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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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    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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    An unconventional blade coating for low-cost fabrication of PCDTBT: PC70BM polymer and CH3NH3PbIxCl3-x perovskite solar cells
    (2021-04-01)
    Kaewprajak, Anusit
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    Kumnorkaew, Pisist
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    Lohawet, Khathawut
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    Duong, Binh
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    Chonsut, Teantong
    A low-cost and unconventional blade coating technique, called convective deposition, has been introduced for PCDTBT:PC<inf>70</inf>BM polymer and CH<inf>3</inf>NH<inf>3</inf>PbI<inf>x</inf>Cl<inf>3-x</inf> perovskite solar cell fabrication. With the new technique, only 10–20 microliter droplets per one square inch substrate were used to deposit hole transporting material, as well as photoactive and electron transporting materials, sequentially to create a p-i-n structure solar cell. Thin film deposition and solar cell fabrication from the standard spin coating and the convective deposition were compared. Smaller and better distribution of PC<inf>70</inf>BM domain in the PCDTBT:PC<inf>70</inf>BM film was observed in the film prepared by the convective deposition. Unlike the conventional doctor-blade coating or the spin coating, the film thickness can simply be adjusted by the convective deposition speed. The highest averaged power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 6.34% was obtained from the polymer solar cell prepared by the convective deposition at the coating speed of 750 μm/s compared to 5.60% PCE from the spin coating at the speed of 2500 rpm. For perovskite solar cell, a heating stage was used during the convective deposition of perovskite ink, 10.61% PCE was achieved with the stage temperature of 70 °C and the 2500 μm/s deposition speed. Layer-by-layer deposition with the convective deposition used in this study offers benefits over the standard spin coating by reducing amount of material consumption in the fabrication process and being suitable for low-cost fabrication of other solution-based optoelectronic devices.
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    Impact of a Spun-Cast MoOxLayer on the Enhanced Moisture Stability and Performance-Limiting Behaviors of Perovskite Solar Cells
    (2021-04-26)
    Rosungnern, Unyamanee
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    Kumnorkaew, Pisist
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    Chanlek, Narong
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    Li, Youyong
    Organic-inorganic perovskite solar cells (PSCs), which have good environmental durability, are of great interest for practical applications. In this work, we show that a solution-processed MoOx layer acts as a buffer layer against high moisture stress to suppress defects in the perovskite and as a hole transport layer. The inversion of the photoinduced charge migration behaviors, that is, the electron preferentially moving toward the surface when MoOx is directly deposited onto the perovskite, is found to cause a significant loss in device functionality. The deposition of MoOx onto spiro-OMeTAD results in a lower photocurrent density-voltage (J-V) hysteresis behavior, a greatly enhanced electrical conductivity, and a significantly stabilized power conversion efficiency (PCE) when compared with those of devices without the MoOx layer. More importantly, the PCEs of the MoOx-based devices are retained at over 85% of their initial value, while only 75% is retained for a reference cell. This work highlights the facial fabrication approach of the solution-based MoOx layer and provides experimental evidence of the photogenerated charge migration behaviors on the perovskite/MoOx interface. This information would be beneficial for the further design and development of PSC technology.
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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<sup>−2</sup> (or ≈1000 lx), a maximum free carrier generation rate of 1.0 × 10<sup>21</sup> m<sup>−3</sup> s<sup>−1</sup> 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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    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<sup>−1</sup>) 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 cm<sup>2</sup> 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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    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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    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.].