journal article·2025-11Open access

Hole Transfer Dynamics in Thin Films of Mixed‐Dimensional Quasi‐2D Perovskites

Giuseppe Ammirati, Stefano Turchini, Francesco Toschi, Patrick O'Keeffe, Alessandra Paladini, Faustino Martelli, Reem Khanfar, Daimiota Takhellambam, Sara Pescetelli, Antonio Agresti, Daniele Catone

Advanced Functional Materials· Volume 35· Issue 46

Abstract

Abstract The understanding of charge transfer processes in mixed‐dimensional quasi‐2D perovskites is crucial for their application in high‐performance photovoltaic devices. In this work, the link between charge transport dynamics and morphology is investigated in a thin film of quasi‐2D perovskites (PEA 2 MA n−1 Pb n I 3n+1 ), grown with a distinct dimensionality gradient, where the n = 1 phase is concentrated near the substrate and phases with higher dimensionality progressively increase in concentration toward the surface. By selectively exciting the n = 4 phase, efficient hole transfer to the n = 2 and n = 3 phases occurring within a few tens of picoseconds after excitation is observed. In contrast, the n = 1 phase acts as a hole‐blocking layer, limiting the overall charge transport efficiency. These results emphasize the critical importance of minimizing or eliminating the n = 1 layer to enhance charge carrier separation and transport, offering valuable insights into the optimization of quasi‐2D perovskite‐based solar cells.
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Istituto di Struttura della Materia – CNR (ISM‐CNR) EuroFEL Support Laboratory (EFSL) Via del Fosso del Cavaliere 100 Rome 00133 Italy

Istituto di Struttura della Materia – CNR (ISM‐CNR) EuroFEL Support Laboratory (EFSL) Monterotondo Scalo Rome 00015 Italy

Centre for Hybrid and Organic Solar Energy (CHOSE) Department of Electronic Engineering Tor Vergata University of Rome Via del Politecnico 1 Rome 00133 Italy

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