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NiO Nanoparticle-Modified PTAA Hole Transport Layers for High-Efficiency and Stable Large-Area Perovskite Solar Cells
(2026-06-22)
Sukgorn, Nuttaya
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Kaewprajak, Anusit
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Lapawae, Komsun
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Sinthiptharakoon, Kitiphat
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Treetong, Alongkot
The hole transport layer (HTL) plays a central role in governing charge extraction, efficiency, and long-term stability in perovskite solar cells (PSCs). Although poly[bis(4-phenyl)(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)amine] (PTAA) is widely used as an organic HTL, its limited hole mobility and thermal robustness restrict device durability and scalability. Here, we report a hybrid organic−inorganic HTL formed by incorporating NiO nanoparticles into PTAA to simultaneously improve charge transport and thermal stability. Comprehensive spectroscopic and electrical analyses reveal that NiO incorporation deepens the valence band position, enhances hole mobility, accelerates interfacial hole extraction, and suppresses carrier recombination in PTAA:NiO films. As a result, planar n−i−p PSCs employing PTAA:NiO (10 mg mL−1) achieve a champion power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 20.76%, outperforming pristine PTAA-based devices (19.50%) while retaining 86.5% of their initial efficiency after 6000 h under ISOS-D-1 storage conditions. Importantly, NiO incorporation also improves module-level robustness by mitigating thermally induced interfacial degradation during high-temperature encapsulation. Scalable 10 × 10 cm2 minimodules deliver a PCE of up to 14.18% and retain 85.1% of their initial performance after 5000 h. Furthermore, integrated minimodules successfully powered a standalone PM2.5 monitoring system under indoor illumination, highlighting the practical potential of hybrid-HTL PSCs for durable large-area photovoltaic and low-power Internet-of-Things applications.
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Characterization of Bi-doped FAPbI3 perovskite films investigated by X-ray absorption spectroscopy
(2025-12-01)
Wechprasit, Tirapat
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Bootchanont, Atipong
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Infahsaeng, Yingyot
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Wongjom, Poramed
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Wannapaiboon, Suttipong
A thorough investigation of perovskite structures formed through doping is essential for advancing the efficiency and stability of perovskite solar cells. In this study, Bi-doped FAPbI<inf>3</inf> perovskite films with varying Bi concentrations (0.5–2%) were fabricated using a spin-coating technique on ITO glass substrates. Then the films’ phase structure, local structure, and optical characteristics were analyzed. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis revealed that the pristine FAPbI<inf>3</inf> film exhibited both hexagonal and cubic phases, indicating structural instability. In contrast, Bi-doped FAPbI<inf>3</inf> films predominantly displayed a cubic perovskite structure, with a notable reduction in the XRD peak intensity corresponding to the hexagonal phase. UV–Vis spectroscopy showed that the undoped FAPbI<inf>3</inf> film had an absorption edge in the visible-near infrared range, while Bi-doping caused a redshift, indicating a reduction in the optical band gap. The calculated results show that optical band gaps decrease with increasing Bi, from a value of 1.49 (pure) to 1.43 (2% Bi) eV. X-ray absorption near edge structure (XANES) analysis confirmed the oxidation states of Pb2+ and Bi3+ ions across all samples, with Bi ions replacing Pb in the local structure. Photoluminescence (PL) measurements revealed an increased PL intensity with 1% Bi doping (7 105) compared with pristine FAPbI<inf>3</inf> (4.7 105), suggesting a reduction in carrier recombination. These findings demonstrate the potential of Bi-doping to stabilize perovskite structures with improved optoelectronic properties.
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The influence of palladium doping on the structural, morphological, optical and electronic properties of formamidinium lead iodide perovskite films
(2025-12-01)
Wechprasit, Tirapat
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Bootchanont, Atipong
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Infahsaeng, Yingyot
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Wongjom, Poramed
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Wannapaiboon, Suttipong
In this study, we investigated the effects of palladium (Pd) doping on the properties of formamidinium lead iodide (FAPbI<inf>3</inf>) perovskite films. Pd was doped at concentrations ranging from 0.5 to 2 % and coated onto indium tin oxide (ITO) glass substrates using a spin-coating technique. The crystal structure of the films was characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), revealing that Pd-doping reduces the hexagonal phase while increasing the cubic phase in the FAPbI<inf>3</inf> lattice. The optical properties were evaluated using ultraviolet–visible spectrophotometry (UV–Vis), showing changes in light absorption and a reduction in the energy gap with Pd incorporation. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was employed to examine the morphological properties of the films, indicating significant surface alterations and formation of larger grain sizes due to Pd incorporation. The electronic structure of perovskite films was thoroughly investigated using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). These findings demonstrate that Pd-doping significantly affects the structural, optical, and electronic properties of FAPbI<inf>3</inf> perovskite films, with potential implications for enhancing the performance of perovskite-based devices.
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Synthesis of ZIF-8 powders and their electrochemical role as a protective layer minimizing dendrite formation and elevating anode stability in Zn-ion batteries
(2025-12-01)
Chananil, Patompong
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Triosod, Sureerat
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Phumuen, Phatcharin
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Chanlek, Narong
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Kumnorkaew, Pisist
A Zn-based metal-organic framework (Zn-MOF) was synthesized via a solvothermal process using Zn(NO<inf>3</inf>)<inf>2</inf>·6H<inf>2</inf>O and 2-methylimidazole (2-Hmim) in ethanol at 120 °C for 24 h, yielding a crystalline structure consistent with ZIF-8, exhibiting a high surface area (1820.73 m2 g−1) and a large pore size (1.47 nm). The ZIF-8 powder was coated onto a Zn plate (ZIF-8@Zn) and evaluated as a Zn-ion battery anode, demonstrating significantly enhanced cycling stability, with a lifespan up to 200 h across all current densities, outperforming bare Zn (132, 49, 34, 36, and 20 h for 1–5 mA cm−2) in a 2 M ZnSO<inf>4</inf> electrolyte. Post-plating/stripping analysis revealed that ZIF-8@Zn maintained a smooth morphology, whereas bare Zn exhibited pronounced roughness and dendrite formation. Cross-sectional SEM images confirmed a swollen ZIF-8 layer with reduced Zn thickness at higher plating/stripping current densities, and XRD analysis detected Zn<inf>4</inf>SO<inf>4</inf>(OH)<inf>6</inf>·4H<inf>2</inf>O and Zn<inf>4</inf>SO<inf>4</inf>(OH)<inf>6</inf>·5H<inf>2</inf>O byproducts on both electrodes. The ZIF-8@Zn| |V<inf>2</inf>O<inf>5</inf> full-cell exhibited superior capacity (314.03 vs. 251.75 mAh g−1 at 100 mA g−1) and long-term stability, with a 22.71 % capacity increase after 1000 cycles, in contrast to an 11.52 % reduction in the Zn| |V<inf>2</inf>O<inf>5</inf> cell, highlighting ZIF-8@Zn's potential for stable Zn-ion batteries.
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Simultaneous Improvement in Photovoltaic Performance and Air Stability of Perovskite Solar Cells by Controlling Molecular Orientation of Spiro-OMeTAD
(2024-07-22)
Sukgorn, Nuttaya
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Kaewprajak, Anusit
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Rodbuntum, Sasiphapa
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Kayunkid, Navaphun
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Rujisamphan, Nopporn
2,2′,7,7′-Tetrakis (N,N-di-p-methoxyphenyl-amine)9,9′-spirobifluorene (Spiro-OMeTAD) is a prototypical hole transport layer (HTL) for high-performance perovskite solar cells (PSCs). Since the electric conductivity of a neat Spiro-OMeTAD film is low, the HTL is generally doped with additives to increase charge density and mobility. However, the doped Spiro-OMeTAD film suffers from moisture absorption, which deteriorates the long-term stability of PSCs. This work reports that the molecular orientation of Spiro-OMeTAD molecules in the doped HTL is vital to solving this issue. Templating the molecular arrangement of Spiro-OMeTAD by a solidifying solvent, 1,3,5-trichlorobenzene (135-TCB), forms an anisotropic film of the doped Spiro-OMeTAD and induces a face-on orientation along the surface normal. Modifying the molecular orientation enhances hole mobility in the HTL and extraction of holes at the perovskite/HTL interface. As a result, the maximum power conversion efficiency (PCE) of the PSCs increases from 17.63 to 19.92%. Besides, the air stability of the PSCs with the face-on Spiro-OMeTAD, after storage for 1000 h, is superior to that of the devices without templating the molecular arrangement of Spiro-OMeTAD by 135-TCB. Control of the molecular orientation of Spiro-OMeTAD is critical for improving PCE and air stability.
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Hydrothermal transforming phase structure and chemical composition of V2O5 for elevating electrochemical property of zinc ion batteries
(2024-05-01)
Triosod, Sureerat
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Phakkhawan, Authit
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Phumuen, Phatcharin
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Wanabut, Wassana
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Chanlek, Narong
V<inf>2</inf>O<inf>5</inf> was hydrothermally modified in NaOH or KOH solutions at 180 °C for 24 h. The NaOH-modified powders had a nanorod-like structure with a crystal structure matching Na<inf>2</inf>V<inf>6</inf>O<inf>16</inf>·nH<inf>2</inf>O. The TG/DTA results of Na<inf>2</inf>V<inf>6</inf>O<inf>16</inf>·nH<inf>2</inf>O powders show a mass reduction of 4.24 % at 300 °C, corresponding to n of 1.496. KOH-modified powders have large rods and irregular structures with a crystal structure matching KV<inf>3</inf>O<inf>8</inf>. Its TG/DTA spectrum shows a very small percentage change, just 0.37 % at 600 °C. Cyclic voltammetry (CV) curves of a Na<inf>2</inf>V<inf>6</inf>O<inf>16</inf>·nH<inf>2</inf>O cathode in a 2 M ZnSO<inf>4</inf> electrolyte exhibit higher oxidation and reduction current densities than those of pure V<inf>2</inf>O<inf>5</inf> and KV<inf>3</inf>O<inf>8</inf> electrodes.The best capacity of a Na<inf>2</inf>V<inf>6</inf>O<inf>16</inf>·nH<inf>2</inf>O electrode is 296.10 mAh g-1 at a current density of 50 mA g−1, which is higher than those of pure V<inf>2</inf>O<inf>5</inf> (102.90 mAh g-1) and KV<inf>3</inf>O<inf>8</inf> (91.07 mAh g-1) electrodes. EDS and XPS results reveal that the charge and discharge states involve de-insertion and insertion of Zn2+ ions out of/into the electrodes. Computational analysis of Zn intercalation into V<inf>2</inf>O<inf>5</inf>, Na<inf>2</inf>V<inf>6</inf>O<inf>16</inf>·nH<inf>2</inf>O, and KV<inf>3</inf>O<inf>8</inf> structures displays increasing electron density on neighboring V atoms, which explains the increasing V4+/V5+ ratio in the discharged state as evidenced by XPS spectra.
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WO3:AgInS2 quantum dot electron transport layers in enhanced perovskite solar cells
(2023-04-14)
Seriwattanachai, Chaowaphat
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Kaewprajak, Anusit
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Sukgorn, Nuttaya
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Kumnorkaew, Pisist
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Nukeaw, Jiti
The development of the electron transport layers (ETL) was crucially important for the improvement of charge extraction and transportation in perovskite solar cells (PSCs). Here, dual electron transport layers of TiO<inf>2</inf> and WO<inf>3</inf> mixed with different sizes of AgInS<inf>2</inf> quantum dots (TiO<inf>2</inf>/WO<inf>3</inf>:AgInS<inf>2</inf> QDs) were fabricated for planar perovskite solar cells. The peak intensity of the photoluminescence (PL) of the synthesized AgInS<inf>2</inf> QDs were redshifted from 554 to 655 nm with an increased radius of AgInS<inf>2</inf> QDs from 3.82 ± 0.52 to 7.78 ± 1.37 nm. The PL intensity of the perovskite film on TiO<inf>2</inf>/WO<inf>3</inf>:AgInS<inf>2</inf> QDs was quenched by the addition of AgInS<inf>2</inf> QDs. The improved device stability was probably caused by the WO<inf>3</inf>:AgInS<inf>2</inf> QDs layer protecting the interface of perovskite layers from direct contact with TiO<inf>2</inf> to prevent UV decomposing. Therefore, the TiO<inf>2</inf>/WO<inf>3</inf>:AgInS<inf>2</inf> QDs as electron transport layers promoted the perovskite solar cell performance and enhanced the long-term stability. Graphical abstract: [Figure not available: see fulltext.].
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Effect of GeI2 and GeBr2 incorporation on perovskite properties and performance of carbon-based perovskite solar cells
(2023-04-01)
Aunping, Namfon
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Kumlangwan, Pantiwa
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Towannang, Madsakorn
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Chanlek, Narong
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Kumnorkaew, Pisist
CH<inf>3</inf>NH<inf>3</inf>PbI<inf>3</inf> (MAPbI<inf>3</inf>) film was prepared by a convective method, and its X-ray diffraction spectrum displays the tetragonal perovskite structure. GeI<inf>2</inf> and GeBr<inf>2</inf> powders dissolve poorly in a mixed dimethylformamide-dimethylsulfoxide (DMF-DMSO) solvent, but the introduction of 5 wt% 5-ammonium valeric acid iodide (5-AVAI) into the mixed DMF-DMSO solvent greatly promotes GeI<inf>2</inf> and GeBr<inf>2</inf> solubility. XRD spectra of the (5-AVAI)MAPbI<inf>3</inf>, MAGe<inf>x</inf>Pb<inf>1–x</inf>I<inf>3</inf>, and MAGe<inf>x</inf>Pb<inf>1–x</inf>Br<inf>2x</inf>I<inf>3–2x</inf> (x = 0.0625 and 0.125) films exhibit a tetragonal perovskite structure, but the film morphologies become rougher than that of the pristine MAPbI<inf>3</inf> film. Discontinuous islands are formed on MAGe<inf>x</inf>Pb<inf>1–x</inf>I<inf>3</inf> and MAGe<inf>x</inf>Pb<inf>1–x</inf>Br<inf>2x</inf>I<inf>3–2x</inf> (x = 0.125) films. X-ray photoemission spectroscopy (XPS) analysis detected the Ge element on all Ge-doped films. The best performance levels of the carbon-based hole transport layer-free MAGe<inf>x</inf>Pb<inf>1–x</inf>I<inf>3–x</inf> (x = 0.0625, η= 3.63%) and MAGe<inf>x</inf>Pb<inf>1–x</inf>Br<inf>2x</inf>I<inf>3–2x</inf> (x = 0.0625, η = 2.95%) perovskite solar cells are lower than that of the pristine MAPbI<inf>3</inf>–based perovskite solar cell (η = 5.28%). This is likely due to the increased surface roughness, pin-holes, isolated islands, and the decreased light absorbance of the Ge-doped films in comparison with the pristine MAPbI<inf>3</inf> film.
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Influence of SCN− moiety on CH3NH3PbI3 perovskite film properties and the performance of carbon-based hole-transport-layer-free perovskite solar cells
(2022-01-01)
Prasan, Primprapha
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Aunping, Namfon
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Chanlek, Narong
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Kumlangwan, Pantiwa
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Towannang, Madsakorn
CH<inf>3</inf>NH<inf>3</inf>PbI<inf>3</inf> perovskite films were prepared via a hot-casting method using six different CH<inf>3</inf>NH<inf>3</inf>I, PbI<inf>2</inf> and Pb(SCN)<inf>2</inf> solutions. Surface morphology of perovskite films with low SCN− dopant levels (0.0625 M and 0.125 M Pb(SCN)<inf>2</inf>) showed smooth surfaces and large grain sizes. However, with the high SCN− dopant levels (0.1875 M and 0.25 M Pb(SCN)<inf>2</inf>), rough surfaces were produced with pinholes. The crystal of pure CH<inf>3</inf>NH<inf>3</inf>PbI<inf>3</inf> (0 M Pb(SCN)<inf>2</inf>) film is a tetragonal perovskite structure. XRD spectra of all five Pb(SCN)<inf>2</inf> added films show the present of CH<inf>3</inf>NH<inf>3</inf>PbI<inf>3</inf> films and the additional peak at 12.66°. Rietveld refinement analysis reveals that the Pb(SCN)<inf>2</inf> addition causes the second phase PbI<inf>2</inf> formation along with the tetragonal MAPbI<inf>3</inf> perovskite film rather than the CH<inf>3</inf>NH<inf>3</inf>Pb(SCN)<inf>x</inf>I<inf>3-x</inf> perovskite formation. The carbon-based hole-transport-layer (HTL)-free perovskite (from 0.0625 M Pb(SCN)<inf>2</inf> dopant) solar cell is the optimal ratio in generating a promising cell efficiency, 6.34%, with a good efficiency retention of 79.43% after 30 days of testing in comparison to a pure CH<inf>3</inf>NH<inf>3</inf>PbI<inf>3</inf> (0 M Pb(SCN)<inf>2</inf> dopant) perovskite solar cell with an efficiency retention of only 26.92%. The great stability of the Pb(SCN)<inf>2</inf> added perovskite solar cells is attributed to the PbI<inf>2</inf> layer covered MAPbI<inf>3</inf> grains blocking oxygen and/or water molecules from degrading MAPbI<inf>3</inf> perovskite.
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Unveiling the Influence of the Spectral Irradiance of Indoor Light-Emitting Diodes on the Photovoltaics of a Methylammonium Lead Iodide-Based Device
(2022-01-01)
Supasai, Thidarat
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Soe, Kay Thi
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Smerchit, Thapanut
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Azad, Farhad
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Thongprong, Non
An understanding of the spectrum–property relationship of perovskite solar cells when illuminated by light-emitting diodes that are used for indoor applications is necessary. Herein, it is aimed to explore the influences of correlated-color temperatures on a MAPbI<inf>3</inf>-based device under low-light conditions. Given an irradiance of approximately 3 W m−2 (or ≈1000 lx), a maximum free carrier generation rate of 1.0 × 1021 m−3 s−1 was found. Additionally, power conversion efficiencies (PCEs) up to 31.97%, 30.36%, and 28.98% with maximum power outputs of 13.66, 13.02, and 16.09 μW could be reached at 3000, 4000, and 6500 K, respectively. Additional increases in the PCEs were observed when high-energy blue light (in a range of 400–550 nm) was excluded during the current–voltage sweeps. In combination with the surface photovoltage measurements, intense blue light (under 6500 K) had a minimal influence on the photoinduced charge separation signals when compared to those caused by 3000 and 4000 K light. As a solar cell, the PCE reached as high as 34.52%, which corresponded to 73.08% of the thermodynamic limit of its bandgap at 3000 K.

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