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CsPbBr₃ Nanocrystal Induced Bilateral Interface Modification for Efficient Planar Perovskite Solar Cells.

ABSTRACT: Organic-inorganic halide perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have drawn tremendous attention owing to their remarkable photovoltaic performance and simple preparation process. However, conventional wet-chemical synthesis methods inevitably create defects both in the bulk and at the interfaces of perovskites, leading to recombination of charge carriers and reduced stability. Herein, a bilateral interface modification to perovskites by doping room-temperature synthesized CsPbBr₃ nanocrystals (CN) is reported. The ultrafast transient absorption measurement reveals that CN effectively suppresses the defect at the SnO₂ /perovskite interface and boosts the interfacial electron transport. Meanwhile, the in situ Kelvin probe force microscopy and contact potential difference characterizations verify that the CN within the upper part of the perovskites enhances the built-in electric field, facilitating oriented migration of the carriers within the perovskite. Combining the superiorities of CN modifiers on both sides, the bilaterally modified CH₃ NH₃ PbI₃ -based planar PSCs exhibit optimal power conversion efficiency exceeding 20% and improved device stability.

SUBMITTER: Zhang J

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