journal article·2026-02-13

In Situ Polymerized Redox Additive for Suppressing Sn 2+ Oxidation in Sn–Pb Perovskites

Ji-Hong Zheng, Qing-Yun He, Yang Jiang, Zhi-Wen Yin, Hong-Qiang Du, Yu-Song Xiao, Qi-Bo Yuan, Zheng-Wen Xie, Yi-Chen Zhou, Jun-Bo Wang, Chang Guo, Yu-Chen Wang, Fangfang Wang, Mathias Uller Rothmann, Yi-Bing Cheng, Wei Li

ACS Energy Letters· Volume 11· Issue 2
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Abstract

Tin–lead (Sn–Pb) narrow-bandgap perovskites have emerged as promising absorbers for single-junction and all-perovskite tandem solar cells. However, Sn 2+ oxidation remains a key factor limiting both the performance and long-term stability of Sn–Pb perovskite solar cells (PSCs). Here, we report a multifunctional polymer strategy that integrates chemical passivation with physical sealing at grain boundaries. During thermal annealing, the hydroxyl-functionalized additive 4-(bis(4-vinylphenyl)amino)-2,6-di- tert -butylphenol undergoes in situ polymerization to form a cross-linked network which coordinates Sn 2+ ions, stabilizes their oxidation state, and blocks oxygen ingress along grain boundaries. This dual-function strategy effectively suppresses Sn 2+ oxidation and enhances operational stability of PSCs. As a result, FA 0.7 MA 0.3 Pb 0.5 Sn 0.5 I 3 PSCs achieve a power conversion efficiency of 23.27% and retain 90% of the initial efficiency after 1060 h of maximum power point tracking at 25 °C under one-sun illumination in nitrogen. This work advances the practical deployment of Sn–Pb perovskite photovoltaics.
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OpenAlex topics: Perovskite Materials and Applications · TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells · Organic Electronics and Photovoltaics

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Affiliations

State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing

Wuhan University of Technology

Foshan Xianhu Laboratory of the Advanced Energy Science and Technology Guangdong Laboratory

Xianhu Hydrogen Valley

State Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics (LoFE) & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies)

Nanjing Tech University (NanjingTech)

Funding

Natural Science Research of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions of China · Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation of Guangdong Province · Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province · Guangdong Provincial Pearl River Talents Program · Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province · National Natural Science Foundation of China

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