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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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Methoxy-Functionalized Conjugated Self-Assembled Monolayers as a Hole-Selective Contact for Inverted Perovskite Solar

Shamim Ahmmed1, Md Abdul Karim1, Md Emrul Kayesh1

  • 1Photovoltaic Materials Group, Center for Green Research on Energy and Environmental Materials, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-2-1 Sengen, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0047, Japan.

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Methoxy-functionalized conjugated self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) enhance inverted perovskite solar cells (PSCs). The C22 SAM achieved a 21.58% power conversion efficiency (PCE) in lead-based PSCs, showing promise for future solar cell development.

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conjugated linkermethoxy groupperovskite solar cellself-assembled monolayertriphenylamine

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Renewable Energy
  • Photovoltaics

Background:

  • Significant advancements in inverted (p-i-n) perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are driven by novel self-assembled monolayer (SAM) materials for the hole transport layer (HTL).
  • Conjugated SAMs offer superior electrical and photostability compared to traditional polymer HTLs like PTAA, alongside efficient charge transport and interface passivation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize and investigate methoxy-functionalized conjugated SAMs (C21 and C22) for application in inverted lead-based PSCs.
  • To evaluate the impact of SAM structure and functionalization on perovskite layer coverage, work function tuning, and overall device performance.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of methoxy-functionalized conjugated SAMs (C21 and C22).
  • Fabrication and characterization of inverted PSC devices utilizing these SAMs as HTLs.
  • Analysis of perovskite layer coverage, FTO work function modification, and device efficiency.

Main Results:

  • Excellent perovskite layer coverage was achieved on both C21 and C22 SAMs.
  • SAM molecules effectively tuned the work function of fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO).
  • The C22 SAM, with methoxy groups at ortho- and para-positions, facilitated superior perovskite growth, leading to a champion power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 21.58% in lead-based triple cation PSCs.

Conclusions:

  • Methoxy-functionalized conjugated SAMs, particularly C22 with specific methoxy group positioning, are highly effective HTLs for inverted PSCs.
  • These SAMs demonstrate significant potential for advancing the performance and stability of perovskite solar technology.
  • The findings highlight the importance of molecular design in SAMs for optimizing PSC performance.