Novel photoelectric material of perovskite-like(CH_(3))_(3)SPbI_(3) nanorod arrays with high stability

Organometallic halide perovskite materials make great achievements in optoelectronic fields,especially in solar cells,in which the organic cations contain amine components.However,the amine with NàH bonds is easily hydrolyzed with moisture in the air,weakening the perovskite materials stability.It is desirable to develop other non-amine stable perovskite materials.In this work,sulfur-based perovskite-like(CH_(3))_(3)SPbI_(3) nanorod arrays were fabricated by a solution-processed method,which can be indexed hexagonal crystal structure in the space group P63 mc.The binding force is exceptionally strong between the non-amine(CH_(3))_(3) S+and[PbI_(6)]_(4)-octahedral,leading to high stability of(CH_(3))_(3)SPbI_(3).The(CH_(3))_(3)SPbI_(3) nanorod arrays can keep the morphology and crystal structure in an ambient atmosphere over 60 days.In addition,the(CH_(3))_(3)SPbI_(3) nanorod arrays can offer direct charge transfer channels,which show excellent optoelectronic properties.The(CH_(3))_(3)SPbI_(3) nanorod arrays-based solar cells with VOx hole transfer layers achieved a power conversion efficiency of 2.07%with negligible hysteresis.And the(CH_(3))_(3)SPbI_(3) nanorod arrays were also effectively applied in photodetectors with interdigitated gold electrodes.This work demonstrates that sulfur-based perovskite-like(CH_(3))_(3)SPbI_(3) is a novel promising stable compound with great potential for practical optoelectronic applications.

Ionic liquid engineering enabled in-plane orientated 1D perovskite nanorods for efficient mixed-dimensional perovskite photovoltaics

Mixed-dimensional engineering of perovskite material has been demonstrated as a facile and promising strategy to improve both photovoltaic performance and long-term stability of perovskite solar cells(PSCs).In this study,we report an in-plane preferred orientation of 1D perovskite induced by an ionic liquid(IL)of 1-(3-cyanopropyl)-3-methylimidazolium chloride(CPMIMCl)for the first time via sequential deposition approach,leading to a mixed dimensional perovskite thin films.The generated one-dimensional(1D)CPMIMPbI3 with in-plane orientation resides at the grain boundaries of three-dimensional(3D)perovskite can be appreciably observed from the morphology level,leading to creation of high-quality films with large grain size with more efficient defect passivation.Moreover,the dispersion of IL in the bulk phase of perovskite material allows for the formation of 1D perovskite for multiple level passivation to inhibit non-radiative recombination and optimize carrier transport.This IL engineering strategy not only yields a mixed-dimensional perovskite heterostructure with in-plane orientation 1D perovskite nano-rods but also significantly improves the opto-electronic property with suppressed trap states.As a result,the CPMIMCl-treated PSCs show an enhanced photovoltaic performance with a champion power conversion efficiency(PCE)up to 24.13%.More importantly,benefiting from the hydrophobicity of formed 1D perovskite and defects suppression,the corresponding PSC demonstrates an excellent longterm stability and maintain 97.1%of its pristine PCE at 25C under 50%RH condition over 1000 h.This research provides an innovative perspective for employing the low dimensional engineering to optimize the performance and stability of photovoltaic devices.

Recent progress of scalable perovskite solar cells and modules

The rapid development of perovskite solar cells(PSCs)over the past decade makes it the most promising next generation photovoltaic technology.Splendid progress in efficiency and stability has been demonstrated in laboratory level,while endeavours are extremely required to enable successful transfer of the printable PSC technology to industry scale toward commercialization.In this work,recent progresses on upscaling of PSCs are systematically reviewed.Starting with the traditional PSC structure,we have analyzed the specially designed configuration for perovskite solar modules(PSMs).The comprehensive overview and assessment are provided for the technologies engineering in large-scale preparation,including both solution processing and vapor-phase deposition methods.Considering the promoting effect of material engineering to scale up PSMs,the application of additive engineering,solvent engineering and interface engineering on the stability and efficiency of PSMs is systematacially discussed.Moreover,the effect of current packaging technology of PSMs on device lifetime and environmental friendliness is emphasized.At last,we propose the prospects and challenges of PSMs commercialization in the future to meet the requirements for next generation photovoltaic industry.