Susceptible organic cations enable stable and efficient perovskite solar cells

IF 38.6 1区材料科学 Q1 CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL

Joule Pub Date : 2025-03-17 DOI:10.1016/j.joule.2025.101879

Jongbeom Kim, Jaewang Park, Jihoo Lim, Jaehui Kim, Junseok Kim, Nahye Shin, Jae Sung Yun, Jino Im, Sang Il Seok

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Abstract

Achieving higher open-circuit voltages and fill factors in perovskite solar cells (PSCs) involves minimizing defects between layers and maximizing carrier extraction and transport. One approach includes integrating a two-dimensional (2D) semiconducting interlayer to form a heterojunction with the perovskite absorber. However, conventional 2D layers often have poor thermal stability due to the migration of organic cations. This study examines the enhancement in power conversion efficiency (PCE) and thermal stability of PSCs by using strong intermolecular interactions between methoxy-phenethylammonium iodide and cyclohexylammonium bromide as chosen organic cations. The resulting 2D/perovskite configuration facilitates efficient charge transfer and demonstrates superior thermal stability at 85°C. The optimized PSCs achieved a PCE of 26.28% under air mass (AM) 1.5G illumination, retaining 88% efficiency after 440 h of continuous illumination and maintaining 100% of its initial efficiency after 9,000 h under ambient conditions. This research contributes to developing highly efficient and stable PSCs.

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Joule Energy-General Energy

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53.10

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期刊介绍： Joule is a sister journal to Cell that focuses on research, analysis, and ideas related to sustainable energy. It aims to address the global challenge of the need for more sustainable energy solutions. Joule is a forward-looking journal that bridges disciplines and scales of energy research. It connects researchers and analysts working on scientific, technical, economic, policy, and social challenges related to sustainable energy. The journal covers a wide range of energy research, from fundamental laboratory studies on energy conversion and storage to global-level analysis. Joule aims to highlight and amplify the implications, challenges, and opportunities of novel energy research for different groups in the field.