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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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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Renewable Energy
  • Organic Electronics

Background:

  • Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) face challenges from non-radiative recombination and interface charge recombination, limiting their performance.
  • Effective defect passivation and interface engineering are crucial for advancing PSC technology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To enhance the performance and stability of inverted PSCs.
  • To introduce a novel conjugated thienyl-fused BODIPY homopolymer (IP1) for defect passivation and interface energetic modification.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized oriented crystallization control and interface energetic modification with the synthesized IP1 homopolymer.
  • Applied IP1 as a protective shield on perovskite grain boundaries and surfaces to passivate defects and adjust energy levels.

Main Results:

  • Achieved a high power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 25.06% in IP1-modified PSCs, the highest for n-type polymer-incorporated PSCs.
  • Demonstrated enhanced device stability, retaining 95% of initial PCE after 1000 hours of operation at maximum power point (MPP).

Conclusions:

  • The synergistic effects of IP1 in defect passivation and interface modification significantly boost PSC performance and stability.
  • This study highlights the potential of n-type conjugated polymers and interface engineering for developing efficient and durable PSCs.