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Aggregation Dynamics of Colloidal Particles in Tin Perovskite Crystalline Film Formation
Davide Amoroso1, Giuseppe Nasti2, Massimiliano Maria Villone1
1Department of Chemical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Naples Federico II, Piazzale Vincenzo Tecchio, 80, 80125, Naples, Italy.
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We present an approach to understanding the crystallization of tin-based perovskite films for photovoltaic applications, starting from precursor suspensions processed via spin-coating. By integrating colloidal theory with the fluid dynamics of suspensions, this approach elucidates the influence of both chemical variables and process parameters on the crystallization pathways of perovskite suspensions and the resulting microstructural features of the solid films. Specifically, the incorporation of SnCl2 as an additive was found to accelerate crystallization, whereas tBP induces a slowdown of the process leading, however, to a marked improvement in film uniformity and microstructural quality.
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