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Stable FAPbI 3 Perovskite Solar Cells via Alkylammonium Chloride-Mediated Crystallization Control.

Yan ChenBoyuan LiYuxuan YeXisheng ZhangBaoning WangHonghong FanBrian YuliartoSameh M OsmanYamauchi YusukeYongqi Yin
Published in: ACS applied materials & interfaces (2024)
α-Phase formamidinium lead iodide (FAPbI 3 ) perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have garnered significant attention, owing to their remarkable efficiency. Methylammonium chloride (MACl), a common additive, is used to control the crystallization of FAPbI 3 , thereby facilitating the formation of the photoactive α-phase. However, MACl's high volatility raises concerns regarding its stability and potential impact on the stability of the device. In this study, we partially substituted MACl with n -propylammonium chloride (PACl), which has a long alkyl chain, to promote the oriented crystallization of FAPbI 3 , ultimately forming an δ-phase-free perovskite. The FAPbI 3 film containing PACl demonstrates an enhanced photoluminescence intensity and lifetime. Additionally, PACl's presence at grain boundaries acts as a protective layer for the PSCs. Consequently, we achieved a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 22.4% and exceptional stability. It maintains over 95% of initial PCE for 100 days in an N 2 glovebox, over 85% after 100 h of maximum power point tracking, and over 80% after 60 °C thermal aging.
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