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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Renewable Energy
  • Photovoltaics

Background:

  • Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) face performance limitations due to defects from halide ion escape and poor absorber wettability.
  • Addressing these issues is crucial for advancing PSC efficiency and operational longevity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and investigate ionic organic modulators for perovskite surfaces.
  • To mitigate defect formation and enhance the wettability of perovskite absorbers in PSCs.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of ionic organic modulators with halide anions.
  • Surface characterization of perovskite films treated with modulators.
  • Fabrication and performance testing of PSC devices.
  • Stability assessment under ambient conditions.

Main Results:

  • A bromide-containing surface modulator demonstrated superior performance by bonding with Pb2+ ions, reducing charge recombination.
  • The modulator facilitated better energy level alignment for enhanced carrier transfer and improved perovskite hydrophobicity.
  • PSC efficiency increased from 21.08% to 23.32% with the bromide modulator.
  • Unencapsulated PSCs retained 75.42% efficiency after 28 days in 35% humidity, compared to 44.49% for the control.

Conclusions:

  • Ionic organic modulators, particularly those with bromide anions, are effective in passivating defects and enhancing perovskite surface properties.
  • The developed modulators significantly improve both the power conversion efficiency and long-term stability of perovskite solar cells.
  • Surface modification offers a promising strategy for overcoming key challenges in perovskite photovoltaic technology.