Issue 7, 2021

Understanding the perovskite/self-assembled selective contact interface for ultra-stable and highly efficient p–i–n perovskite solar cells

Abstract

Current perovskite solar cell efficiency is close to silicon's record values. Yet, the roadblock for industrialization of this technology is its stability. The stability of the solar cell not only depends on the stability of the perovskite material itself but also notably on its contact layers and their interface with the perovskite, which plays a paramount role. This study rationalizes the design of new molecules to form self-assembled monolayers as a hole-selective contact. The new molecules increased the stability of the perovskite solar cells to maintain 80% of their initial PCE of 21% for 250 h at 85 °C under 1 sun illumination. The excellent charge collection properties as well as perovskite passivation effect enable the highly stable and efficient devices to demonstrate the vast potential of this new type of contact in photovoltaic application.

Graphical abstract: Understanding the perovskite/self-assembled selective contact interface for ultra-stable and highly efficient p–i–n perovskite solar cells

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Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
03 Dez 2020
Accepted
27 Apr 2021
First published
21 Mai 2021

Energy Environ. Sci., 2021,14, 3976-3985

Understanding the perovskite/self-assembled selective contact interface for ultra-stable and highly efficient p–i–n perovskite solar cells

E. Aktas, N. Phung, H. Köbler, D. A. González, M. Méndez, I. Kafedjiska, S. Turren-Cruz, R. Wenisch, I. Lauermann, A. Abate and E. Palomares, Energy Environ. Sci., 2021, 14, 3976 DOI: 10.1039/D0EE03807E

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