CsPbBr3 Nanocrystal Induced Bilateral Interface Modification for Efficient Planar Perovskite Solar Cells

Organic-inorganic halide perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have drawn tremendous attention owing to their remarkable photovoltaic performance and simple preparation process. However, conventional wet-chemical synthesis methods inevitably create defects both in the bulk and at the interfaces of perovskites, leading to recombination of charge carriers and reduced stability. Herein, a bilateral interface modification to perovskites by doping room-temperature synthesized CsPbBr3 nanocrystals (CN) is reported. The ultrafast transient absorption measurement reveals that CN effectively suppresses the defect at the SnO2/perovskite interface and boosts the interfacial electron transport. Meanwhile, the in situ Kelvin probe force microscopy and contact potential difference characterizations verify that the CN within the upper part of the perovskites enhances the built-in electric field, facilitating oriented migration of the carriers within the perovskite. Combining the superiorities of CN modifiers on both sides, the bilaterally modified CH3NH3PbI3-based planar PSCs exhibit optimal power conversion efficiency exceeding 20% and improved device stability.

Automated summary

By doping CsPbBr3 nanocrystals into perovskites, a bilateral interface modification was achieved which effectively suppressed defects and enhanced electron transport. The enhanced built-in electric field facilitated oriented migration of carriers within the perovskite, resulting in a power conversion efficiency exceeding 20% in the solar cells.