Sulfonium-Cations-Assisted Intermediate Engineering for Quasi-2D Perovskite Solar Cells

Quasi-2D Ruddlesden-Popper (RP) perovskites with superior stability are admirable candidates for perovskite solar cells (PSCs) toward commercialization. However, the device performance remains unsatisfactory due to the disordered crystallization of perovskites. In this work, the effects of sulfonium cations on the evolution of intermediates and photovoltaic properties of 2D RP perovskites are investigated. The introduction of sulfonium cations leads to preferred intermediate transformation and improved film quality of perovskites. The resulting devices deliver a champion efficiency of 19.08% at room temperature and 20.52% at 180 K, due to reduced recombination and enhanced charge transport. More importantly, the unencapsulated device maintains 84% of the initial efficiency under maximum power point (MPP) tracking at 40 degrees C for 1000 h. This work helps to gain a comprehensive understanding of the crystallization process of quasi-2D perovskites and provides a simple strategy to modulate the intermediates of perovskites.

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The effects of sulfonium cations on the evolution of intermediates and photovoltaic properties of 2D RP perovskites were investigated. The introduction of sulfonium cations led to preferred intermediate transformation and improved film quality of perovskites, resulting in enhanced efficiency and stability of solar cells.