UV Degradation of Formamidinium-Cesium Lead Halide Perovskite Solar Cells

  • Kshitiz Dolia
  • , Abasi Abudulimu
  • , Sheng Fu
  • , Tyler Brau
  • , Karissa Jensen
  • , Stephanie L. Moffitt
  • , Randy J. Ellingson
  • , Xiaohong Gu
  • , Zhaoning Song
  • , Yanfa Yan

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Abstract

Perovskite solar cells show great promise for cost-effective and efficient solar energy production, but their stability remains a challenge. Understanding the degradation mechanisms of perovskite solar cells is essential for their successful implementation and widespread use. Here, we study the degradation mechanism of formamidinium-cesium lead halide perovskite solar cells under ultraviolet (UV) radiation. We measure the UV-induced device performance degradation and characterize the changes in the structural and optoelectronic properties of perovskite films after UV radiation. Further analysis reveals that UV-induced halide photo-redox reactions create iodine vacancies at the buried interface of perovskite films, leading to phase segregation and crystal reconstruction to form photoinactive CsI-rich defects, increasing non-radiative recombination and reducing the efficiency of the UV-exposed cells. Understanding the degradation mechanism will aid in directing attention toward developing encapsulants and the design of more stable perovskites.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2023 IEEE 50th Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, PVSC 2023
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781665460590
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023
Externally publishedYes
Event50th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, PVSC 2023 - San Juan, United States
Duration: 11 Jun 202316 Jun 2023

Publication series

NameConference Record of the IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference
ISSN (Print)0160-8371

Conference

Conference50th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, PVSC 2023
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Juan
Period11/06/2316/06/23

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