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This study introduces low-temperature processed tin oxide (SnO2) as an electron transport layer for lead selenide (PbSe) colloidal quantum dot solar cells. This advancement enables efficient, flexible PbSe quantum dot photovoltaics.

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  • Materials Science
  • Energy Science
  • Nanotechnology

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  • Lead selenide colloidal quantum dots (PbSe CQDs) offer tunable band gaps and efficient multiple exciton generation, making them promising for solar cells.
  • High-temperature processed zinc oxide (ZnO) as an electron transport layer (ETL) in PbSe CQD solar cells hinders flexible photovoltaic applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a low-temperature solution-processed tin oxide (SnO2) ETL for efficient PbSe CQD solar cells.
  • To enable the fabrication of flexible PbSe CQD solar cells through low-temperature processing.

Main Methods:

  • Investigated low-temperature solution-processed SnO2 as an ETL for PbSe CQD solar cells.
  • Fabricated the PbSe CQD absorber layer using a one-step spin-coating method.
  • Utilized a device structure comprising FTO (SnO2:F)/SnO2/PbSe-PbI2/PbS-EDT/Au.

Main Results:

  • Achieved a champion power conversion efficiency of 9.67% for the PbSe CQD solar cell.
  • Recorded a high open-circuit voltage of 577.1 mV and a short-circuit current density of 24.87 mA cm⁻².
  • Demonstrated the effectiveness of SnO2 as a low-temperature processed ETL, improving device performance.

Conclusions:

  • Low-temperature solution-processed SnO2 is a viable and efficient ETL for PbSe CQD solar cells.
  • This work facilitates the development of low-temperature, flexible PbSe CQD solar cells.
  • The findings open new avenues for next-generation photovoltaic technologies.