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Solution-derived nickel oxide (NiOx) films efficiently serve as hole contacts in flexible perovskite solar cells. This low-temperature method achieved a 16.47% power conversion efficiency (PCE), outperforming high-temperature alternatives.

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  • Materials Science
  • Renewable Energy
  • Nanotechnology

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  • Flexible perovskite solar cells (PSCs) offer promising portable and adaptable energy solutions.
  • Efficient hole transport layers (HTLs) are crucial for optimizing PSC performance and stability.
  • Traditional NiOx HTLs often require high-temperature processing, limiting their use in flexible electronics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a low-temperature, solution-processed NiOx film for use as an efficient hole contact in flexible PSCs.
  • To evaluate the performance of NiOx-based PSCs compared to devices using high-temperature processed NiOx.
  • To demonstrate the suitability of solution-derived NiOx for fabricating flexible PSCs.

Main Methods:

  • Spin-coating of presynthesized NiOx nanoparticles solution to form thin films.
  • Fabrication of organic-inorganic hybrid PSCs using NiOx as the hole contact.
  • Performance characterization of PSCs on both rigid (ITO-glass) and flexible (ITO-PEN) substrates.

Main Results:

  • The solution-derived NiOx film efficiently extracted holes and blocked electrons without post-treatment.
  • A maximum power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 16.47% was achieved for NiOx-based PSCs on ITO-glass.
  • Flexible NiOx-based PSCs on ITO-PEN substrates demonstrated a preliminary PCE of 13.43%.

Conclusions:

  • Solution-derived NiOx is a viable, low-temperature alternative for hole contacts in PSCs.
  • This method enhances PCE compared to high-temperature NiOx films and is compatible with flexible device fabrication.
  • The developed NiOx films show significant potential for low-cost, large-scale production of flexible solar cells.