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Perovskite Films with Reduced Interfacial Strains via a Molecular-Level Flexible Interlayer for Photovoltaic Application

Authors :
Shuai Yuan
Qing-Wei Liu
Hiroyuki Okada
Meng Li
Cong-Cong Zhang
Zhao-Kui Wang
Yanhui Lou
Source :
Advanced materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.). 32(38)
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

Interface strains and lattice distortion are inevitable issues during perovskite crystallization. Silane as a coupling agent is a popular connector to enhance the compatibility between inorganic and organic materials in semiconductor devices. Herein, a protonated amine silane coupling agent (PASCA-Br) interlayer between TiO2 and perovskite layers is adopted to directionally grasp both of them by forming the structural component of a lattice unit. The pillowy alkyl ammonium bromide terminals at the upper side of the interlayer provide well-matched growth sites for the perovskite, leading to mitigated interface strain and ensuing lattice distortion; meanwhile, its superior chemical compatibility presents an ideal effect on healing the under-coordinated Pb atoms and halogen vacancies of bare perovskite crystals. The PASCA-Br interlayer also serves as a mechanical buffer layer, inducing less cracked perovskite film when bending. The developed molecular-level flexible interlayer provides a promising interfacial engineering for perovskite solar cells and their flexible application.

Details

ISSN :
15214095
Volume :
32
Issue :
38
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Advanced materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....ae8fc4034e769b878204d085cf9abe06