Improving the efficiency and stability of perovskite solar cells using π-conjugated aromatic additives with differing hydrophobicities
Ran Wang, Amal Altujjar, Nourdine Zibouche, Xuelian Wang, Ben F. Spencer, Zhenyu Jia, Andrew G. Thomas, Muhamad Z. Mokhtar, Rongsheng Cai, Sarah J. Haigh, Jennifer M. Saunders, M. Saïful Islam, Brian R. Saunders
Abstract
Perovskite solar cell efficiency and stability are improved by π-conjugated aromatic additives that are hydrophobic or hydrophilic due to strong binding with the perovskite.
Topics & Concepts
Conjugated systemPerovskite (structure)Perovskite solar cellChemical engineeringChemical stabilityChemistryMaterials scienceOrganic chemistryPolymerEngineeringPerovskite Materials and ApplicationsConducting polymers and applicationsOrganic Electronics and Photovoltaics