Preserving the stoichiometry of triple-cation perovskites by carrier-gas-free antisolvent spraying

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Abstract

The use of antisolvents during the fabrication of solution-processed lead halide perovskite layers is increasingly common. Usually, the antisolvent is applied by pipetting during the spin-coating process, which often irreversibly alters the composition of the perovskite layer, resulting in the formation of PbI 2 at the surface and bulk of the perovskite layer. Here, we demonstrate that by applying the antisolvent via carrier-gas free spraying, the stoichiometry of the perovskite layer is far better preserved. Consequently, the photovoltaic performance of triple cation photovoltaic devices fabricated in an inverted architecture is enhanced, mainly due to an increase in the open-circuit voltage. By exploring different volumes of antisolvent, we show that spraying as little as 60 μL results in devices with power conversion efficiencies as high as 21%. Moreover, solar cells with sprayed antisolvent are more stable than those fabricated by pipetting the antisolvent.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)19743-19749
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Materials Chemistry. A, Materials for energy and sustainability
Volume10
Issue number37
Publication statusPublished - 11 Feb 2022
Peer-reviewedYes

External IDs

Scopus 85137915728
Mendeley 591b06f7-c297-33a2-b0c1-a866751f87e5

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Research priority areas of TU Dresden

Sustainable Development Goals