Ionization of hole-transporting materials as a method for improving the photovoltaic performance of perovskite solar cells
Yogesh S. Tingare, Chien‐Hsiang Lin, Chaochin Su, S. Chou, Ya‐Chun Hsu, Dibyajyoti Ghosh, Ning‐Wei Lai, Xin‐Rui Lew, Sergei Tretiak, Hsinhan Tsai, Wanyi Nie, Wen‐Ren Li
Abstract
We present ionization as a novel method for improving perovskite solar cells performance. The ionic HTMs give higher efficiency than the non-ionic derivative due to improved interfacial properties, defect passivation, and ideal surface topographies.
Topics & Concepts
PassivationPerovskite (structure)Materials sciencePhotovoltaic systemIonic bondingIonizationDerivative (finance)OptoelectronicsIdeal (ethics)Engineering physicsEnergy conversion efficiencyChemical engineeringIonNanotechnologyChemistryLayer (electronics)Electrical engineeringPhysicsOrganic chemistryBusinessPhilosophyEngineeringEpistemologyFinancePerovskite Materials and ApplicationsChalcogenide Semiconductor Thin FilmsConducting polymers and applications