Inverted(p-i-n)perovskite solar cells(PerSCs)have attracted much attention owing to their low temperature processability,less hysteresis effect and easy integration as a subunit for the tandem device.The unsatisfactor...Inverted(p-i-n)perovskite solar cells(PerSCs)have attracted much attention owing to their low temperature processability,less hysteresis effect and easy integration as a subunit for the tandem device.The unsatisfactory interface contacts and energy level barrier between adjacent interlayers on the cathode side are one of the key challenges for the development of p-i-n PerSCs.Herein,perylene diimidebased(PDI)ionene polymer was synthesized and developed as a cathode interlayer(CIL)to enhance interface contact,reduce the energy level barrier and prevent the migration of I-ions.The compact PNPDI CIL with high conductivity and appropriate lowest unoccupied molecular orbital(LUMO)level,resulted in a high efficiency device(20.03%),which is higher than the control device with bathophenanthroline(Bphen)(19.48%).Bphen-based CIL shows better adjusting ability of the work function of cathode metal but exhibits poor film-forming property.So,the synergistic effect of 1+1>2 can be obtained by combining Bphen and PNPDI into one CIL.As expected,the device performance was further improved by using the mixed CIL of Bphen and PNPDI,and 21.46%power conversion efficiency(PCE)was achieved.What’s more,the compact and hydrophobic mixed CIL dramatically enhanced the resistance to I-ions and moisture,which led to much enhanced device stability.展开更多
In recent years, perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have become a much charming photovoltaic technology and have triggered enormous studies worldwide, owing to their high efficiency, low cost and ease of preparation. The p...In recent years, perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have become a much charming photovoltaic technology and have triggered enormous studies worldwide, owing to their high efficiency, low cost and ease of preparation. The power conversion efficiency has rapidly increased by more than 6 times to the current 25.5% in the past decade. Hole transport materials (HTMs) are an indispensable part of PSCs, which great affect the efficiency, the cost and the stability of PSCs. Inorganic Cu-based p-type semiconductors are a kind of representative inorganic HTMs in PSCs due to their unique advantages of rich variety, low cost, excellent hole mobility, adjustable energy levels, good stability, low temperature and scalable processing ability. In this review, the research progress in new materials and the control of photoelectric properties of Cu-based inorganic HTMs were first summarized systematically. And then, concerning different processing methods, advances of the interface engineering of Cu-based hole transport layers (HTLs) in PSCs were detailly discussed. Finally, the challenges and future trends of Cu-based inorganic HTMs and their interface engineering in PSCs were analyzed.展开更多
Inverted perovskite solar cells(PerSCs)are a highly promising candidate in the photovoltaic field due to their low-temperature fabrication process,negligible hysteresis,and easy integration with Si-based solar cells.A...Inverted perovskite solar cells(PerSCs)are a highly promising candidate in the photovoltaic field due to their low-temperature fabrication process,negligible hysteresis,and easy integration with Si-based solar cells.A cathode interlayer(CIL)is necessary in the development of inverted devices to reduce the trap density and energy barrier between the electron transport layer(ETL)and the electrode.However,most CILs are highly thickness-sensitive due to low conductivity and poor film-forming.In this study,we report on a self-doping perylene imide-based ionene polymer(PNPDIN)used as CIL material to modify electrode in inverted PerSCs.PNPDIN exhibits high conductivity and a good solubility in polar solvent,which results in an improved power conversion efficiency(PCE)from 10.05%(device without a CIL)to 16.97%.When the blend of PNPDIN and Bphen was used as a mixed CIL,the PCE of PerSCs can be further increased to 21.28%owing to the excellent morphology and matched energy level.More importantly,the PCE of the device is highly tolerant to the thickness of the mixed CIL,which benefited from the high conductivity of PNPDIN.This development is expected to provide an excellent mixed CIL material for roll-to-roll processing efficient and stable inverted PerSCs.展开更多
Polymer ionogel(PIG)is a new type of flexible,stretchable,and ion-conductive material,which generally consists of two components(polymer matrix materials and ionic liquids/deep eutectic solvents).More and more attenti...Polymer ionogel(PIG)is a new type of flexible,stretchable,and ion-conductive material,which generally consists of two components(polymer matrix materials and ionic liquids/deep eutectic solvents).More and more attention has been received owing to its excellent properties,such as nonvolatility,good ionic conductivity,excellent thermal stability,high electrochemical stability,and transparency.In this review,the latest research and developments of PIGs are comprehensively reviewed according to different polymer matrices.Particularly,the development of novel structural designs,preparation methods,basic properties,and their advantages are respectively summarized.Furthermore,the typical applications of PIGs in flexible ionic skin,flexible electrochromic devices,flexible actuators,and flexible power supplies are reviewed.The novel working mechanism,device structure design strategies,and the unique functions of the PIG-based flexible ionic devices are briefly introduced.Finally,the perspectives on the current challenges and future directions of PIGs and their application are discussed.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2019YFA0705201)the Heilongjiang Provincial Postdoctoral Science Foundation(LBHTZ0604)the CAS Key Laboratory of Renewable Energy,Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion(E229kf0901)。
文摘Inverted(p-i-n)perovskite solar cells(PerSCs)have attracted much attention owing to their low temperature processability,less hysteresis effect and easy integration as a subunit for the tandem device.The unsatisfactory interface contacts and energy level barrier between adjacent interlayers on the cathode side are one of the key challenges for the development of p-i-n PerSCs.Herein,perylene diimidebased(PDI)ionene polymer was synthesized and developed as a cathode interlayer(CIL)to enhance interface contact,reduce the energy level barrier and prevent the migration of I-ions.The compact PNPDI CIL with high conductivity and appropriate lowest unoccupied molecular orbital(LUMO)level,resulted in a high efficiency device(20.03%),which is higher than the control device with bathophenanthroline(Bphen)(19.48%).Bphen-based CIL shows better adjusting ability of the work function of cathode metal but exhibits poor film-forming property.So,the synergistic effect of 1+1>2 can be obtained by combining Bphen and PNPDI into one CIL.As expected,the device performance was further improved by using the mixed CIL of Bphen and PNPDI,and 21.46%power conversion efficiency(PCE)was achieved.What’s more,the compact and hydrophobic mixed CIL dramatically enhanced the resistance to I-ions and moisture,which led to much enhanced device stability.
基金This work was supported by Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province,China(Grant No.LH2019B007)the Heilongjiang Provincial Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.LBH-TZ0604)the Natural Scientific Research Innovation Foundation in Harbin Institute of Technology(Grant No.HIT.NSRIF2019042).
文摘In recent years, perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have become a much charming photovoltaic technology and have triggered enormous studies worldwide, owing to their high efficiency, low cost and ease of preparation. The power conversion efficiency has rapidly increased by more than 6 times to the current 25.5% in the past decade. Hole transport materials (HTMs) are an indispensable part of PSCs, which great affect the efficiency, the cost and the stability of PSCs. Inorganic Cu-based p-type semiconductors are a kind of representative inorganic HTMs in PSCs due to their unique advantages of rich variety, low cost, excellent hole mobility, adjustable energy levels, good stability, low temperature and scalable processing ability. In this review, the research progress in new materials and the control of photoelectric properties of Cu-based inorganic HTMs were first summarized systematically. And then, concerning different processing methods, advances of the interface engineering of Cu-based hole transport layers (HTLs) in PSCs were detailly discussed. Finally, the challenges and future trends of Cu-based inorganic HTMs and their interface engineering in PSCs were analyzed.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province(Grant No.LH2023E035)the Heilongjiang Provincial Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.LBH-TZ0604)+1 种基金the Open Fund of the State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices,South China University of Technology(Grant No.2022-skllmd-08)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2019YFA0705201).
文摘Inverted perovskite solar cells(PerSCs)are a highly promising candidate in the photovoltaic field due to their low-temperature fabrication process,negligible hysteresis,and easy integration with Si-based solar cells.A cathode interlayer(CIL)is necessary in the development of inverted devices to reduce the trap density and energy barrier between the electron transport layer(ETL)and the electrode.However,most CILs are highly thickness-sensitive due to low conductivity and poor film-forming.In this study,we report on a self-doping perylene imide-based ionene polymer(PNPDIN)used as CIL material to modify electrode in inverted PerSCs.PNPDIN exhibits high conductivity and a good solubility in polar solvent,which results in an improved power conversion efficiency(PCE)from 10.05%(device without a CIL)to 16.97%.When the blend of PNPDIN and Bphen was used as a mixed CIL,the PCE of PerSCs can be further increased to 21.28%owing to the excellent morphology and matched energy level.More importantly,the PCE of the device is highly tolerant to the thickness of the mixed CIL,which benefited from the high conductivity of PNPDIN.This development is expected to provide an excellent mixed CIL material for roll-to-roll processing efficient and stable inverted PerSCs.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province (No.LH2023E035)the Heilongjiang Provincial Postdoctoral Science Foundation (No.LBH-TZ0604)the Open Fund of the State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices,South China University of Technology (No.2022-skllmd-08).
文摘Polymer ionogel(PIG)is a new type of flexible,stretchable,and ion-conductive material,which generally consists of two components(polymer matrix materials and ionic liquids/deep eutectic solvents).More and more attention has been received owing to its excellent properties,such as nonvolatility,good ionic conductivity,excellent thermal stability,high electrochemical stability,and transparency.In this review,the latest research and developments of PIGs are comprehensively reviewed according to different polymer matrices.Particularly,the development of novel structural designs,preparation methods,basic properties,and their advantages are respectively summarized.Furthermore,the typical applications of PIGs in flexible ionic skin,flexible electrochromic devices,flexible actuators,and flexible power supplies are reviewed.The novel working mechanism,device structure design strategies,and the unique functions of the PIG-based flexible ionic devices are briefly introduced.Finally,the perspectives on the current challenges and future directions of PIGs and their application are discussed.
