Kim, G.; Kim, H.; Kim, M.; Sin, J.; Kim, M.; Kim, J.; Zhou, H.; Kang, S.H.; Oh, H.M.; Yang, J. Enhancing Surface Modification and Carrier Extraction in Inverted Perovskite Solar Cells via Self-Assembled Monolayers. Nanomaterials2024, 14, 214.
Kim, G.; Kim, H.; Kim, M.; Sin, J.; Kim, M.; Kim, J.; Zhou, H.; Kang, S.H.; Oh, H.M.; Yang, J. Enhancing Surface Modification and Carrier Extraction in Inverted Perovskite Solar Cells via Self-Assembled Monolayers. Nanomaterials 2024, 14, 214.
Kim, G.; Kim, H.; Kim, M.; Sin, J.; Kim, M.; Kim, J.; Zhou, H.; Kang, S.H.; Oh, H.M.; Yang, J. Enhancing Surface Modification and Carrier Extraction in Inverted Perovskite Solar Cells via Self-Assembled Monolayers. Nanomaterials2024, 14, 214.
Kim, G.; Kim, H.; Kim, M.; Sin, J.; Kim, M.; Kim, J.; Zhou, H.; Kang, S.H.; Oh, H.M.; Yang, J. Enhancing Surface Modification and Carrier Extraction in Inverted Perovskite Solar Cells via Self-Assembled Monolayers. Nanomaterials 2024, 14, 214.
Abstract
The perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have been significantly improved by utilizing inorganic hole transporting layer (HTL), such as nickel oxide. Despite the promising properties, there are still limitations due to defects. Recently, research on self-assembled monolayers (SAM) is being actively conducted, which show promise in reducing defects and enhancing device performance. In this study, we successfully engineered a p-i-n perovskite solar cell structure utilizing HC-A1 and HC-A4 molecules. These SAM molecules were found to enhance the grain morphology and uniformity of the perovskite film, which are critical factors in determining optical properties and device performance. Notably, HC-A4 demonstrated superior performance due to its distinct hydrophilic properties with a contact angle of 50.3°, attributable to its unique functional groups. Overall, the HC-A4 applied film exhibited efficient carrier extraction properties, attaining a carrier lifetime of 117.33 ns. Furthermore, HC-A4 contributed the superior device performance with its favorable band alignment, achieving the highest device efficiency of 20%.
Chemistry and Materials Science, Materials Science and Technology
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