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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Renewable Energy
  • Photovoltaics

Background:

  • Non-radiative recombination and uncontrolled crystallization at buried interfaces hinder perovskite solar cell (PSC) efficiency and stability.
  • Developing effective interfacial modulators is crucial for advancing PSC technology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a multi-functional, phase-changeable salt, 2-(diphenylphosphino)ethanaminium tetrafluoroborate (DPPEABF4), as an interfacial modulator for PSCs.
  • To investigate the impact of DPPEABF4 on perovskite crystallization, film quality, and interfacial properties.

Main Methods:

  • DPPEABF4 was synthesized and utilized as an interfacial layer in PSCs.
  • The interaction of DPPEABF4 with perovskite precursors (FAI and PbI2) was studied.
  • The phase transition behavior of DPPEABF4 during annealing was analyzed.
  • Interfacial dipole formation and energy level alignment were investigated using π-π stacking.

Main Results:

  • DPPEABF4 suppressed excessive nucleation and promoted controlled crystallization, yielding larger grains and reduced defect densities.
  • A reversible solid-to-liquid phase transition of DPPEABF4 buffered heat transfer for uniform crystallization.
  • An interfacial dipole was formed, enhancing work function and facilitating hole transport.
  • Optimized PSCs achieved a champion power conversion efficiency of 26.52% and maintained >90% stability over 2000 hours.

Conclusions:

  • DPPEABF4 effectively modulates the perovskite buried interface, improving film quality and device performance.
  • The dynamic phase-changeable nature of DPPEABF4 offers a new strategy for designing high-performance optoelectronic materials.
  • This approach presents a promising pathway for developing highly efficient and stable perovskite solar cells.