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Controlling Phase Transition toward Future Low-Cost and Eco-friendly Printing of Perovskite Solar Cells

Qiuju Liu, Weilun Cai, Weiyan Wang, Hai‐Qiao Wang, Yufei Zhong, Kui Zhao

2022The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters19 citationsDOI

Abstract

Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have grown increasingly popular over the past few years and are considered to be game-changers in the energy conversion market. It has became vital to transfer the deep understanding of the perovskite film formation process during lab-scale fabrication to large-scale production. Complex phase transition during film formation has been revealed by in situ strategies. However, there is still debate which phase transition is the right route for a future scalable approach. Herein, we briefly summarize perovskite crystallization during scalable printing processes. The critical information about the intermediates involved in phase transition from precursors to perovskite crystals are discussed because it deeply impacts the morphology of printed films. Finally, important strategies to control phase transition and challenges toward future low-temperature and eco-friendly printing of perovskite solar cells are proposed. The information provided by this Perspective will assist the screening and development of the perovskite phase transition for future cost-efficient printed perovskite panels.

Topics & Concepts

Perovskite (structure)Phase transitionCrystallizationMaterials scienceNanotechnologyEnergy conversion efficiencyPhase (matter)Environmentally friendlyFabricationChemical engineeringProcess engineeringEngineering physicsOptoelectronicsChemistryEngineeringOrganic chemistryThermodynamicsPhysicsPathologyMedicineEcologyAlternative medicineBiologyPerovskite Materials and ApplicationsQuantum Dots Synthesis And PropertiesChalcogenide Semiconductor Thin Films