Issue 17, 2015

Effect of different lead precursors on perovskite solar cell performance and stability

Abstract

We present the use of halide (PbCl2) and non-halide lead precursors (Pb(OAc)2 (OAc = CH3CH2COO), Pb(NO3)2, Pb(acac)2 (acac = (CH3COCHCOCH3)) and PbCO3) for the preparation of perovskite solar cells. We have confirmed by X-ray diffraction the growth of CH3NH3PbI3 in all the analyzed cases, except for PbCO3, independently of the lead precursor used for the synthesis of the perovskite. In addition, different cell configurations, thin films and mesoporous scaffolds, TiO2 or Al2O3, have also been prepared. We have observed that the lead precursor has a strong influence on the structural properties of perovskite (grain size), as well as on the solar cell performance. Photovoltaic conversion efficiencies comparable to those achieved when using the commonly employed PbCl2 have been obtained with Pb(OAc)2 as a lead source. Stability studies of the perovskite films and devices have also been carried out, which demonstrate that the lead precursor also plays a role. The stability is not only strongly affected by atmosphere and illumination conditions, but also by the lead precursor employed for the perovskite synthesis. These results highlight that other lead sources, different to the commonly used PbCl2 and PbI2, are also suitable for the development of PSCs, opening a new way for device performance optimization.

Graphical abstract: Effect of different lead precursors on perovskite solar cell performance and stability

Supplementary files

Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
15 Xim 2014
Accepted
08 Kax 2014
First published
09 Kax 2014

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2015,3, 9194-9200

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Effect of different lead precursors on perovskite solar cell performance and stability

F. K. Aldibaja, L. Badia, E. Mas-Marzá, R. S. Sánchez, E. M. Barea and I. Mora-Sero, J. Mater. Chem. A, 2015, 3, 9194 DOI: 10.1039/C4TA06198E

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