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Flash Infrared Annealing for Perovskite Solar Cell Processing
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The Ferrocene-Based Complex Enables Defect-Suppressed and Strain-Relaxed Interfaces in Inverted Perovskite Solar

Kun Hao1, Xianzhao Wang1, Jun Jiang2

  • 1Key Laboratory of Physics and Technology for Advanced Batteries (Ministry of Education) College of Physics, Jilin University, Changchun, China.

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Interface modification using 1,1'-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene (DPPF) enhances inverted perovskite solar cell performance. DPPF passivates defects and improves film quality, boosting efficiency and stability.

Keywords:
1,1'‐bis(diphenylphosphino) ferrocene (DPPF)defect passivationinterface modificationinverted structureperovskite solar cellsstability

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Renewable Energy
  • Photovoltaics

Background:

  • Inverted (p-i-n) perovskite solar cells face limitations due to energy level misalignment and recombination at the hole transport layer/perovskite interface.
  • Poly[bis(4-phenyl)(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)amine] (PTAA) exhibits poor interface contact with perovskite, hindering device efficiency and stability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To improve the performance and stability of inverted perovskite solar cells.
  • To address interface issues using 1,1 -bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene (DPPF) for modification.

Main Methods:

  • Interface modification of PTAA with DPPF in inverted perovskite solar cells.
  • Characterization of energy level alignment, defect passivation, and perovskite film quality.
  • Fabrication and testing of solar cell devices.

Main Results:

  • DPPF optimizes energy level alignment and reduces the hole extraction barrier.
  • DPPF passivates defects by coordinating with Pb2+, suppressing carrier recombination.
  • DPPF modification enhances perovskite film crystallization and grain size.
  • Achieved a power conversion efficiency of 24.3% with a V_oc of 1.133 V.
  • Demonstrated excellent long-term stability, retaining over 83% efficiency after 1500 hours.

Conclusions:

  • DPPF is an effective interface modifier for perovskite solar cells.
  • The PTAA/DPPF interface significantly enhances device performance and stability.
  • DPPF holds potential for future perovskite solar cell development.