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Synergistic effect of integrating N-functionalized graphene and PEDOT:PSS as hole transporter bilayer for high-performance perovskite solar cells

Research Authors
A. G. Al-Gamal, Ahmed Mourtada Elseman, M. Abdel-Shakour, T. H. Chowdhury, K. I. Kabel, A. A. Farag, A. M. Rabie, N. E. A. Abd El-Sattar, Naoki Fukata & Ashraful Islam
Research Abstract

Hole transport layers (HTLs) are one of the most significant elements influencing the performance of perovskite solar cells (PSCs). PEDOT:PSS (= Poly (3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrenesulfonate)) is regarded to be the most conducting polymer to use as an organic HTL for the inverted structure of PSCs. Due to the highly acidic behavior, PEDOT:PSS-based PSCs have shown limited stability. Additionally, the valence band mismatch of the PEDOT:PSS layer with the adjacent perovskite layer often results in low open-circuit voltage (VOC) of the overall PSC. To address these issues, we have incorporated a thin layer of ethylenediamine functionalized graphene (EDA-FG) between the indium tin oxide (ITO) anode and the PEDOT:PSS layer yielding a bilayer HTL. The new bilayer successfully matches the energy valence band at the HTLs/perovskite layer interface. The photoluminescence (PL) confirms that the deposited EDA-FG/PEDOT:PSS quenched the perovskite layer more than PEDOT:PSS. Based on the enhanced electrical and optical properties, a champion PCE of 17.66% was obtained for the respective PSCs. Additionally, the PSCs showed stable photovoltaic behavior up to 500 h.

Research Date
Research Department
Research Journal
Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials
Research Publisher
Springer
Research Rank
Q1
Research Vol
6
Research Website
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42114-023-00681-w
Research Year
2023
Research Pages
1-10