Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Randi Azmi, Shynggys Zhumagali, Helen Bristow, Shanshan Zhang, Aren Yazmaciyan, Anil Reddy Pininti, Drajad Satrio Utomo, Anand S. Subbiah, Stefaan De Wolf
Summary: The commercialization of perovskite solar cells is hindered by the instability caused by moisture. However, by engineering device materials and improving encapsulation methods, the moisture resilience of perovskite solar cells can be enhanced.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Qi Jiang, Robert Tirawat, Ross A. Kerner, E. Ashley Gaulding, Yeming Xian, Xiaoming Wang, Jimmy M. Newkirk, Yanfa Yan, Joseph J. Berry, Kai Zhu
Summary: Metal halide perovskite solar cells (PSCs) show great potential as a low-cost thin-film photovoltaic technology. To ensure their commercialization, it is important to understand their reliability under real-world outdoor conditions. This study demonstrates that indoor accelerated stability tests can predict the performance of PSCs in outdoor environments. The degradation rates under illumination and elevated temperatures are found to be the most informative for assessing device reliability. The study also identifies the interface between indium tin oxide/self-assembled monolayer-based hole transport layer and perovskite layer as a key factor affecting device stability.
Review
Energy & Fuels
Jing Zhou, You Gao, Yongyan Pan, Fumeng Ren, Rui Chen, Xin Meng, Derun Sun, Jizhou He, Zonghao Liu, Wei Chen
Summary: This article analyzes the degradation mechanisms of perovskite solar cells under elevated temperature, humidity, and light conditions, and summarizes recent progress in improving their stability under these stressors. Predictions for future development of effective strategies are also provided.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Hyojung Kim, Jaegwan Sin, Moonhoe Kim, Gisung Kim, Mijoung Kim, Jaeho Kim, Gun Park, Bora Kim, Mun Seok Jeong, Jungyup Yang
Summary: This article focuses on the development of damp-heat-resistant CsFAMA-based perovskite solar cells (PSCs) through various surface treatment strategies and an effective encapsulation structure, achieving high efficiency and stability.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Haijuan Zhang, Zejiao Shi, Laigui Hu, Yuan-Yuan Tang, Zhengyuan Qin, Wei-Qiang Liao, Zi Shuai Wang, Jiajun Qin, Xiaoguo Li, Haoliang Wang, Meenakshi Gusain, Fengcai Liu, Yiyi Pan, Mingsheng Xu, Jiao Wang, Ran Liu, Chunfeng Zhang, Ren-Gen Xiong, Wei E. I. Sha, Yiqiang Zhan
Summary: Ferroelectricity has been found to be a promising attribute for harvesting solar energy in solar cell devices by influencing associated device parameters. By combining state-of-art light absorption and electric transport properties with ferroelectricity, researchers have achieved significant improvements in solar cell efficiency. The incorporation of 1D ferroelectric perovskite with 3D organic-inorganic hybrid perovskite has shown enhanced performance in solar cell devices.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Qinghua Chen, Kaimo Deng, Ying Shen, Liang Li
Summary: The interface properties of organic-inorganic mixed halide perovskite solar cells are crucial for their photovoltaic performance. Researchers have successfully constructed a robust interface for perovskite films through mixed-dimensional engineering, reducing the number of defect states and increasing the lifetime of photocarriers. The introduction of a one-dimensional capping layer also acts as a diffusion barrier and protects the vulnerable perovskite against moisture. Perovskite solar cells based on stacked one-dimensional/three-dimensional structures exhibit high efficiency and stability, surpassing the performance of three-dimensional devices.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Quiterie Emery, Marko Remec, Gopinath Paramasivam, Stefan Janke, Janardan Dagar, Carolin Ulbrich, Rutger Schlatmann, Bernd Stannowski, Eva Unger, Mark Khenkin
Summary: Perovskite solar cells have great potential for next-generation photovoltaics, but their long-term stability under ambient conditions is a major obstacle to commercialization. Different encapsulation strategies are being developed to improve stability, with varying effectiveness under different testing conditions.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Ryuji Kaneko, Hiroyuki Kanda, Naoyuki Shibayama, Kosuke Sugawa, Joe Otsuki, Ashraful Islam, Mohammad Khaja Nazeeruddin
Summary: By forming a gradient structured 1D perovskite layer on top of a 3D perovskite layer, the conversion efficiency of perovskite solar cells can be improved. Additionally, it has been discovered that the hydrophobic organic unit of TBPI can protect the 3D perovskite layer, enhancing its long-term stability.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yan Meng, Wenyuan Zhang, Xiao Zhang, Yaxin Deng, Haolin Zhang, Gangyi Zeng, Guangyao Liu, Xin Li
Summary: In this study, an ionic liquid, [EMIM]I, is introduced to form a self-assembled 1D/3D perovskite heterostructure, which reduces defects and improves energy alignment, leading to higher open-circuit voltage (Voc) and power conversion efficiency. The resulting PSC device exhibits high stability, with 89% efficiency maintained after 1320 h in air and 85% efficiency retained after 22 h at 85 °C. This study provides an effective strategy for fabricating high-performance all-air-processed PSCs with outstanding stability.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Neda Irannejad, Behzad Rezaei, Ali Asghar Ensafi
Summary: Researchers have successfully improved the long-term stability of p-i-n perovskite solar cells by creating multi-structure perovskite using the anti-solvent quenching method. This method effectively prevents the penetration of moisture and oxygen, leading to a significant enhancement in the solar cell efficiency.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Maithili K. Rao, M. Selvakumar, M. G. Mahesha, Selvaraj Paramasivam, K. Reshma Dileep, Nimitha S. Prabhu, Ganapathy Veerappan, S. Senthilkumar, Sudha D. Kamath
Summary: By introducing 1D-pyrrolidinium lead iodide (PyPbI3) into 3D-Methylammonium lead iodide (MAPbI3) perovskite, the stability issues of perovskites have been improved and solar cells have been successfully fabricated.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Parisa Zardari, Ali Rostami
Summary: The introduction of a small amount of Urotropin (UTP) successfully constructed self-assembled 1D perovskite nanowires (1D-PNWs), improving the crystallinity and reducing defects in the perovskite film, significantly enhancing the photovoltaic performance of the PSC. This study provides a feasible and effective strategy for fabricating cheap and extra stable perovskite solar cells through the growth of a 1D-PNW network by a self-assembly process.
SOLAR ENERGY MATERIALS AND SOLAR CELLS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tengfei Kong, Haibing Xie, Yang Zhang, Jing Song, Yahong Li, Eng Liang Lim, Anders Hagfeldt, Dongqin Bi
Summary: Using low dimensional perovskite is a promising strategy to improve the stability and efficiency of PSCs, achieving highly efficient and stable devices with good reproducibility. The 1D@3D PSC demonstrated high conversion efficiency and maintained high performance under different conditions in the experiment.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tinghuan Yang, Chuang Ma, Weilun Cai, Shiqiang Wang, Yin Wu, Jiangshan Feng, Nan Wu, Haojin Li, Wenliang Huang, Zicheng Ding, Lili Gao, Shengzhong (Frank) Liu, Kui Zhao
Summary: In this study, a 2D/3D heterostructure was formed in perovskite solar cells using amidino-based Dion-Jacobson 2D perovskite, which resulted in high efficiency and stability. Time-resolved optical diagnostics revealed that the 2D perovskite assisted the nucleation and growth of 3D perovskite during film formation, reducing defects and voids for efficient charge transport. The planar perovskite solar cells with 2D/3D heterostructures achieved efficiencies of 24.9% and 22.3% on rigid and flexible substrates, respectively, which are the highest among all 2D/3D composite solar cells. The stability of the cells was also improved, with 97% of the original efficiency retained after 1,000 hours of storage for rigid cells and 92% for flexible cells after 3,000 bending cycles.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Marion Dussouillez, Soo-Jin Moon, Mounir Mensi, Christian M. Wolff, Yongpeng Liu, Jun-Ho Yum, Brett A. Kamino, Arnaud Walter, Florent Sahli, Ludovic Lauber, Gabriel Christmann, Kevin Sivula, Quentin Jeangros, Christophe Ballif, Sylvain Nicolay, Adriana Paracchino
Summary: The development of stable and processable materials, such as NiO x , is important for the industrialization of perovskite solar cells. However, NiO x may cause degradation of the cells under environmental stressors. Analytical studies and device simulation can help identify the cause of degradation and propose mitigation strategies.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Optics
Haiyang Liu, Xuanli Zheng, Gaohong Liu, Jun Yin, Congming Ke, Weihuang Yang, Yaping Wu, Zhiming Wu, Xu Li, Chunmiao Zhang, Feiya Xu, Junyong Kang
Summary: A phase engineering strategy aided by resonant plasmonic coupling is proposed to manipulate the valley degree of freedom in transition metal dichalcogenides. Through the designed plasmonic array, the hybrid phase WSe2 exhibits enhanced circular polarization and valley polarization. Finite difference time domain simulations demonstrate consistent polarization effects between theory and experiment. The high polarizations are attributed to increased exciton generation and radiation efficiency, chiral electromagnetic field, and non-equilibrium spin distribution in the hybrid phase.
LASER & PHOTONICS REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Peng Tan, Wenyu Kang, Jun Yin, Junyong Kang
Summary: In this study, appropriate parameters for multiple physical fields in the 200 mm silicon carbide bulk growth were determined using COMSOL simulation. Additionally, a gas deflector was designed to enhance the quality and yield of the crystal.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Siqing Nie, Qifan Feng, Ziheng Tang, Yaolin Hou, Xiaofeng Huang, Ruihao Chen, Fang Cao, Binghui Wu, Jun Yin, Jing Li, Nanfeng Zheng
Summary: The study developed a high-performance electron transport layer for the fabrication of large-area efficient and long-term stable perovskite solar modules. The use of this electron transport layer improves the crystallization of perovskite film, stabilizes the interface, and reduces non-radiative recombination defects, resulting in improved efficiency and stability of the modules.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Changrong Shi, Wenxing Fu, Xinyi Zhang, Qianyu Zhang, Fantian Zeng, Sureya Nijiati, Chao Du, Xiaomin Liu, Mingkun Wang, Youliang Yao, Hongling Huang, Nanfeng Zheng, Xiaoyuan Chen, Binghui Wu, Zijian Zhou
Summary: This study investigates the impact of resonant thermal radiation from electric graphene films (GFs) on the immunoactivity of T cells and its potential benefits for cancer immunotherapy. The findings demonstrate that externally applied GFs can regulate the immunoactivity of T cells through resonant thermal radiation, resulting in an enhanced T-cell-based immune response. The combination of GF treatment and aPD-L1 immunotherapy shows remarkable efficacy in multiple mouse models.
ADVANCED THERAPEUTICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lijing Wang, Fen Xia, Wangshu Xu, Guanghua Wang, Shuqing Hong, Fangwen Cheng, Binghui Wu, Nanfeng Zheng
Summary: Copper pastes have attracted attention for their non-toxicity and cost-effectiveness. However, their long-term stability is challenging due to oxidation. Researchers have developed stable copper nanoparticles containing a Cu(0)-Cu(I) core-shell structure with a surface passivation layer. These copper pastes can be sintered in less than one minute, exhibiting high electrical conductivity, mechanical flexibility, and long-term stability comparable to silver pastes. They have potential applications in printed electronics, particularly in the fabrication of flexible devices.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yangtao Fan, Xingyi Liu, Jun Yin, Wei Lin, Jing Li, Binghui Wu, Yaping Wu, Chunmiao Zhang, Junyong Kang
Summary: In this study, the growth dynamics of hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) were investigated. By manipulating the growth conditions, the nucleation dynamics of h-BN were controlled, leading to large-scale and high-quality h-BN films.
CRYSTAL GROWTH & DESIGN
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fangwen Cheng, Shaoqi Zhan, Yuanting Cai, Fang Cao, Xinfeng Dai, Ruchao Xu, Jun Yin, Jing Li, Nanfeng Zheng, Binghui Wu
Summary: Developing cost-effective metal electrodes is crucial for reducing the overall cost of perovskite solar cells. This study demonstrates that modifying the inner surface of copper electrodes using mercaptopyridine-based molecules can tune their electronic and chemical properties. This modification improves interfacial hole extraction and oxidation resistance, enabling the use of pure copper electrodes in high-performance perovskite solar cells with different hole transport materials.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Tianju Chen, Qi Yang, Peng Zhang, Ruihao Chen, Yuke Lin, Weifang Zhou, Laizhi Sui, Xuan Zheng, Guoliang Chen, Feiming Li
Summary: To address the instability of colloidal cesium lead halide perovskite nanocrystals (CsPbX3 PNCs), a stapled ligand called perfluoroglutaric acid (PFGA) is proposed to effectively passivate the surface of CsPbBr3 PNCs. The PFGA-capped CsPbBr3 PNCs exhibit high photoluminescence quantum yield, outstanding dispersion in polar solvents, and excellent stability after rigorous washing and long-term storage. These findings provide insight into surface engineering strategies for producing highly emissive and stable PNCs and broadening their sensing applications in polar media.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ruihao Chen, Jieru Du, Xuan Zheng, Yuyao Yang, Li Yuan, Yang Yang, Feiming Li, Hongqiang Wang
Summary: A molecule stapling strategy using cesium perfluorodioate salts was demonstrated to assist the fabrication/stabilization of high-quality CsPbI2Br films. The strategy improved moisture tolerance, reduced defects, and enhanced phase stability, resulting in efficient CsPbI2Br perovskite solar cells.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xiaofeng Huang, Yaolin Hou, Qifan Feng, Xiaoying Niu, Yazhou Zhang, Ziheng Tang, Fang Cao, Jun Yin, Jing Li, Nanfeng Zheng, Binghui Wu
Summary: The use of customized ZnO-EA/SnO2-Cl electron transfer layers successfully repaired the halide defects on the buried interfaces of halide perovskite layers, improving the efficiency and stability of the photovoltaics.
ADVANCED ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qifan Feng, Xiaofeng Huang, Ziheng Tang, Yaolin Hou, Qing Chang, Siqing Nie, Fang Cao, Xiaoying Niu, Jun Yin, Jing Li, Nanfeng Zheng, Binghui Wu
Summary: This study proposes a strategy using PbI6 octahedra-governing with functional synergism of cations and anions to protect unstable PbI6 octahedral frameworks in perovskite-photovoltaic applications. The strategy effectively passivates defects and stabilizes the octahedral structure, leading to high power conversion efficiency and stable continuous output in the modified modules. The anchoring-polymerization protection strategy also shows potential for building stable and practical perovskite photovoltaics.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
