Stable and Efficient 3D-2D Perovskite-Perovskite Planar Heterojunction Solar Cell without Organic Hole Transport Layer

Summary

The expensive and unstable organic hole transport layer (HTL) is one of the crucial problems that hampers the wide application of perovskite solar cells. Here, an MAPbI₃-(BA)₂(MA)_n−1Pb_nI_3n+1 3D-2D perovskite-perovskite planar heterojunction (PPPH) through a facile BAI and MAPbI₃ interfacial ion exchange process was conducted. A graded band structure was formed for efficient charge separation, and the conductivity of the 2D perovskite can be tuned by extrinsic FA incorporation, which provides effective conducting channels for holes, making the modified 2D perovskite layer a promising and stable HTL. Optimized solar cells based on 3D-2D PPPH showed a champion power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 13.15% initially and 16.13% after thermal aging, and could maintain 71% output for 50 days under 65% humidity, and 74% for 30 days under 85°C, without encapsulation. This work points to realize low cost and ambient compatible PPPH solar cells with high PCE and robust stability.