journal article·2026-05Open access

Back Cover Image, Volume 8, Number 9, May 2026

Du Hyeon Ryu, Bong Joo Kang, Nasir Khan, Seungjin Lee, Jun Hyung Kim, Hyun‐Sung Yun, Nam Joong Jeon, Sang Hyuk Im, Chang Eun Song

Carbon Energy· Volume 8· Issue 5

Abstract

Back cover image: PC61BM, a common electron transport material in p-i-n perovskite solar cells, often suffers from aggregation and poor interfacial contact, resulting in low morphological stability. Tin-based perovskites further exacerbate this issue due to their intrinsically rough and defect-rich surfaces, which hinder efficient charge extraction and accelerate degradation. In article number CEY270123, Ryu et al. introduce a conjugated polymer-incorporated PC61BM layer that forms a smooth, uniform, and trap-suppressed interface with tin perovskite films. This modified PC61BM effectively enhances electron transport, minimizes interfacial recombination, and significantly improves device stability. The study offers a scalable route toward durable, lead-free perovskite photovoltaics.
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OpenAlex topics: Perovskite Materials and Applications · Organic Electronics and Photovoltaics · Chemical and Physical Properties of Materials

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Affiliations

Photoenergy Research Center Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT) Daejeon Yuseong Republic of Korea

Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering Korea University (KU) Seoul Seongbuk‐gu Republic of Korea

Perovskite Research Team, LK CHEM Co. Ltd, (LKChem) Cheonan‐si Seobuk‐gu Republic of Korea

Advanced Materials and Chemical Engineering University of Science and Technology (UST) Daejeon Yuseong Republic of Korea

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