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Universal Dynamic Liquid Interface for Healing Perovskite Solar Cells.

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  • 1College of Information Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, P. R. China.

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A novel dynamic healing interface (DHI) enhances perovskite solar cell (PSC) efficiency and stability. This self-healing interface repairs defects, boosting power conversion efficiency and device longevity for advanced optoelectronics.

Keywords:
defect passivationdynamic healing interfaceion migrationperovskite solar cellssolid-to-liquid conversion

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Solid-State Physics
  • Photovoltaics

Background:

  • Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) require stable, efficient charge-selective contact interfaces for optimal power conversion efficiency (PCE) and longevity.
  • Current interface strategies are static, failing to address in-service defect formation that degrades photovoltaic performance.
  • Defect accumulation and ion migration in PSCs limit their operational stability and commercial viability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a dynamic healing interface (DHI) for perovskite solar cells (PSCs) that can self-repair defects and enhance device performance and stability.
  • To investigate the mechanism of a low-melting-point small molecule incorporated into a DHI for improved charge extraction and defect passivation.
  • To demonstrate the universal applicability of the DHI strategy across various perovskite compositions.

Main Methods:

  • Incorporation of a low-melting-point small molecule onto perovskite film surfaces to create a dynamic healing interface (DHI).
  • Characterization of photovoltaic performance (PCE) and stability under various conditions (air, heat, light irradiation) for different PSC types.
  • Analysis of the DHI's solid-to-liquid phase transition and its infiltration into the perovskite bulk for defect passivation and ion migration suppression.

Main Results:

  • The DHI strategy significantly boosted PCEs to 12.05% (CsPbIBr2), 14.14% (CsPbI2Br), and 23.37% (FA0.92MA0.08PbI3) PSCs.
  • The DHI effectively passivates defects at grain boundaries and suppresses ion migration through longitudinal infiltration.
  • Remarkable enhancement in device stability was observed under prolonged exposure to air, heat, and light irradiation.

Conclusions:

  • The developed dynamic healing interface (DHI) offers a universal and effective strategy for fabricating highly efficient and stable perovskite solar cells.
  • The self-healing capability of the DHI addresses the critical issue of in-service defect formation, leading to improved long-term performance.
  • This approach paves the way for advanced, durable perovskite-based optoelectronic devices.