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Influence of Hybrid Perovskite Fabrication Methods on Film Formation, Electronic Structure, and Solar Cell Performance

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Localized Electrostatic Interaction Stabilize Perovskite Solar Cells.

Kailin Li¹, Zijian Huang¹, Huachao Zai²

¹Beijing Key Laboratory for Theory and Technology of Advanced Battery Materials, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory of Advanced Waterproof Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, P. R. China.

Advanced Materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)

|November 20, 2025

Summary

Researchers developed a new strategy using tetramethyldipropylene-triammonium (IDPA³⁺) to enhance the stability and efficiency of perovskite solar cells (PSCs). This method strengthens perovskite structures, overcoming previous limitations in achieving both high performance and durability.

Keywords:

electrostatic interaction lattice compression perovskite solar cells stability triammonium

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Renewable Energy
Solid-State Chemistry

Background:

Metal halide perovskite solar cells (PSCs) offer high potential for commercialization but suffer from poor operational longevity due to the weak bonding nature of perovskites.
Existing methods to improve perovskite bonding have not simultaneously achieved high efficiency and high stability in a single device.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce a localized electrostatic interaction strategy for intrinsically stabilizing perovskite solar cells.
To investigate the use of a novel organic cation, tetramethyldipropylene-triammonium (IDPA³⁺), for enhancing perovskite stability and performance.

Main Methods:

Employed a designed organic cation, tetramethyldipropylene-triammonium (IDPA³⁺), to induce localized electrostatic interactions with [PbI₆]^4- octahedra.
Utilized the resulting perovskite lattice compression to strengthen chemical bonding and suppress ion migration.

Main Results:

The IDPA³⁺ modification led to significant improvements in the structural stability of formamidinium lead iodide (FAPbI₃) devices.
Modified PSCs demonstrated state-of-the-art operational stability with negligible performance loss at 85°C and under damp-heat conditions.
A p-i-n device achieved a certified power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 25.28% for 1.00 cm².

Conclusions:

Localized electrostatic interaction engineering is a viable strategy for intrinsically stabilizing perovskite microstructures.
The use of triply-charged organic molecules like IDPA³⁺ can significantly advance the development of stable and efficient PSCs.
This approach bridges the gap between electrostatic regulation and structural stability in perovskite materials.