed, focusing on the optimization of postprocessing conditions, the regulation of perovskite qualities, and the enhancement of device performance. Finally, an outlook of the prospect trends and future challenges for the fabrication of the perovskite layer and the production of highly efficient PSCs is given.
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- Mingguang Li
- State Key Laboratory for Organic Electronics and Information Displays & Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biosensors, Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Jiangsu National Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials (SICAM), Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications, 9 Wenyuan Road, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials for New Energy Storage and Conversion, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, 411201, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Organic Electronics and Information Displays & Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biosensors, Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Jiangsu National Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials (SICAM), Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications, 9 Wenyuan Road, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Organic Electronics and Information Displays & Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biosensors, Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Jiangsu National Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials (SICAM), Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications, 9 Wenyuan Road, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Organic Electronics and Information Displays & Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biosensors, Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Jiangsu National Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials (SICAM), Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications, 9 Wenyuan Road, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials for New Energy Storage and Conversion, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, 411201, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Organic Electronics and Information Displays & Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biosensors, Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Jiangsu National Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials (SICAM), Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications, 9 Wenyuan Road, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Organic Electronics and Information Displays & Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Biosensors, Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Jiangsu National Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials (SICAM), Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications, 9 Wenyuan Road, Nanjing, 210023, P. R. China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310018, P. R. China
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Zhang W, Liu H, Yan F, Dong B, Wang HL. Recent Progress of Low-Toxicity Poor-Lead All-Inorganic Perovskite Solar Cells. SMALL METHODS 2024; 8:e2300421. [PMID: 37350508 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202300421] [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: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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Organic-inorganic hybrid perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have achieved an impressive certified efficiency of 25.7%, which is comparatively higher than that of commercial silicon solar cells (23.3%), showing great potential toward commercialization. However, the low stability and high toxicity due to the presence of volatile organic components and toxic metal lead in the perovskites pose significant challenges. To obtain robust and low-toxicity PSCs, substituting organic cations with pure inorganic cations, and partially or fully replacing the toxic Pb with environmentally benign metals, is one of the promising methods. To date, continuous efforts have been made toward the construction of highly performed low-toxicity inorganic PSCs with astonishing breakthroughs. This review article provides an overview of recent progress in inorganic PSCs in terms of lead-reduced and lead-free compositions. The physical properties of poor-lead all-inorganic perovskites are discussed to unveil the major challenges in this field. Then, it reports notable achievements for the experimental studies to date to figure out feasible methods for efficient and stable poor-lead all-inorganic PSCs. Finally, a discussion of the challenges and prospects for poor-lead all-inorganic PSCs in the future is presented.
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- Weihai Zhang
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- Key University Laboratory of Highly Efficient Utilization of Solar Energy and Sustainable Development of Guangdong, Key Laboratory of Electric Driving Force Energy Materials of Guangdong, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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Nyiekaa EA, Aika TA, Orukpe PE, Akhabue CE, Danladi E. Development on inverted perovskite solar cells: A review. Heliyon 2024; 10:e24689. [PMID: 38298729 PMCID: PMC10828711 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/02/2024] Open
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Recently, inverted perovskite solar cells (IPSCs) have received note-worthy consideration in the photovoltaic domain because of its dependable operating stability, minimal hysteresis, and low-temperature manufacture technique in the quest to satisfy global energy demand through renewable means. In a decade transition, perovskite solar cells in general have exceeded 25 % efficiency as a result of superior perovskite nanocrystalline films obtained via low temperature synthesis methods along with good interface and electrode materials management. This review paper presents detail processes of refining the stability and power conversion efficiencies in IPSCs. The latest development in the power conversion efficiency, including structural configurations, prospect of tandem solar cells, mixed cations and halides, films' fabrication methods, charge transport material alterations, effects of contact electrode materials, additive and interface engineering materials used in IPSCs are extensively discussed. Additionally, insights on the state of the art and IPSCs' continued development towards commercialization are provided.
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- Emmanuel A. Nyiekaa
- Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
- Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University Makurdi, Nigeria
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- Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
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- Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
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- Department of Physics, Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, Nigeria
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Zou Y, Bai X, Kahmann S, Dai L, Yuan S, Yin S, Heger JE, Schwartzkopf M, Roth SV, Chen CC, Zhang J, Stranks SD, Friend RH, Müller-Buschbaum P. A Practical Approach Toward Highly Reproducible and High-Quality Perovskite Films Based on an Aging Treatment. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2307024. [PMID: 37739404 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202307024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Revised: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 09/24/2023]
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Solution processing of hybrid perovskite semiconductors is a highly promising approach for the fabrication of cost-effective electronic and optoelectronic devices. However, challenges with this approach lie in overcoming the controllability of the perovskite film morphology and the reproducibility of device efficiencies. Here, a facile and practical aging treatment (AT) strategy is reported to modulate the perovskite crystal growth to produce sufficiently high-quality perovskite thin films with improved homogeneity and full-coverage morphology. The resulting AT-films exhibit fewer defects, faster charge carrier transfer/extraction, and suppressed non-radiative recombination compared with reference. The AT-devices achieve a noticeable improvement in the reproducibility, operational stability, and photovoltaic performance of devices, with the average efficiency increased by 16%. It also demonstrates the feasibility and scalability of AT strategy in optimizing the film morphology and device performance for other perovskite components including MAPbI3 , (MAPbBr3 )15 (FAPbI3 )85 , and Cs0.05 (MAPbBr3 )0.17 (FAPbI3 )0.83 . This method opens an effective avenue to improve the quality of perovskite films and photovoltaic devices in a scalable and reproducible manner.
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- Yuqin Zou
- Technical University of Munich, TUM School of Natural Sciences, Department of Physics, Chair for Functional Materials, James-Franck-Str. 1, 85748, Garching, Germany
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- Department of Physics, Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB3 0HE, UK
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB3 0AS, UK
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- Department of Physics, Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB3 0HE, UK
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- Department of Chemistry, Renmin University of China, No. 59 Zhongguancun Street, Beijing, 100872, P. R. China
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- Technical University of Munich, TUM School of Natural Sciences, Department of Physics, Chair for Functional Materials, James-Franck-Str. 1, 85748, Garching, Germany
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- Technical University of Munich, TUM School of Natural Sciences, Department of Physics, Chair for Functional Materials, James-Franck-Str. 1, 85748, Garching, Germany
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- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY), Notkestrasse 85, 22607, Hamburg, Germany
- Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Teknikringen 56-58, Stockholm, SE-100 44, Sweden
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Renmin University of China, No. 59 Zhongguancun Street, Beijing, 100872, P. R. China
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- Department of Physics, Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB3 0HE, UK
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB3 0AS, UK
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- Department of Physics, Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB3 0HE, UK
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- Technical University of Munich, TUM School of Natural Sciences, Department of Physics, Chair for Functional Materials, James-Franck-Str. 1, 85748, Garching, Germany
- Heinz Maier-Leibnitz-Zentrum (MLZ), Technical University of Munich, Lichtenbergstr. 1, 85748, Garching, Germany
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Bensekhria A, Asuo IM, Ka I, Nechache R, Rosei F. Improved Performance of Air-Processed Perovskite Solar Cells via the Combination of Chlorine Precursors and Potassium Thiocyanate. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:56413-56423. [PMID: 38058107 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c11351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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Due to their low cost and high efficiency, hybrid perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have shown the most outstanding competitiveness among third-generation photovoltaic (PV) devices. However, several challenges remain unresolved, among which the limited stability is arguably the main. Chlorine (Cl) has been widely employed to yield PV performances, but the Cl-doping mechanism and its role in mixed-halide PSCs are not entirely understood. Here, we investigate the effect of Cl-doping using different precursors such as formamidinium chloride (FACl), cesium chloride (CsCl), and lead chloride (PbCl2), which lead to the incorporation of Cl at different sites of the perovskite crystal. We demonstrate that the stability and efficiency of air-processed PSCs are strongly affected by Cl bonding into the cationic chloride precursor. Furthermore, adding potassium thiocyanate (KSCN) leads to the maximum efficiency of 18.1%, improving the operational stability with only 18% PCE loss after 520 h, stored under ambient conditions. Incorporating CsCl and KSCN presents an effective approach to further boost the performance and thermal stability of PSCs by tailoring the composition of the perovskite's composition. Finally, we used the slot-die method to demonstrate that our strategy is scalable for large-area devices that have shown similar performance. Our results show that fully air-processed and stable PSCs with high efficiency for large production and commercialization are achievable.
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- Ahmed Bensekhria
- Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique INRS-Énergie, Matériaux et Télécommunications,1650, Blvd. Lionel-Boulet, Varennes, Québec J3X 1P7, Canada
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- Pi-Sol Technologies Inc., 275 Bd Armand-Frappier Suite 2A, Laval, Québec H7V 4A7, Canada
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- Pi-Sol Technologies Inc., 275 Bd Armand-Frappier Suite 2A, Laval, Québec H7V 4A7, Canada
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- Pi-Sol Technologies Inc., 275 Bd Armand-Frappier Suite 2A, Laval, Québec H7V 4A7, Canada
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- Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique INRS-Énergie, Matériaux et Télécommunications,1650, Blvd. Lionel-Boulet, Varennes, Québec J3X 1P7, Canada
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Zhao X, Zhang Z, Zhu Y, Meng F, Li M, Wang C, Gao W, Feng Y, Li R, He D, Chen J, Chen C. Rationally Tailoring Chiral Molecules to Minimize Interfacial Energy Loss Enables Efficient and Stable Perovskite Solar Cells Using Vacuum Flash Technology. NANO LETTERS 2023. [PMID: 38029280 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c03655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Facing the defects and energy barrier at the interface of perovskite solar cells, we propose a chiral molecule engineering strategy to simultaneously heal interfacial defects and regulate interfacial energy band alignment. S-ibuprofen (S-IBU), R-ibuprofen (R-IBU), and racemic ibuprofen (rac-IBU) are used to post-treat perovskite films. rac-IBU molecules possess the strongest anchoring on the surface of perovskites among all chiral molecules, translating into the best defect passivation effect. The hydrophobic isobutyl group and benzene ring could increase the film moisture resistance ability. Due to reduced interfacial defects and interfacial energy barrier, rac-IBU enables efficient devices with a maximum efficiency exceeding 24% based on vacuum flash technology without antisolvents. The encapsulated rac-IBU-modified device could maintain 90% of its initial performance after 1040 h of continuous maximum power point tracking. This work provides a feasible route to minimize interfacial nonradiative recombination losses by controlling spatial conformation via rational chiral molecule engineering.
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- Xuefan Zhao
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Reliability and Intelligence of Electrical Equipment, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Reliability and Intelligence of Electrical Equipment, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Reliability and Intelligence of Electrical Equipment, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Reliability and Intelligence of Electrical Equipment, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Reliability and Intelligence of Electrical Equipment, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Reliability and Intelligence of Electrical Equipment, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Reliability and Intelligence of Electrical Equipment, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Reliability and Intelligence of Electrical Equipment, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Technology & Systems (Ministry of Education), College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Technology & Systems (Ministry of Education), College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Technology & Systems (Ministry of Education), College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Reliability and Intelligence of Electrical Equipment, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin 300130, China
- Macao Institute of Materials Science and Engineering (MIMSE), Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau 999078, China
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Wang S, Wu C, Yao H, Xie L, Xiao Y, Ding L, Hao F. Defect Compensation and Lattice Stabilization Enables High Voltage Output in Tin Halide Perovskite Solar Cells. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023:e2308877. [PMID: 37948431 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202308877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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Tin halide perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are regarded as the most promising lead-free alternatives for photovoltaic applications. However, they still suffer from uncompetitive photovoltaic performance because of the facile Sn2+ oxidation and Sn-related defects. Herein, a defect and carrier management strategy by using diaminopyridine (DP) and 4-bromo-2,6-diaminopyridine (4BrDP) as multifunctional additives for tin halide perovskites is reported. Both DP and 4BrDP induced strong interaction with tin perovskites by coordinate bonding and N─H···I hydrogen bonding, which greatly suppresses the micro-strain and Urbach energy of tin halide perovskite films. The strong hydrogen bonding inhibits the formation of I3 - and related defect density. Meanwhile, the electron-donor species of halogen bond in 4BrDP provides higher reactivity of 2 and 6 sites, which indicates stronger passivation ability with tin halide perovskites. These advances enable a champion power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 13.40% in 4BrDP-processed devices with remarkable improvement in both open-circuit voltage (Voc ) of 881 mV and fill factor (FF) of 71.26%. The 4BrDP devices retain 91% and 82% of the pristine PCE after 2000 h storage in N2 atmosphere and 1000 h under 85 °C, respectively. Therefore, this work provides new insight into molecular design for high-performance and stable lead-free optoelectronics.
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- Shurong Wang
- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, 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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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, China
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- Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, 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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- Center for Excellence in Nanoscience (CAS), Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and, Hierarchical Fabrication (CAS), National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, Beijing, 100190, 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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Szulc K, Pydzińska-Białek K, Ziółek M. Modeling of Charge Injection, Recombination, and Diffusion in Complete Perovskite Solar Cells on Short Time Scales. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:7110. [PMID: 38005040 PMCID: PMC10672245 DOI: 10.3390/ma16227110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023]
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A model of charge population decay upon ultrafast optical pulse excitation in complete, working perovskite solar cells is proposed. The equation, including charge injections (extractions) from perovskite to contact materials, charge diffusion, and charge recombination via first-, second-, and third-order processes, is solved using numerical simulations. Results of simulations are positively verified by broadband transient absorption results of mixed halide, triple-cation perovskite (FA0.76MA0.19Cs0.05Pb(I0.81Br0.19)3). The combined analytical and experimental findings reveal the best approaches for the proper determination of the crucial parameters that govern charge transfer dynamics in perovskite solar cells on picosecond and single nanosecond time scales. Measurements from both electron and hole transporting layer sides under different applied bias potentials (zero and close to open circuit potential) and different pump fluence (especially below 5 μJ/cm2), followed by fitting of parameters using numerical modeling, are proposed as the optimal methodology for describing the processes taking place in efficient devices.
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- Krzysztof Szulc
- Institute of Spintronics and Quantum Information, Faculty of Physics, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan, Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 2, 61-614 Poznan, Poland;
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- Institute of Physics, Faculty of Physics, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan, Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 2, 61-614 Poznan, Poland;
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- Institute of Physics, Faculty of Physics, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan, Uniwersytetu Poznańskiego 2, 61-614 Poznan, Poland;
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Shi J, Zhao C, Yuan J. Achieving High Fill Factor in Efficient P-i-N Perovskite Solar Cells. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2302383. [PMID: 37501318 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202302383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2023] [Revised: 06/23/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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Lead halide perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have made unprecedented progress, exhibiting great potential for commercialization. Among them, inverted p-i-n PSCs provide outstanding compatibility with flexible substrates, more importantly, with silicon (Si) bottom devices for higher efficiency perovskite-Si tandem solar cells. However, even with recently obtained efficiency over 25%, the investigation of inverted p-i-n PSCs is still behind the n-i-p counterpart so far. Recent progress has demonstrated that the fill factor (FF) in inverted PSCs currently still underperforms relative to open-circuit voltage and short-circuit current density, which requires an in-depth understanding of the mechanism and further research. In this review article, the recent advancements in high FF inverted PSCs by adopting the approaches of interfacial optimization, precursor engineering as well as fabrication techniques to minimize undesirable recombination are summarized. Insufficient carrier extraction and transport efficiency are found to be the main factors that hinder the current FF of inverted PSCs. In addition, insights into the main factors limiting FF and strategies for minimizing series resistance in inverted PSCs are presented. The continuous efforts dedicated to the FF of high-performance inverted devices may pave the way toward commercial applications of PSCs in the near future.
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- Junwei Shi
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, P. R. China
- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, 199 Ren-Ai Road, Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, 199 Ren-Ai Road, Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215123, P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, 199 Ren-Ai Road, Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Advanced Negative Carbon Technologies, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215123, P. R. China
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Huang X, Sun HT, Shirahata N. Highly efficient, self-powered UV photodiodes based on leadfree perovskite nanocrystals through interfacial engineering. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2023; 35:035701. [PMID: 37905410 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ad0303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023]
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Double perovskite crystals are promising alternatives for lead-based perovskites that has potential to address toxicity and instability issues. In this study, Cs2AgBiCl6nanocrystals (NCs) with high absorption coefficients were synthesized by hot-injection method. The bandgap engineering was realized by tuning the halide composition in Cs2AgBiCl6to Cs2AgBiBr6. Both NCs were used as light-absorbing layers in lead-free perovskite photodiodes that exhibit wavelength-selectivity for UV-visible light operatable even at a bias voltage of 0 V. Cs2AgBiBr6-based photodiode exhibits a characteristic detection peak at 340 nm with a responsivity of 3.21 mA W-1, a specific detectivity up to 8.91 × 1010Jones and a fast response speed with a rise/fall time of 30/35 ms. The excellent performance of self-driven photodiodes lights up the prospect of lead-free perovskite NCs in highly efficient optoelectronic devices.
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- Xiaoyu Huang
- Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-2-1 Sengen, Tsukuba 305-0047, Japan
- Graduate School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Hokkaido University, Kita 13, Nishi 8, Kita-ku, Sapporo 060-0814, Japan
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- Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-2-1 Sengen, Tsukuba 305-0047, Japan
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- Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-2-1 Sengen, Tsukuba 305-0047, Japan
- Graduate School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Hokkaido University, Kita 13, Nishi 8, Kita-ku, Sapporo 060-0814, Japan
- Department of Physics, Chuo University, 1-13-27 Kasuga, Bunkyo, Tokyo 112-8551, Japan
- CNRS-Saint-Gobain-NIMS, IRL3629, Laboratory for Innovative Key Materials and Structures, National Institute for Materials Science, 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044, Japan
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Khan AA, Kumar N, Jung U, Heo W, Tan Z, Park J. Performance and stability enhancement of perovskite photodetectors by additive and interface engineering using a dual-functional PPS zwitterion. NANOSCALE HORIZONS 2023; 8:1577-1587. [PMID: 37680179 DOI: 10.1039/d3nh00263b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/09/2023]
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Hybrid organic-inorganic metal halide perovskites (HOIPs) have gained significant research interest due to their tunable optoelectronic properties and ease of fabrication. Enhancing the stability and efficiency of perovskite materials can be achieved through the passivation of defective surfaces and the improvement of interfacial properties. In this study, we introduce a zwitterionic compound, PPS (3-(1-pyridinio)-1-propanesulfonate), as a bifunctional material that serves as an additive and an interlayer. Incorporating PPS into the perovskite film effectively reduces both positively and negatively charged defects, leading to improved surface morphology and a reduction in undesired charge carrier recombination. Additionally, the formation of a PPS interlayer on SnO2 improves the SnO2/perovskite interfacial characteristics, thereby enhancing charge carrier extraction. As a result, the photodetector exhibits a low dark current of 6.05 × 10-11 A, an excellent responsivity of 5.93 A W-1, a detectivity of 1.51 × 1013 J, and an on/off ratio of 1.2 × 104 under open-air conditions. Moreover, the device demonstrates outstanding stability, retaining 80% of its original responsivity in an ambient environment. This work highlights the great potential of dual-functional materials for defect passivation in future optoelectronic devices, emphasizing the importance of surface modification and interface engineering for improved performance and stability.
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- Abbas Ahmad Khan
- Department of Electronic Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea.
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- Division of Nanoscale Semiconductor Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea.
- Division of Nanoscale Semiconductor Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea
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Chen C, Ran C, Yao Q, Wang J, Guo C, Gu L, Han H, Wang X, Chao L, Xia Y, Chen Y. Screen-Printing Technology for Scale Manufacturing of Perovskite Solar Cells. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2303992. [PMID: 37541313 PMCID: PMC10558701 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202303992] [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: 06/17/2023] [Revised: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/06/2023]
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As a key contender in the field of photovoltaics, third-generation thin-film perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have gained significant research and investment interest due to their superior power conversion efficiency (PCE) and great potential for large-scale production. For commercialization consideration, low-cost and scalable fabrication is of primary importance for PSCs, and the development of the applicable film-forming techniques that meet the above requirements plays a key role. Currently, large-area perovskite films are mainly produced by printing techniques, such as slot-die coating, inkjet printing, blade coating, and screen-printing. Among these techniques, screen printing offers a high degree of functional layer compatibility, pattern design flexibility, and large-scale ability, showing great promise. In this work, the advanced progress on applying screen-printing technology in fabricating PSCs from technique fundamentals to practical applications is presented. The fundamentals of screen-printing technique are introduced and the state-of-the-art studies on screen-printing different functional layers in PSCs and the control strategies to realize fully screen-printed PSCs are summarized. Moreover, the current challenges and opportunities faced by screen-printed perovskite devices are discussed. This work highlights the critical significance of high throughput screen-printing technology in accelerating the commercialization course of PSCs products.
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- Changshun Chen
- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible ElectronicsXi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE)Northwestern Polytechnical UniversityXi'an710072P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) and Institution of Advanced Materials (IAM)School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies)Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech)NanjingJiangsu211816P. R. China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible ElectronicsXi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE)Northwestern Polytechnical UniversityXi'an710072P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) and Institution of Advanced Materials (IAM)School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies)Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech)NanjingJiangsu211816P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) and Institution of Advanced Materials (IAM)School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies)Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech)NanjingJiangsu211816P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) and Institution of Advanced Materials (IAM)School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies)Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech)NanjingJiangsu211816P. R. China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible ElectronicsXi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE)Northwestern Polytechnical UniversityXi'an710072P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) and Institution of Advanced Materials (IAM)School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies)Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech)NanjingJiangsu211816P. R. China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible ElectronicsXi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE)Northwestern Polytechnical UniversityXi'an710072P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) and Institution of Advanced Materials (IAM)School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies)Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech)NanjingJiangsu211816P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) and Institution of Advanced Materials (IAM)School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies)Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech)NanjingJiangsu211816P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE) and Institution of Advanced Materials (IAM)School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies)Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech)NanjingJiangsu211816P. R. China
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Wu G, Liu T, Hu M, Zhang Z, Li S, Xiao L, Guo J, Wang Y, Zhu A, Li W, Zhou H, Zhang Y, Chen R, Xing G. Crystallinity and Phase Control in Formamidinium-Based Dion-Jacobson 2D Perovskite via Seed-Induced Growth for Efficient Photovoltaics. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2303061. [PMID: 37235878 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202303061] [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: 04/03/2023] [Revised: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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2D perovskites based on Formamidinium (FA) hold the potential for excellent stability and a broad absorption range, making them attractive materials for solar cells. However, FA-based 2D perovskites produced via one-step processing exhibit poor crystallinity and random quasi-quantum wells (QWs), leading to subpar photovoltaic performance. In this study, a seed-induced growth approach is introduced employing MAPbCl3 and BDAPbI4 in the deposition of FA-based Dion-Jacobson 2D perovskite films. This method yields high-quality perovskite films as the seeds preferentially precipitate and serve as templates for the epitaxial growth of FA-based counterparts, effectively suppressing the δ phase. Moreover, the epitaxial growth facilitated by uniformly dispersed seeds results in simultaneous crystallization from top to bottom, efficiently mitigating random phases (n = 2, 3, 4…) induced by the diffusion of organic cations and, in turn, minimizing energy loss. The impact of seed-induced growth on the crystallization and phase distribution of FA-based 2D perovskites is systematically investigated. As a result, the optimized FA-based 2D perovskite solar cell delivers an outstanding efficiency of 20.0%, accompanied by a remarkable fill factor of 0.823. Additionally, the unencapsulated device demonstrates exceptional stability, maintaining 98% of its initial efficiency after 1344 h of storage.
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- Guangbao Wu
- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications, 9 Wenyuan Road, Nanjing, 210023, 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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- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications, 9 Wenyuan Road, Nanjing, 210023, 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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- School of Chemistry, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience National Center for Nanoscience and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100190, 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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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience National Center for Nanoscience and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100190, China
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- School of Chemistry, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications, 9 Wenyuan Road, Nanjing, 210023, 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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Shen L, Song P, Zheng L, Wang L, Zhang X, Liu K, Liang Y, Tian W, Luo Y, Qiu J, Tian C, Xie L, Wei Z. Ion-Diffusion Management Enables All-Interface Defect Passivation of Perovskite Solar Cells. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2301624. [PMID: 37358373 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202301624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2023] [Revised: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/27/2023]
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Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have demonstrated over 25% power conversion efficiency (PCE) via efficient surface passivation. Unfortunately, state-of-the-art perovskite post-treatment strategies can solely heal the top interface defects. Herein, an ion-diffusion management strategy is proposed to concurrently modulate the top interfaces, buried interfaces, and bulk interfaces (i.e., grain boundaries) of perovskite film, enabling all-interface defect passivation. Specifically, this method is enabled by applying double interactive salts of octylammonium iodide (OAI) and guanidinium chloride (GACl) onto the 3D perovskite surface. It is revealed that the hydrogen-bonding interaction between OA+ and GA+ decelerates the OA+ diffusion and therefore forms a dimensionally broadened 2D capping layer. Additionally, the diffusion of GA+ and Cl- determines the composition of the bulk and buried interface of PSCs. As a result, n-inter-i-inter-p, i.e., five-layer structured PSCs can be obtained with a champion PCE of 25.43% (certified 24.4%). This approach also enables the substantially improved operational stability of perovskite solar cells.
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- Lina Shen
- 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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- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, 110016, China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions, Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Province for Green Manufacturing of Fine Chemicals, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, 453007, 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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- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, 110016, 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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Ma Y, Gong J, Zeng P, Liu M. Recent Progress in Interfacial Dipole Engineering for Perovskite Solar Cells. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2023; 15:173. [PMID: 37420117 PMCID: PMC10328907 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-023-01131-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/09/2023]
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Design and modification of interfaces have been the main strategies in developing perovskite solar cells (PSCs). Among the interfacial treatments, dipole molecules have emerged as a practical approach to improve the efficiency and stability of PSCs due to their unique and versatile abilities to control the interfacial properties. Despite extensive applications in conventional semiconductors, working principles and design of interfacial dipoles in the performance/stability enhancement of PSCs are lacking an insightful elucidation. In this review, we first discuss the fundamental properties of electric dipoles and the specific roles of interfacial dipoles in PSCs. Then we systematically summarize the recent progress of dipole materials in several key interfaces to achieve efficient and stable PSCs. In addition to such discussions, we also dive into reliable analytical techniques to support the characterization of interfacial dipoles in PSCs. Finally, we highlight future directions and potential avenues for research in the development of dipolar materials through tailored molecular designs. Our review sheds light on the importance of continued efforts in this exciting emerging field, which holds great potential for the development of high-performance and stable PSCs as commercially demanded.
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- Yinyi Ma
- 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 Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, 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 Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, People's Republic of China.
- State Key Laboratory Electronic Thin Film and Integrated Devices, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 611731, People's Republic of China.
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Penpong K, Seriwatanachai C, Naikaew A, Phuphathanaphong N, Thant KKS, Srathongsian L, Sukwiboon T, Inna A, Sahasithiwat S, Pakawatpanurut P, Wongratanaphisan D, Ruankham P, Kanjanaboos P. Robust perovskite formation via vacuum thermal annealing for indoor perovskite solar cells. Sci Rep 2023; 13:10933. [PMID: 37414854 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-37155-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023] Open
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Perovskite materials are fascinating candidates for the next-generation solar devices. With long charge carrier lifetime, metal-halide perovskites are known to be good candidates for low-light harvesting. To match the irradiance spectra of indoor light, we configured a triple-cation perovskite material with appropriate content of bromide and chloride (FA0.45MA0.49Cs0.06Pb(I0.62Br0.32Cl0.06)3) to achieve an optimum band gap (Eg) of [Formula: see text]1.80 eV. With low photon flux at indoor condition, minimal recombination is highly desirable. To achieve such goal, we, for the first time, combined dual usage of antisolvent deposition and vacuum thermal annealing, namely VTA, to fabricate a high-quality perovskite film. VTA leads to compact, dense, and hard morphology while suppressing trap states at surfaces and grain boundaries, which are key culprits for exciton losses. With low-cost carbon electrode architecture, VTA devices exhibited average power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 27.7 ± 2.7% with peak PCE of 32.0% (Shockley-Queisser limit of 50-60%) and average open-circuit voltage (Voc) of 0.93 ± 0.02 V with peak Voc of 0.96 V, significantly more than those of control and the vacuum treatment prior to heat.
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- Kwanchai Penpong
- School of Materials Science and Innovation, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, 73170, Thailand
- Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry (PERCH-CIC), Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand
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- School of Materials Science and Innovation, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, 73170, Thailand
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- School of Materials Science and Innovation, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, 73170, Thailand
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- School of Materials Science and Innovation, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, 73170, Thailand
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- School of Materials Science and Innovation, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, 73170, Thailand
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- School of Materials Science and Innovation, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, 73170, Thailand
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- School of Materials Science and Innovation, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, 73170, Thailand
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- School of Materials Science and Innovation, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, 73170, Thailand
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- National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC), Khlong Luang, 12120, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry (PERCH-CIC), Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand
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- Department of Physics and Materials Science, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- Department of Physics and Materials Science, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- School of Materials Science and Innovation, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, 73170, Thailand.
- Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry (PERCH-CIC), Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand.
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Kwon N, Lee J, Ko MJ, Kim YY, Seo J. Recent progress of eco-friendly manufacturing process of efficient perovskite solar cells. NANO CONVERGENCE 2023; 10:28. [PMID: 37306870 DOI: 10.1186/s40580-023-00375-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have the potential to produce solar energy at a low cost, with flexibility, and high power conversion efficiency (PCE). However, there are still challenges to be addressed before mass production of PSCs, such as prevention from degradation under external stresses and the uniform, large-area formation of all layers. Among them, the most challenging aspect of mass production of PSCs is creating a high-quality perovskite layer using environmentally sustainable processes that are compatible with industry standards. In this review, we briefly introduce the recent progresses upon eco-friendly perovskite solutions/antisolvents and film formation processes. The eco-friendly production methods are categorized into two: (1) employing environmentally friendly solvents for perovskite precursor ink/solution, and (2) replacing harmful, volatile antisolvents or even limiting their use during the perovskite film formation process. General considerations and criteria for each category are provided, and detailed examples are presented, specifically focused on the works have done since 2021. In addition, the importance of controlling the crystallization behavior of the perovskite layer is highlighted to develop antisolvent-free perovskite formation methods.
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- Nayoon Kwon
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Advanced Materials, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), 141 Gajeong-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34114, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea.
- Division of Advanced Materials, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), 141 Gajeong-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34114, Republic of Korea.
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Gao D, Li R, Chen X, Chen C, Wang C, Zhang B, Li M, Shang X, Yu X, Gong S, Pauporté T, Yang H, Ding L, Tang J, Chen J. Managing Interfacial Defects and Carriers by Synergistic Modulation of Functional Groups and Spatial Conformation for High-Performance Perovskite Photovoltaics Based on Vacuum Flash Method. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2301028. [PMID: 37026996 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202301028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Revised: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Interfacial nonradiative recombination loss is a huge barrier to advance the photovoltaic performance. Here, one effective interfacial defect and carrier dynamics management strategy by synergistic modulation of functional groups and spatial conformation of ammonium salt molecules is proposed. The surface treatment with 3-ammonium propionic acid iodide (3-APAI) does not form 2D perovskite passivation layer while the propylammonium ions and 5-aminopentanoic acid hydroiodide post-treatment lead to the formation of 2D perovskite passivation layers. Due to appropriate alkyl chain length, theoretical and experimental results manifest that COOH and NH3 + groups in 3-APAI molecules can form coordination bonding with undercoordinated Pb2+ and ionic bonding and hydrogen bonding with octahedron PbI6 4- , respectively, which makes both groups be simultaneously firmly anchored on the surface of perovskite films. This will strengthen defect passivation effect and improve interfacial carrier transport and transfer. The synergistic effect of functional groups and spatial conformation confers 3-APAI better defect passivation effect than 2D perovskite layers. The 3-APAI-modified device based on vacuum flash technology achieves an alluring peak efficiency of 24.72% (certified 23.68%), which is among highly efficient devices fabricated without antisolvents. Furthermore, the encapsulated 3-APAI-modified device degrades by less than 4% after 1400 h of continuous one sun illumination.
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- Deyu Gao
- Macao Institute of Materials Science and Engineering (MIMSE), Faculty of Innovation Engineering, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macao, SAR, 999078, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Reliability and Intelligence of Electrical Equipment, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300401, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Technology & Systems (Ministry of Education), College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, P. R. China
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- SUSTech Energy Institute for Carbon Neutrality, Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, P. R. China
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- Macao Institute of Materials Science and Engineering (MIMSE), Faculty of Innovation Engineering, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macao, SAR, 999078, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Reliability and Intelligence of Electrical Equipment, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, 300401, 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, 300401, P. R. China
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- Chimie ParisTech, PSL Research University, CNRS, Institut de Recherche de Chimie Paris (IRCP), UMR8247, 11 rue P. et M. Curie, F-75005, Paris, France
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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, 300401, 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, 300401, P. R. China
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- SUSTech Energy Institute for Carbon Neutrality, Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, P. R. China
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- SUSTech Energy Institute for Carbon Neutrality, Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, P. R. China
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- Chimie ParisTech, PSL Research University, CNRS, Institut de Recherche de Chimie Paris (IRCP), UMR8247, 11 rue P. et M. Curie, F-75005, Paris, France
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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, P. R. China
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- Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Macao Institute of Materials Science and Engineering (MIMSE), Faculty of Innovation Engineering, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macao, SAR, 999078, P. R. China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science & Technology, Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215123, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Technology & Systems (Ministry of Education), College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, P. R. China
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Cheng J, Choi I, Kim W, Li H, Koo B, Ko MJ. Wide-Band-Gap (2.0 eV) Perovskite Solar Cells with a VOC of 1.325 V Fabricated by a Green-Solvent Strategy. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:23077-23084. [PMID: 37129516 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c00895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Perovskite-based tandem solar cells are promising candidates for next-generation photovoltaic devices. However, the defects caused by ion migration cause a large deficit of open-circuit voltage (VOC) in conventional wide-band-gap perovskite films. Here, we present a new strategy that employs nontoxic acetic acid and isopropanol as solvents to deposit a perovskite film with a 2.0 eV band gap in an ambient atmosphere. The in situ formed acetate anions strongly stabilize the intrinsic defects in perovskite films. These features effectively improve the phase stability of 2.0 eV Cs0.2FA0.8PbI0.9Br2.1 perovskite, allowing the VOC to reach 1.325 V and the corresponding power conversion efficiency to reach 10.62%, which is close to the state-of-art performance of perovskite solar cells employing perovskite around a 2.0 eV band gap.
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- Jian Cheng
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea
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Ghosh T, Mane P, Chakraborty B, Sahoo PK, Pradhan D. Laterally Grown Strain-Engineered Semitransparent Perovskite Solar Cells with 16.01% Efficiency. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:17994-18005. [PMID: 36978214 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c20124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Hybrid organometallic halide perovskite-based semitransparent solar cell research has garnered significant attention recently due to their promising applications for smart windows, tandem devices, wearable electronics, displays, and sustainable internet-of-things. Though considerable progress has been made, stability, controlling the crystalline qualities, and growth orientation in perovskite thin films play crucial roles in improving the photovoltaic (PV) performance. Recently, strain modulation within the perovskite gathers an immense interest that is achieved by the ex situ process. However, little work is reported on in situ strain modulation, which is presented here. Apart from the challenges in the fabrication of high-efficiency perovskite solar cell (PSC) devices under ambient conditions, the stability of organic hole-transporting materials needs urgent attention. Herein, a single-step deposition of formamidiniumchloride (FACl)-mediated CH3NH3PbI3 (MAPbI3) thin films without an inert atmosphere and CuI as the inorganic hole-transporting material is demonstrated for their potential application toward semitransparent PSCs. The FACl amount in MAPbI3 (mg/mL) plays a critical role in controlling the crystallinity, growth orientations, and in situ strains, which modulate the charge carrier transport dynamics, thereby improving the efficiency of the PSC device. A photoconversion efficiency of 16.01% has been achieved from MAPbI3 with 20 mg/mL of FACl additive incorporation. The modification of the structural, electronic, and optical properties and the origin of strain in the as-synthesized MAPbI3 domains due to the addition of FACl are further validated with experimental findings in detail using density functional theory simulations.
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- Tuhin Ghosh
- Materials Science Centre, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur 721 302, India
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- Seismology Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai 400085, India
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- High Pressure and Synchroton Radiation Physics Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai 400085, India
- Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai 400094, India
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- Materials Science Centre, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur 721 302, India
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- Materials Science Centre, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur 721 302, India
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Kundar M, Bhandari S, Chung S, Cho K, Sharma SK, Singh R, Pal SK. Surface Passivation by Sulfur-Based 2D (TEA) 2PbI 4 for Stable and Efficient Perovskite Solar Cells. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:12842-12852. [PMID: 37065021 PMCID: PMC10099414 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c08126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) with superior performance have been recognized as a potential candidate in photovoltaic technologies. However, defects in the active perovskite layer induce nonradiative recombination which restricts the performance and stability of PSCs. The construction of a thiophene-based 2D structure is one of the significant approaches for surface passivation of hybrid PSCs that may combine the benefits of the stability of 2D perovskite with the high performance of three-dimensional (3D) perovskite. Here, a sulfur-rich spacer cation 2-thiopheneethylamine iodide (TEAI) is synthesized as a passivation agent for the construction of a three-dimensional/two-dimensional (3D/2D) perovskite bilayer structure. TEAI-treated PSCs possess a much higher efficiency (20.06%) compared to the 3D perovskite (MA0.9FA0.1PbI3) devices (17.42%). Time-resolved photoluminescence and femtosecond transient absorption spectroscopy are employed to investigate the effect of surface passivation on the charge carrier dynamics of the 3D perovskite. Additionally, the stability test of TEAI-treated perovskite devices reveals significant improvement in humid (RH ∼ 46%) and thermal stability as the sulfur-based 2D (TEA)2PbI4 material self-assembles on the 3D surface, making the perovskite surface hydrophobic. Our findings provide a reliable approach to improve device stability and performance successively, paving the way for industrialization of PSCs.
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- Milon Kundar
- School
of Physical Sciences, Indian Institute of
Technology Mandi, Kamand, Mandi, Himachal
Pradesh 175005, India
- Advanced
Materials Research Centre, Indian Institute
of Technology Mandi, Kamand, Mandi, Himachal
Pradesh 175005, India
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- School
of Physical Sciences, Indian Institute of
Technology Mandi, Kamand, Mandi, Himachal
Pradesh 175005, India
- Advanced
Materials Research Centre, Indian Institute
of Technology Mandi, Kamand, Mandi, Himachal
Pradesh 175005, India
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University
of Science and Technology, Pohang 37673, South Korea
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University
of Science and Technology, Pohang 37673, South Korea
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- School
of Computing and Electrical Engineering (SCEE), Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Kamand, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh 175005, India
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- School
of Computing and Electrical Engineering (SCEE), Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Kamand, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh 175005, India
- School
of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Kamand, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh 175005, India
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- School
of Physical Sciences, Indian Institute of
Technology Mandi, Kamand, Mandi, Himachal
Pradesh 175005, India
- Advanced
Materials Research Centre, Indian Institute
of Technology Mandi, Kamand, Mandi, Himachal
Pradesh 175005, India
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Wang S, Cao Y, Peng Q, Huang W, Wang J. Carrier Dynamics Determines the Optimization Strategies of Perovskite LEDs and PVs. RESEARCH (WASHINGTON, D.C.) 2023; 6:0112. [PMID: 37223460 PMCID: PMC10202179 DOI: 10.34133/research.0112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Metal halide perovskites have advanced greatly in both light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and photovoltaics (PVs) through delicate device engineering. The optimization strategies of perovskite LEDs and PVs have been demonstrated to be quite different. Here, we show that this dissimilarity in device fabrications can be well understood based on the analysis of carrier dynamics in LEDs and PVs.
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- Saixue Wang
- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE),
Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM) & School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE),
Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM) & School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, China
- Strait Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (SLoFE), Strait Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE, Future Technologies), Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350117, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE),
Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM) & School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE),
Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM) & School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, China
- Strait Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (SLoFE), Strait Institute of Flexible Electronics (SIFE, Future Technologies), Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350117, China
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- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (KLOFE),
Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM) & School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech), 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, China
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Petrovai I, Todor-Boer O, David L, Botiz I. Growth of Hybrid Perovskite Crystals from CH 3NH 3PbI 3-xCl x Solutions Subjected to Constant Solvent Evaporation Rates. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:2625. [PMID: 37048919 PMCID: PMC10096007 DOI: 10.3390/ma16072625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Revised: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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In this work, we subjected hybrid lead-mixed halide perovskite (CH3NH3PbI3-xClx) precursor inks to different solvent evaporation rates in order to facilitate the nucleation and growth of perovskite crystals. By controlling the temperature of perovskite solutions placed within open-air rings in precise volumes, we established control over the rate of solvent evaporation and, thus, over both the growth rate and the shape of perovskite crystals. Direct utilization of diluted lead-mixed halide perovskites solutions allowed us to control the nucleation and to favor the growth of only a low number of perovskite crystals. Such crystals exhibited a clear sixfold symmetry. While crystals formed at a lower range of temperatures (40-60 °C) exhibited a more compact dendritic shape, the crystals grown at a higher temperature range (80-110 °C) displayed a fractal dendritic morphology.
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- Ioan Petrovai
- Faculty of Physics, Babes-Bolyai University, M. Kogalniceanu Str. 1, 400084 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (I.P.); (L.D.)
- Interdisciplinary Research Institute in Bio-Nano-Sciences, Babes-Bolyai University, Treboniu Laurian 42, 400271 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- INCDO-INOE 2000, Research Institute for Analytical Instrumentation, Donath Street 67, 400293 Cluj-Napoca, Romania;
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- Faculty of Physics, Babes-Bolyai University, M. Kogalniceanu Str. 1, 400084 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (I.P.); (L.D.)
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- Faculty of Physics, Babes-Bolyai University, M. Kogalniceanu Str. 1, 400084 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (I.P.); (L.D.)
- Interdisciplinary Research Institute in Bio-Nano-Sciences, Babes-Bolyai University, Treboniu Laurian 42, 400271 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Zhao J, Ying Y, Zeng H, Zhao K, Li G, Li W. Nanoscale Thermal Strain Engineering-Driven Ferroelastic Domain Evolution in CH 3NH 3PbI 3 Perovskites. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:12502-12510. [PMID: 36848597 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c19592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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A local thermal strain engineering approach via an ac-heated thermal probe was incorporated into methylammonium lead triiodide (MAPbI3) crystals and acts as a driving force for ferroic twin domain dynamics, local ion migration, and property tailoring. Periodically, striped ferroic twin domains and their dynamic evolutions were successfully induced by local thermal strain and high-resolution thermal imaging, giving decisive evidence of the ferroelastic nature in MAPbI3 perovskites at room temperature. Local thermal ionic imaging and chemical mappings demonstrate that domain contrasts are from local methylammonium (MA+) redistribution into the stripes of chemical segregation in response to the local thermal strain fields. The present results reveal an inherent coupling among local thermal strains, ferroelastic twin domains, local chemical-ion segregations, and physical properties and offer a potential path to improve the functionality of metal halide perovskite-based solar cells.
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- Jiaqi Zhao
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
- CAS Key Laboratory of Inorganic Functional Materials and Devices, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201899, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Inorganic Functional Materials and Devices, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201899, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Inorganic Functional Materials and Devices, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201899, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Inorganic Functional Materials and Devices, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201899, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Inorganic Functional Materials and Devices, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201899, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
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Pang X, Huang J, Lin C, Zhang Y, Cheng N, Zi W, Sun ZZ, Yu Z, Zhao Z. Buried Interface Regulation by Bio-Functional Molecules for Efficient and Stable Planar Perovskite Solar Cells. Chemistry 2023; 29:e202202744. [PMID: 36446736 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202202744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2022] [Revised: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Among the factors that lead to the reduction of the efficiency of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) the difficulty involved in realizing a high-quality film and the efficient charge transfer that takes place at the interface between electron-transport layer (ETL) and perovskite is worth mentioning. Here, a strategy for planar-type devices by natural bio-functional interfaces that uses a buried electron-transport layer made of cobalamin complexed tin oxide (SnO2 @B12 ) is demonstrated. Having systematically investigated the effects of SnO2 @B12 interfacial layer in perovskite solar cells, it can be concluded that cobalamin can chemically link the SnO2 layer and the perovskite layer, resulting in improved perovskite film quality and interfacial defect passivation. Utilizing SnO2 @B12 improves the efficiency of planar-type PSCs by 20.60 %. Furthermore, after 250 h of exposure to an ambient atmosphere, unsealed PSCs containing SnO2 @B12 degrade by 10 %. This research provides a viable method for developing bio-functional molecules that will increase the effectiveness and durability of planar-perovskite solar cells.
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- Xuerui Pang
- Energy-Saving Building Materials Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Province, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang, 464000, P. R. China
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- Energy-Saving Building Materials Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Province, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang, 464000, P. R. China
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- Energy-Saving Building Materials Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Province, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang, 464000, P. R. China
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- Energy-Saving Building Materials Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Province, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang, 464000, P. R. China
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- Energy-Saving Building Materials Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Province, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang, 464000, P. R. China
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- Energy-Saving Building Materials Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Province, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang, 464000, P. R. China
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- Energy-Saving Building Materials Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Province, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang, 464000, P. R. China
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- Energy-Saving Building Materials Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Province, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang, 464000, P. R. China
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- Energy-Saving Building Materials Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Province, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang, 464000, P. R. China
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Xiang H, He J, Ran R, Zhou W, Wang W, Shao Z. Iodide/triiodide redox shuttle-based additives for high-performance perovskite solar cells by simultaneously passivating the cation and anion defects. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:4344-4352. [PMID: 36757208 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr06710b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Halide perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have received remarkably increasing interests due to their facile fabrication procedures, use of cost-effective raw materials, and high power conversion efficiencies (PCEs) during the past 10 years. Nevertheless, the state-of-the-art organic-inorganic PSCs suffer from high defect concentration and inferior humid/thermal stability, significantly restricting the widespread applications of PSCs. More specifically, point defects including metallic lead (Pb0) and halide iodine (I0) are easily generated in Pb/I-based PSCs during fabrication processes and operational conditions due to the inferior interaction between the anions and cations in halide perovskites and promote detrimental carrier recombination and ion migration, leading to inferior PCEs and durability of the PSCs. Herein, to tackle the above-mentioned issues, iodide/triiodide (I-/I3-) redox shuttles as a new additive were introduced to simultaneously passivate the cation and anion defects of methylammonium lead iodide (MAPbI3)-based PSCs. In particular, I-/I3- redox shuttles play a vital role in regenerating the cation (Pb0) and anion (I0) defects through the redox cycles of Pb0/Pb2+ and I0/I-. Consequently, the cell with an optimized amount of I-/I3- additive generated a superior PCE of 20.4%, which was 12% higher than the pristine device (18.2%). Furthermore, the introduction of the I-/I3- additive remarkably improved the humid and thermal stability of MAPbI3-based PSCs. This work manifests the importance of the design of redox shuttle-based additives to boost the efficiency and durability of organic-inorganic PSCs.
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- Huimin Xiang
- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 210009, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 210009, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 210009, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 210009, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 210009, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 210009, China.
- WA School of Mines: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering, Curtin University, Perth, WA 6845, Australia
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Tan L, Zhou J, Zhao X, Wang S, Li M, Jiang C, Li H, Zhang Y, Ye Y, Tress W, Ding L, Grätzel M, Yi C. Combined Vacuum Evaporation and Solution Process for High-Efficiency Large-Area Perovskite Solar Cells with Exceptional Reproducibility. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2205027. [PMID: 36681866 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202205027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2022] [Revised: 01/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Organic-inorganic hybrid perovskites exhibit outstanding performances in perovskite solar cells (PSCs). However, the complex solution chemistry of perovskites precursors renders it difficult to prepare large-area devices in a reproducible way, which is a prerequisite for the technology to make an impact beyond lab scale. Vacuum processing, instead, is an established technology for large-scale coating of thin films. However, with respect to the hybrid perovskites it is highly challenging due to the high vapor pressure of the organic ammonium halide. In this work, vacuum evaporation of lead iodide and solution processing of organic ammonium halide is combined to produce large-area homogeneous perovskite films with large grains in a highly reproducible way. The resulting PSCs achieve a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 24.3% (certified 23.9%) on small area (0.10 cm2 ), 24.0% (certified 23.7%) on large area (1 cm2 ) and 20.0% for minimodule (16 cm2 ), and maintain 90% of its initial efficiency after 1000 h 1-sun operation. The vacuum evaporation prevents advert environmental effects on lead halide formation and guarantees a reproducible fabrication of high-quality large-area perovskite films, which opens a promising way for large-scale fabrication of perovskite optoelectronics.
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- Liguo Tan
- State Key Laboratory of Power System, Department of Electrical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Power System, Department of Electrical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Power System, Department of Electrical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Power System, Department of Electrical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Power System, Department of Electrical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Power System, Department of Electrical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Power System, Department of Electrical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Power System, Department of Electrical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Power System, Department of Electrical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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- Institute of Computational Physics (ICP), ZHAW School of Engineering, Wildbachstr. 21, Winterthur, 8400, Switzerland
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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, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Photonics and Interfaces, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne, Lausanne, CH-1015, Switzerland
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- State Key Laboratory of Power System, Department of Electrical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, P. R. China
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