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Influence of Hybrid Perovskite Fabrication Methods on Film Formation, Electronic Structure, and Solar Cell Performance
Published on: February 27, 2017
Stable FAPbI3 Perovskite Solar Cells via Alkylammonium Chloride-Mediated Crystallization Control
Yan Chen1, Boyuan Li1, Yuxuan Ye1
1Key Laboratory for Photonic and Electronic Bandgap Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Harbin Normal University, Harbin 150025, China.
Abstract:
α-Phase formamidinium lead iodide (FAPbI3) perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have garnered significant attention, owing to their remarkable efficiency. Methylammonium chloride (MACl), a common additive, is used to control the crystallization of FAPbI3, thereby facilitating the formation of the photoactive α-phase. However, MACl's high volatility raises concerns regarding its stability and potential impact on the stability of the device. In this study, we partially substituted MACl with n-propylammonium chloride (PACl), which has a long alkyl chain, to promote the oriented crystallization of FAPbI3, ultimately forming an δ-phase-free perovskite. The FAPbI3 film containing PACl demonstrates an enhanced photoluminescence intensity and lifetime. Additionally, PACl's presence at grain boundaries acts as a protective layer for the PSCs. Consequently, we achieved a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 22.4% and exceptional stability. It maintains over 95% of initial PCE for 100 days in an N2 glovebox, over 85% after 100 h of maximum power point tracking, and over 80% after 60 °C thermal aging.

