In situ observation of heat-induced degradation of perovskite solar cells

G. Divitini (), S. Cacovich, F. Matteocci, L. Cinà, A. Di Carlo and C. Ducati
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G. Divitini: University of Cambridge
S. Cacovich: University of Cambridge
F. Matteocci: C.H.O.S.E. (Centre for Hybrid and Organic Solar Energy), University of Rome “Tor Vergata”
L. Cinà: C.H.O.S.E. (Centre for Hybrid and Organic Solar Energy), University of Rome “Tor Vergata”
A. Di Carlo: C.H.O.S.E. (Centre for Hybrid and Organic Solar Energy), University of Rome “Tor Vergata”
C. Ducati: University of Cambridge

Nature Energy, 2016, vol. 1, issue 2, 1-6

Abstract: Abstract The lack of thermal stability of perovskite solar cells is hindering the progress of this technology towards adoption in the consumer market. Different pathways of thermal degradation are activated at different temperatures in these complex nanostructured hybrid composites. Thus, it is essential to explore the thermal response of the mesosuperstructured composite device to engineer materials and operating protocols. Here we produce devices according to four well-established recipes, and characterize their photovoltaic performance as they are heated within the operational range. The devices are analysed using transmission electron microscopy as they are further heated in situ, to monitor changes in morphology and chemical composition. We identify mechanisms for structural and chemical changes, such as iodine and lead migration, which appear to be correlated to the synthesis conditions. In particular, we identify a correlation between exposure of the perovskite layer to air during processing and elemental diffusion during thermal treatment.

Date: 2016
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