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¹College of Chemistry, Key Laboratory of Theoretical & Computational Photochemistry of Ministry of Education, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, People's Republic of China.

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Published on: September 8, 2017

Area of Science:

Materials Science
Solid-State Physics
Photovoltaics

Background:

Hybrid lead halide perovskites exhibit excellent optoelectronic properties for solar cells.
Nonradiative recombination limits the efficiency of perovskite solar cells.

Purpose of the Study:

Investigate the effect of Schottky defects (PbI2 and CH3NH3I vacancies) on nonradiative recombination in CH3NH3PbI3.
Understand the mechanisms by which these defects influence charge carrier dynamics.

Main Methods:

Time-dependent density functional theory (TD-DFT).
Nonadiabatic (NA) molecular dynamics simulations.

Main Results:

Schottky defects do not alter the bandgap or introduce trap states.
Defects induce lattice distortions, localizing hole distribution.
Reduced electron-hole wave function overlap and weakened NA coupling observed.
Increased intensity of high-energy phonon modes accelerates dephasing.
Nonradiative recombination lifetimes increased to 2.1 ns (V_PbI) and 2.6 ns (V_MAI).

Conclusions:

Schottky defects can suppress nonradiative recombination in perovskites.
These defects offer a pathway to enhance perovskite solar cell efficiency.
Understanding defect impacts is crucial for optimizing photovoltaic materials.