Structure Optimization and Passivation Strategy Toward Efficient Integrated Perovskite/Pseudo‐Planar Heterojunction Solar Cells

Abstract

AbstractBroadening near‐infrared (NIR) spectral response by virtue of organic bulk heterojunction (BHJ) is intensively explored to enhance power conversion efficiency (PCE) of perovskite solar cells (PSCs). However, the complex photovoltaic morphology and undesirable conductivity in BHJ structure can lead to the severe loss of photovoltaic performance, which are still urgent challenges for the commercialization of integrated PSCs (IPSCs). Recently, the gradual development of pseudo‐planar heterojunction (PPHJ) structure with excellent vertical phase separation and improved charge transfer can hopefully provide more opportunities for IPSCs. Herein, an optimization strategy is reported employing PPHJ structure with hydrophobic long alkyl chains as the NIR light‐absorbing layer in the devices, with which the light response of the IPSCs is extended to 920 nm. Owing to the lone electron pairs in the sulfur atoms, D18‐Cl has functioned as an effective additive that can effectively modulate the growth of the perovskite and passivate the defects. As a result, the optimized device has achieved an impressive PCE of 23.25%, while the short‐circuit current is enhanced from 22.93 to 25.14 mA cm−2. The long‐term and humidity stability of integrated perovskite/PPHJ solar cells are significantly elevated compared with IPSCs based on BHJ.