• Journal of Semiconductors
  • Vol. 43, Issue 5, 051202 (2022)
Wanlong Wang1, Dongyang Zhang2, Rong Liu1, Deepak Thrithamarassery Gangadharan2, Furui Tan1, and Makhsud I. Saidaminov2
Author Affiliations
  • 1Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Materials, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China
  • 2Department of Chemistry, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, and Centre for Advanced Materials and Related Technologies (CAMTEC), University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia V8P 5C2, Canada
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    DOI: 10.1088/1674-4926/43/5/051202 Cite this Article
    Wanlong Wang, Dongyang Zhang, Rong Liu, Deepak Thrithamarassery Gangadharan, Furui Tan, Makhsud I. Saidaminov. Characterization of interfaces: Lessons from the past for the future of perovskite solar cells[J]. Journal of Semiconductors, 2022, 43(5): 051202 Copy Citation Text show less

    Abstract

    A photovoltaic technology historically goes through two major steps to evolve into a mature technology. The first step involves advances in materials and is usually accompanied by the rapid improvement of power conversion efficiency. The second step focuses on interfaces and is usually accompanied by significant stability improvement. As an emerging generation of photovoltaic technology, perovskite solar cells are transitioning to the second step of their development when a significant focus shifts toward interface studies and engineering. While various interface engineering strategies have been developed, interfacial characterization is crucial to show the effectiveness of interfacial modification. Here, we review the characterization techniques that have been utilized in studying interface properties in perovskite solar cells. We first summarize the main roles of interfaces in perovskite solar cells, and then we discuss some typical characterization methodologies for morphological, optical, and electrical studies of interfaces. Successful experiences and existing problems are analyzed when discussing some commonly used methods. We then analyze the challenges and provide an outlook for further development of interfacial characterizations. This review aims to evoke strengthened research devotion on novel and persuasive interfacial engineering.
    $ \mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{NH}_{3} \mathrm{PbI}_{3}(\rm{s}) \stackrel{\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}}{\longleftrightarrow} \mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{NH}_{3} \mathrm{I}(\rm{aq})+\mathrm{PbI}_{2}(\rm{s}), $ (1)

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    $ \mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{NH}_{3} \mathrm{I}(\rm{aq}) \leftrightarrow \mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{NH}_{2}(\rm{aq})+\mathrm{HI}(\rm{aq}), $ (2)

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    $ 4 \rm{HI}(\rm{aq})+\mathrm{O}_{2} \leftrightarrow 2 \mathrm{I}_{2}(\rm{s})+2 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}, $ (3)

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    $ 2 \rm{HI}(\rm{aq}) \stackrel{h v}{\longleftrightarrow} \rm{H}_{2} \uparrow+\rm{I}_{2}(\rm{s}). $ (4)

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    Wanlong Wang, Dongyang Zhang, Rong Liu, Deepak Thrithamarassery Gangadharan, Furui Tan, Makhsud I. Saidaminov. Characterization of interfaces: Lessons from the past for the future of perovskite solar cells[J]. Journal of Semiconductors, 2022, 43(5): 051202
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