The stability of perovskite solar cells(PSCs)is adversely affected by nonradiative recombination resulting from buried interface defects.Herein,we synthesize a polyionic liquid,poly(p-vinylbenzyl trimethylam-monium he...The stability of perovskite solar cells(PSCs)is adversely affected by nonradiative recombination resulting from buried interface defects.Herein,we synthesize a polyionic liquid,poly(p-vinylbenzyl trimethylam-monium hexafluorophosphate)(PTA),and introduce it into the buried interface of PSCs.The quaternary ammonium cation(N(-CH_(3))^(3+))in PTA can fill the vacancies of organic cations within the perovskite structure and reduce shallow energy level defects.Additionally,the hexafluorophosphate(PF6−)in PTA forms a Lewis acid-base interaction with Pb^(2+)in the perovskite layer,effectively passivating deep en-ergy level defects.Furthermore,hydrogen bonding can be established between organic cations and the PF6−anion,preventing the formation of shallow energy level defects.Through this synergistic mecha-nism,the deep and shallow energy level defects are effectively mitigated,resulting in improved device performance.As a result,the resulting treated inverted PSC exhibits an impressive power conversion ef-ficiency(PCE)of 24.72%.Notably,the PTA-treated PSCs exhibit remarkable stability,with 88.5%of the original PCE retained after undergoing heat aging at 85℃ for 1078 h,and 89.1%of the initial PCE main-tained following continuous exposure to light for 1100 h at the maximum power point.Synergistically suppressing multiple defects at the buried interface through the use of polyionic liquids is a promising way to improve the commercial viability of PSCs.展开更多
A novel Eu^(3+)-doped fluorapatite red phosphor Ca_(2)Y_(8)(BO_(4))_(2)(SiO_(4))_(4)F_(2)Eu^(3+)with pure phase was synthesized in this study.Density functional theory(DFT)calculation and diffuse reflection spectrum a...A novel Eu^(3+)-doped fluorapatite red phosphor Ca_(2)Y_(8)(BO_(4))_(2)(SiO_(4))_(4)F_(2)Eu^(3+)with pure phase was synthesized in this study.Density functional theory(DFT)calculation and diffuse reflection spectrum analysis reveal its potential as a matrix for phosphors excited by ultraviolet light.Eu^(3+)has a^(7)F_(0)→^(5)L_(6)transition at 394 nm,and the prepared phosphor exhibits a high emission intensity at 614 nm,which may be attributed to the^(5)D_(0)-^(7)F_(2)energy transition at the lower symmetry site of Eu^(3+).The optimal doping concentration of the phosphor is determined to be 11 mol%,with concentration quenching attributed to the exchange interaction mechanism.The overall color purity of the phosphor is up to 99.88%,with an internal quantum efficiency as high as 91.15%.Notably,Ca_(2)Y_(8)(BO_(4))_(2)(SiO_(4))_(4)F_(2):11 mol%Eu^(3+)(CYBSF:11 mol%Eu^(3+))phosphors exhibit good thermal stability,with a thermal quenching temperature(T1/2)of 552 K and the intensity of emission at 423 K still at 88.89%of that at 298 K.The activation energy of the phosphor is up to 0.30287 eV.Its comprehensive luminescence performance surpasses that of commercial red phosphor,making it suitable for near ultraviolet excited warm white light emitting diode(NUV-WLED)with a high color rendering index(Ra=82)and a correlated color temperature(CCT)of 4339 K.Moreover,the phosphor achieves latent fingerprint visualization and anti-counterfeiting ink on different material surfaces:glass,aluminum foil,plastic and paper.Overall,the fluorapatite CYBSF:11 mol%Eu^(3+)phosphor holds great potential for multimodal applications due to its high quantum efficiency and good thermal stability.展开更多
Organic-inorganic hybrid perovskite solar cells(PSCs)have garnered significant attention due to their high power conversion efficiency(PCE),low cost,and solution-processability.However,a substantial gap remains in the...Organic-inorganic hybrid perovskite solar cells(PSCs)have garnered significant attention due to their high power conversion efficiency(PCE),low cost,and solution-processability.However,a substantial gap remains in the certified efficiency of single-junction PSCs,primarily due to defects in perovskite films that accelerate nonradiative recombination of carriers.In this study,we designed a multifunctional thiourea derivative,amidinethiourea(ATU),as an additive to modulate the crystallization process of perovskite films and inhibit the formation of organic cations and iodine vacancies.Our work leverages the strong hydrogen-bonding interactions between guanidinium molecules and organic amine components,as well as the robust coordination effects between the C=S bonds in thiourea and Pb^(2+)ions.We demonstrate that ATU treatment significantly enhances the crystallinity of perovskite films,reduces defects,and improves charge transport properties.The ATU-treated PSCs achieved a PCE of 25.32%,with enhanced operational stability and reduced leakage current.Additionally,the ATU-treated perovskite films exhibited superior humidity and light-soaking stability,retaining 85.2%of their initial efficiency after 1500 h of exposure to ambient conditions.展开更多
All-inorganic perovskite CsPbX_(3)(X=Cl,Br,I)nanocrystals(NCs)have emerged as promising candidates for light-emitting diode(LED)displays due to their outstanding photophysical properties.However,their practical applic...All-inorganic perovskite CsPbX_(3)(X=Cl,Br,I)nanocrystals(NCs)have emerged as promising candidates for light-emitting diode(LED)displays due to their outstanding photophysical properties.However,their practical application remains hindered by poor stability and the inherent toxicity of Pb2+.In this study,we present a two-step heating method to synthesize CsPb_(1-x)Zn_(x)Br_(3)NCs with enhanced optoelectronic performance and uniform dispersion.The optimized Zn^(2+)-doped NCs achieve a photoluminescence quantum yield(PLQY)of 86%,with a reduction in lattice spacing from 0.384 to 0.365 nm,attributed to increased perovskite lattice formation energy and effective surface passivation.To further improve stability,a silica(SiO_(2))shell is introduced via surface modification with(3-aminopropyl)triethoxysilane(APTES),forming CsPb_(0.7)Zn_(0.3)Br_(3)@SiO_(2)core–shell NCs.At an optimal APTES/B-site metal ion molar ratio of 1.8,the PLQY increases to 96%.The SiO2encapsulation significantly enhances environmental stability,with coated NCs retaining 43%of their initial photoluminescence(PL)intensity after immersion in water for 36 h,compared to only 5%for uncoated NCs.Furthermore,after ethanol treatment for 210 min,the coated NCs retain 39%of their initial PL intensity,while the uncoated counterparts retain merely7%.The enhanced stability and luminescence performance of CsPb_(0.7)Zn_(0.3)Br_(3)@SiO_(2)NCs make them highly promising for LED applications.White light-emitting diodes(WLEDs)fabricated using these NCs exhibit a color rendering index(CRI)of 78.2,a correlated color temperature(CCT)of 5470 K,and a luminous efficiency(LE)of 54.2 lm/W,demonstrating significant potential for next-generation display and lighting technologies.展开更多
Quasi-2D perovskites offer enhanced stability for photovoltaic applications but suffer from compromised charge transport due to uncontrolled phase separation and nonideal quantum well(QW)distribution.Contrary to the p...Quasi-2D perovskites offer enhanced stability for photovoltaic applications but suffer from compromised charge transport due to uncontrolled phase separation and nonideal quantum well(QW)distribution.Contrary to the prevailing belief that maximizing 3D-like phases optimizes performance,we demonstrate that strategic narrowing QW distribution into high-n phases while avoiding undesirable graded configurations(common in quasi-2D systems)unlocks unprecedented efficiency-stability synergy.Using 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanamine(CDMA)as a crystallization-directing spacer,we realize three advances.(a)High-n phases with minimized n-value dispersion establish a uniform energy landscape,significantly reducing interphase charge transfer barriers and suppressing voltage losses.(b)Lattice matching between adjacent high-n phases substantially alleviates microstrain accumulation,thereby mitigating defect generation and non-radiative recombination.(c)Strategic predominance of robust high-n phases achieves dual optimization:it excludes hygroscopic 3D-like phases and eliminates mobility-limiting lown phases,thereby ensuring efficient charge dynamics while fortifying the perovskite's intrinsic phase stability.The synergy of these advances enables the CDMA PSCs to achieve a champion efficiency of 19.02%,making them among the highest-efficiency quasi-2D DJ PSCs.The unencapsulated device demonstrated remarkable stability,maintaining 92%of its initial PCE after 5000 h in air.This work redefines phase engineering priorities,demonstrating that manipulating QW distribution in quasi-2D perovskites has the potential to address the efficiency-stability trade-off.展开更多
Nowadays,high-quality phosphor-converted white light-emitting diodes(pc-WLEDs)ought to include cyan-emitting phosphors allowing for full-spectrum light similar to sunlight.Herein,we report a garnetstructured Ce^(3+)-d...Nowadays,high-quality phosphor-converted white light-emitting diodes(pc-WLEDs)ought to include cyan-emitting phosphors allowing for full-spectrum light similar to sunlight.Herein,we report a garnetstructured Ce^(3+)-doped SrLu_(2)Ga_(1.5)Al_(2.5)SiO_(12)(SLGASO)phosphor that significantly compensates for the absence of cyan light,known as the"cyan cavity".The SLGASO host crystallizes into a cubic structure with the Ia3d space group.The cell parameters were determined using Rietveld refinement.Under430 nm blue excitation,SLGASO:Ce^(3+)emits intense cyan-green light in the 450-700 nm wavelength range.The representative SLGASO:0.07Ce^(3+)phosphor has an internal quantum efficiency(IQE)of 95.4%and excellent thermal stability,remaining 92.7%of its initial emission intensity at 152℃.After 155 d of immersion in water,the luminous intensity of SLGASO:0.07Ce^(3+)remains constant,confirming its waterproofness.Furthermore,a pc-WLED device with luminous efficiency(LE)of 101.58 lm/W,color rendering index(Ra)of 91,correlated color temperature(CCT)of 4536 K,and Commission Internationale de L'Eclairage(CIE)chromaticity coordinates of(0.3555,0.3390)was fabricated by combining asprepared cyan-green-emitting SLGASO:0.07Ce^(3+),yellow-emitting Y_(3)Al_(5)O_(12):Ce^(3+)(YAG:Ce^(3+)),and redemitting(Ca,Sr)AlSiN_(3):Eu^(2+)phosphors,as well as a 450 nm blue chip.These findings indicate that SLGASO:0.07Ce^(3+)phosphor can bridge the cyan gap and improve the performance of as-fabricated fullvisible-spectrum WLEDs.展开更多
This study presents a detailed comparative analysis of three electron transport layer(ETL)materials for perovskite solar cells(PSCs),namely titanium dioxide(TiO_(2)),barium titanate(BaTiO_(3)or BTO),and strontium-dope...This study presents a detailed comparative analysis of three electron transport layer(ETL)materials for perovskite solar cells(PSCs),namely titanium dioxide(TiO_(2)),barium titanate(BaTiO_(3)or BTO),and strontium-doped barium titan-ate(Ba_(1−x)Sr_(x)TiO_(3)or BST),and their impact on the quantum efficiency(QE)and power conversion efficiency(PCE)of CH_(3)NH_(3)PbI_(3)(MAPbI_(3))PSCs.The optimized structure demonstrates that devices utilizing BST as an ETL achieved the highest PCE of 29.85%,exhibiting superior thermal stability with the lowest temperature coefficient of−0.43%/K.This temperature-induced degradation is comparable to that of commercially available silicon cells.Furthermore,BST-based ETLs show 29.50%and 26.48%higher PCE than those of TiO_(2)-based and BTO-based ETLs.The enhanced internal QE and favorable current density–voltage(J–V)characteristics of BST compared with those of TiO_(2)and BTO are attributed to its improved charge carrier separation,reduced recombination rates,and robust electrical characteristics under varied environmental conditions.Furthermore,the electric field and generation rate of the BST-based ETLs show a more favorable distribution than those of the TiO_(2)-based and BTO-based ETLs.These findings provide significant insights into the role of different ETLs in enhancing QE,indicating that BST is a superior ETL that enhances both the efficiency and stability of PSCs.This study contributes to the understanding of how perovskite-structured ETLs can be used to design and optimize highly efficient and stable photovoltaic devices.展开更多
Mn^(2+)-doped CsPbCl_(3)(Mn^(2+):CsPbCl_(3)) nanocrystals(NCs) have attracted considerable attention due to their unique strong and broad orange-red emission band,presenting promising applications in the field of phot...Mn^(2+)-doped CsPbCl_(3)(Mn^(2+):CsPbCl_(3)) nanocrystals(NCs) have attracted considerable attention due to their unique strong and broad orange-red emission band,presenting promising applications in the field of photoelectric devices.However,pristine Mn^(2+):CsPbCl_(3)NCs commonly suffer from low photoluminescence quantum yield(PL QY) and stability issues.Herein,we introduced europium ions(Eu^(3+))into Mn^(2+):CsPbCl_(3)NCs via the thermal injection synthesis method to obtain high performance Eu^(3+)and Mn^(2+)codoped CsPbCl_(3)(Eu^(3+)/Mn^(2+):CsPbCl_(3)) NCs.The maximum PL QY of the resulting Eu^(3+)/Mn^(2+):CsPbCl_(3)NCs reaches up to 90.92%.It is found that the doping of Eu^(3+)ions significantly reduces the non-radiative recombination caused by high defect states,and improves the energy transfer efficiency from exciton to Mn^(2+),thereby boosting the PL performance.Moreover,doping Eu^(3+)ions notably improves the UV-light and water stability of Mn^(2+):CsPbCl_(3)NCs.We further demonstrate the application versatility of Eu^(3+)/Mn^(2+):CsPbCl_(3)NCs in white light emitting diodes(WLEDs) and optical anticounterfeiting applications.This work provides a valuable perspective for the attainment of high performance Mn^(2+):CsPbCl_(3)NCs and lays a foundation for the codoping of other lanthanide ions to adjust the luminescence properties of Mn^(2+):CsPbCl_(3)NCs.展开更多
The laser welding(LW)process of highly reflective materials presents low thermal efficiency and poor stability.To solve the problem,the effects of subatmospheric environment on LW process,technological parameters in s...The laser welding(LW)process of highly reflective materials presents low thermal efficiency and poor stability.To solve the problem,the effects of subatmospheric environment on LW process,technological parameters in subatmospheric environment on weld formation and welding with sinusoidal modulation of laser power on the stability of LW process in subatmospheric environment were explored.The AZ31magnesium(Mg)alloy was used as the test materials.The test result revealed that the weld penetration in subatmospheric environment can increase by more than ten times compared with that under normal pressure.After the keyhole depth greatly rises,significantly periodic local bulge is observed on the backwall surface of the keyhole and the position of the bulge shifts along the direction of the keyhole depth.Eventually,the hump-shaped surface morphology of the welded seam is formed;moreover,the weld width in local zones in the lower part of the welded seam remarkably grows.During LW in subatmospheric environment,the weld penetration can be further greatly increased through power modulation.Besides,power modulation can inhibit the occurrence of bulges in local zones on the backwall of the keyhole during LW in subatmospheric environment,thus further curbing the significant growth of the weld widths of hump-shaped welding beads and local zones in the lower part of welded seams.Finally,the mechanism of synchronously improving the thermal efficiency and stability of LW process of highly reflective materials through power modulation in subatmospheric environment was illustrated.This was conducted according to theoretical analysis of recoil pressure and observation results of dynamic behaviors of laser induced plasma clouds and keyholes in the molten pool through high speed photography.展开更多
In the present investigation, we fabricated strontium (Sr2+) incorporated CsPbI2Br-based inorganic perovskite solar cells in ambient conditions. The morphology, crystallinity, absorption, elemental composition and pho...In the present investigation, we fabricated strontium (Sr2+) incorporated CsPbI2Br-based inorganic perovskite solar cells in ambient conditions. The morphology, crystallinity, absorption, elemental composition and photoluminescence analysis of the bare CsPbI2Br and CsPb1-xSrxI2Br perovskite thin films were studied systematically to investigate the role of Sr2+ incorporation. It is observed that the surface morphology of the CsPbI2Br perovskite thin film has been improved by partial substitution of Pb2+ by Sr2+ which facilitates photoactive black phase-stabilization and defect passivation. The champion device having CsPb0.98Sr0.02I2Br composition exhibited a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 16.61% which is much higher than the bare device (13.65%). Furthermore, our CsPb0.98Sr0.02I2Br-based devices maintain > 85% of its initial efficiency over 100 h in ambient conditions.展开更多
All-inorganic CsPbI_(2)Br perovskite solar cells(PSCs)have received extensive research interests recently.Nevertheless,their low efficiency and poor long-term stability are still obstacles for further commercial appli...All-inorganic CsPbI_(2)Br perovskite solar cells(PSCs)have received extensive research interests recently.Nevertheless,their low efficiency and poor long-term stability are still obstacles for further commercial application.Herein,we demonstrate that high efficiency and exceptional long-term stability are realized by incorporating gadolinium(III)chloride(GdCl_(3))into the CsPbI_(2)Br perovskite film.The incorporation of GdCl_(3) enhances the Goldschmidt tolerance factor of CsPbI_(2)Br perovskite,yielding a dense perovskite film with small grains,thus the a-phase CsPbI_(2)Br is remarkably stabilized.Additionally,it is found that the GdCl_(3)-incorporated perovskite film achieves suppressed charge recombination and appropriate energy level alignment compared with the pristine CsPbI_(2)Br film.The noticeable increment in efficiency from14.01%(control PSC)to 16.24%is achieved for GdCl_(3)-incorporated PSC.Moreover,the nonencapsulated GdCl_(3)-incorporated PSC exhibits excellent environmental and thermal stability,remaining over 91%or90%of the original efficiency after 1200 h aging at 40%relative humidity or 480 h heating at 85℃ in nitrogen glove box respectively.The encapsulated GdCl_(3)-incorporated PSC presents an improved operational stability with over 88%of initial efficiency under maximum power point(MPP)tracking at 45℃ for1000 h.This work presents an effective ion-incorporation approach for boosting efficiency and long-term stability of all-inorganic PSCs.展开更多
Li-rich Mn-based oxides(LRMOs)hold great promise as next-generation cathode materials for high-energy Li-ion batteries because of their low cost and high capacity.Nevertheless,the practical application of LRMOs is imp...Li-rich Mn-based oxides(LRMOs)hold great promise as next-generation cathode materials for high-energy Li-ion batteries because of their low cost and high capacity.Nevertheless,the practical application of LRMOs is impeded by their low initial Coulombic efficiency and rapid voltage decay.Herein,a V-doped layered-spinel coherent layer is constructed on the surface of a Co-free LRMO through a simple treatment with NH_(4)VO_(3).The layered-spinel coherent layer with 3D ion channels enhanced Li+diffusion efficiency,mitigates surface-inter-face reactions and suppresses irreversible oxygen release.Notably,V-doping significantly reduces the Bader charge of oxygen atoms,thereby impeding excessive oxidation of oxygen ions and further enhancing the stability of O-redox.The modified LRMO exhibites a remarkable initial Coulombic efficiency of 91.6%,signifi-cantly surpassing that of the original LRMO(74.4%).Furthermore,the treated sample showes an impressive capacity retention rate of 91.9%after 200 cycles,accompanied by a voltage decay of merely 0.47 mV per cycle.The proposed treatment approach is straightforward and significantly improves the initial Coulombic efficiency,voltage stability,and capacity stability of LRMO cathode materials,thus holding considerable promise for the development of high-energy Li-ion batteries.展开更多
With rapid progress,organic solar cells(OSCs)are getting closer to the target of real application.However,the stability issue is still one of the biggest challenges that have to be resolved.Especially,the thermal stab...With rapid progress,organic solar cells(OSCs)are getting closer to the target of real application.However,the stability issue is still one of the biggest challenges that have to be resolved.Especially,the thermal stability of OSCs is far from meeting the requirements of the application.Here,based on the layer-by-layer(LBL)process and by utilizing the dissolubility nature of solvent and materials,binary inverted OSCs(ITO/AZO/PM6/BTP-eC9/MoO3/Ag)with comb shape active morphology are fabricated.High efficiency of 17.13%and simultaneous superior thermal stability(with 93%of initial efficiency retained in~9:00 h under 85℃in N_(2))are demonstrated,showing superior stability to reference cells.The enhancements are attributed to the formed optimal comb shape of the active layer,which could provide a larger D/A interface,thus more charge carriers,render the active blend a more stable morphology,and protect the electrode by impeding ion's migration and corrosion.To the best of our knowledge,this is the best thermal stability of binary OSCs reported in the literature,especially when considering the high efficiency of over 17%.展开更多
Perovskite solar cells(PSCs)have emerged as a promising photovoltaic technology because of their high light absorption coefficient,long carrier diffusion distance,and tunable bandgap.However,PSCs face challenges such ...Perovskite solar cells(PSCs)have emerged as a promising photovoltaic technology because of their high light absorption coefficient,long carrier diffusion distance,and tunable bandgap.However,PSCs face challenges such as hysteresis effects and stability issues.In this study,we introduced a novel approach to improve film crystallization by leveraging 4-tert-butylpyridine(TBP)molecules,thereby enhancing the performance and stability of PSCs.Our findings demonstrate the effective removal of PbI_(2)from the perovskite surface through strong coordination with TBP molecules.Additionally,by carefully adjusting the concentration of the TBP solution,we achieved enhanced film crystallinity without disrupting the perovskite structure.The TBP-treated perovskite films exhibit a low defect density,improved crystallinity,and improved carrier lifetime.As a result,the PSCs manufactured with TBP treatment achieve power conversion efficiency(PCE)exceeding 24%.Moreover,we obtained the PCE of 21.39%for the 12.25 cm^(2)module.展开更多
Amidst the global energy and environmental crisis,the quest for efficient solar energy utilization intensifies.Perovskite solar cells,with efficiencies over 26%and cost-effective production,are at the forefront of res...Amidst the global energy and environmental crisis,the quest for efficient solar energy utilization intensifies.Perovskite solar cells,with efficiencies over 26%and cost-effective production,are at the forefront of research.Yet,their stability remains a barrier to industrial application.This study introduces innovative strategies to enhance the stability of inverted perovskite solar cells.By bulk and surface passivation,defect density is reduced,followed by a"passivation cleaning"using Apacl amino acid salt and isopropyl alcohol to refine film surface quality.Employing X-ray diffraction(XRD),scanning electron microscope(SEM),and atomic force microscopy(AFM),we confirmed that this process effectively neutralizes surface defects and curbs non-radiative recombination,achieving 22.6%efficiency for perovskite solar cells with the composition Cs_(0.15)FA_(0.85)PbI_(3).Crucially,the stability of treated cells in long-term tests has been markedly enhanced,laying groundwork for industrial viability.展开更多
Energy efficiency is closely related to the evolution of biological systems and is important to their information processing. In this work, we calculate the excitation probability of a simple model of a bistable biolo...Energy efficiency is closely related to the evolution of biological systems and is important to their information processing. In this work, we calculate the excitation probability of a simple model of a bistable biological unit in response to pulsatile inputs, and its spontaneous excitation rate due to noise perturbation. Then we analytically calculate the mutual information, energy cost, and energy efficiency of an array of these bistable units. We find that the optimal number of units could maximize this array＇s energy efficiency in encoding pulse inputs, which depends on the fixed energy cost. We conclude that demand for energy efficiency in biological systems may strongly influence the size of these systems under the pressure of natural selection.展开更多
This paper reports that the polymer/organic heterojunction doped light-emitting diodes using a novel poly-TPD as hole transport material and doping both hole transport layer and emitter layer with the highly fluoresce...This paper reports that the polymer/organic heterojunction doped light-emitting diodes using a novel poly-TPD as hole transport material and doping both hole transport layer and emitter layer with the highly fluorescent rubrene and DCJTB has been successfully fabricated. The basic structure of the heterostructure is PTPD/Alq3. When hole transport layer and electron transport layer are doped simultaneously with different dopant, the electrol quantum efficiencies are about 3 times greater than that of the undoped device. Compared with undoped device and conventional TPD/Alq3 diode, the stability of the doping device is significantly improved. The process of emission for doped device may include carrier trapping as well as FSrster energy transfer.展开更多
Inverted perovskite solar cells(IPSCs) have attracted tremendous research interest in recent years due to their applications in perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells. However, further performance improvements and long...Inverted perovskite solar cells(IPSCs) have attracted tremendous research interest in recent years due to their applications in perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells. However, further performance improvements and long-term stability issues are the main obstacles that deeply hinder the development of devices. Herein, we demonstrate a facile atomic layer deposition(ALD) processed tin dioxide(SnO2) as an additional buffer layer for efficient and stable wide-bandgap IPSCs. The additional buffer layer increases the shunt resistance and reduces the reverse current saturation density, resulting in the enhancement of efficiency from 19.23% to 21.13%. The target device with a bandgap of 1.63 eV obtains open-circuit voltage of 1.19 V, short circuit current density of 21.86 mA/cm^(2), and fill factor of 81.07%. More importantly, the compact and stable SnO_(2) film invests the IPSCs with superhydrophobicity, thus significantly enhancing the moisture resistance. Eventually, the target device can maintain 90% of its initial efficiency after 600 h storage in ambient conditions with relative humidity of 20%–40% without encapsulation. The ALD-processed SnO_(2) provides a promising way to boost the efficiency and stability of IPSCs, and a great potential for perovskite-based tandem solar cells in the near future.展开更多
The recently reported efficient polymerized small-molecule acceptors(PSMAs)usually adopt a regioregular backbone by polymerizing small-molecule acceptors precursors with a low-reactivity 5-brominated 3-(dicyanomethyli...The recently reported efficient polymerized small-molecule acceptors(PSMAs)usually adopt a regioregular backbone by polymerizing small-molecule acceptors precursors with a low-reactivity 5-brominated 3-(dicyanomethylidene)indan-1-one(IC)end group or its derivatives,leading to low molecular weight,and thus reduce active layer mechanical properties.Herein,a series of newly designed chlorinated PSMAs originating from isomeric IC end groups are developed by adjusting chlorinated positions and copolymerized sites on end groups to achieve high molecular weight,favorable intermolecular interaction,and improved physicochemical properties.Compared with regioregular PY2Se-Cl-o and PY2Se-Cl-m,regiorandom PY2Se-Cl-ran has a similar absorption profile,moderate lowest unoccupied molecular orbital level,and favorable intermolecular packing and crystallization properties.Moreover,the binary PM6:PY2Se-Cl-ran blend achieves better ductility with a crack-onset strain of 17.5% and improved power conversion efficiency(PCE)of 16.23% in all-polymer solar cells(all-PSCs)due to the higher molecular weight of PY2Se-Cl-ran and optimized blend morphology,while the ternary PM6:J71:PY2Se-Cl-ran blend offers an impressive PCE approaching 17% and excellent device stability,which are all crucial for potential practical applications of all-PSCs in wearable electronics.To date,the efficiency of 16.86% is the highest value reported for the regiorandom PSMAs-based all-PSCs and is also one of the best values reported for the all-PSCs.Our work provides a new perspective to develop efficient all-PSCs,with all high active layer ductility,impressive PCE,and excellent device stability,towards practical applications.展开更多
Lead free tin perovskite solar cells(PKSCs)are the most suitable alternative candidate for conventional lead perovskite solar cells.However,the efficiency and the stability are insufficient,mainly because of the poor ...Lead free tin perovskite solar cells(PKSCs)are the most suitable alternative candidate for conventional lead perovskite solar cells.However,the efficiency and the stability are insufficient,mainly because of the poor film quality and numerous defects.Here we introduce an efficient strategy based on a simple trimethylsilyl halide surface passivation to increase the film quality and reduce the defect density.At the same time,a hydrophobic protective layer on the perovskite surface is formed,which enhanced the PKSCs’stability.The efficiency of the solar cell after the passivation was enhanced from 10.05%to 12.22%with the improved open-circuit voltage from 0.57 V to 0.70 V.In addition,after 92 days of storage in N_(2) filled glovebox,the modified T-PKSCs demonstrated high stability maintaining 80%of its initial efficiency.This work provides a simple and widely used strategy to optimize the surface/interface optoelectronic properties of perovskites for giving more efficient and stable solar cells and other optoelectronic devices.展开更多
基金supported by the Science,Technology,and Innovation Commission of Shenzhen Municipality(No.GJHZ20220913143204008)the Shccig-Qinling Program(No.SMYJY202300294C)+3 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22261142666,52372225,52172237,22305191)the Shaanxi Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars(No.2022JC-21)the Research Fund of the State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing(NPU)China(No.2021-QZ-02).
文摘The stability of perovskite solar cells(PSCs)is adversely affected by nonradiative recombination resulting from buried interface defects.Herein,we synthesize a polyionic liquid,poly(p-vinylbenzyl trimethylam-monium hexafluorophosphate)(PTA),and introduce it into the buried interface of PSCs.The quaternary ammonium cation(N(-CH_(3))^(3+))in PTA can fill the vacancies of organic cations within the perovskite structure and reduce shallow energy level defects.Additionally,the hexafluorophosphate(PF6−)in PTA forms a Lewis acid-base interaction with Pb^(2+)in the perovskite layer,effectively passivating deep en-ergy level defects.Furthermore,hydrogen bonding can be established between organic cations and the PF6−anion,preventing the formation of shallow energy level defects.Through this synergistic mecha-nism,the deep and shallow energy level defects are effectively mitigated,resulting in improved device performance.As a result,the resulting treated inverted PSC exhibits an impressive power conversion ef-ficiency(PCE)of 24.72%.Notably,the PTA-treated PSCs exhibit remarkable stability,with 88.5%of the original PCE retained after undergoing heat aging at 85℃ for 1078 h,and 89.1%of the initial PCE main-tained following continuous exposure to light for 1100 h at the maximum power point.Synergistically suppressing multiple defects at the buried interface through the use of polyionic liquids is a promising way to improve the commercial viability of PSCs.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52372013)Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai(22ZR1460600)。
文摘A novel Eu^(3+)-doped fluorapatite red phosphor Ca_(2)Y_(8)(BO_(4))_(2)(SiO_(4))_(4)F_(2)Eu^(3+)with pure phase was synthesized in this study.Density functional theory(DFT)calculation and diffuse reflection spectrum analysis reveal its potential as a matrix for phosphors excited by ultraviolet light.Eu^(3+)has a^(7)F_(0)→^(5)L_(6)transition at 394 nm,and the prepared phosphor exhibits a high emission intensity at 614 nm,which may be attributed to the^(5)D_(0)-^(7)F_(2)energy transition at the lower symmetry site of Eu^(3+).The optimal doping concentration of the phosphor is determined to be 11 mol%,with concentration quenching attributed to the exchange interaction mechanism.The overall color purity of the phosphor is up to 99.88%,with an internal quantum efficiency as high as 91.15%.Notably,Ca_(2)Y_(8)(BO_(4))_(2)(SiO_(4))_(4)F_(2):11 mol%Eu^(3+)(CYBSF:11 mol%Eu^(3+))phosphors exhibit good thermal stability,with a thermal quenching temperature(T1/2)of 552 K and the intensity of emission at 423 K still at 88.89%of that at 298 K.The activation energy of the phosphor is up to 0.30287 eV.Its comprehensive luminescence performance surpasses that of commercial red phosphor,making it suitable for near ultraviolet excited warm white light emitting diode(NUV-WLED)with a high color rendering index(Ra=82)and a correlated color temperature(CCT)of 4339 K.Moreover,the phosphor achieves latent fingerprint visualization and anti-counterfeiting ink on different material surfaces:glass,aluminum foil,plastic and paper.Overall,the fluorapatite CYBSF:11 mol%Eu^(3+)phosphor holds great potential for multimodal applications due to its high quantum efficiency and good thermal stability.
基金financial support from various entities,including the National Natural Science Foundation of China[grant number 62405005]the Natural Science Research Project of Anhui Educational Committee[2024AH050314]+1 种基金the Foundation of Anhui Science and Technology University[grant number HCYJ202201]the Anhui Science and Technology University's Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program[grant numbers S202410879115,S202410879098]。
文摘Organic-inorganic hybrid perovskite solar cells(PSCs)have garnered significant attention due to their high power conversion efficiency(PCE),low cost,and solution-processability.However,a substantial gap remains in the certified efficiency of single-junction PSCs,primarily due to defects in perovskite films that accelerate nonradiative recombination of carriers.In this study,we designed a multifunctional thiourea derivative,amidinethiourea(ATU),as an additive to modulate the crystallization process of perovskite films and inhibit the formation of organic cations and iodine vacancies.Our work leverages the strong hydrogen-bonding interactions between guanidinium molecules and organic amine components,as well as the robust coordination effects between the C=S bonds in thiourea and Pb^(2+)ions.We demonstrate that ATU treatment significantly enhances the crystallinity of perovskite films,reduces defects,and improves charge transport properties.The ATU-treated PSCs achieved a PCE of 25.32%,with enhanced operational stability and reduced leakage current.Additionally,the ATU-treated perovskite films exhibited superior humidity and light-soaking stability,retaining 85.2%of their initial efficiency after 1500 h of exposure to ambient conditions.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52062019)the Natural Science Research Project of Higher Education Institutions in Jiangsu Province,China(No.24KJA430013)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province for Youths,China(No.BK20230662)。
文摘All-inorganic perovskite CsPbX_(3)(X=Cl,Br,I)nanocrystals(NCs)have emerged as promising candidates for light-emitting diode(LED)displays due to their outstanding photophysical properties.However,their practical application remains hindered by poor stability and the inherent toxicity of Pb2+.In this study,we present a two-step heating method to synthesize CsPb_(1-x)Zn_(x)Br_(3)NCs with enhanced optoelectronic performance and uniform dispersion.The optimized Zn^(2+)-doped NCs achieve a photoluminescence quantum yield(PLQY)of 86%,with a reduction in lattice spacing from 0.384 to 0.365 nm,attributed to increased perovskite lattice formation energy and effective surface passivation.To further improve stability,a silica(SiO_(2))shell is introduced via surface modification with(3-aminopropyl)triethoxysilane(APTES),forming CsPb_(0.7)Zn_(0.3)Br_(3)@SiO_(2)core–shell NCs.At an optimal APTES/B-site metal ion molar ratio of 1.8,the PLQY increases to 96%.The SiO2encapsulation significantly enhances environmental stability,with coated NCs retaining 43%of their initial photoluminescence(PL)intensity after immersion in water for 36 h,compared to only 5%for uncoated NCs.Furthermore,after ethanol treatment for 210 min,the coated NCs retain 39%of their initial PL intensity,while the uncoated counterparts retain merely7%.The enhanced stability and luminescence performance of CsPb_(0.7)Zn_(0.3)Br_(3)@SiO_(2)NCs make them highly promising for LED applications.White light-emitting diodes(WLEDs)fabricated using these NCs exhibit a color rendering index(CRI)of 78.2,a correlated color temperature(CCT)of 5470 K,and a luminous efficiency(LE)of 54.2 lm/W,demonstrating significant potential for next-generation display and lighting technologies.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(61704018,U23A20361)the Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province of China(2022-YGJC-23)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(DUT25YG308,DUT23YG127)。
文摘Quasi-2D perovskites offer enhanced stability for photovoltaic applications but suffer from compromised charge transport due to uncontrolled phase separation and nonideal quantum well(QW)distribution.Contrary to the prevailing belief that maximizing 3D-like phases optimizes performance,we demonstrate that strategic narrowing QW distribution into high-n phases while avoiding undesirable graded configurations(common in quasi-2D systems)unlocks unprecedented efficiency-stability synergy.Using 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanamine(CDMA)as a crystallization-directing spacer,we realize three advances.(a)High-n phases with minimized n-value dispersion establish a uniform energy landscape,significantly reducing interphase charge transfer barriers and suppressing voltage losses.(b)Lattice matching between adjacent high-n phases substantially alleviates microstrain accumulation,thereby mitigating defect generation and non-radiative recombination.(c)Strategic predominance of robust high-n phases achieves dual optimization:it excludes hygroscopic 3D-like phases and eliminates mobility-limiting lown phases,thereby ensuring efficient charge dynamics while fortifying the perovskite's intrinsic phase stability.The synergy of these advances enables the CDMA PSCs to achieve a champion efficiency of 19.02%,making them among the highest-efficiency quasi-2D DJ PSCs.The unencapsulated device demonstrated remarkable stability,maintaining 92%of its initial PCE after 5000 h in air.This work redefines phase engineering priorities,demonstrating that manipulating QW distribution in quasi-2D perovskites has the potential to address the efficiency-stability trade-off.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundations of China(21801254,52002411,52272174,22205017,U1301242)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2022M720400,2023M743978)+1 种基金Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education of China(20130171130001)the Ministry of Science,Technological Development,and Innovation of the Republic of Serbia(451-03-66/2024-03/200017)。
文摘Nowadays,high-quality phosphor-converted white light-emitting diodes(pc-WLEDs)ought to include cyan-emitting phosphors allowing for full-spectrum light similar to sunlight.Herein,we report a garnetstructured Ce^(3+)-doped SrLu_(2)Ga_(1.5)Al_(2.5)SiO_(12)(SLGASO)phosphor that significantly compensates for the absence of cyan light,known as the"cyan cavity".The SLGASO host crystallizes into a cubic structure with the Ia3d space group.The cell parameters were determined using Rietveld refinement.Under430 nm blue excitation,SLGASO:Ce^(3+)emits intense cyan-green light in the 450-700 nm wavelength range.The representative SLGASO:0.07Ce^(3+)phosphor has an internal quantum efficiency(IQE)of 95.4%and excellent thermal stability,remaining 92.7%of its initial emission intensity at 152℃.After 155 d of immersion in water,the luminous intensity of SLGASO:0.07Ce^(3+)remains constant,confirming its waterproofness.Furthermore,a pc-WLED device with luminous efficiency(LE)of 101.58 lm/W,color rendering index(Ra)of 91,correlated color temperature(CCT)of 4536 K,and Commission Internationale de L'Eclairage(CIE)chromaticity coordinates of(0.3555,0.3390)was fabricated by combining asprepared cyan-green-emitting SLGASO:0.07Ce^(3+),yellow-emitting Y_(3)Al_(5)O_(12):Ce^(3+)(YAG:Ce^(3+)),and redemitting(Ca,Sr)AlSiN_(3):Eu^(2+)phosphors,as well as a 450 nm blue chip.These findings indicate that SLGASO:0.07Ce^(3+)phosphor can bridge the cyan gap and improve the performance of as-fabricated fullvisible-spectrum WLEDs.
基金funded by the Geran Universiti Penyelidikan(GUP),under the grant number GUP-2022-011 funded by the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia。
文摘This study presents a detailed comparative analysis of three electron transport layer(ETL)materials for perovskite solar cells(PSCs),namely titanium dioxide(TiO_(2)),barium titanate(BaTiO_(3)or BTO),and strontium-doped barium titan-ate(Ba_(1−x)Sr_(x)TiO_(3)or BST),and their impact on the quantum efficiency(QE)and power conversion efficiency(PCE)of CH_(3)NH_(3)PbI_(3)(MAPbI_(3))PSCs.The optimized structure demonstrates that devices utilizing BST as an ETL achieved the highest PCE of 29.85%,exhibiting superior thermal stability with the lowest temperature coefficient of−0.43%/K.This temperature-induced degradation is comparable to that of commercially available silicon cells.Furthermore,BST-based ETLs show 29.50%and 26.48%higher PCE than those of TiO_(2)-based and BTO-based ETLs.The enhanced internal QE and favorable current density–voltage(J–V)characteristics of BST compared with those of TiO_(2)and BTO are attributed to its improved charge carrier separation,reduced recombination rates,and robust electrical characteristics under varied environmental conditions.Furthermore,the electric field and generation rate of the BST-based ETLs show a more favorable distribution than those of the TiO_(2)-based and BTO-based ETLs.These findings provide significant insights into the role of different ETLs in enhancing QE,indicating that BST is a superior ETL that enhances both the efficiency and stability of PSCs.This study contributes to the understanding of how perovskite-structured ETLs can be used to design and optimize highly efficient and stable photovoltaic devices.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (12174075)the Scientific and Technological Bases and Talents of Guangxi (Guike AD21220016)+1 种基金Guangxi Science and Technology Major Project(AA23073018)the special fund for Guangxi Bagui Scholars。
文摘Mn^(2+)-doped CsPbCl_(3)(Mn^(2+):CsPbCl_(3)) nanocrystals(NCs) have attracted considerable attention due to their unique strong and broad orange-red emission band,presenting promising applications in the field of photoelectric devices.However,pristine Mn^(2+):CsPbCl_(3)NCs commonly suffer from low photoluminescence quantum yield(PL QY) and stability issues.Herein,we introduced europium ions(Eu^(3+))into Mn^(2+):CsPbCl_(3)NCs via the thermal injection synthesis method to obtain high performance Eu^(3+)and Mn^(2+)codoped CsPbCl_(3)(Eu^(3+)/Mn^(2+):CsPbCl_(3)) NCs.The maximum PL QY of the resulting Eu^(3+)/Mn^(2+):CsPbCl_(3)NCs reaches up to 90.92%.It is found that the doping of Eu^(3+)ions significantly reduces the non-radiative recombination caused by high defect states,and improves the energy transfer efficiency from exciton to Mn^(2+),thereby boosting the PL performance.Moreover,doping Eu^(3+)ions notably improves the UV-light and water stability of Mn^(2+):CsPbCl_(3)NCs.We further demonstrate the application versatility of Eu^(3+)/Mn^(2+):CsPbCl_(3)NCs in white light emitting diodes(WLEDs) and optical anticounterfeiting applications.This work provides a valuable perspective for the attainment of high performance Mn^(2+):CsPbCl_(3)NCs and lays a foundation for the codoping of other lanthanide ions to adjust the luminescence properties of Mn^(2+):CsPbCl_(3)NCs.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grants No.52005393,51275391)National Thousand Talents Program of China(Grant No.WQ2017610446)。
文摘The laser welding(LW)process of highly reflective materials presents low thermal efficiency and poor stability.To solve the problem,the effects of subatmospheric environment on LW process,technological parameters in subatmospheric environment on weld formation and welding with sinusoidal modulation of laser power on the stability of LW process in subatmospheric environment were explored.The AZ31magnesium(Mg)alloy was used as the test materials.The test result revealed that the weld penetration in subatmospheric environment can increase by more than ten times compared with that under normal pressure.After the keyhole depth greatly rises,significantly periodic local bulge is observed on the backwall surface of the keyhole and the position of the bulge shifts along the direction of the keyhole depth.Eventually,the hump-shaped surface morphology of the welded seam is formed;moreover,the weld width in local zones in the lower part of the welded seam remarkably grows.During LW in subatmospheric environment,the weld penetration can be further greatly increased through power modulation.Besides,power modulation can inhibit the occurrence of bulges in local zones on the backwall of the keyhole during LW in subatmospheric environment,thus further curbing the significant growth of the weld widths of hump-shaped welding beads and local zones in the lower part of welded seams.Finally,the mechanism of synchronously improving the thermal efficiency and stability of LW process of highly reflective materials through power modulation in subatmospheric environment was illustrated.This was conducted according to theoretical analysis of recoil pressure and observation results of dynamic behaviors of laser induced plasma clouds and keyholes in the molten pool through high speed photography.
基金This work was supported by Priority Research Centre Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)funded by the Ministry of Education,Science,and Technology(NRF-2018R1A6A1A03024334)Also,this work was supported by Priority Research Centre Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)funded by the Ministry of Education,Science,and Technology(2020R1A2C2004880).
文摘In the present investigation, we fabricated strontium (Sr2+) incorporated CsPbI2Br-based inorganic perovskite solar cells in ambient conditions. The morphology, crystallinity, absorption, elemental composition and photoluminescence analysis of the bare CsPbI2Br and CsPb1-xSrxI2Br perovskite thin films were studied systematically to investigate the role of Sr2+ incorporation. It is observed that the surface morphology of the CsPbI2Br perovskite thin film has been improved by partial substitution of Pb2+ by Sr2+ which facilitates photoactive black phase-stabilization and defect passivation. The champion device having CsPb0.98Sr0.02I2Br composition exhibited a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 16.61% which is much higher than the bare device (13.65%). Furthermore, our CsPb0.98Sr0.02I2Br-based devices maintain > 85% of its initial efficiency over 100 h in ambient conditions.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52172237,52072228)the Shaanxi International Cooperational Project(2020KWZ-018)+1 种基金the Research Fund of the State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing(NPU),China(Grant No.2021-QZ-02)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(3102019JC005)。
文摘All-inorganic CsPbI_(2)Br perovskite solar cells(PSCs)have received extensive research interests recently.Nevertheless,their low efficiency and poor long-term stability are still obstacles for further commercial application.Herein,we demonstrate that high efficiency and exceptional long-term stability are realized by incorporating gadolinium(III)chloride(GdCl_(3))into the CsPbI_(2)Br perovskite film.The incorporation of GdCl_(3) enhances the Goldschmidt tolerance factor of CsPbI_(2)Br perovskite,yielding a dense perovskite film with small grains,thus the a-phase CsPbI_(2)Br is remarkably stabilized.Additionally,it is found that the GdCl_(3)-incorporated perovskite film achieves suppressed charge recombination and appropriate energy level alignment compared with the pristine CsPbI_(2)Br film.The noticeable increment in efficiency from14.01%(control PSC)to 16.24%is achieved for GdCl_(3)-incorporated PSC.Moreover,the nonencapsulated GdCl_(3)-incorporated PSC exhibits excellent environmental and thermal stability,remaining over 91%or90%of the original efficiency after 1200 h aging at 40%relative humidity or 480 h heating at 85℃ in nitrogen glove box respectively.The encapsulated GdCl_(3)-incorporated PSC presents an improved operational stability with over 88%of initial efficiency under maximum power point(MPP)tracking at 45℃ for1000 h.This work presents an effective ion-incorporation approach for boosting efficiency and long-term stability of all-inorganic PSCs.
基金Natural Science Research(Department of Education)Project of Higher Education Institutions in Guangdong Province(Grant No.2018KQNCX063)Applied Basic Research Fund of Guangdong Province(Grant No.2024B1515020071)+1 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52371217 and 52150410411)Guangdong Provincial Science and Technology Plan Project(Grant No.2023A0505020009)。
文摘Li-rich Mn-based oxides(LRMOs)hold great promise as next-generation cathode materials for high-energy Li-ion batteries because of their low cost and high capacity.Nevertheless,the practical application of LRMOs is impeded by their low initial Coulombic efficiency and rapid voltage decay.Herein,a V-doped layered-spinel coherent layer is constructed on the surface of a Co-free LRMO through a simple treatment with NH_(4)VO_(3).The layered-spinel coherent layer with 3D ion channels enhanced Li+diffusion efficiency,mitigates surface-inter-face reactions and suppresses irreversible oxygen release.Notably,V-doping significantly reduces the Bader charge of oxygen atoms,thereby impeding excessive oxidation of oxygen ions and further enhancing the stability of O-redox.The modified LRMO exhibites a remarkable initial Coulombic efficiency of 91.6%,signifi-cantly surpassing that of the original LRMO(74.4%).Furthermore,the treated sample showes an impressive capacity retention rate of 91.9%after 200 cycles,accompanied by a voltage decay of merely 0.47 mV per cycle.The proposed treatment approach is straightforward and significantly improves the initial Coulombic efficiency,voltage stability,and capacity stability of LRMO cathode materials,thus holding considerable promise for the development of high-energy Li-ion batteries.
基金support by Ningbo S&T Innovation 2025 Major Special Program,Ningbo,China,and Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Research Center of Energy Optoelectronic Materials and Devices,Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology&Engineering,Chinese Academy of Sciencessupport by State Key Lab of Luminescent Materials and Devices,South China University of Technology(Skllmd-2022-03).
文摘With rapid progress,organic solar cells(OSCs)are getting closer to the target of real application.However,the stability issue is still one of the biggest challenges that have to be resolved.Especially,the thermal stability of OSCs is far from meeting the requirements of the application.Here,based on the layer-by-layer(LBL)process and by utilizing the dissolubility nature of solvent and materials,binary inverted OSCs(ITO/AZO/PM6/BTP-eC9/MoO3/Ag)with comb shape active morphology are fabricated.High efficiency of 17.13%and simultaneous superior thermal stability(with 93%of initial efficiency retained in~9:00 h under 85℃in N_(2))are demonstrated,showing superior stability to reference cells.The enhancements are attributed to the formed optimal comb shape of the active layer,which could provide a larger D/A interface,thus more charge carriers,render the active blend a more stable morphology,and protect the electrode by impeding ion's migration and corrosion.To the best of our knowledge,this is the best thermal stability of binary OSCs reported in the literature,especially when considering the high efficiency of over 17%.
基金financial support from various entities,including the Foundation of Anhui Science and Technology University[HCYJ202201]the Anhui Science and Technology University’s Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program[S202310879115,202310879053]+4 种基金the Key Project of Natural Science Research in Anhui Science and Technology University[2021ZRZD07]the Chuzhou Science and Technology Project[2021GJ002]the Anhui Province Key Research and Development Program[202304a05020085]the Natural Science Research Project of Anhui Educational Committee[2023AH051877]The Opening Project of State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Float Glass[2020KF06,2022KF06]。
文摘Perovskite solar cells(PSCs)have emerged as a promising photovoltaic technology because of their high light absorption coefficient,long carrier diffusion distance,and tunable bandgap.However,PSCs face challenges such as hysteresis effects and stability issues.In this study,we introduced a novel approach to improve film crystallization by leveraging 4-tert-butylpyridine(TBP)molecules,thereby enhancing the performance and stability of PSCs.Our findings demonstrate the effective removal of PbI_(2)from the perovskite surface through strong coordination with TBP molecules.Additionally,by carefully adjusting the concentration of the TBP solution,we achieved enhanced film crystallinity without disrupting the perovskite structure.The TBP-treated perovskite films exhibit a low defect density,improved crystallinity,and improved carrier lifetime.As a result,the PSCs manufactured with TBP treatment achieve power conversion efficiency(PCE)exceeding 24%.Moreover,we obtained the PCE of 21.39%for the 12.25 cm^(2)module.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(61874008).
文摘Amidst the global energy and environmental crisis,the quest for efficient solar energy utilization intensifies.Perovskite solar cells,with efficiencies over 26%and cost-effective production,are at the forefront of research.Yet,their stability remains a barrier to industrial application.This study introduces innovative strategies to enhance the stability of inverted perovskite solar cells.By bulk and surface passivation,defect density is reduced,followed by a"passivation cleaning"using Apacl amino acid salt and isopropyl alcohol to refine film surface quality.Employing X-ray diffraction(XRD),scanning electron microscope(SEM),and atomic force microscopy(AFM),we confirmed that this process effectively neutralizes surface defects and curbs non-radiative recombination,achieving 22.6%efficiency for perovskite solar cells with the composition Cs_(0.15)FA_(0.85)PbI_(3).Crucially,the stability of treated cells in long-term tests has been markedly enhanced,laying groundwork for industrial viability.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos 11105062 and 11265014the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities under Grant Nos LZUJBKY-2011-57 and LZUJBKY-2015-119
文摘Energy efficiency is closely related to the evolution of biological systems and is important to their information processing. In this work, we calculate the excitation probability of a simple model of a bistable biological unit in response to pulsatile inputs, and its spontaneous excitation rate due to noise perturbation. Then we analytically calculate the mutual information, energy cost, and energy efficiency of an array of these bistable units. We find that the optimal number of units could maximize this array＇s energy efficiency in encoding pulse inputs, which depends on the fixed energy cost. We conclude that demand for energy efficiency in biological systems may strongly influence the size of these systems under the pressure of natural selection.
文摘This paper reports that the polymer/organic heterojunction doped light-emitting diodes using a novel poly-TPD as hole transport material and doping both hole transport layer and emitter layer with the highly fluorescent rubrene and DCJTB has been successfully fabricated. The basic structure of the heterostructure is PTPD/Alq3. When hole transport layer and electron transport layer are doped simultaneously with different dopant, the electrol quantum efficiencies are about 3 times greater than that of the undoped device. Compared with undoped device and conventional TPD/Alq3 diode, the stability of the doping device is significantly improved. The process of emission for doped device may include carrier trapping as well as FSrster energy transfer.
基金the supports from National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2018YFB1500103)the Overseas Expertise Introduction Project for Discipline Innovation of Higher Education of China(Grant No.B16027)+3 种基金Tianjin Science and Technology Project(Grant No.18ZXJMTG00220)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,Nankai University(Grant Nos.63191736,ZB19500204)Natural Science Foundation of Tianjin(No.20JCQNJC02070)China Postdoctoral Scie nce Foundation(No.2020T130317)。
文摘Inverted perovskite solar cells(IPSCs) have attracted tremendous research interest in recent years due to their applications in perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells. However, further performance improvements and long-term stability issues are the main obstacles that deeply hinder the development of devices. Herein, we demonstrate a facile atomic layer deposition(ALD) processed tin dioxide(SnO2) as an additional buffer layer for efficient and stable wide-bandgap IPSCs. The additional buffer layer increases the shunt resistance and reduces the reverse current saturation density, resulting in the enhancement of efficiency from 19.23% to 21.13%. The target device with a bandgap of 1.63 eV obtains open-circuit voltage of 1.19 V, short circuit current density of 21.86 mA/cm^(2), and fill factor of 81.07%. More importantly, the compact and stable SnO_(2) film invests the IPSCs with superhydrophobicity, thus significantly enhancing the moisture resistance. Eventually, the target device can maintain 90% of its initial efficiency after 600 h storage in ambient conditions with relative humidity of 20%–40% without encapsulation. The ALD-processed SnO_(2) provides a promising way to boost the efficiency and stability of IPSCs, and a great potential for perovskite-based tandem solar cells in the near future.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Numbers:21704082,21875182,22005121Key Scientific and Technological Innovation Team Project of Shaanxi Province,Grant/Award Number:2020TD‐002111 project 2.0,Grant/Award Number:BP2018008。
文摘The recently reported efficient polymerized small-molecule acceptors(PSMAs)usually adopt a regioregular backbone by polymerizing small-molecule acceptors precursors with a low-reactivity 5-brominated 3-(dicyanomethylidene)indan-1-one(IC)end group or its derivatives,leading to low molecular weight,and thus reduce active layer mechanical properties.Herein,a series of newly designed chlorinated PSMAs originating from isomeric IC end groups are developed by adjusting chlorinated positions and copolymerized sites on end groups to achieve high molecular weight,favorable intermolecular interaction,and improved physicochemical properties.Compared with regioregular PY2Se-Cl-o and PY2Se-Cl-m,regiorandom PY2Se-Cl-ran has a similar absorption profile,moderate lowest unoccupied molecular orbital level,and favorable intermolecular packing and crystallization properties.Moreover,the binary PM6:PY2Se-Cl-ran blend achieves better ductility with a crack-onset strain of 17.5% and improved power conversion efficiency(PCE)of 16.23% in all-polymer solar cells(all-PSCs)due to the higher molecular weight of PY2Se-Cl-ran and optimized blend morphology,while the ternary PM6:J71:PY2Se-Cl-ran blend offers an impressive PCE approaching 17% and excellent device stability,which are all crucial for potential practical applications of all-PSCs in wearable electronics.To date,the efficiency of 16.86% is the highest value reported for the regiorandom PSMAs-based all-PSCs and is also one of the best values reported for the all-PSCs.Our work provides a new perspective to develop efficient all-PSCs,with all high active layer ductility,impressive PCE,and excellent device stability,towards practical applications.
文摘Lead free tin perovskite solar cells(PKSCs)are the most suitable alternative candidate for conventional lead perovskite solar cells.However,the efficiency and the stability are insufficient,mainly because of the poor film quality and numerous defects.Here we introduce an efficient strategy based on a simple trimethylsilyl halide surface passivation to increase the film quality and reduce the defect density.At the same time,a hydrophobic protective layer on the perovskite surface is formed,which enhanced the PKSCs’stability.The efficiency of the solar cell after the passivation was enhanced from 10.05%to 12.22%with the improved open-circuit voltage from 0.57 V to 0.70 V.In addition,after 92 days of storage in N_(2) filled glovebox,the modified T-PKSCs demonstrated high stability maintaining 80%of its initial efficiency.This work provides a simple and widely used strategy to optimize the surface/interface optoelectronic properties of perovskites for giving more efficient and stable solar cells and other optoelectronic devices.
