journal article·2026-04

Heterodimensional Interface for Improved Photovoltage and Stability in Narrow Bandgap Sn–Pb Perovskite Solar Cells via Vacancy‐Ordered Double Perovskite

Seongju Park, Seongheon Kim, Yeongyu Kim, Seungbum Hong, Jinwoo Chu, Hyun Woo Jeong, Min Hyuk Park, Yun Seog Lee, Byungha Shin

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Abstract

ABSTRACT Sn–Pb perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are considered promising candidates for the bottom subcell in all‑perovskite tandem solar cells, due to their low bandgap and potential to approach the Shockley–Queisser limit. However, their practical application is hindered by the facile oxidation of Sn 2+ ions and high trap densities. Here, we introduce FA 2 SnI 6 vacancy‑ordered double perovskite (FADP) with excellent stability under environmental conditions, to fabricate highly efficient and stable FA 0.7 MA 0.3 Sn 0.5 Pb 0.5 I 3 Sn–Pb PSCs. A heterodimensional interface is constructed between the Sn–Pb perovskite and the electron transport layer (ETL) by incorporating FADP, which effectively passivates interfacial defects and suppresses non‑radiative recombination, leading to a remarkable enhancement in open‑circuit voltage ( V OC ). Furthermore, the n ‑type nature of FADP induces favorable band alignment at the Sn–Pb perovskite/ETL interface, and its environmental robustness contributes directly to enhanced device stability. As a result, the champion Sn–Pb PSC achieved a power‑conversion efficiency (PCE) of 22.21% and maintained 91% of its initial PCE after 600 h of storage under nitrogen, highlighting the potential applicability of FADP.
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OpenAlex topics: Perovskite Materials and Applications · TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells · Thermal Expansion and Ionic Conductivity

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Affiliations

Department of Materials Science and Engineering Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) Daejeon Republic of Korea

Department of Mechanical Engineering Seoul National University Seoul Republic of Korea

KAIST Institute for Nano Century (KINC) KAIST Daejeon Republic of Korea

Department of Materials Science and Engineering Seoul National University Seoul Republic of Korea

Funding

National Research Foundation of Korea

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