Accelerated aging of all-inorganic, interface-stabilized perovskite solar cells

To understand degradation routes and improve the stability of perovskite solar cells (PSCs), accelerated aging tests are needed. Here, we use elevated temperatures (up to 110 degrees C) to quantify the accelerated degradation of encapsulated CsPbI3 PSCs under constant illumination. Incorporating a two-dimensional (2D) Cs2PbI2Cl2 capping layer between the perovskite active layer and hole-transport layer stabilizes the interface while increasing power conversion efficiency of the all-inorganic PSCs from 14.9 to 17.4%. Devices with this 2D capping layer did not degrade at 35 degrees C and required >= 2100 hours at 110 degrees C under constant illumination to degrade by 20% of their initial efficiency. Degradation acceleration factors based on the observed Arrhenius temperature dependence predict intrinsic lifetimes of 51,000 +/- 7000 hours (>5 years) operating continuously at 35 degrees C.

Automated summary

By incorporating a 2D capping layer, the stability of the interface in CsPbI3 PSCs can be improved, leading to an increased power conversion efficiency of all-inorganic PSCs. Accelerated aging tests can predict degradation rates and intrinsic lifetimes of PSCs at different temperatures.