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Efficient and stable inverted perovskite solar cells enabled by homogenized PCBM with enhanced electron transport

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  • Cheng Gong

    (Chongqing University)

  • Haiyun Li

    (Chongqing University)

  • Zhiyuan Xu

    (Chongqing University)

  • Yuheng Li

    (Huazhong University of Science and Technology)

  • Huaxin Wang

    (Chongqing University)

  • Qixin Zhuang

    (Chongqing University)

  • Awen Wang

    (Huazhong University of Science and Technology)

  • Zhijun Li

    (Chongqing University)

  • Zhihao Guo

    (Chongqing University)

  • Cong Zhang

    (Chongqing University)

  • Baiqian Wang

    (Chongqing University)

  • Xiong Li

    (Huazhong University of Science and Technology)

  • Zhigang Zang

    (Chongqing University)

Abstract

Fullerene derivatives are extensively employed in inverted perovskite solar cells due to their excellent electron extraction capabilities. However, [6,6]-phenyl-C61-butyric acid methyl ester (PCBM) agglomerates easily in solution and exhibits a relatively low ionization barrier, increasing charge recombination losses and charge accumulation in the interface. Here, tetramethylthiuram disulfide (TMDS) is introduced into the PCBM solution to induce the formation of reducing sulfur radicals through UV light irradiation, allowing for n doping of the PCBM material. The resulting modified PCBM layer exhibits enhanced conductivity and electron mobility, significantly suppressing charge recombination. As a result, the resulting devices incorporating TMDS achieve a champion efficiency of 26.10% (certified 25.39%) and 24.06% at a larger area (1.0 cm2) with negligible hysteresis. More importantly, the optimized devices retain 95% and 90% of their initial efficiency after 1090 h under damp heat testing (85 °C and 85% relative humidity) and after 1271 h under maximum power point-tracking conditions, respectively.

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  • Cheng Gong & Haiyun Li & Zhiyuan Xu & Yuheng Li & Huaxin Wang & Qixin Zhuang & Awen Wang & Zhijun Li & Zhihao Guo & Cong Zhang & Baiqian Wang & Xiong Li & Zhigang Zang, 2024. "Efficient and stable inverted perovskite solar cells enabled by homogenized PCBM with enhanced electron transport," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 15(1), pages 1-9, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:15:y:2024:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-024-53283-5
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-53283-5
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