Efficient and Stable FAPbBr3 Perovskite Solar Cells via Interface Modification by a Low-Dimensional Perovskite Layer

Lead bromide perovskite with high bandgap and good stability has aroused broad interest for utilization in perovskite solar cells (PSCs) with high photovoltage, especially as a candidate for the front cell of tandem solar cells. However, the efficiency of lead bromide PSCs is still much lower than the standard lead iodide PSCs, and the defects in the perovskite are one of the main limiting factors hindering device performance. The construction of a 2D/3D perovskite interface is an effective way to passivate the interfacial defects and achieve efficient and stable PSCs. Herein, a facile and effective phenethylammonium bromide (PEABr) treatment method was applied to build a 2D/3D perovskite interface in FAPbBr(3) solar cells. An ultrathin layer of 2D PEA(2)PbBr(4) perovskite was successfully fabricated on the surface of 3D FAPbBr(3) perovskite by depositing the PEABr solution on the 3D perovskite films. The 2D perovskite layer significantly passivated the interfacial defects, leading to enhancement of power conversion efficiency from 7.7% to 9.4% and fill factor from 67.6% to 77.6%. Moreover, the hydrophobic alkyl chain in the PEA cation improved the moisture tolerance of the perovskite and significantly increases the solar cell stability. Additionally, the PEABr treatment strategy was successfully utilized for preparing semitransparent 2D/3D FAPbBr(3) perovskite solar cells.

Automated summary

The research successfully constructed a 2D/3D perovskite interface using the PEABr treatment method, significantly enhancing the power conversion efficiency and fill factor of perovskite solar cells. The hydrophobic alkyl chain in the PEA cation not only improved the moisture tolerance of perovskite, but also increased the stability of the solar cells.