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Optimizing self-assembled monolayers in inverted perovskite solar cells with high-dipole fluorine-containing
Junmin Xia1, Mengting Chen1, Mohan Wang1
1State Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications, Nanjing, China. iamsfchen@njupt.edu.cn.
Chemical Communications (Cambridge, England)
|August 14, 2026
Summary
Benzophenone additives improve self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) in perovskite solar cells, boosting uniformity and efficiency. This research enhances solar cell performance through better SAMs for stable, efficient energy conversion.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Renewable Energy
- Photovoltaics
Background:
- Self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) are crucial for inverted perovskite solar cells.
- Existing SAMs exhibit poor uniformity and stability, limiting device performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To enhance the uniformity and anchoring stability of SAMs in inverted perovskite solar cells.
- To improve the band alignment at the interface using novel additives.
Main Methods:
- Incorporation of benzophenone-based additives into SAMs.
- Fabrication and characterization of inverted perovskite solar cells with modified SAMs.
Main Results:
- Achieved enhanced uniformity and stability of SAMs.
- Improved band alignment at the semiconductor interface.
- Reached a champion power conversion efficiency of 25.70%.
Conclusions:
- Benzophenone-based additives effectively address SAM limitations in perovskite solar cells.
- The enhanced SAMs lead to significant improvements in device performance and efficiency.
- This strategy offers a promising pathway for developing high-performance perovskite solar cells.
