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A p-n junction is formed when p-type and n-type semiconductor materials are joined together. At the interface of the p-n junction, holes from the p-side and electrons from the n-side begin to diffuse into the opposite sides due to the concentration gradient. This diffusion of carriers leads to a region around the junction where there are no free charge carriers, known as the depletion region. The charge density within the depletion region for the n-side and p-side can be described by the...
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We developed cathode-buffer-layer-free inverted perovskite solar cells (I-PeSCs) using additive engineering. This simplified fabrication process enhances power conversion efficiency and stability for commercialization.

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Renewable Energy
  • Device Physics

Background:

  • Commercialization of perovskite solar cells (PeSCs) requires simplified and cost-effective fabrication processes.
  • Inverted PeSCs (I-PeSCs) typically need a cathode buffer layer (CBL), adding complexity.
  • Developing CBL-free I-PeSCs is crucial for reducing manufacturing steps and costs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate highly stable and efficient cathode-buffer-layer-free I-PeSCs.
  • To simplify the fabrication process of I-PeSCs.
  • To improve the power conversion efficiency (PCE) and operational stability of I-PeSCs.

Main Methods:

  • Additive engineering of the electron transport layer (ETL) using phenyl-C61-butyric acid methyl ester (PC61BM) blended with poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA).
  • Fabrication of I-PeSCs without a cathode buffer layer.
  • Characterization of device performance, including PCE, open-circuit voltage (Voc), photostability, and long-term air stability.

Main Results:

  • The modified ETL (PC61BM:PMMA) simplified fabrication and improved charge extraction via interfacial dipole formation.
  • Passivation of perovskite defects by the ETL reduced non-radiative recombination, increasing Voc.
  • Achieved a PCE of 18.38% for I-PeSCs with the PC61BM:PMMA ETL, up from 13.55% without PMMA.
  • Demonstrated burn-in-free photostability and 30-day air stability (T90).
  • Large-area (1 cm2) I-PeSCs achieved PCEs of 15.03% (PC61BM) and 16.83% (PC61BM:PMMA).

Conclusions:

  • Additive engineering of the ETL provides a viable route for fabricating efficient and stable CBL-free I-PeSCs.
  • This approach significantly reduces fabrication steps and costs, paving the way for commercialization.
  • The method offers a promising alternative for advancing perovskite solar cell technology without compromising performance.