A double perovskite participation for promoting stability and performance of Carbon-Based CsPbI2Br perovskite solar cells

All-inorganic perovskite materials (Typically: CsPbI2Br) have attracted enormous attention due to their illustrious thermal stability and appropriate bandgap, and their use in perovskite solar cells (PSCs) has been extensively investigated. However, the inevitable defects of the perovskite layer, energy level mismatch between perovskite and carbon electrodes, and the phase instability of CsPbI2Br limit the power conversion efficiency (PCE) and stability of carbon-based CsPbI2Br PSCs. Herein, we demonstrate a simple and effective strategy for regulating energy level, inhibiting carrier recombination, and delaying the degradation of perovskite by modifying the surface of CsPbI2Br with a new type of 2D perovskite Cs2PtI6. The carbon-based CsPbI2Br PSCs achieve a higher PCE (13.69 %) than the control device (11.10 %). The excellent matching of the energy level and suppression of charge carrier recombination should be responsible for the improvement in efficiency. Furthermore, the excellent hydrophobic performance of Cs2PtI6 enhances the moisture resistance of the device. This study provides a potential strategy for improving the performance and stability of all-inorganic CsPbI2Br PSCs. (C) 2021 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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The study presents a strategy to enhance the performance of all-inorganic CsPbI2Br solar cells by modifying the surface, resulting in improved power conversion efficiency and enhanced moisture resistance.