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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Renewable Energy
  • Photovoltaics

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  • Fullerenes are standard electron transport layers (ETLs) in perovskite solar cells but have limitations.
  • These limitations include restricted open-circuit voltage, poor stability, and mechanical weaknesses.
  • Fullerene-free alternatives are emerging, achieving high power conversion efficiencies over 25%.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify opportunities for a paradigm shift in perovskite solar cell design by moving beyond fullerene ETLs.
  • To accelerate the development and adoption of efficient and durable fullerene-free ETLs.
  • To compare perovskite and organic solar cells to inform fullerene-free ETL design.

Main Methods:

  • Literature data compilation for comparative analysis of ETLs.
  • Independent fracture energy measurements for alternative ETL configurations.
  • Analysis of similarities and differences between organic and perovskite solar cells.

Main Results:

  • Demonstration of fullerene-free p-i-n perovskite solar cells with power conversion efficiencies exceeding 25%.
  • Identification of naphthalene diimide-SnOx bilayers and nonfullerene acceptor-based ETLs as promising alternatives.
  • Fracture energy data provided to support the adoption of new ETL materials.

Conclusions:

  • Transitioning to fullerene-free ETLs is crucial for advancing perovskite solar cell technology.
  • Careful design of fullerene replacements is needed to ensure both high efficiency and operational durability.
  • Lessons from organic photovoltaics can guide the development of next-generation perovskite solar cells.