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This study presents an integrated perovskite/bulk-heterojunction (BHJ) solar cell achieving 14.3% power conversion efficiency. The BHJ layer enhances light absorption and current, outperforming traditional perovskite/hole transporting layer devices.

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Renewable Energy
  • Photovoltaics

Background:

  • Traditional perovskite solar cells often use hole transporting layers (HTLs) that absorb light but do not contribute to photocurrent.
  • Integrating a bulk-heterojunction (BHJ) layer offers potential for enhanced light harvesting and charge generation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate an integrated perovskite/BHJ photovoltaic device.
  • To investigate the contribution of a BHJ layer to the overall device performance, specifically short-circuit current density (JSC).

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of a multilayer device with the structure ITO/TiO2/perovskite/BHJ/MoO3/Ag.
  • Incorporation of a wide bandgap small molecule (DOR3T-TBDT) as the donor in the BHJ layer.
  • Performance characterization including power conversion efficiency (PCE) and JSC measurements.

Main Results:

  • Achieved a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 14.3% for the integrated perovskite/BHJ device.
  • Recorded a short-circuit current density (JSC) of 21.2 mA cm(-2), higher than traditional perovskite/HTL devices (19.3 mA cm(-2)).
  • Demonstrated that the BHJ layer actively contributes to light absorption and photocurrent generation.

Conclusions:

  • The integrated perovskite/BHJ device structure is effective for efficient light harvesting and energy conversion.
  • Replacing the traditional HTL with a BHJ layer significantly enhances device photocurrent.
  • BHJ layers are crucial for maximizing photocurrent contribution in perovskite-based solar cells.