研究目的
To introduce a low-temperature solution method to deposit a TiO2/SnO2 bilayer towards an efficient electron transport layer (ETL) for high-performance planar perovskite solar cells (PSCs).
研究成果
The TiO2/SnO2 bilayer ETL improves the electron extraction and transport properties and adjusts the band alignment between the ETL and perovskite layers. The champion TiO2/SnO2 PSC achieved a PCE of 19.11%, a Voc of 1.15 V, a Jsc of 22.77 mA cm?2, and an FF of 72.38%. The TiO2/SnO2 film annealed at a low temperature is a prospective substitute ETL for conventional high-temperature sintered ETLs, as well as for fabricating flexible PSCs and tandem solar cells.
研究不足
The high-temperature process for fabricating TiO2 films is incompatible with flexible substrates and monolithic tandem systems with a low-temperature-processed bottom cell. The performances of PSCs based on low-temperature processes for fabricating TiO2 films are still too low.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection
A low-temperature solution method was adopted to deposit a TiO2/SnO2 bilayer ETL. The methodology includes the synthesis of TiO2 nanoparticle solution and the preparation of SnO2 precursor, followed by spin-coating and annealing processes.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources
The samples included ITO glass substrates, SnO2 colloid precursor, formamidinium iodide (FAI), methylammonium iodide (MAI), spiro-OMeTAD, PbI2, PbBr2, and other reagents. Data were sourced from systematic measurements of optical and electronic properties.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials
Equipment included a solar simulator (Oriel, Sol3A), scanning probe microscope (SPM, Veeco, Dimension 3100), scanning electron microscope (SEM, Thermo Scientific, Verios G4 UC), Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV/Vis, Perkin-Elmer, Lambda 950), HORIBA FL3-111 fluorescence spectrometer, ellipsometry (Alpha-SE), and ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy (UPS, Axis Ultra DLD, Kratos Analytical Ltd, UK). Materials included ITO glass substrates, SnO2 colloid precursor, FAI, MAI, spiro-OMeTAD, PbI2, PbBr2, and other reagents.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow
The TiO2 and SnO2 ETLs were prepared by spin-coating with their nanoparticle precursor solutions on the ITO glass at 5000 rpm for 30 s in ambient air, and then annealed on a hot plate at 140 and 150°C for 30 min, respectively. The perovskite precursor was spin-coated at 4500 rpm for 40 s, followed by baking at 140°C for 10 min for crystallization. The HTL solution was spin-coated on the perovskite layer at 4500 rpm for 30 s. Finally, an 80 nm silver electrode was evaporated on the spiro-OMeTAD layer.
5:Data Analysis Methods
The photovoltaic performance of PSCs was determined using a solar simulator. The external quantum efficiency (EQE) spectra were recorded with a commercial apparatus. The morphology images of the ETL films were obtained by SPM and SEM. The transmittance spectra were acquired by UV/Vis spectroscopy. PL and TRPL spectroscopies were investigated for charge transfer properties. The thickness of the TiO2 and SnO2 layer was analyzed via ellipsometry. UPS was used to measure the work function of different ETLs.
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scanning probe microscope
Veeco, Dimension 3100
Veeco
Obtaining the morphology images of the ETL films
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scanning electron microscope
Thermo Scientific, Verios G4 UC
Thermo Scientific
Characterizing the morphology of the perovskite surface on the three different ETL films and the cross section of the device
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Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy
Perkin-Elmer, Lambda 950
Perkin-Elmer
Acquiring the transmittance spectra of the samples
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fluorescence spectrometer
HORIBA FL3-111
HORIBA
Employed for the steady-state and time-resolved photoluminescence
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solar simulator
Oriel, Sol3A
Newport Corporation
Determining the photovoltaic performance of PSCs under Air-mass 1.5 illumination
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ellipsometry
Alpha-SE
Analyzing the thickness of the TiO2 and SnO2 layer
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ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy
Axis Ultra DLD
Kratos Analytical Ltd, UK
Measuring the work function of different ETLs
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