Efficient and Stable CsPbI2Br Inorganic Perovskite Solar Cell Co-Modified with Ionic Liquids and Quantum Dots

The all-inorganic CsPbI2Br perovskite possesses outstanding thermal stability as a light absorber in perovskite solar cells (PSCs) or photodetectors. Still, their sensitivity to moisture induces irreversible decomposition and a large number of halogen vacancy defects, hindering their commercial applications. Herein, by incorporating 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate (BMIMBF4) ionic liquids (ILs) as a precursor additive, a CsPbI2Br light absorber with an improved carrier lifetime and reduced trap density is achieved. Moreover, the modification of the perovskite surface with CsPbBr3 quantum dots (QDs) further improved the efficiency and moisture stability of the PSC. As a result, the BMIMBF4 IL and CsPbBr3 QD co-modified PSC achieves a maximum power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 15.37% and retained 80% of its initial PCE after exposure to ambient air for 60 h. This work proposes a synergistic approach for developing high-performance organic-free PSCs with an improved PCE and moisture stability.

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In this study, the thermal stability and moisture sensitivity of CsPbI2Br perovskite were improved by incorporating 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate (BMIMBF4) ionic liquids as a precursor additive and modifying the perovskite surface with CsPbBr3 quantum dots (QDs). The BMIMBF4/ILs-treated CsPbI2Br perovskite exhibited an improved carrier lifetime and reduced trap density, while the CsPbBr3 QDs further enhanced the efficiency and moisture stability of the perovskite solar cells. The BMIMBF4 IL and CsPbBr3 QD co-modified PSC achieved a maximum power conversion efficiency of 15.37% and retained 80% of its initial PCE after exposure to ambient air for 60 h.