journal article·2025-11-14Open access

Aggregation Dynamics of Colloidal Particles in Tin Perovskite Crystalline Film Formation

Davide Amoroso, Giuseppe Nasti, Massimiliano Maria Villone, Tim Kodalle, Carolin Maria Sutter-Fella, Pier Luca Maffettone, Antonio Abate

ACS Energy Letters· Volume 10· Issue 11

Abstract

High Resolution Image Download MS PowerPoint Slide We present an approach to understanding the crystallization of tin-based perovskite films for photovoltaic applications, starting from precursor suspensions processed via spin-coating. By integrating colloidal theory with the fluid dynamics of suspensions, this approach elucidates the influence of both chemical variables and process parameters on the crystallization pathways of perovskite suspensions and the resulting microstructural features of the solid films. Specifically, the incorporation of SnCl 2 as an additive was found to accelerate crystallization, whereas tBP induces a slowdown of the process leading, however, to a marked improvement in film uniformity and microstructural quality.
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OpenAlex topics: Perovskite Materials and Applications · Nanomaterials and Printing Technologies · Gas Sensing Nanomaterials and Sensors

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Affiliations

Department of Chemical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Naples Federico II, Piazzale Vincenzo Tecchio, 80, 80125, Naples, Italy

Enea Research Center Portici, Piazzale Enrico Fermi 1, 80055 Portici, Italy

Molecular Foundry

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Funding

U.S. Department of Energy · Ministero dell'ambiente e della sicurezza energetica

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