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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
  • Photovoltaics
  • Chemistry

Background:

  • Lithium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide/tert-butylpyridine (Li-TFSI/t-BP) is a common p-dopant in perovskite solar cells (PSCs).
  • Its limitations include doping nonuniformity, hygroscopicity, and dopant migration, leading to reduced device stability and performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate a novel spherical anion p-dopant as an alternative to linear anions for enhanced PSC performance and stability.
  • To explore the impact of anion shape and radius on the doping efficiency and device characteristics.

Main Methods:

  • Theoretical calculations and experimental validation were employed.
  • The study synthesized and tested sodium tetrakis[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]borate (Na-TFPB) as a spherical anion dopant.
  • Device performance and stability were evaluated using standard solar cell characterization techniques.

Main Results:

  • The spherical Na-TFPB anion significantly enhanced the p-doping of hole-transporting materials (HTMs) through increased electron transfer.
  • This led to shallower trap states in perovskite films by shifting Pb-6p defect orbitals.
  • The spherical anion demonstrated increased hydrophobicity and migration barriers, improving thermal and ambient stability of PSCs.
  • Devices achieved record efficiencies of 24.49% (CJ-01) and 24.31% (spiro-OMeTAD) with the new dopant.

Conclusions:

  • Spherical anion design offers a superior alternative to linear anions for p-dopants in PSCs.
  • This approach enhances doping, device stability, and power conversion efficiency.
  • The findings pave the way for next-generation, highly stable, and efficient perovskite solar cells.