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Tuning Spacer Interaction via Br-Substitution Position for High-Efficiency and Stable 2D Ruddlesden-Popper Perovskite

Xue Dong1,2, Zihong Shen2, Yang Li2

  • 1Technological Institute of Materials and Energy Science (TIMES), School of Electronic Information, Xijing University, Xi'an 710123, China.

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Para-substituted aromatic spacers significantly boost quasi-2D Ruddlesden-Popper perovskite solar cell efficiency and stability. This bromine substitution strategy enhances molecular dipole and crystallization for improved power conversion efficiency (PCE).

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Ruddlesden−Popper perovskitebromine substitutionhigh efficiencyperovskite solar cellsquasi-2Dspacer cationsstability

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  • Materials Science
  • Renewable Energy
  • Photovoltaics

Background:

  • Quasi-two-dimensional (quasi-2D) Ruddlesden-Popper (RP) perovskites offer enhanced environmental stability for solar cells.
  • Their power conversion efficiencies (PCEs) currently trail those of 3D perovskites.
  • Aromatic spacers play a crucial role in the structure and performance of quasi-2D RP perovskites.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of bromine substitution position on aromatic spacers in quasi-2D RP perovskite solar cells.
  • To compare the performance of meta- and para-substituted aromatic spacers (m-BrPEAAA vs. p-BrPEAAA).
  • To elucidate the structure-property relationships governing efficiency and stability.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis and characterization of quasi-2D RP perovskite films using m-BrPEAAA and p-BrPEAAA spacers.
  • Fabrication and testing of perovskite solar cell devices.
  • Analysis of film crystallinity, carrier lifetime, electronic structure, and device performance metrics (PCE, stability).

Main Results:

  • Para-substitution (p-BrPEAAA) induced a larger molecular dipole and stronger spacer-framework interaction compared to meta-substitution (m-BrPEAAA).
  • The p-BrPEAAA-based film exhibited improved crystallinity, prolonged carrier lifetime, and a more favorable electronic structure.
  • The p-BrPEAAA-based device achieved a champion PCE of 20.16%, surpassing the m-BrPEAAA device's 18.91%, with enhanced thermal and moisture stability.

Conclusions:

  • Bromine substitution position engineering is an effective strategy to optimize quasi-2D RP perovskite solar cells.
  • Para-substitution of aromatic spacers enhances molecular interactions, crystallization, and electronic properties, leading to higher PCE.
  • The findings pave the way for developing more efficient and stable quasi-2D perovskite photovoltaic technologies.