journal article·2026-01

Multifunctional Additives for Performance Improvements in WBG and NBG Perovskite Solar Cells

Zhengtian Yuan, Jingbo Wang, Fangzhou Liu, Xiang Liu, Jasminka Popović, Aleksandra B. Djurišić

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Abstract

Abstract Organic–inorganic metal halide perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have reached power conversion efficiencies rivalling established photovoltaic technologies and are already entering commercialization through perovskite‐silicon tandems. However, device stability remains the defining challenge for large‐scale deployment. Although additive engineering is a common approach to improve both efficiency and stability of PSCs, its effectiveness strongly depends on the perovskite composition. Therefore, here stability challenges are discussed for wide bandgap (WBG) and narrow bandgap (NBG) PSCs. In WBG absorbers, minimizing open‐circuit voltage loss and suppressing halide segregation are critical for long term operational stability. In contrast, in the case of NBG absorbers, the critical obstacles to stable performance are difficulties in controlling crystallization dynamics and mitigating Sn 2 ⁺ oxidation. Current stability advances in both WBG and NBG PSCs are highlighted, alongside emerging strategies that can drive the next generation of durable PSCs.
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OpenAlex topics: Perovskite Materials and Applications · Thermal Expansion and Ionic Conductivity · Organic Electronics and Photovoltaics

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Affiliations

Department of Physics University of Hong Kong Pokfulam Road Hong Kong Hong Kong

State Key Laboratory of Reliability and Intelligence of Electrical Equipment School of Materials Science and Engineering Hebei University of Technology Tianjin 300401 P. R. China

School of Materials Science and Engineering Beihang University Beijing 100084 P. R. China

Ruđer Bošković Institute Bijenička 54 Zagreb 10000 Croatia

Funding

University Grants Committee

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