Growth of 2D passivation layer in FAPbI3 perovskite solar cells for high open-circuit voltage

Here, we demonstrate cyclopropylcarbamidine hydrochloride (CPAH) as a novel organic halide salt to construct 2D layer for surface passivation of phase-pure FAPbI3 film. The results verify that the introduction of 2D passivation layer is beneficial to the suppression of charge recombination and the promotion of charge transfer. With prolonged charge carrier lifetime and optimized energy levels, an impressive PCE of 22.8% is obtained for the as-prepared planar devices based on 3D FAPbI(3)/2D (CPA)(2)PbI2Cl2, along with simultaneous enhancement of open circuit voltage and fill factor. The optimal voltage loss is controlled to be 0.34 eV. What's more, the 2D layer-containing unencapsulated devices show significantly enhanced wet-, thermal and light stability. Our findings further pave the way of utilizing novel organic halide salts for 2D perovskite construction, which provides a deeply investigated route for the fabrication of efficient and stable perovskite solar cells.(c) 2021 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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In this study, cyclopropylcarbamidine hydrochloride (CPAH) was demonstrated as a novel organic halide salt for constructing a 2D layer to passivate the surface of a phase-pure FAPbI3 film. The introduction of a 2D passivation layer was found to suppress charge recombination and promote charge transfer, resulting in an impressive power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 22.8% for the prepared planar devices based on 3D FAPbI(3)/2D (CPA)(2)PbI2Cl2. The devices also showed enhanced stability in wet, thermal, and light conditions.