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The Role of Lanthanum in a Nickel Oxide‐Based Inverted Perovskite Solar Cell for Efficiency and Stability Improvement
Author(s) -
Teo Siowhwa,
Guo Zhanglin,
Xu Zhenhua,
Zhang Chu,
Kamata Yusuke,
Hayase Shuzi,
Ma Tingli
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
chemsuschem
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.412
H-Index - 157
eISSN - 1864-564X
pISSN - 1864-5631
DOI - 10.1002/cssc.201802231
Subject(s) - passivation , nickel oxide , materials science , perovskite (structure) , energy conversion efficiency , perovskite solar cell , lanthanum , solar cell , photovoltaic system , photoluminescence , nickel , chemical engineering , optoelectronics , nanotechnology , inorganic chemistry , chemistry , metallurgy , layer (electronics) , ecology , engineering , biology
A high‐performing inverted perovskite solar cell (PSC) always relies on the hole transporting layer (HTL) quality and its interfaces. This work investigates the impact of La incorporation within the NiO x matrix for defects passivation, thus leading to high charge extraction ability and stability without compromising its power conversion efficiency. In the presence of La, the La–NiO x quality is clearly improved; without the formation of pinholes. In addition, the inclusion of La alters the energy band alignment; consequently, enhancing the hole transportation and widening the V oc (>1 V), as compared to the pristine NiO x . The beneficial effect of La was further revealed through the photoluminescence measurement and density of states (DOS) analysis, in which trap states are passivated by La. More importantly, the perovskite solar cell, with La–NiO x as the HTL, exhibits 21 % enhancement in efficiency and a remarkable stability that is greater than that of pristine NiO x . This also unlocks an opportunity for commercialization.