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Energetics Modulation for Efficient and Stable n-i-p Perovskite Solar Cells.

Heng Liu¹, Qiongqiong Lu¹, Yihan Zhang²

¹Henan Key Laboratory of Advanced Conductor Materials, Institute of Materials, Henan Academy of Sciences, Zhengzhou, 450046, China.

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Researchers developed a new pyridinecarboxaldehyde oxime (PO) ligand to stabilize perovskite solar cells (PSCs). This strategy inhibits ion migration and degradation, enhancing device performance and longevity under operational stress.

Keywords:

Crystallization Ion migration Ionization potential Perovskite solar cells

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Renewable Energy
Photovoltaics

Background:

Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) show promise but suffer from performance degradation under light and voltage bias.
Mobile ions within the perovskite film are a primary cause of this degradation, leading to ion migration and chemical breakdown.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop an energetics modulation strategy to improve the operational stability of n-i-p perovskite solar cells.
To inhibit ion generation and migration, thereby reducing self-accelerating chemical degradation in FAPbI3-based perovskites.

Main Methods:

Introduction of an electron-withdrawing pyridinecarboxaldehyde oxime (PO) ligand into FAPbI3-based perovskites.
Modulation of perovskite energetics to increase ionization potential and inhibit mobile ion formation.
Facilitation of charge transport through improved reactions between PbI2 and organic salts.

Main Results:

Optimized n-i-p PSCs achieved a high power conversion efficiency of 26.13%.
The devices maintained over 88% of their initial efficiency after 1000 hours of maximum power point (MPP) tracking under 1 sun illumination.
The PO ligand effectively suppressed ion generation and migration, crucial for long-term stability.

Conclusions:

Energetics modulation is a key strategy for inhibiting intrinsic perovskite degradation.
The developed PO ligand offers a pathway to enhance the commercial viability of perovskite solar cells.
This approach complements device encapsulation by addressing fundamental material stability issues.