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Main Authors: Zhang, Jiyun, Barabash, Anastasia, Du, Tian, Wu, Jianchang, Corre, Vincent M. Le, Zhao, Yicheng, Qiu, Shudi, Zhang, Kaicheng, Schmitt, Frederik, Peng, Zijian, Tian, Jingjing, Li, Chaohui, Liu, Chao, Heumueller, Thomas, Lüer, Larry, Hauch, Jens A., Brabec, Christoph J.
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Published: 2024
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Online Access:https://arxiv.org/abs/2404.00106
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author Zhang, Jiyun
Barabash, Anastasia
Du, Tian
Wu, Jianchang
Corre, Vincent M. Le
Zhao, Yicheng
Qiu, Shudi
Zhang, Kaicheng
Schmitt, Frederik
Peng, Zijian
Tian, Jingjing
Li, Chaohui
Liu, Chao
Heumueller, Thomas
Lüer, Larry
Hauch, Jens A.
Brabec, Christoph J.
author_facet Zhang, Jiyun
Barabash, Anastasia
Du, Tian
Wu, Jianchang
Corre, Vincent M. Le
Zhao, Yicheng
Qiu, Shudi
Zhang, Kaicheng
Schmitt, Frederik
Peng, Zijian
Tian, Jingjing
Li, Chaohui
Liu, Chao
Heumueller, Thomas
Lüer, Larry
Hauch, Jens A.
Brabec, Christoph J.
contents Achieving high-performance perovskite photovoltaics, especially in ambient air relies heavily on optimizing process parameters. However, traditional manual methods often struggle to effectively control the key variables. This inherent challenge requires a paradigm shift toward automated platforms capable of precise and reproducible experiments. Herein, we use a fully automated device acceleration platform (DAP) to optimize the process parameters for preparing full perovskite devices using a two-step method in ambient air. Eight process parameters that have the potential to significantly influence device performance are systematically optimized. Specifically, we delve into the impact of the dispense speed of organic ammonium halide, a parameter that is difficult to control manually, on both perovskite film and device performance. Through the targeted design of experiments, we reveal that the dispense speed significantly affects device performance primarily by adjusting the residual PbI2 content in the films. We find that moderate dispense speeds, e.g., 50 μl/s, contribute to top-performance devices. Conversely, too fast or too slow speeds result in devices with relatively poorer performance and lower reproducibility. The optimized parameter set enables us to establish a Standard Operation Procedure (SOP) for additive-free perovskite processing under ambient conditions, which yield devices with efficiencies surpassing 23%, satisfactory reproducibility, and state-of-the-art photo-thermal stability. This research underscores the importance of understanding the causality of process parameters in enhancing perovskite photovoltaic performance. Furthermore, our study highlights the pivotal role of automated platforms in discovering innovative workflows and accelerating the development of high-performing perovskite photovoltaic technologies.
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spellingShingle Precise Control of Process Parameters for >23% Efficiency Perovskite Solar Cells in Ambient Air Using an Automated Device Acceleration Platform
Zhang, Jiyun
Barabash, Anastasia
Du, Tian
Wu, Jianchang
Corre, Vincent M. Le
Zhao, Yicheng
Qiu, Shudi
Zhang, Kaicheng
Schmitt, Frederik
Peng, Zijian
Tian, Jingjing
Li, Chaohui
Liu, Chao
Heumueller, Thomas
Lüer, Larry
Hauch, Jens A.
Brabec, Christoph J.
Applied Physics
Materials Science
Achieving high-performance perovskite photovoltaics, especially in ambient air relies heavily on optimizing process parameters. However, traditional manual methods often struggle to effectively control the key variables. This inherent challenge requires a paradigm shift toward automated platforms capable of precise and reproducible experiments. Herein, we use a fully automated device acceleration platform (DAP) to optimize the process parameters for preparing full perovskite devices using a two-step method in ambient air. Eight process parameters that have the potential to significantly influence device performance are systematically optimized. Specifically, we delve into the impact of the dispense speed of organic ammonium halide, a parameter that is difficult to control manually, on both perovskite film and device performance. Through the targeted design of experiments, we reveal that the dispense speed significantly affects device performance primarily by adjusting the residual PbI2 content in the films. We find that moderate dispense speeds, e.g., 50 μl/s, contribute to top-performance devices. Conversely, too fast or too slow speeds result in devices with relatively poorer performance and lower reproducibility. The optimized parameter set enables us to establish a Standard Operation Procedure (SOP) for additive-free perovskite processing under ambient conditions, which yield devices with efficiencies surpassing 23%, satisfactory reproducibility, and state-of-the-art photo-thermal stability. This research underscores the importance of understanding the causality of process parameters in enhancing perovskite photovoltaic performance. Furthermore, our study highlights the pivotal role of automated platforms in discovering innovative workflows and accelerating the development of high-performing perovskite photovoltaic technologies.
title Precise Control of Process Parameters for >23% Efficiency Perovskite Solar Cells in Ambient Air Using an Automated Device Acceleration Platform
topic Applied Physics
Materials Science
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2404.00106