Effect of bidentate and tridentate additives on the photovoltaic performance and stability of perovskite solar cells

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (9) ◽  
pp. 4977-4987 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiangzhao Chen ◽  
Seul-Gi Kim ◽  
Xiaodong Ren ◽  
Hyun Suk Jung ◽  
Nam-Gyu Park
Keyword(s):  
Grain Size ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Photovoltaic Performance ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cells ◽  
High Quality

Fabrication of high-quality perovskite films with a large grain size and fewer defects is always crucial to achieve efficient and stable perovskite solar cells (PSCs).

scholarly journals Hot-Casting Large-Grain Perovskite Film for Efficient Solar Cells: Film Formation and Device Performance

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kejun Liao ◽  
Chengbo Li ◽  
Lisha Xie ◽  
Yuan Yuan ◽  
Shurong Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Film Formation ◽  
Photovoltaic Performance ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cells ◽  
Deposition Process ◽  
Precursor Chemistry ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Casting Technique

AbstractOrganic–inorganic metal halide perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have recently been considered as one of the most competitive contenders to commercial silicon solar cells in the photovoltaic field. The deposition process of a perovskite film is one of the most critical factors affecting the quality of the film formation and the photovoltaic performance. A hot-casting technique has been widely implemented to deposit high-quality perovskite films with large grain size, uniform thickness, and preferred crystalline orientation. In this review, we first review the classical nucleation and crystal growth theory and discuss those factors affecting the hot-casted perovskite film formation. Meanwhile, the effects of the deposition parameters such as temperature, thermal annealing, precursor chemistry, and atmosphere on the preparation of high-quality perovskite films and high-efficiency PSC devices are comprehensively discussed. The excellent stability of hot-casted perovskite films and integration with scalable deposition technology are conducive to the commercialization of PSCs. Finally, some open questions and future perspectives on the maturity of this technology toward the upscaling deposition of perovskite film for related optoelectronic devices are presented.

scholarly journals Ambient fabrication of perovskite solar cells through delay-deposition technique

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Puteri Nor Aznie Fahsyar ◽  
Norasikin Ahmad Ludin ◽  
Noor Fadhilah Ramli ◽  
Mohamad Firdaus Mohamad Noh ◽  
Rozan Mohamad Yunus ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Time Delay ◽  
Short Circuit ◽  
Photovoltaic Performance ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cells ◽  
Open Circuit ◽  
Deposition Technique ◽  
Lead Iodide ◽  
Step Method ◽  
High Quality

AbstractThe establishment of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) in terms of their power-conversion efficiency (PCE) over silicon-based solar cells is undeniable. The state-of-art of easy device fabrications of PSCs has enabled them to rapidly gain a place in third-generation photovoltaic technology. Numerous obstacles remain to be addressed in device efficiency and stability. Low performance owing to easily degraded surface and deterioration of perovskite film quality resulting from humidity are issues that often arise. This work explored a new approach to producing high-quality perovskite films prepared under high relative humidity (RH = 40%–50%). In particular, the ubiquitous 4-tert-butylpyridine (tBp) was introduced into lead iodide (PbI2) precursor as an additive, and the films were fabricated using a two-step deposition method followed by a delay-deposition technique of methylammonium iodide (MAI). High crystallinity and controlled nucleation of MAI were needed, and this approach revealed the significance of time control to ensure high-quality films with large grain size, high crystallography, wide coverage on substrate, and precise and evenly coupled MAI molecules to PbI2 films. Compared with the two-step method without time delay, a noticeable improvement in PCE from 3.2 to 8.3% was achieved for the sample prepared with 15 s time delay. This finding was primarily due to the significant enhancement in the open-circuit voltage, short-circuit current, and fill factor of the device. This strategy can effectively improve the morphology and crystallinity of perovskite films, as well as reduce the recombination of photogenerated carriers and increase of current density of devices, thereby achieving improved photovoltaic performance.

A methylammonium iodide healing method for CH3NH3PbI3 perovskite solar cells with high fill factor over 80%

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (11) ◽  
pp. 112202
Author(s):  
Zhen Li ◽  
Guanjun Yang
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Thermal Decomposition ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Fill Factor ◽  
Power Conversion ◽  
Photovoltaic Performance ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cells ◽  
Photoluminescence Intensity ◽  
High Quality ◽  
High Fill Factor

Abstract Repressing the thermal decomposition during the process of heat treatment plays an indispensable part in the preparation of perovskite films. Here, a methylammonium iodide healing method was applied to prevent the volatilization of the organic component inside the perovskite structure during the heat treatment. High-quality CH3NH3PbI3 film with a much larger grain size over 800 nm was successfully fabricated via this healing method. Besides, the absorption and photoluminescence intensity were also both improved. Finally, the best power conversion efficiency of 18.89% with a fill factor over 80% was realized in an n–i–p configuration while possessing outstanding stability. This work suggests that methylammonium iodide healing method is a reliable way to promote crystal growth and improve the photovoltaic performance and humidity stability of the CH3NH3PbI3 solar cells.

The synergistic effect of H2O and DMF towards stable and 20% efficiency inverted perovskite solar cells

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 808-817 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chien-Hung Chiang ◽  
Mohammad Khaja Nazeeruddin ◽  
Michael Grätzel ◽  
Chun-Guey Wu
Keyword(s):  
Grain Size ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Synergistic Effect ◽  
Film Thickness ◽  
Spin Coating ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cells ◽  
Lateral Size ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Coating Method ◽  
Vapor Treatment

A high quality thick (500 nm) CH3NH3PbI3perovskite absorber with a horizontal grain size up to 3 μm and a lateral size equal to the film thickness was prepared by the synergistic effect of a H2O additive and DMF vapor treatmentviaa two-step spin coating method.

A thiourea additive-based quadruple cation lead halide perovskite with an ultra-large grain size for efficient perovskite solar cells

Nanoscale ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (45) ◽  
pp. 21824-21833 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jyoti V. Patil ◽  
Sawanta S. Mali ◽  
Chang Kook Hong
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Grain Size ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Power Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Power Conversion ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cells ◽  
Inorganic Perovskite ◽  
Halide Perovskite ◽  
Lead Halide

Controlling the grain size of the organic–inorganic perovskite thin films using thiourea additives now crossing 2 μm size with >20% power conversion efficiency.

scholarly journals The Influence of the Thickness of Compact TiO2 Electron Transport Layer on the Performance of Planar CH3NH3PbI3 Perovskite Solar Cells

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (12) ◽  
pp. 3295
Author(s):  
Andrzej Sławek ◽  
Zbigniew Starowicz ◽  
Marek Lipiński
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Electron Transport ◽  
Short Circuit ◽  
Photovoltaic Performance ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cells ◽  
Precursor Solution ◽  
Short Circuit Current ◽  
Short Circuit Current Density ◽  
Transport Layer ◽  
Electron Transport Layer

In recent years, lead halide perovskites have attracted considerable attention from the scientific community due to their exceptional properties and fast-growing enhancement for solar energy harvesting efficiency. One of the fundamental aspects of the architecture of perovskite-based solar cells (PSCs) is the electron transport layer (ETL), which also acts as a barrier for holes. In this work, the influence of compact TiO2 ETL on the performance of planar heterojunction solar cells based on CH3NH3PbI3 perovskite was investigated. ETLs were deposited on fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO) substrates from a titanium diisopropoxide bis(acetylacetonate) precursor solution using the spin-coating method with changing precursor concentration and centrifugation speed. It was found that the thickness and continuity of ETLs, investigated between 0 and 124 nm, strongly affect the photovoltaic performance of PSCs, in particular short-circuit current density (JSC). Optical and topographic properties of the compact TiO2 layers were investigated as well.

scholarly journals Abnormal spatial heterogeneity governing charge-carrier mechanism in efficient Ruddlesden-Popper perovskite solar cells

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Xi ◽  
Junseop Byeon ◽  
Unsoo Kim ◽  
Kijoon Bang ◽  
Gi Rim Han ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Charge Carrier ◽  
Spatial Heterogeneity ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Photovoltaic Performance ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cells ◽  
Carrier Mechanism

Layered Ruddlesden–Popper perovskite (RPP) photovoltaics have gained substantial attention owing to their excellent air stability. However, their photovoltaic performance is still limited by the unclear real-time charge-carrier mechanism of operating...

scholarly journals Effects of CsSnxPb1−xI3 Quantum Dots as Interfacial Layer on Photovoltaic Performance of Carbon-Based Perovskite Solar Cells

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chi Zhang ◽  
Zhiyuan He ◽  
Xuanhui Luo ◽  
Rangwei Meng ◽  
Mengwei Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Dots ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Photovoltaic Performance ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cells ◽  
Photogenerated Electron ◽  
Depletion Region ◽  
Band Alignment ◽  
Back Surface ◽  
The One ◽  
Carbon Based

AbstractIn this work, inorganic tin-doped perovskite quantum dots (PQDs) are incorporated into carbon-based perovskite solar cells (PSCs) to improve their photovoltaic performance. On the one hand, by controlling the content of Sn2+ doping, the energy level of the tin-doped PQDs can be adjusted, to realize optimized band alignment and enhanced separation of photogenerated electron–hole pairs. On the other hand, the incorporation of tin-doped PQDs provided with a relatively high acceptor concentration due to the self-p-type doping effect is able to reduce the width of the depletion region near the back surface of the perovskite, thereby enhancing the hole extraction. Particularly, after the addition of CsSn0.2Pb0.8I3 quantum dots (QDs), improvement of the power conversion efficiency (PCE) from 12.80 to 14.22% can be obtained, in comparison with the pristine device. Moreover, the experimental results are analyzed through the simulation of the one-dimensional perovskite/tin-doped PQDs heterojunction.

Precursor engineering for high-quality Cs2AgBiBr6 films toward efficient lead-free double perovskite solar cells

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ping Hou ◽  
Wenxiang Yang ◽  
Ning Wan ◽  
Zhi Fang ◽  
Jinju Zheng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cells ◽  
Control Sample ◽  
Double Perovskite ◽  
Lead Free ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Precursor Engineering ◽  
First Time

We report a facile BiBr3(DMSO)2 adduct process to produce high-quality Cs2AgBiBr6 films with large grains for the first time, which leads to an enhancement of over 40% on the PCE of Cs2AgBiBr6-based solar cells compared to that of the control sample.

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