Dong Suk Kim

Further improvement and stabilization of perovskite solar cell (PSC) performance are essential to achieve the commercial viability of next-generation photovoltaics. Considering the benefits of fluorination to conjugated materials for energy levels, hydrophobicity, and noncovalent interactions, two fluorinated isomeric analogs of the well-known hole-transporting material (HTM) Spiro-OMeTAD are developed and used as HTMs in PSCs. The structure-property relationship induced by constitutional isomer

Planar perovskite solar cells (PSCs) fabricated by intramolecular exchange with PbI2(DMSO) and PbI2(NMP) complexes and the high performance of these cells are described. Their films are easily deposited with a one-step spray-coating and were effectively converted into high-quality FAPbI3-based perovskite layers. PbI2(NMP)-derived PSCs yielded a power conversion efficiency as high as 19.5%, higher than that of PbI2(DMSO)-derived PSCs. As a service to our authors and readers, this journal provides

Organic–inorganic hybrid metal halide perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are attracting tremendous research interest due to their high solar-to-electric power conversion efficiency with a high possibility of cost-effective fabrication and certified power conversion efficiency now exceeding 22%. Although many effective methods for their application have been developed over the past decade, their practical transition to large-size devices has been restricted by difficulties in achieving high performanc

Edged-selectively fluorine (F) functionalized graphene nanoplatelets (EFGnPs-F) with a p–i–n structure of perovskite solar cells achieved 82% stability relative to initial performance over 30 days of air exposure without encapsulation. The enhanced stability stems from F-substitution on EFGnPs; fluorocarbons such as polytetrafluoroethylene are well-known for their superhydrophobic properties and being impervious to chemical degradation. These hydrophobic moieties tightly protect perovskite layer

The photocatalytic inactivation of Escherichia coli with the film adhesion method by using Degussa P25TiO2 and mesoporous TiO2 coated on glass was investigated. Monodisperse spherical mesoporous TiO2 with a morphology size of approximately 800 nm was synthesized via the sol-gel approach and coated onto glass substrates without cracking by using the doctor blade method with various amounts of polyethylene oxide (PEO) and polyethylene glycol (PEG). Photocatalytic disinfection was tested by varying

Tin–lead (Sn–Pb) perovskite solar cells (PSCs) hold considerable potential for achieving efficiencies near the Shockley–Queisser (S–Q) limit. Notably, the inverted structure stands as the preferred fabrication method for the most efficient Sn–Pb PSCs. In this regard, it is imperative to implement a strategic customization of the hole selective layer to facilitate carrier extraction and refine the quality of perovskite films, which requires effective hole selectivity and favorable interactions wi

Abstract The prominent chemical bath deposition (CBD) method leverages tin dioxide (SnO 2 ) as an electron transport layer (ETL) in perovskite solar cells (PSCs), achieving exceptional efficiency. The deposition of SnO 2 , however, can lead to the formation of oxygen vacancies and surface defects, which subsequently contribute to performance challenges such as hysteresis and instability under light‐soaking conditions. To alleviate these issues, it is crucial to address heterointerface defects an

Abstract Hole transport materials (HTMs) play essential roles in achieving high photovoltaic performance and long‐term stability in the n–i–p structure of perovskite solar cell (PSC) devices. Recently, dopant‐free polymeric materials as HTMs in PSCs have attracted considerable attention owing to high carrier mobility and excellent hydrophobicity. However, achieving similar efficiencies to those of doped small molecule HTMs such as Spiro‐OMeTAD is a big challenge. Herein, a thienothiophene π‐brid