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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Renewable Energy
  • Photovoltaics

Background:

  • Commercialization of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) requires improved performance and stability.
  • Interface engineering is key to overcoming stability and efficiency limitations in PSCs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To enhance the efficiency and stability of inverted PSCs.
  • To investigate the effect of ferrocenyl-bis-thiophene-2-carboxylate (FcTc2) as an interface functionalization agent.

Main Methods:

  • Functionalization of multication and halide perovskite interfaces with FcTc2.
  • Fabrication and testing of inverted PSC devices.
  • Performance evaluation under simulated AM1.5 illumination.
  • Stability testing including continuous operation and damp heat tests (IEC61215:2016 standards).

Main Results:

  • Achieved a power conversion efficiency of 25.0% in FcTc2-functionalized PSCs.
  • Maintained over 98% of initial efficiency after 1500 hours of continuous operation.
  • Demonstrated high stability under damp heat conditions (85°C/85% RH).

Conclusions:

  • FcTc2 functionalization simultaneously enhances efficiency and stability of inverted PSCs.
  • The developed PSCs meet international standards for mature photovoltaics, indicating commercial potential.
  • Interface modification with organometallic compounds is a promising strategy for advanced PSC development.