Journal Article

FZJ-2020-02492

http://join2-wiki.gsi.de/foswiki/pub/Main/Artwork/join2_logo100x88.png Understanding the interplay of stability and efficiency in A-site engineered lead halide perovskites

Ünlü, F. ; Jung, E. ; Haddad, J.FZJ* ; Kulkarni, A.FZJ* ; Öz, S. ; Choi, H. ; Fischer, T. ; Chakraborty, S. ; Kirchartz, T.FZJ* ; Mathur, S. (Corresponding author)

2020
AIP Publ. Melville, NY

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Please use a persistent id in citations: http://hdl.handle.net/2128/25289  doi:10.1063/5.0011851

Abstract: Organic–inorganic hybrid lead halide perovskites have gained significant attention as light-harvesting materials in thin-film photovoltaics due to their exceptional optoelectronic properties and simple fabrication process. The power conversion efficiency of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) has surged beyond 25% in a short time span. Their transition to commercial market is a “work in progress” due to limited long-term operational stability and the persisting environmental concern due to the presence of lead. Comprehensive investigations on the interplay of material composition and interfacial effects on the device performance of PSCs based on methylammonium lead iodide have shown the crucial role of an A-site cation in incipient deterioration of the material through external stimuli (moisture, light, oxygen, or heat). Consequently, a partial or complete replacement of A-site cations by up to four isoelectronic substituents has resulted in many new perovskite compositions. The correlations between the chemical composition and the optoelectronic properties are, however, not always easy to determine. A-site cation management is governed by stability and charge neutrality of the lattice, and the choices include Cs+-cations and organic cations such as CH3NH3+ or CH(NH2)2+ and combinations thereof. Since the size of the cations is an important structural parameter, an adequate compositional engineering of the A-site could effectively optimize the stability by reducing non-radiative defect sites and enhancing carrier lifetimes. This Perspective reflects on the experimental strategies for A-site cation management and their direct impact on the stability and device performance. It also highlights the opportunities and challenges for further research and industrial commercialization of PSCs.INTRODUCTION

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Contributing Institute(s):

1. Photovoltaik (IEK-5)

Research Program(s):

1. 121 - Solar cells of the next generation (POF3-121) (POF3-121)

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