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High-Stable Lead-Free Solar Cells Achieved by Surface Reconstruction of Quasi-2D Tin-Based Perovskites

Yang, Feng
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Zhu, Rui
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Zhang, Zuhong
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December 7, 2023
Advanced Materials

Tin halide perovskites are an appealing alternative to lead perovskites. However, owing to the lower redox potential of Sn(II)/Sn(IV), particularly under the presence of oxygen and water, the accumulation of Sn(IV) at the surface layer will negatively impact the device's performance and stability. To this end, this work has introduced a novel multifunctional molecule, 1,4-phenyldimethylammonium dibromide diamine (phDMADBr), to form a protective layer on the surface of Sn-based perovskite films. Strong interactions between phDMADBr and the perovskite surface improve electron transfer, passivating uncoordinated Sn(II), and fortify against water and oxygen. In situ grazing incidence wide-angle X-ray scattering (GIWAXS) analysis confirms the enhanced thermal stability of the quasi-2D phase, and hence the overall enhanced stability of the perovskite. Long-term stability in devices is achieved, retaining over 90% of the original efficiency for more than 200 hours in a 10% RH moisture N2 environment. These findings propose a new approach to enhance the operational stability of Sn-based perovskite devices, offering a strategy in advancing lead-free optoelectronic applications.|Reconstructing Sn-based perovskite's surface is able to form a protective gradient layer with exceptional electron transfer, defect passivation, and suppressed Sn(II) oxidation. This strategy enhances perovskite film's and device's environmental endurance even after prolonged exposure to moisture and ambient conditions, offering valuable insights for fabricating robust lead-free perovskite photovoltaic devices.image

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research article
DOI
10.1002/adma.202308655
Web of Science ID

WOS:001114735600001

Author(s)
Yang, Feng
Zhu, Rui
Zhang, Zuhong
Su, Zhenhuang
Zuo, Weiwei
He, Bingchen
Aldamasy, Mahmoud Hussein
Jia, Yu
Li, Guixiang  
Gao, Xingyu
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Date Issued

2023-12-07

Publisher

Wiley-V C H Verlag Gmbh

Published in
Advanced Materials
Subjects

Physical Sciences

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Technology

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Diphenylammonium Salt

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High Stability

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Moisture And Oxygen Resistance

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Quasi-2D Sn Perovskite Solar Cells

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Surface Reconstruction

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REVIEWED

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EPFL

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LCOM  
FunderGrant Number

European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme

804519

European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union

2022M721026

China Postdoctoral Science Foundation

22103022

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February 20, 2024
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