4.6 Review

Bulk Perovskite Crystal Properties Determined by Heterogeneous Nucleation and Growth

相关参考文献

注意:仅列出部分参考文献,下载原文获取全部文献信息。
Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

A Spacer Cation Assisted Nucleation and Growth Strategy Enables Efficient and High-Luminance Quasi-2D Perovskite LEDs

Lingmei Kong et al.

Summary: This study develops a strategy for nucleation and growth of perovskite films with the assistance of spacer cations. The addition of guanidinium (GA(+)) spacer enhances the optical and electrical performance of perovskite films by providing more nucleation sites and reducing the crystallization rate. The strategy also promotes the formation of polydisperse domain distribution and interaction with perovskite defects through coordination bonding. The resulting perovskite LEDs exhibit high efficiency and brightness.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2023)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Carbon nanofibers fabricated via electrospinning to guide crystalline orientation for stable perovskite solar cells with efficiency over 24%

Zhiyang Xu et al.

Summary: This study introduces nitrogen-doped carbon nanofibers to guide the preferential orientation growth of perovskite crystals, reducing the defect density in perovskite solar cells and improving their power conversion efficiency and stability.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2023)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Interfacial Engineering of PTAA/Perovskites for Improved Crystallinity and Hole Extraction in Inverted Perovskite Solar Cells

Yang Li et al.

Summary: Inverted perovskite solar cells have gained increasing research interest, but the hydrophobic property of the commonly used hole-transporting layer material PTAA hinders the growth of high-quality perovskite films. This study employs a donor-acceptor-donor type organic molecule M2 to modify the surface of PTAA, improving its hydrophobic property and enhancing hole mobility and conductivity. With the modified PTAA/M2 as the hole transport layer, the efficiency and stability of inverted PSCs are improved.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Simultaneous Interfacial Modification and Crystallization Control by Biguanide Hydrochloride for Stable Perovskite Solar Cells with PCE of 24.4%

Zhuang Xiong et al.

Summary: In this study, a multifunctional interfacial material, BGCl, was introduced to modify the interface of perovskite solar cells. The BGCl improved electron extraction and crystal growth of perovskite by chemically linking to SnO2 and anchoring PbI2. This modification led to better energetic alignment, reduced interfacial defects, and homogeneous perovskite crystallites, resulting in highly efficient and stable performance.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

CsI Enhanced Buried Interface for Efficient and UV-Robust Perovskite Solar Cells

Hang Xu et al.

Summary: By utilizing CsI-SnO2 complex as the buried interface for the electron transport layer, an effective strategy for enhancing the efficiency and stability of perovskite solar cells has been achieved. CsI modification facilitates perovskite film growth and defect passivation, while the gradient distribution of Cs+ contributes to suitable band alignment and enhanced resistance to UV exposure, resulting in significantly improved power conversion efficiency and UV stability for FAPbI(3)-based PSCs.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Low-pressure accessible gas-quenching for absolute methylammonium-free perovskite solar cells

Tian Hou et al.

Summary: Gas-quenching with TMSO enables the fabrication of high-quality FA(0.9)Cs(0.1)PbI(3) perovskite films without the use of MA cation. The technique regulates intermediate films and results in superior stability in MA-free perovskite devices without any passivation treatment. The PSCs fabricated without MA and Br additives exhibit a power conversion efficiency of 21.3% and demonstrate promising potential for scalable manufacturing of high-efficiency MA-free PSCs.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Fine coverage and uniform phase distribution in 2D (PEA)2Cs3Pb4I13 solar cells with a record efficiency beyond 15%

Huanhuan Yao et al.

Summary: By introducing phenylethylammonium cation (PEA(+)) as steric hindrance, 2D Ruddlesden-Popper (RP) structures exhibit stronger phase stability compared to 3D CsPbI3. A surface engineering (USE) method is proposed to improve coverage and phase management, leading to a significant increase in power conversion efficiency (PCE) and stability of perovskite solar cells (PSCs). This method also shows versatility in enhancing the performance of other 2D CsPbI3 PSCs, indicating potential for future commercial applications.

NANO ENERGY (2022)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Halide Perovskite Crystallization Processes and Methods in Nanocrystals, Single Crystals, and Thin Films

Qiaojiao Gao et al.

Summary: This article discusses the preparation process and methods of halide perovskite crystals, including nanocrystals, single crystals, and thin films. High-performance devices rely on high crystal quality. The supersaturation of the solution determines the proportion and energy changes of aggregation, while nucleation and crystal growth processes determine crystal quality.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2022)

Article Physics, Applied

Defect tolerance in halide perovskites: A first-principles perspective

Xie Zhang et al.

Summary: This Perspective critically discusses the defect tolerance in halide perovskites based on first-principles calculations. It shows that halide perovskites are not defect tolerant and suffer from defect-assisted nonradiative recombination, with comparable or higher nonradiative recombination rates than conventional semiconductors. The importance of accurate defect properties and defect engineering in improving the efficiency of perovskite solar cells is highlighted.

JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Free-Standing Metal Halide Perovskite Nanowire Arrays with Blue-Green Heterostructures

Zhaojun Zhang et al.

Summary: This study presents a low-temperature solution process to fabricate free-standing vertically aligned metal halide perovskite nanowires with excellent optical and electrical properties. Blue-green heterostructured nanowire arrays were also successfully demonstrated. The scalable and high-quality fabrication method offers new possibilities for optoelectronic applications.

NANO LETTERS (2022)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Introduction of γ-butyrolactone (GBL) solvent to assist perovskite crystallization and develop stable and efficient perovskite solar cells

Omar A. Khaleel et al.

Summary: This study presents a method of improving the performance of perovskite solar cells through interface engineering. By adding GBL solvent to the anti-solvent solution, the crystallization of the perovskite layer is improved and pinholes are reduced. Experimental results show that this method can enhance the efficiency and stability of perovskite solar cells.

OPTICAL MATERIALS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Elimination of Interfacial Lattice Mismatch and Detrimental Reaction by Self-Assembled Layer Dual-Passivation for Efficient and Stable Inverted Perovskite Solar Cells

Jiaqi Zhang et al.

Summary: In this study, the issues of interfacial lattice mismatch and adverse reaction in nickel oxide-based inverted perovskite solar cells are addressed by using a self-assembled small molecule CBSA, achieving high conversion efficiency and excellent stability.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Impact of Precursor Concentration on Perovskite Crystallization for Efficient Wide-Bandgap Solar Cells

Shuxian Du et al.

Summary: The management of precursor concentration is crucial for obtaining high-crystalline-quality wide-bandgap perovskite materials and high-performance perovskite solar cells.

MATERIALS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Applied

The role of solvents in the formation of methylammonium lead triiodide perovskite

Junke Jiang et al.

Summary: Metal halide perovskites (MHPs) are promising low-cost, high-performance semiconductors for optoelectronics. Understanding the coordination chemistry and atomistic mechanisms of film formation from precursor-solvent solutions is crucial for optimizing the optoelectronic properties of the final films. Adding a small amount of DMSO to DMF solution improves the energy balance and potentially leads to better quality perovskite films during the crystallization process.

JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY (2022)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Advanced Strategies to Tailor the Nucleation and Crystal Growth in Hybrid Halide Perovskite Thin Films

Jitendra Kumar et al.

Summary: The efficiency of perovskite solar cells has significantly improved due to various techniques employed by researchers worldwide. However, there are still phenomena that are not fully understood, such as ion migration and spectral instability. One of the methods used to mitigate ion migration is by optimizing the morphology of the perovskite thin films. It is crucial to understand and control the crystallization and growth of perovskite for further improvement in efficiency.

FRONTIERS IN CHEMISTRY (2022)

Article Energy & Fuels

Impact of Nickel Oxide/Perovskite Interfacial Contact on the Crystallization and Photovoltaic Performance of Perovskite Solar Cells

Qing Liu et al.

Summary: It has been discovered that using a tetradecylamine (TeDA) interfacial layer can enhance the contact between spray-coated nickel oxide (NiOx) and perovskite, thereby improving the efficiency and stability of perovskite solar cells (PSCs).

SOLAR RRL (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

A Mixed Antisolvent-Assisted Crystallization Strategy for Efficient All-Inorganic CsPbIBr2 Perovskite Solar Cells by a Low-Temperature Process

Jiajun Yang et al.

Summary: A mixed antisolvent solution of chlorobenzene and isopropyl alcohol is used to improve the microstructure of low-temperature-processed CsPbIBr2 films, resulting in better morphology, crystallinity, sunlight absorption, reduced trap-state density, and suppressed carrier recombination. The use of undoped zinc phthalocyanine as a hole transport layer enhances charge transfer and protects the CsPbIBr2 film from damage caused by humid air. The modified perovskite solar cells demonstrate higher efficiency and improved humidity stability.

ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Polymer-Assisted Crystal Growth Regulation and Defect Passivation for Efficient Perovskite Light-Emitting Diodes

Wenjing Feng et al.

Summary: A polymer infiltrative treatment method has been developed to improve the performance of perovskite light-emitting diodes (Pero-LEDs). The method effectively passivates defects in the perovskite film, resulting in high-quality films and achieving high EQEs in Pero-LEDs.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Hot-Casting-Assisted Liquid Additive Engineering for Efficient and Stable Perovskite Solar Cells

Hanul Min et al.

Summary: It is shown that the amount of residual dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) in inorganic-organic lead halide perovskite solar cells (PSCs) can be reduced significantly through the use of preheated substrates or a hot-casting method. This leads to improved perovskite-substrate interfaces and reduces the formation of byproducts and trap density, resulting in enhanced performance and stability of the solar cells.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Keywords: Perovskite Photodetector PMMA

Hongliang Zhao et al.

Summary: In this study, a high-performance perovskite photodetector with fast response and low power consumption was developed by passivating the perovskite film using functional groups in polymers.

JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Universal Bifacial Stamping Approach Enabling Reverse-Graded Ruddlesden-Popper 2D Perovskite Solar Cells

Junwoo Lee et al.

Summary: This study introduces a simple and universal bifacial stamping method for fabricating highly oriented and phase-controlled quasi-2D perovskite solar cells. By stamping 3D perovskite films atop 2D films, reverse-graded perovskite films with a well-crystallized structure are obtained. The experimental results show that this method enables the production of high-performance and stable quasi-2D perovskite solar cells.
Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Configuration of Methylammonium Lead Iodide Perovskite Solar Cell and its Effect on the Device's Performance: A Review

Biplav Dahal et al.

Summary: This article reviews the development and improvement of inorganic-organic hybrid perovskite solar cells, focusing on the impact of different cell structures and strategies on their performance.

ADVANCED MATERIALS INTERFACES (2022)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Ion migration suppression mechanism via 4-sulfobenzoic acid monopotassium salt for 22.7% stable perovskite solar cells

Le Bai et al.

Summary: This study reports a grain boundary anchoring strategy for suppressing ion migration and passivating defects in perovskite solar cells. The strategy involves incorporating long-chain organic counter anions into the perovskite precursor, which results in reduced defect density, increased carrier lifetime, and improved efficiency and stability of the cells.

SCIENCE CHINA-MATERIALS (2022)

Article Crystallography

Ultrathin single-crystalline perovskites: Toward large area wafers

M. Pratheek et al.

Summary: This study investigates the growth of large-area ultrathin single-crystalline wafers of methylammonium lead bromide using a diffusion-facilitated inverse temperature crystallization method. The results show that, in addition to the hydrophobic confining layers, optimized precursor molar ratio and growth temperature are essential for achieving large-area single-crystalline wafers of device-friendly thickness. The necessity of the hydrophobic layer for the realization of large-area wafers is explained by considering the occurrence of heterogeneous nucleation. The device fabricated with the synthesized single-crystal wafer exhibits excellent charge transport mobility and low trap-state density.

JOURNAL OF CRYSTAL GROWTH (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Design of Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Heterostructured Semiconductors via High-Throughput Materials Screening for Optoelectronic Applications

Yawen Li et al.

Summary: Organic-inorganic hybrid semiconductors, such as organometal halide perovskites, have unique optoelectronic properties and combine the advantages of organic and inorganic materials. This study investigated the thermodynamic, electronic structure, and optoelectronic properties of organic-inorganic hybrid heterostructured semiconductors using a high-throughput first-principles material screening approach. The results provide valuable insights and guidance for the rational design of these semiconductors for optoelectronic applications.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Suppressing Interfacial Recombination with a Strong-Interaction Surface Modulator for Efficient Inverted Perovskite Solar Cells

Bowei Li et al.

Summary: This study demonstrates that a strong-interaction surface modulator can reduce interfacial recombination losses in inverted perovskite solar cells (IPSCs), leading to improved efficiency and stability.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Regulating the Crystallization Kinetics and Lattice Strain of Lead-Free Perovskites with Perovskite Quantum Dots

Minchao Qin et al.

Summary: This study presents a strategy to achieve highly oriented tin-based perovskite film growth with the assistance of perovskite quantum dots (PQDs). The results reveal that PQDs act as nucleation centers to promote the growth of highly oriented perovskite crystals. The lattice strain can be modulated by tuning the lattice mismatch between PQDs and bulk perovskites, leading to improved efficiency. The use of PQDs has pushed the efficiency of MASnI(3) PSCs to 12.49%, the highest reported so far, and enhanced film and device stability.

ACS ENERGY LETTERS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Pyridine Controlled Tin Perovskite Crystallization

Giuseppe Nasti et al.

Summary: Controlling the crystallization of perovskite in a thin film is crucial for making efficient solar cells. This study demonstrates that 4-(tert-butyl) pyridine can effectively replace dimethyl sulfoxide to control the crystallization of tin perovskite films without oxidizing the tin, leading to lower defect density and improved charge mobility and photovoltaic performance.

ACS ENERGY LETTERS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Chemical Linkage and Passivation at Buried Interface for Thermally Stable Inverted Perovskite Solar Cells with Efficiency over 22%

Ying Tan et al.

Summary: In this study, a bilateral chemical linker was introduced to improve the efficiency, thermal stability, and reproducibility of PTAA-based hole transport layer in inverted perovskite solar cells. The chemical linker formed robust coordination bonding with the buried perovskite layer and improved the contact affinity and hole extraction efficiency, leading to higher power conversion efficiencies and improved performance reproducibility. The modified devices showed enhanced thermal stability and achieved a champion efficiency of 22.23%.

CCS CHEMISTRY (2022)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Self-Assembled Bilayer Microstructure Improves Quasi-2D Perovskite Light-Emitting Diodes

Tanghao Liu et al.

Summary: In this study, a unique quasi-2D perovskite thin film structure with a bilayer microstructure was achieved by triggering the self-assembly of multiphase perovskite grains using a potassium bromide additive. This bilayer film microstructure significantly improved the performance of quasi-2D perovskite LEDs by accelerating carrier transfer and recombination. This was confirmed by probing the carrier dynamics using transient absorption spectroscopy.

CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Pseudo-halide anion engineering for efficient quasi-2D Ruddlesden-Popper tin perovskite solar cells

Hao Li et al.

Summary: In this study, a mixed pseudo-halide anion engineering approach was proposed to synthesize quasi-2D tin perovskite with improved efficiency and stability. The resulting perovskite showed high power conversion efficiency and stability, making it a promising candidate for thin-film photovoltaics.

CELL REPORTS PHYSICAL SCIENCE (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

How varying surface wettability of different PEDOT:PSS formulations and their mixtures affects perovskite crystallization and the efficiency of inverted perovskite solar cells

Zekarias Teklu Gebremichael et al.

Summary: This study investigated the impact of three commercially available PEDOT:PSS formulations and three mixtures as HTLs on the crystallization of perovskite films and the performance of associated PSCs. The results showed that PEDOT:PSS PH exhibited the best crystallization and solar cell performance. PSCs using mixed PEDOT:PSS as HTLs showed higher fill factor and open-circuit voltage values. This mixing strategy can potentially lead to the development of PEDOT:PSS combinations with tunable properties.

RSC ADVANCES (2022)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Halide perovskite single crystals: growth, characterization, and stability for optoelectronic applications

Yunae Cho et al.

Summary: Metal halide perovskite materials have gained attention as promising candidates for optoelectronic applications due to their excellent properties and easy fabrication. However, the presence of grain boundaries in polycrystalline films hinders device applications. This review discusses the growth techniques and optoelectronic characterizations of perovskite single crystals, highlighting their potential in various applications such as solar cells and photodetectors.

NANOSCALE (2022)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Revealing the Perovskite Film Formation Using the Gas Quenching Method by In Situ GIWAXS: Morphology, Properties, and Device Performance

Rodrigo Szostak et al.

Summary: This study investigates the formation mechanism of MAPbI(3) and Cs(x)FA(1-)(x)Pb(I0.83Br0.17)(3) perovskites during deposition process using X-ray scattering, comparing the influence of DMSO and NMP solvents. The results show that the choice of optimal solvent varies for different Cs content, which is crucial for the final performance of the solar cells.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2021)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Metal halide perovskites for light-emitting diodes

Xiao-Ke Liu et al.

Summary: Perovskite emitters have shown promising optoelectronic properties suitable for light-emitting applications, with rapid progress in the development of PeLEDs reaching external quantum efficiencies of over 20%. The key focus is on improving the performance, stability, and reducing toxicity hazards of PeLEDs.

NATURE MATERIALS (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Perovskite QLED with an external quantum efficiency of over 21% by modulating electronic transport

Tao Fang et al.

Summary: This study demonstrates green perovskite QLEDs with improved efficiency and operational lifetime by balancing charge injection, showing high color saturation and excellent external quantum efficiency. Modulating charge balance significantly enhances the operational lifetime of the devices, further highlighting the potential of perovskite QLEDs for practical applications.

SCIENCE BULLETIN (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Excitonic Solar Cells Using 2D Perovskite of (BA)2(FA)2Pb3I10

Shu Hu et al.

Summary: This study fabricated two-dimensional (2D) perovskite films and solar cells using mixed BA and FA cations at different concentrations and temperatures, with the addition of thiourea in the precursor solution. While the 1.0 M solution resulted in larger crystalline grain size, devices from the 0.25 M solution using the hot-cast technique showed better performance on average. Spectra analysis showed exciton absorption in devices from the 0.25 M solution, which was lacking in devices from the 1.0 M solution.

JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Microwave-assisted synthesis of blue-emitting cesium bismuth bromine perovskite nanocrystals without polar solvent

Heng Pan et al.

Summary: A microwave-assisted method was used to synthesize non-toxic and stable Cs3Bi2Br9 perovskite nanocrystals with efficient blue emission. The passivation of surface trap-states by BiOBr led to a significant increase in photoluminescence quantum yield. These lead-free perovskite nanocrystals show great potential for solid-state lighting applications.

JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Modified Antisolvent Method for Improving the Performance and Stability of Triple-Cation Perovskite Solar Cells

Mahmoud Samadpour et al.

Summary: The modified antisolvent dripping method with the addition of tetra ethyl orthosilicate (TEOS) significantly enhances the efficiency and stability of perovskite solar cells by reducing surface defect density and lowering charge recombination at interfaces. This approach shows promise as a simple and effective way to prepare high-quality perovskite layers for solar cell applications.

ACS OMEGA (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Effect of wettability of substrate on metal halide perovskite growth

Mikhail Pylnev et al.

Summary: It is challenging to change the wettability of the substrate in order to influence the nucleation and growth of the perovskite layer, as it may lead to side effects such as chemical identity change or adsorption of new species on the surface.

APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Efficient perovskite solar cells via improved carrier management

Jason J. Yoo et al.

Summary: Metal halide perovskite solar cells have shown great potential to disrupt the silicon solar cell market with their improved performance, yet still face limitations in light-harvesting due to charge carrier recombination. Efforts to enhance charge carrier management offer a path to increase device performance and approach the theoretical efficiency limit of PSCs.

NATURE (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Defect Passivation in Lead-Halide Perovskite Nanocrystals and Thin Films: Toward Efficient LEDs and Solar cells

Junzhi Ye et al.

Summary: Lead-halide perovskites have emerged as leading candidates for next-generation LEDs and solar cells due to their high photoluminescence quantum yields. Defects at the surface and grain boundaries significantly impact charge-carrier transport and efficiency, necessitating the development of effective passivation strategies for performance improvement.

ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

23.7% Efficient inverted perovskite solar cells by dual interfacial modification

Matteo Degani et al.

Summary: This study presents a dual interfacial modification approach by incorporating large organic cations at both the bottom and top interfaces of the perovskite active layer, leading to simultaneous improvement in both open-circuit voltage and fill factor of the devices, reaching a champion device efficiency of 23.7%. This dual interfacial modification is fully compatible with bulk modification of the perovskite active layer by ionic liquids, resulting in efficient and stable inverted architecture devices.

SCIENCE ADVANCES (2021)

Article Materials Science, Coatings & Films

Impact of precursor concentration on the properties of perovskite solar cells obtained from the dehydrated lead acetate precursors

Dahiru M. Sanni et al.

Summary: The research demonstrates that precursor solution concentration has a significant impact on the photovoltaic properties and material characteristics of perovskite solar cells. Among the various concentrations tested, 1.0M was found to be the optimal solution concentration, resulting in higher power conversion efficiency and photocurrent density.

JOURNAL OF VACUUM SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY A (2021)

Article Energy & Fuels

Temperature-Dependent Crystallization Mechanisms of Methylammonium Lead Iodide Perovskite From Different Solvents

Oleksandra Shargaieva et al.

Summary: Hybrid perovskites are promising semiconducting materials for solution-processed optoelectronic devices, with the quality of perovskite thin films being critical for device performance. By investigating the crystallization process from a range of solvents, the binding strength of solvents within solvate-intermediate phases can be quantified, enabling prediction of optimal processing temperatures.

FRONTIERS IN ENERGY RESEARCH (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

High-performance large-area quasi-2D perovskite light-emitting diodes

Changjiu Sun et al.

Summary: The performance of perovskite light-emitting diodes tends to decline as the active area increases, with severe phase-segregation identified as the cause. The introduction of L-Norvaline to construct an intermediate phase has successfully suppressed the phase-segregation, resulting in highly-efficient large-area quasi-2D films.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

A general approach to high-efficiency perovskite solar cells by any antisolvent

Alexander D. Taylor et al.

Summary: The authors report a general method for fabricating highly efficient perovskite solar cells using any antisolvent by manipulating the application rate. A detailed study of 14 different antisolvents revealed two key factors affecting film quality, leading to power conversion efficiencies exceeding 21% in devices made from a wide range of precursor chemistries.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

A polymer controlled nucleation route towards the generalized growth of organic-inorganic perovskite single crystals

Lin Ma et al.

Summary: Progress has been made in the growth of organic-inorganic lead halide perovskite single crystals, with a focus on efficient and large-size crystal growth. By utilizing a polymer-controlled nucleation process, the carrier lifetime of FAPbBr(3) single crystals has been significantly improved. This approach shows potential in optimizing solution-based crystal growth and advancing applications of perovskite single crystals.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Cementitious grain-boundary passivation for flexible perovskite solar cells with superior environmental stability and mechanical robustness

Xiaotian Hu et al.

Summary: This research improved the waterproofness and flexibility of flexible perovskite solar cells by constructing cementitious grain boundaries using s-GO, achieving a high power conversion efficiency of 20.56%. The devices treated with s-GO retained 90% of their initial efficiency after being stored for 180 days in ambient conditions.

SCIENCE BULLETIN (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Promoting Energy Transfer via Manipulation of Crystallization Kinetics of Quasi-2D Perovskites for Efficient Green Light-Emitting Diodes

Zhenyu Guo et al.

Summary: By manipulating the crystallization kinetics of different-n phases, a more efficient energy transfer in Q-2D perovskites is achieved, leading to highly efficient green LEDs.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Conjugated Polyelectrolyte-Passivated Stable Perovskite Solar Cells for Efficiency Beyond 20%

Rabindranath Garai et al.

Summary: In this study, the novel conjugated polyelectrolyte PHIA was investigated for perovskite passivation, resulting in significantly reduced trap states, lesser recombination, and a high power conversion efficiency of 20.17%. The passivation approach also improved long-term device stability, with a large-area device demonstrating potential for future commercialization.

CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS (2021)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Polymer additive assisted crystallization of perovskite films for high-performance solar cells

Yeming Mei et al.

Summary: In this study, PVB was introduced as an additive for perovskite films, improving crystallinity and morphology while reducing defects, leading to enhanced efficiency in solar cells. Additionally, cells with PVB exhibited less hysteresis and better reproducibility compared to those without the additive.

ORGANIC ELECTRONICS (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Up-Scalable Fabrication of SnO2 with Multifunctional Interface for High Performance Perovskite Solar Modules

Guoqing Tong et al.

Summary: By adding potassium permanganate in the chemical bath deposition process, high-quality large-area SnO2 films were successfully prepared, leading to enhanced performance of perovskite solar cells (PSCs). Utilizing a multifunctional interface engineering strategy, a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 21.70% was achieved for lab-scale PSCs, with reduced hysteresis.

NANO-MICRO LETTERS (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Efficient and stable inverted perovskite solar cells with very high fill factors via incorporation of star-shaped polymer

Qi Cao et al.

Summary: This study introduces a star-shaped polymer to enhance charge transport and inhibit ion migration in perovskite solar cells, leading to improved efficiency and stability. Modified devices demonstrate significant performance enhancements and excellent long-term operational stability.

SCIENCE ADVANCES (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Grain Size and Interface Modification via Cesium Carbonate Post-Treatment for Efficient SnO2-Based Planar Perovskite Solar Cells

Tianpeng Li et al.

Summary: Cesium carbonate (Cs2CO3) modification improves the electronic properties of tin dioxide (SnO2) electron transport layer (ETL), reducing surface roughness and enhancing surface wettability to promote larger perovskite grains. It lowers film work function, accelerates electron transfer, and suppresses carrier recombination, leading to significantly enhanced power conversion efficiency. Additionally, optimization of both perovskites and perovskite/SnO2 interfaces effectively suppresses device hysteresis.

ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Ionic Liquid for Perovskite Solar Cells: An Emerging Solvent Engineering Technology

Lingfeng Chao et al.

Summary: Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have shown comparable performance to traditional photovoltaic technologies and can be prepared using a solution method, which simplifies the film preparation process and reduces costs. However, the commonly used organic solvents present safety and environmental issues, limiting the large-scale production and stability of PSCs.

ACCOUNTS OF MATERIALS RESEARCH (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Suppressing the defects in cesium-based perovskites via polymeric interlayer assisted crystallization control

Jia Guo et al.

Summary: The preparation of cesium-based perovskite films with a polymeric interlayer assisted crystallization and interfacial passivation method significantly suppresses trap state density, improves stability, and enhances photoluminescence quantum yield. This approach achieves a large enhancement in the PLQY of perovskite films deposited with a one-step low-temperature method. Interfacial engineering proves to be an efficient pathway for fabricating high-quality cesium-based perovskite films with a one-step solution method.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Rapid hybrid perovskite film crystallization from solution

Sandy Sanchez et al.

Summary: The use of a solution process to grow perovskite thin films extends material processability and allows tuning of physicochemical properties by controlling crystal growth. Controlling crystal growth with rapid thermal annealing and high-precision photonic sintering simplifies experimental frameworks, opening up new synthesis methods. This knowledge improves perovskite synthesis and thin film quality, leading to higher device performances.

CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Effects of ion migration and improvement strategies for the operational stability of perovskite solar cells

Yao Zhao et al.

Summary: The fundamental factor affecting the stability of perovskite solar cells, ion migration, has been reviewed along with characterization methods and impact of light. Several solutions to inhibit ion migration and improve operational stability of perovskite solar cells were summarized, as well as strategies for further enhancing the stablity of perovskite solar cells.

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Exploration of polymer-assisted crystallization kinetics in CsPbBr3 all-inorganic solar cell

Yingke Ren et al.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2020)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Unveiling the Relationship between the Perovskite Precursor Solution and the Resulting Device Performance

Jincheol Kim et al.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2020)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Growth of centimeter-scale perovskite single-crystalline thin film via surface engineering

Yu-Hao Deng et al.

NANO CONVERGENCE (2020)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Defect Tolerance and Intolerance in Metal-Halide Perovskites

Guan-Woo Kim et al.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2020)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Phosphorescent Manganese(II) Complexes and Their Emerging Applications

Peng Tao et al.

ADVANCED OPTICAL MATERIALS (2020)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Antisolvents in Perovskite Solar Cells: Importance, Issues, and Alternatives

Subrata Ghosh et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS INTERFACES (2020)

Review Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Importance of tailoring lattice strain in halide perovskite crystals

Hui-Seon Kim et al.

NPG ASIA MATERIALS (2020)

Proceedings Paper Energy & Fuels

A brief review on the moisture stability for perovskite solar cells

Hongming Xu

2020 6TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND MATERIALS SCIENCE (2020)

Article Engineering, Electrical & Electronic

Influence of precursor concentration on printable mesoscopic perovskite solar cells

Shuangquan Jiang et al.

FRONTIERS OF OPTOELECTRONICS (2020)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Liquid-like Interfaces Mediate Structural Phase Transitions in Lead Halide Perovskites

Connor G. Bischak et al.

MATTER (2020)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Halide Perovskite Photovoltaics: Background, Status, and Future Prospects

Ajay Kumar Jena et al.

CHEMICAL REVIEWS (2019)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Understanding the Formation of Vertical Orientation in Two-dimensional Metal Halide Perovskite Thin Films

Alexander Z. Chen et al.

CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS (2019)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Efficient Perovskite Light-Emitting Diodes Using Polycrystalline Core-Shell-Mimicked Nanograins

Min-Ho Park et al.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2019)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Controlling Orientation Diversity of Mixed Ion Perovskites: Reduced Crystal Microstrain and Improved Structural Stability

Shasha Zhang et al.

JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS (2019)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Atomic-level passivation mechanism of ammonium salts enabling highly efficient perovskite solar cells

Essa A. Alharbi et al.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2019)

Review Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Elucidating the dynamics of solvent engineering for perovskite solar cells

Zulqarnain Arain et al.

SCIENCE CHINA-MATERIALS (2019)

Review Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

A Review of the Role of Solvents in Formation of High-Quality Solution-Processed Perovskite Films

Xiaobing Cao et al.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2019)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Scalable Ambient Fabrication of High-Performance CsPbI2Br Solar Cells

Yuanyuan Fan et al.

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Interfacial engineering for highly efficient quasi-two dimensional organic-inorganic hybrid perovskite light-emitting diodes

Qing-Wei Liu et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C (2019)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Perovskite precursor solution chemistry: from fundamentals to photovoltaic applications

Minsu Jung et al.

CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS (2019)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Tin-Based Perovskite with Improved Coverage and Crystallinity through Tin-Fluoride-Assisted Heterogeneous Nucleation

Min Xiao et al.

ADVANCED OPTICAL MATERIALS (2018)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

CH3NH3PbBr3 Quantum Dot-Induced Nucleation for High Performance Perovskite Light-Emitting Solar Cells

Peng Wang et al.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2018)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Phase Transition Control for High Performance Ruddlesden-Popper Perovskite Solar Cells

Xu Zhang et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2018)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Iodine chemistry determines the defect tolerance of lead-halide perovskites

Daniele Meggiolaro et al.

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (2018)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Supersaturation controlled growth of MAFAPbI3 perovskite film for high efficiency solar cells

Dong Liu et al.

SCIENCE CHINA-CHEMISTRY (2018)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Manipulation of facet orientation in hybrid perovskite polycrystalline films by cation cascade

Guanhaojie Zheng et al.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2018)

Article Chemistry, Physical

High-Performance Thickness Insensitive Perovskite Solar Cells with Enhanced Moisture Stability

Jiehuan Chen et al.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2018)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

A general printing approach for scalable growth of perovskite single-crystal films

Zhenkun Gu et al.

SCIENCE ADVANCES (2018)

Review Electrochemistry

Review-Mathematical Formulations of Electrochemically Gas-Evolving Systems

Amir Taqieddin et al.

JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY (2018)

Article Chemistry, Physical

High Defect Tolerance in Lead Halide Perovskite CsPbBr3

Jun Kang et al.

JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS (2017)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

CH3NH3PbI3 grain growth and interfacial properties in meso-structured perovskite solar cells fabricated by two-step deposition

Zhibo Yao et al.

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF ADVANCED MATERIALS (2017)

Article Energy & Fuels

Controlled nucleation assisted restricted volume solvent annealing for stable perovskite solar cells

Md Arafat Mahmud et al.

SOLAR ENERGY MATERIALS AND SOLAR CELLS (2017)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Thin single crystal perovskite solar cells to harvest below-bandgap light absorption

Zhaolai Chen et al.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2017)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Composition Engineering in Doctor-Blading of Perovskite Solar Cells

Shi Tang et al.

ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS (2017)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Reduction of intrinsic defects in hybrid perovskite films via precursor purification

Deliang Zhang et al.

CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS (2017)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Fully Ambient-Processed Perovskite Film for Perovskite Solar Cells: Effect of Solvent Polarity on Lead Iodide

Wei-Ting Wang et al.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2017)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Formation Mechanism and Control of Perovskite Films from Solution to Crystalline Phase Studied by in Situ Synchrotron Scattering

Chun-Yu Chang et al.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2016)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Grain boundary dominated ion migration in polycrystalline organic-inorganic halide perovskite films

Yuchuan Shao et al.

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (2016)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Solvent effect on the hole-conductor-free fully printable perovskite solar cells

Jiangzhao Chen et al.

NANO ENERGY (2016)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Controlled growth of CH3NH3PbI3 nanowires in arrays of open nanofluidic channels

Massimo Spina et al.

SCIENTIFIC REPORTS (2016)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

The Renaissance of Halide Perovskites and Their Evolution as Emerging Semiconductors

Constantinos C. Stoumpos et al.

ACCOUNTS OF CHEMICAL RESEARCH (2015)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Two-Inch-Sized Perovskite CH3NH3PbX3 (X = Cl, Br, I) Crystals: Growth and Characterization

Yucheng Liu et al.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2015)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Benefit of Grain Boundaries in Organic-Inorganic Halide Planar Perovskite Solar Cells

Jae S. Yun et al.

JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS (2015)

Article Chemistry, Physical

High intrinsic carrier mobility and photon absorption in the perovskite CH3NH3PbI3

Youwei Wang et al.

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS (2015)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Ionic transport in hybrid lead iodide perovskite solar cells

Christopher Eames et al.

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS (2015)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Identifying defect-tolerant semiconductors with high minority-carrier lifetimes: beyond hybrid lead halide perovskites

Riley E. Brandt et al.

MRS COMMUNICATIONS (2015)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Halide perovskite materials for solar cells: a theoretical review

Wan-Jian Yin et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2015)

Review Chemistry, Physical

Fundamental physics behind high-efficiency organo-metal halide perovskite solar cells

Yu-Che Hsiao et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2015)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Mechanisms of Nucleation and Growth of Nanoparticles in Solution

Nguyen T. K. Thanh et al.

CHEMICAL REVIEWS (2014)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Bright light-emitting diodes based on organometal halide perovskite

Zhi-Kuang Tan et al.

NATURE NANOTECHNOLOGY (2014)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Efficient Hybrid Solar Cells Based on Meso-Superstructured Organometal Halide Perovskites

Michael M. Lee et al.

SCIENCE (2012)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Organometal Halide Perovskites as Visible-Light Sensitizers for Photovoltaic Cells

Akihiro Kojima et al.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (2009)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Functional hybrid materials

Amir Fahmi et al.

MATERIALS TODAY (2009)