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Perylene-based Electron Transport Materials in Perovskite Solar Cells To Improve Power Conversion Efficiency.

Madiha Irfan¹, Aqsa Shafiq², Ayesha Rauf²

¹Institute of Chemistry, Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology, Rahim Yar Khan, 64200, Pakistan. madiha.irfan21@yahoo.com.

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Summary

Perylene diimide (PDI) derivatives show promise as electron transport layers in perovskite solar cells (PSCs), overcoming limitations of traditional fullerene materials. These PDIs offer improved efficiency and stability for next-generation solar technologies.

Keywords:

Fullerene compounds Non fullerene-based materials Perovskite solar cells Perylene diimides

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Renewable Energy
Photovoltaics

Background:

Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are highly efficient and flexible, attracting significant research interest.
Fullerene compounds like PCBM have been used as electron transport layers (ETLs) but suffer from drawbacks such as poor stability and low open-circuit voltage.
These limitations necessitate the development of alternative ETL materials for enhanced PSC performance.

Purpose of the Study:

To review and compare various perylene diimide (PDI) derivatives as potential non-fullerene ETLs for PSCs.
To analyze how PDI substitutions influence key performance metrics including open-circuit voltage (V_oc), short-circuit current density (J_sc), and fill factor (FF).
To evaluate the impact of PDI derivatives on the overall power conversion efficiency (PCE) and stability of PSCs.

Main Methods:

Literature review of PDI derivatives used in PSCs.
Comparative analysis of reported V_oc, J_sc, and FF values for different PDI structures.
Assessment of the correlation between PDI molecular structure and resulting PSC power conversion efficiency and stability.

Main Results:

PDI derivatives demonstrate potential to overcome the limitations of fullerene-based ETLs in PSCs.
The PDI derivative C3AI achieved a notable power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 20.3%.
PSCs utilizing PDI-based ETLs have reached a top PCE of 25.6%, indicating significant advancements.

Conclusions:

Perylene diimide (PDI) derivatives are highly promising materials for electron transport layers in perovskite solar cells.
Tailoring PDI structures through chemical substitutions can lead to improved PSC efficiency and stability.
PDIs represent a viable alternative to fullerenes, paving the way for more efficient and durable solar cell technologies.