卤化钙钛矿太阳能电池材料理论研究进展

卤化钙钛矿由于具有低成本、高效率等特点,最近作为非常有前景的太阳能电池吸收层材料被广泛研究。卤化钙钛矿型太阳能电池效率在短短的几年间由3.8%(2009年)迅速增加到22.1%(2016年)。卤化钙钛矿型太阳能电池的出现彻底改变了太阳能电池领域,不仅因为它们快速增长的效率,而且因为它们在材料生长和结构方面的可控性。卤化钙钛矿型太阳能电池的优越性能说明卤化钙钛矿材料具有独特的物理性质。在本综述中,我们总结了卤化钙钛矿材料最近几年在结构、电学、光学方面的理论研究成果,这些都与它们在太阳能电池方面的应用密切相关。我们也将探讨一些卤化钙钛矿型太阳能电池目前遇到的挑战以及可能的理论解决途径。     

A review on two-dimensional (2D) and 2D-3D multidimensional perovskite solar cells: Perovskites structures,stability, and photovoltaic performances

Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) fabricated with two-dimensional (2D) halide and 2D-3D mixed-halide materials are remarkable for their optoelectronic properties. The 2D perovskite structures are extremely stable but show limited charge transport and large bandgap for solar cell applications. To overcome these challenges, multidimensional 2D-3D perovskite materials are used to maintain simultaneously, a long-term stability, and high performance. In this review, we discuss the recent progress and the advantages of 2D and 2D-3D perovskite materials as absorber for solar cell applications. First, we discuss the structure and the unique properties of 2D and multidimensional 2D-3D perovskites materials. Second, the stability of 2D and 2D-3D mixed perovskites and the perspects of PSCs are hashed out.     

Anti-Solvent-Free Preparation for Efficient and Photostable Pure-Iodide Wide-Bandgap Perovskite Solar Cells

The perovskite/silicon tandem solar cell (TSC) has attracted tremendous attention due to its potential to breakthrough the theoretical efficiency set for single-junction solar cells. However, the perovskite solar cell (PSC) designed as its top component cell suffers from severe photo-induced halide segregation owing to its mixed-halide strategy for achieving desirable wide-bandgap (1.68 eV). Developing pure-iodide wide-bandgap perovskites is a promising route to fabricate photostable perovskite/silicon TSCs. Here, we report efficient and photostable pure-iodide wide-bandgap PSCs made from an anti-solvent-free (ASF) technique. The ASF process is achieved by mixing two precursor solutions, both of which are capable of depositing corresponding perovskite films without involving anti-solvent. The mixed solution finally forms Cs_0.3DMA_0.2MA_0.5PbI₃ perovskite film with a bandgap of 1.68 eV. Furthermore, methylammonium chloride additive is applied to enhance the crystallinity and reduce the trap density of perovskite films. As a result, the pure-iodide wide-bandgap PSC delivers efficiency as high as 21.30 % with excellent photostability, the highest for this type of solar cells. The ASF method significantly improves the device reproducibility as compared with devices made from other anti-solvent methods. Our findings provide a novel recipe to prepare efficient and photostable wide-bandgap PSCs.     

Manipulating Local Lattice Distortion for Spectrally Stable and Efficient Mixed-halide Blue Perovskite LEDs

Mixed-halide perovskites are considered the most straightforward candidate to realize blue perovskite light-emitting diodes (PeLEDs). However, they suffer severe halide migration, leading to spectral instability, which is particularly exaggerated in high chloride alloying perovskites. Here, we demonstrate energy barrier of halide migration can be tuned by manipulating the degree of local lattice distortion (LLD). Enlarging the LLD degree to a suitable level can increase the halide migration energy barrier. We herein report an “A-site” cation engineering to tune the LLD degree to an optimal level. DFT simulation and experimental data confirm that LLD manipulation suppresses the halide migration in perovskites. Conclusively, mixed-halide blue PeLEDs with a champion EQE of 14.2 % at 475 nm have been achieved. Moreover, the devices exhibit excellent operational spectral stability (T₅₀ of 72 min), representing one of the most efficient and stable pure-blue PeLEDs reported yet.     

Organic Matrix Assisted Low-temperature Crystallization of Black Phase Inorganic Perovskites

All-inorganic perovskites have attracted increasing attention for applications in perovskite solar cells (PSCs) and optoelectronics, including light-emitting devices (LEDs). Cesium lead halide perovskites with tunable I/Br ratios and a band gap aligning with the sunlight region are promising candidates for PSCs. Although impressive progress has been made to improve device efficiency from the initial 2.9 % with low phase stability to over 20 % with high stability, there are still questions regarding the perovskite crystal growth mechanism, especially at low temperatures. In this Minireview, we summarize recent developments in using an organic matrix, including the addition and use of organic ions, polymers, and solvent molecules, for the crystallization of black phase inorganic perovskites at temperatures lower than the phase transition point. We also discuss possible mechanisms for this low-temperature crystallization and their effect on the stability of black phase perovskites. We conclude with an outlook and perspective for further fabrication of large-scale inorganic perovskites for optoelectronic applications.     

Improving the stability of metal halide perovskite solar cells from material to structure

Metal halide perovskites(MHPs) are promising photovoltaic(PV) materials owing to their advantages such as high carrier mobility, excellent absorption coefficient, bandgap tenability, long diffusion length,and low material cost. These qualities have increased the efficiency of MHP solar cells to 23.3%. However,MHPs are hindered by a lack of stability. In addition, the applications of MHP solar cells are restricted by the instability of perovskite materials and devices. In this article, the most urgent stability problems faced by perovskite solar cells are identified, and recent progresses in MHPs are enumerated. The factors affecting the stability of perovskite materials and devices are also discussed. We analyzed the thermal and humid stability of perovskite materials in terms of transporting materials and their interface. In view of these recent advances, future works should focus on the large-scale application of MHP solar cells.     

钙铝掺杂镧锰钙钛矿高效催化剂用于两步法热化学分解水取得出色产氢表现

太阳能热化学分解水是一种高效生产清洁和可再生氢能源的方法.由于出色的催化活性和太阳能燃料生产能力,钙钛矿型的催化剂在热化学领域引起了强烈关注.我们采用改良的Pechini法合成了一系列钙铝掺杂的镧锰钙钛矿并系统考察了其在两步法热化学分解水中的产氢表现.为了优化热化学催化性能,我们进行了镧锰钙钛矿A,B位上钙和铝的掺杂量(从0.2到0.8)的详细考察.通过调整掺杂比例,得到了一种极其高效的钙钛矿催化剂La0.6Ca0.4Mn0.6Al0.4O3.当两步法热化学分解水在1400和1000℃之间,La0.6Ca0.4Mn0.6Al0.4O3取得了429μmol/g的出色产氢表现,比同等条件下基准催化剂氧化铈产氢结果高出8倍.与此同时,钙铝掺杂镧锰钙钛矿在两步法热化学循环测试中展现出极其稳定的催化活性.因此,这种新颖的钙铝掺杂镧锰钙钛矿具备巨大的潜质用于未来热化学太阳能燃料的实际生产.     

准二维钙钛矿太阳能电池的研究进展

新型有机-无机杂化二维（2D）钙钛矿具有优良的光电性能、 结晶性和稳定性, 在太阳能电池领域引起广泛关注. 相比于三维（3D）钙钛矿, 由于有机间隔阳离子（OSC）的引入形成独特的层状晶体结构赋予了材料特殊性质: （1） 多层量子阱结构促成材料各项异性的光电性质; （2） 间隔阳离子改变前驱体团簇状态, 实现溶液中高质量的结晶; （3） 间隔层的疏水性质和抑制离子迁移作用, 从本源上改善了钙钛矿的稳定性. 近年来, 针对准2D钙钛矿太阳能电池（准2D-PSCs）展开了广泛研究, 并取得了一系列重要研究成果. 本文从准2D钙钛矿材料的晶体结构与取向、 相分布、 光电性质到器件的能量转化效率与稳定性等方面, 综合评述了近年来准 2D-PSCs的最新研究进展, 总结了晶体结构-材料性质-电池性能之间的作用机制, 并进一步展望了未来研究的趋势.     

Lights and Shadows of DMSO as Solvent for Tin Halide Perovskites

In 2020 dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), the ever-present solvent for tin halide perovskites, was identified as an oxidant for Sn^II. Nonetheless, alternatives are lacking and few efforts have been devoted to replacing it. To understand this trend it is indispensable to learn the importance of DMSO on the development of tin halide perovskites. Its unique properties have allowed processing compact thin-films to be integrated into tin perovskite solar cells. Creative approaches for controlling the perovskite crystallization or increasing its stability to oxidation have been developed relying on DMSO-based inks. However, increasingly sophisticated strategies appear to lead the field to a plateau of power conversion efficiency in the range of 10–15 %. And, while DMSO-based formulations have performed in encouraging means so far, we should also start considering their potential limitations. In this concept article, we discuss the benefits and limitations of DMSO-based tin perovskite processing.     

钙钛矿太阳电池的工作机理及性能的主要影响因素

本文综合评述了钙钛矿太阳电池的重要研究成果, 解释了其工作机理并总结了影响电池性能的关键因素: 钙钛矿化学组成、 结晶与形貌、 传输层、 电极和体异质结等. 对钙钛矿太阳电池的未来发展进行了展望.     

Reversible photo-induced trap formation in mixed-halide hybrid perovskites for photovoltaics

We report on reversible, light-induced transformations in (CH₃NH₃)Pb(Br_xI_1–x)₃. Photoluminescence (PL) spectra of these perovskites develop a new, red-shifted peak at 1.68 eV that grows in intensity under constant, 1-sun illumination in less than a minute. This is accompanied by an increase in sub-bandgap absorption at ∼1.7 eV, indicating the formation of luminescent trap states. Light soaking causes a splitting of X-ray diffraction (XRD) peaks, suggesting segregation into two crystalline phases. Surprisingly, these photo-induced changes are fully reversible; the XRD patterns and the PL and absorption spectra revert to their initial states after the materials are left for a few minutes in the dark. We speculate that photoexcitation may cause halide segregation into iodide-rich minority and bromide-enriched majority domains, the former acting as a recombination center trap. This instability may limit achievable voltages from some mixed-halide perovskite solar cells and could have implications for the photostability of halide perovskites used in optoelectronics.     

环境友好型无铅卤化物钙钛矿太阳能电池研究进展

ABX_3(A为甲胺、甲脒等有机离子或铯离子,B为铅或锡等金属离子,X为溴、碘等卤化物离子)卤化物钙钛矿材料具有优异的光电特性,是当前太阳能电池研究的前沿和热点之一。然而,这类太阳能电池普遍面临含毒性元素铅和稳定性差等问题,极大地阻碍了钙钛矿太阳能电池商业化应用进程。因此,发展新型高效无铅钙钛矿太阳能电池势在必行。本文评述了环境友好型无铅卤化物钙钛矿太阳能电池的最新研究动态和进展,探讨了该类太阳能电池的制备、性能及其稳定性等问题,展望了其未来发展趋势。     

钙钛矿同质结太阳电池研究进展

钙钛矿太阳电池制备工艺简单,效率提升迅速,被认为是最具应用潜力的新一代光伏技术之一。近年来,大量研究表明,钙钛矿光电材料可以通过自掺杂或外源掺杂的方式实现薄膜导电类型(p型或n型)的定向调控;而具有双层薄膜结构的钙钛矿p-n同质结可以通过薄膜双沉积技术制备,这为钙钛矿同质结太阳电池的设计与制备提供了技术基础。新型钙钛矿同质结太阳电池摒弃传统的电子传输层和空穴传输层,可简化电池结构,不仅有利于提升电池工作稳定性,降低成本,更能进一步释放钙钛矿太阳电池在柔性和半透明应用中的潜力,推动钙钛矿电池的实用化进程。本文围绕钙钛矿同质结太阳电池,综述了钙钛矿光电材料p/n特性掺杂和钙钛矿同质结的研究进展,讨论了钙钛矿同质结太阳电池的基本结构和工作原理,并对其当前存在的技术问题和应用前景进行了总结与展望。     

Stability of Perovskite Solar Cells: A Prospective on the Substitution of the A Cation and X Anion

In recent years, organometal trihalide perovskites have emerged as promising materials for low‐cost, flexible, and highly efficient solar cells. Despite their processing advantages, before the technology can be commercialized the poor stability of the organic–inorganic hybrid perovskite materials with regard to humidity, heat, light, and oxygen has be to overcome. Herein, we distill the current state‐of‐the‐art and highlight recent advances in improving the chemical stability of perovskite materials by substitution of the A‐cation and X‐anion. Our hope is to pave the way for the rational design of perovskite materials to realize perovskite solar cells with unprecedented improvement in stability.     

甲胺基-甲脒基混合钙钛矿的第一性原理研究

有机铅卤钙钛矿APbX_3的稳定性是制约其应用的重要因素,对APbX_3钙钛矿中A和X采用不同种类离子混合的化学组分调控是改进其稳定性最有效的方式之一。其中,A位点采用不同比例的甲脒离子(FA)和甲胺离子(MA)是当前研究的热点方向。本文通过第一性原理计算,系统研究了FA_(1-x)MA_xPbI_3体系的结构和光电性质。研究发现FA与MA的混合增加体系的稳定性,其中FA_(0.5)MA_(0.5)PbI_3最稳定。通过分析不同混合比例的结构,揭示了晶格常数随x的增加线性减小;以及带隙随x减小而线性增加。此外,计算结果发现MA所占比例增加时吸收光谱蓝移。研究表明通过FA和MA离子的混合能有效调控钙钛矿的光电性质,从而获得更有效的钙钛矿太阳能电池。     

两步沉积法制备Br或Cl掺杂的有机-无机杂化钙钛矿太阳电池

采用控制前驱体浓度的两步沉积法和插入PbI₂层的DMSO分子（PbI₂（DMSO）复合体）分别与MAX（MA=CH₃NH₃,X=I,Br）或MAX（X=I,Cl）进行的分子内交换法,实现了Br或Cl的掺杂并合成了厚度为300nm左右的混合卤化物钙钛矿MAPbI_3-xBr_x和MAPbI_3-xCl_x膜。MAX前驱体溶液中含5%（摩尔分数,下同）MABr或15% MACl所生成的Br或Cl掺杂钙钛矿膜能提高钙钛矿太阳电池的光伏性能,进一步提高MABr或MACl的含量并不会明显改变掺杂量,但会形成小的白色颗粒或者针孔,这些将对电池的性能产生不利影响。前驱体溶液含5% MABr的MAPbI_3-xBr_x钙钛矿太阳电池所获得的能量转换效率（PCE）为13.2%,含15% MACl的MAPbI_3-xCl_x钙钛矿太阳电池获得了最高13.5%的PCE。     

Progress of all-perovskite tandem solar cells: the role of narrow-bandgap absorbers

Perovskite solar cells(PSCs)have gained increasing attention due to their excellent photovoltaic performance,achieving certified power conversion efficiency(PCE)of 25.2%.To further enhance PCE and break the Shockley-Queisser limit of the single junction PSCs,great efforts have been made in tandem solar cells based on perovskite,including perovskite/Si,and perovskite/perovskite(all-perovskite).Among them,all-perovskite tandem solar cells exhibit unique advantages of both lowcost fabrication and high efficiency.They have advanced rapidly in these years,due to the realization of stable and efficient narrow-bandgap perovskites.In this work,we review the development of monolithic all-perovskite tandem solar cells and highlight the critical role of narrow-bandgap perovskites in recent progress of all-perovskite solar cells.We also propose our perspective of future directions on this subject.     

Defect passivation of CsPbI_2Br perovskites through Zn(Ⅱ) doping:toward efficient and stable solar cells

Defect passivation is an important strategy to achieve perovskite solar cells(PVSCs) with enhanced power conversion efficiencies(PCEs) and improved stability because the trap states induced by defects in the interfaces and grain boundaries of perovskites are harmful to both large open circuit voltage and high photocurrent of devices. Here, zinc cations(Zn~(2+)) were used as a dopant to passivate defects of the CsPbI_2Br perovskite leading to Zn~(2+)-doped CsPbI_2Br film with fewer trap states, improved charge transportation, and enhanced light-harvesting ability. Thus, the best-performance PVSC based on CsPbI2 Br with the optimal Zn~(2+)doping shows a higher PCE of 12.16% with a larger open-circuit voltage(V_(OC)) of 1.236 V, an improved shortcircuit current(J_(SC)) of 15.61 mA cm~(-2) in comparison with the control device based on the pure CsPbI_2Br which exhibits a PCE of 10.21% with a V_(OC)of 1.123 V, a J_(SC)of 13.27 mA cm~(-2). Time-resolved photoluminescence results show that the Zn~(2+)doping leads to perovskite film with extended photoluminescence lifetime which means a longer diffusion length and subsequently enhanced photocurrent and open circuit voltage. This work provides a simple strategy to boost the performance of PVSCs through Zn~(2+)doping.     

Steric Mixed-Cation 2D Perovskite as a Methylammonium Locker to Stabilize MAPbI3

The reduced dimension perovskite including 2D perovskites are one of the most promising strategies to stabilize lead halide perovskite. A mixed-cation 2D perovskite based on a steric phenyltrimethylammonium (PTA) cation is presented. The PTA-MA mixed-cation 2D perovskite of PTAMAPbI₄ can be formed on the surface of MAPbI₃ (PTAI-MAPbI₃) by controllable PTAI intercalation by either spin coating or soaking. The PTAMAPbI₄ capping layer can not only passivate PTAI-MAPbI₃ perovskite but also act as MA⁺ locker to inhibit MAI extraction and significantly enhance the stability. The highly stable PTAI-MAPbI₃ based perovskite solar cells exhibit a reproducible photovoltaic performance with a champion PCE of 21.16 %. Such unencapsulated devices retain 93 % of initial efficiency after 500 h continuous illumination. This steric mixed-cation 2D perovskite as MA⁺ locker to stabilize the MAPbI₃ is a promising strategy to design stable and high-performance hybrid lead halide perovskites.     

Antioxidant Grain Passivation for Air‐Stable Tin‐Based Perovskite Solar Cells

Tin‐based perovskites with excellent optoelectronic properties and suitable band gaps are promising candidates for the preparation of efficient lead‐free perovskite solar cells (PSCs). However, it is challenging to prepare highly stable and efficient tin‐based PSCs because Sn²⁺ in perovskites can be easily oxidized to Sn⁴⁺ upon air exposure. Here we report the fabrication of air‐stable FASnI₃ solar cells by introducing hydroxybenzene sulfonic acid or its salt as an antioxidant additive into the perovskite precursor solution along with excess SnCl₂. The interaction between the sulfonate group and the Sn²⁺ ion enables the in situ encapsulation of the perovskite grains with a SnCl₂–additive complex layer, which results in greatly enhanced oxidation stability of the perovskite film. The corresponding PSCs are able to maintain 80 % of the efficiency over 500 h upon air exposure without encapsulation, which is over ten times longer than the best result reported previously. Our results suggest a possible strategy for the future design of efficient and stable tin‐based PSCs.