journal article·2026-06-12

Solution-Processed SnO X Layers of an Inverted Wide-Bandgap Perovskite Sub-Cell Enable 28.43%-Efficient All-Perovskite Tandem Photovoltaics

Xinpeng Zhang, Xiangyu Li, Zemin Zhang, Lei Tao, Jianlin Chen, Zijian Zhong, Siyi Wang, Jinming Zhang, Haiyang Zhao, Yian Du, Haoyuan Zhang, Linchuan Ma, Yuelong Li

ACS Energy Letters· Volume 11· Issue 6
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Abstract

Metal oxide electron transport layers (ETLs) provide compelling advantages relative to organic counterparts for perovskite solar cells (PSCs), including enhanced thermal stability and cost-effectiveness. However, tin oxide (SnO X ) nanoparticles are a promising alternative to traditional fullerene derivatives in inverted PSCs, which still suffer from severe interfacial nonradiative recombination induced open-circuit voltage ( V OC ) loss. Here, we reported the innovative synthesis of SnO X nanoparticles with exceptional dispersibility in 2,2,2-trifluoroethanol and demonstrate their application as efficient ETLs in inverted PSCs with a bandgap of 1.77 eV. By effectively suppressing the nonradiative recombination at the perovskite/SnO X interface, we achieved a record V OC of 1.34 V and a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 20.15% for inverted PSCs incorporating solution-processed metal-oxide charge transport layers. Furthermore, unencapsulated devices retained over 80% of their initial PCE after 1000 h of thermal stress at 55 °C. Ultimately, this strategy enabled the realization of two-terminal all-perovskite tandem solar cells with a champion PCE of 28.43% (certified 28.34%).
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OpenAlex topics: Perovskite Materials and Applications · ZnO doping and properties · Chalcogenide Semiconductor Thin Films

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Affiliations

Institute of Photoelectronic Thin Film Devices and Technology of Nankai University, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Efficient Utilization of Solar Energy, Engineering Research Center of Thin Film Optoelectronics Technology (MOE), State Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Materials and Cells

Nankai University

Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, College of Outstanding Engineers

Shenzhen Research Institute of Nankai University

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