Issue 17, 2024

Revolutionary SAMs: transforming inverted perovskite solar cells

Abstract

A material has the potential to reshape the trajectory of a field. Currently, in the realm of inverted perovskite solar cells (PSCs), self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) with distinctive structures are at the forefront of this revolution. The team led by Steve Albrecht has developed a unique type of self-assembled monolayer (SAM) incorporating phosphonic acid and carbazole groups, applied as the p-type functional layer in inverted perovskite solar cells. Materials of this kind, along with their derivatives, have remarkably propelled the efficiency of inverted perovskite solar cells (PSCs) and perovskite/silicon tandems to the pinnacle. We are delighted to designate them as Revolutionary SAMs (R-SAMs). In this perspective, a brief overview of the developmental history, synthesis processes, and utilization methods of R-SAMs is provided. Most notably, we present our perspective on the advantages of R-SAMs in inverted PSCs, emphasizing molecular configurations and the interaction of electron clouds. Simultaneously, we address some opportunities and challenges for future R-SAMs design.

Graphical abstract: Revolutionary SAMs: transforming inverted perovskite solar cells

Article information

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Submitted
10 Feb 2024
Accepted
08 Apr 2024
First published
09 Apr 2024

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 9929-9932

Revolutionary SAMs: transforming inverted perovskite solar cells

H. Li and S. Liu, J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12, 9929 DOI: 10.1039/D4TA00962B

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