In Situ Polymerizing Internal Encapsulation Strategy Enables Stable Perovskite Solar Cells toward Lead Leakage Suppression

• Published in: Advanced functional materials Vol. 33; no. 41
• Main Authors: Tian, Chuanming, Li, Bin, Rui, Yichuan, Xiong, Hao, Zhao, Yu, Han, Xuefei, Zhou, Xinliang, Qiu, Yu, An, Wei, Li, Kerui, Hou, Chengyi, Li, Yaogang, Wang, Hongzhi, Zhang, Qinghong
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Hoboken Wiley Subscription Services, Inc 01.10.2023
• Subjects: Chelation; Encapsulation; Energy conversion efficiency; Ion migration; Leakage; Materials science; Perovskites; Photovoltaic cells; Polymerization; Shelf life; Solar cells
• ISSN: 1616-301X; 1616-3028
• DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202302270

Abstract Despite the outstanding power conversion efficiency (PCE) of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) achieved over the years, unsatisfactory stability and lead toxicity remain obstacles that limit their competitiveness and large‐scale practical deployment. In this study, in situ polymerizing internal encapsulation (IPIE) is developed as a holistic approach to overcome these challenges. The uniform polymer internal package layer constructed by thermally triggered cross‐linkable monomers not only solidifies the ionic perovskite crystalline by strong electron‐withdrawing/donating chemical sites, but also acts as a water penetration and ion migration barrier to prolong shelf life under harsh environments. The optimized MAPbI 3 and FAPbI 3 devices with IPIE treatment yield impressive efficiencies of 22.29% and 24.12%, respectively, accompanied by remarkably enhanced environmental and mechanical stabilities. In addition, toxic water‐soluble lead leakage is minimized by the synergetic effect of the physical encapsulation wall and chemical chelation conferred by the IPIE. Hence, this strategy provides a feasible route for preparing efficient, stable, and eco‐friendly PSCs.