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Controlling crystal growth in perovskite solar cells (PSCs) is key. This study modulates precursor assembly to suppress quantum wells, enhancing charge transport and achieving high power conversion efficiency in low-dimensional PSCs.

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Colloidal Assembly Hydrogen Bonds Perovskites Printing ToF-SIMS

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Area of Science:

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Renewable Energy
Nanotechnology

Background:

Low-dimensional perovskite solar cells (PSCs) face challenges in charge transport due to multiple quantum wells (QWs) distribution.
Difficulty in controlling crystal growth from precursor solutions leads to poor homogeneity, especially during upscaling.

Purpose of the Study:

To realize efficient low-dimensional PSCs by controlling colloidal assembly in precursor solutions.
To suppress the formation of multiple QWs in perovskite films.

Main Methods:

Modulating colloidal assembly behavior in precursor solutions to induce intermediate structures.
Utilizing in situ liquid time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry to visualize organic cation assembly.
Investigating precursor species differences under hydrogen bonding interactions.

Main Results:

Formamidine (FA)-based perovskite films exhibited significantly suppressed multiple QWs distribution.
A FA device achieved a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 20.28% for a small area (0.04 cm²).
A FA mini-module achieved a PCE of 15.35% for a larger area (16.94 cm²) with superior stability.

Conclusions:

Modulating colloidal assembly in precursor solutions is an effective strategy to control perovskite film quality.
Suppression of multiple QWs leads to improved charge transport and device performance.
The developed method shows promise for scalable and stable fabrication of efficient low-dimensional PSCs.