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A p-n junction is formed when p-type and n-type semiconductor materials are joined together. At the interface of the p-n junction, holes from the p-side and electrons from the n-side begin to diffuse into the opposite sides due to the concentration gradient. This diffusion of carriers leads to a region around the junction where there are no free charge carriers, known as the depletion region. The charge density within the depletion region for the n-side and p-side can be described by the...
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  • Materials Science
  • Renewable Energy
  • Photovoltaics

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  • Buried interface engineering is vital for perovskite solar cell (PSC) performance and stability.
  • Current methods often use monodentate or bidentate molecules for interface modification.
  • A need exists for advanced interface strategies to overcome limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the use of a multidentate polymer, sodium alginate (SA), for buried interface engineering in PSCs.
  • To explore how SA reinforces buried interfaces and influences perovskite film growth.
  • To enhance the efficiency and stability of PSCs through novel interface modification.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized sodium alginate (SA), a multidentate polymer, for buried interface modification in PSCs.
  • Investigated SA's interaction with both surfaces of the buried interface via C═O groups.
  • Analyzed the impact of SA on interface defects, energy level alignment, and carrier dynamics.
  • Examined the effect of SA on perovskite film quality, including tensile stress and voids.

Main Results:

  • SA effectively reduced buried interface defects and optimized energy level alignment.
  • SA refined carrier dynamics within the PSCs.
  • SA treatment led to perovskite films with reduced tensile stress and absence of voids.
  • The champion device efficiency increased from 23.05% to 24.98% after SA treatment.
  • Significant improvements in both light and thermal stability were observed.

Conclusions:

  • Multidentate polymer anchoring with SA offers a promising strategy for enhancing PSC performance.
  • SA's ability to interact with both interface surfaces reinforces the buried interface effectively.
  • This approach provides a new perspective for improving both efficiency and long-term stability of perovskite solar cells.