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Flash Infrared Annealing for Perovskite Solar Cell Processing

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Composite Electrodes for Perovskite Solar Cells.

Zifu Xu¹, Yong Wang¹, Jiang Tang^1,2,3,4

¹School of Future Technology (SFT), Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan, P. R. China.

Small (Weinheim an Der Bergstrasse, Germany)

|April 23, 2026

Summary

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Composite electrodes enhance perovskite solar cell (PSC) stability by blocking ion migration or forming alloys. This review guides future innovations for more durable and efficient PSCs.

Keywords:

composite electrodes interface engineering ion migration suppression operational stability perovskite solar cells

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Energy Science
Photovoltaics

Background:

Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) offer high efficiency and low cost.
Operational stability remains a key challenge for PSC commercialization.
Back electrode material significantly impacts PSC operational stability.

Purpose of the Study:

To review composite electrode designs for perovskite solar cells.
To analyze strategies for improving PSC operational stability.
To provide guidance for future electrode innovations in PSCs.

Main Methods:

Systematic review of recent advances in composite electrode architectures.
Critical analysis of blocking and alloying strategies for electrodes.
Establishment of a mechanistic framework for interfacial evolution.

Main Results:

Two primary strategies identified: blocking with interlayers and alloying.
Blocking strategy uses materials like Bi, Cr, TCOs, and ZrNx.
Alloying strategy employs high- and low-melting-point alloys.
Mechanistic framework addresses oxidation, adhesion, and design trade-offs.

Conclusions:

Composite electrodes are crucial for enhancing PSC stability.
Understanding interfacial evolution is key to optimizing electrode design.
This review offers insights for developing next-generation PSC electrodes.