Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have emerged as a new-generation photovoltaic technology that features both low manufacturing cost and high power conversion efficiencies (PCEs) [1-3].In the past decade,the PCEs of PSCs ...Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have emerged as a new-generation photovoltaic technology that features both low manufacturing cost and high power conversion efficiencies (PCEs) [1-3].In the past decade,the PCEs of PSCs have increased from 3.8% to 25.5%,which are now comparable to those of silicon-based solar cells.Nevertheless,by comparing the detailed device parameters of record PSCs reported at different times,Peng et al.展开更多
Grain boundaries in organic-inorganic halide perovskite solar cells(PSCs)have been found to be detrimental to the photovoltaic performance of devices.Here,we develop a unique approach to overcome this problem by modif...Grain boundaries in organic-inorganic halide perovskite solar cells(PSCs)have been found to be detrimental to the photovoltaic performance of devices.Here,we develop a unique approach to overcome this problem by modifying the edges of perovskite grain boundaries with flakes of high-mobility two-dimensional(2D)materials via a convenient solution process.A synergistic effect between the 2D flakes and perovskite grain boundaries is observed for the first time,which can significantly enhance the performance of PSCs.We find that the 2D flakes can conduct holes from the grain boundaries to the hole transport layers in PSCs,thereby making hole channels in the grain boundaries of the devices.Hence,2D flakes with high carrier mobilities and short distances to grain boundaries can induce a more pronounced performance enhancement of the devices.This work presents a cost-effective strategy for improving the performance of PSCs by using high-mobility 2D materials.展开更多
文摘Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have emerged as a new-generation photovoltaic technology that features both low manufacturing cost and high power conversion efficiencies (PCEs) [1-3].In the past decade,the PCEs of PSCs have increased from 3.8% to 25.5%,which are now comparable to those of silicon-based solar cells.Nevertheless,by comparing the detailed device parameters of record PSCs reported at different times,Peng et al.
基金the Research Grants Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region,China(Grant No.PolyU 152087/17E).Z.H.and Y.B.Q.acknowledge the funding support from the Energy Materials and Surface Sciences Unit of the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University,the OIST Proof of Concept(POQ Programme,the OIST R&D Cluster Research Programme and the JSPS KAKENHI(Grant Number JP18K05266).
文摘Grain boundaries in organic-inorganic halide perovskite solar cells(PSCs)have been found to be detrimental to the photovoltaic performance of devices.Here,we develop a unique approach to overcome this problem by modifying the edges of perovskite grain boundaries with flakes of high-mobility two-dimensional(2D)materials via a convenient solution process.A synergistic effect between the 2D flakes and perovskite grain boundaries is observed for the first time,which can significantly enhance the performance of PSCs.We find that the 2D flakes can conduct holes from the grain boundaries to the hole transport layers in PSCs,thereby making hole channels in the grain boundaries of the devices.Hence,2D flakes with high carrier mobilities and short distances to grain boundaries can induce a more pronounced performance enhancement of the devices.This work presents a cost-effective strategy for improving the performance of PSCs by using high-mobility 2D materials.