Performance enhancement of inverted perovskite solar cells through lithium-ion diffusion from the nickel oxide hole transport layer to the perovskite absorber
Pravakar P. Rajbhandari, Bipin Rijal, Zeying Chen, Ankit Choudhary, Haralabos Efstathiadis, Tara P. Dhakal
Abstract
Doping lithium into nickel oxide not only improves its electrical conductivity but also facilitates lithium-ion diffusion into the perovskite, enhancing the quality of the absorber and, consequently, the performance of the solar cell.
Topics & Concepts
Perovskite (structure)Materials scienceNickel oxideDiffusionNickelOxideLayer (electronics)Performance enhancementOptoelectronicsChemical engineeringLithium (medication)Electrical resistivity and conductivityQuality (philosophy)ConductivityEnergy conversion efficiencyPhotovoltaic systemInorganic chemistryPerovskite Materials and ApplicationsConducting polymers and applications