Crystallization Kinetics of Hybrid Perovskite Solar Cells

Angew Chem Int Ed Engl. 2024 Apr 22;63(17):e202319170. doi: 10.1002/anie.202319170. Epub 2024 Feb 13.

Abstract

Metal halide perovskites (MHPs) are considered ideal photovoltaic materials due to their variable crystal material composition and excellent photoelectric properties. However, this variability in composition leads to complex crystallization processes in the manufacturing of Metal halide perovskite (MHP) thin films, resulting in reduced crystallinity and subsequent performance loss in the final device. Thus, understanding and controlling the crystallization dynamics of perovskite materials are essential for improving the stability and performance of PSCs (Perovskite Solar Cells). To investigate the impact of crystallization characteristics on the properties of MHP films and identify corresponding modulation strategies, we primarily discuss the relevant aspects of MHP crystallization kinetics, systematically summarize theoretical methods, and outline modulation techniques for MHP crystallization, including solution engineering, additive engineering, and component engineering, which helps highlight the prospects and current challenges in perovskite crystallization kinetics.

Keywords: additive engineering; crystallization kinetics; interface engineering; perovskite solar cell; solvent engineering.

Publication types

  • Review