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

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Molecular Polarization-Driven Synergistic Interface Engineering for High-Performance Perovskite Solar Cells.

Yanbo Wang^1,2, Yitong Liu¹, Yi Ji¹

¹State Key Laboratory of Bioinspired Interfacial Materials Science, Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Soochow University, Suzhou, China.

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|May 6, 2026

Summary

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Interface engineering with 2-aminopyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid (m-APCA) boosts perovskite solar cell (PSC) performance by reducing recombination and improving carrier transport. This strategy enhances efficiency and operational stability for next-generation solar technologies.

Keywords:

buried interface defect passivation perovskite solar cells power conversion efficiency stability

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Renewable Energy
Photovoltaics

Background:

Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) face performance limitations due to interfacial issues like non-radiative recombination and poor carrier transport.
Inhomogeneous distribution and weak bonding of self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) at the SAM/perovskite interface exacerbate these problems.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a universal interface engineering strategy for enhancing PSC performance.
To address challenges of non-radiative recombination and carrier transport losses at the SAM/perovskite interface.

Main Methods:

Employed 2-aminopyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid (m-APCA) for synergistic interface engineering.
m-APCA features asymmetric bifunctional groups, inducing molecular polarization and reinforcing π-π interactions with SAMs.
Utilized m-APCA's dipole field and chemistry for robust bonding with the perovskite layer, regulating grain growth and passivating defects.

Main Results:

Achieved high power conversion efficiencies (PCEs) of 26.77% (small-area), 26.08% (centimeter-scale), and 24.17% (wide-bandgap) PSCs.
Demonstrated enhanced hole transport efficiency and reduced interfacial energy barriers.
Optimized PSCs retained 96% of initial efficiency after 1200 hours of continuous operation, indicating exceptional stability.

Conclusions:

The m-APCA strategy effectively mitigates SAM aggregation and ensures uniform coverage.
m-APCA acts as nucleation sites, improving perovskite film quality and passivating interfacial defects.
This approach offers a universal solution for high-performance and stable perovskite solar cells.