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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
  • Photovoltaics

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  • Lead (Pb)-based perovskite solar cells offer excellent optoelectronic properties but face commercialization challenges due to ion instability and toxicity.
  • Tin (Sn)-based perovskites are eco-friendly alternatives with potential for reduced ion-induced instabilities, though detailed investigation is lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate mobile species in Sn-based perovskite solar cells.
  • To quantify ionic losses and compare them with Pb-based and mixed PbSn devices.
  • To assess the stability of Sn-based devices under illumination.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of mobile ion species in Sn-based perovskite solar cells.
  • Quantification of ionic losses through device characterization.
  • Comparative study with Pb-based and mixed PbSn perovskite solar cells.
  • Assessment of device and film stability during prolonged illumination.

Main Results:

  • Sn-based perovskite solar cells exhibit over 10-fold lower ion densities compared to Pb-based devices.
  • DMSO-free processed Sn samples show minimal ionic losses.
  • Pure Sn-based samples demonstrate the lowest ionic losses and sustained stability during illumination.

Conclusions:

  • Sn-based perovskite solar cells possess significantly lower ion densities and ionic losses than Pb-based counterparts.
  • These findings support the development of stable, eco-friendly thin-film solar cells with reduced ion migration.
  • The study enhances understanding of ion migration in Sn-based devices, paving the way for commercialization.