journal article·2022-11Open access

High Efficiency Quasi‐2D Ruddlesden–Popper Perovskite Solar Cells

Alessandro Caiazzo, René A. J. Janssen

Advanced Energy Materials· Volume 12· Issue 41

Abstract

Abstract Quasi‐2D Ruddlesden–Popper perovskites (RPPs) are promising candidates for stable and efficient solar cells. Even though photovoltaic devices based on these materials are still lagging behind traditional 3D perovskites, they have experienced a dramatic increase in power‐conversion efficiency, recently reaching >20%. As knowledge develops, the toolbox of RPP researchers is steadily growing in terms of organic spacers, additives, and characterization methods. This review aims to describe the use of such a toolbox to achieve high efficiency solar cells. The use of additives, functionalized spacers, and novel fabrication techniques are explored to control morphology, crystallinity, interlayer interaction, and phase distribution. Moreover, methods to achieve the coveted phase purity in RPPs and its implications on both single‐ and multi‐junction solar cells are discussed. By describing successful cases of high efficiency solar cells combined with in‐depth knowledge of material properties, it is shown that there are still several open research questions that need exploring to further develop this fascinating class of perovskites.
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OpenAlex topics: Perovskite Materials and Applications · Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties · Conducting polymers and applications

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Affiliations

Molecular Materials and Nanosystems and Institute of Complex Molecular Systems Eindhoven University of Technology P.O. Box 513 Eindhoven 5600 MB The Netherlands

Funding

Nederlandse Organisatie voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek · Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap

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