Double‐Chain Copolymer Network via In Situ Polymerization Enables High‐Stability and Lead‐Safe Perovskite Solar Cells

Abstract Lead halide perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have made significant progress due to their low cost and high efficiency. However, the long‐term stability and lead toxicity of PSCs remain a huge challenge for further commercialization. Herein, we designed a multifunctional additive, poly(amide ester) (PAE), with photosensitive properties to overcome these difficulties. A unique double‐chain copolymer network can be constructed via in situ polymerization induced by ultraviolet (UV) light. The multiple active sites in the polymer chains can passivate various defects and enhance charge transfer. Meanwhile, the vast network provides an effective defense for perovskite to stabilize the internal structure and resist harsh external environments, thus delaying the degradation of devices and maximizing the suppression of toxic lead leakage. Remarkably, the devices protected by the network achieved a champion power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 26.20% (certified as 25.69%), the unencapsulated devices suppressed 80% of lead leakage, and the encapsulated devices maintained 93% of the initial PCE after 1000 h in a humid and thermal environment (65 °C and 85% RH).

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Angewandte Chemie
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2025-03-20
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https://doi.org/10.1002/ange.202425578
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4
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Perovskite Materials and Applications
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Abstract

Abstract Lead halide perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have made significant progress due to their low cost and high efficiency. However, the long‐term stability and lead toxicity of PSCs remain a huge challenge for further commercialization. Herein, we designed a multifunctional additive, poly(amide ester) (PAE), with photosensitive properties to overcome these difficulties. A unique double‐chain copolymer network can be constructed via in situ polymerization induced by ultraviolet (UV) light. The multiple active sites in the polymer chains can passivate various defects and enhance charge transfer. Meanwhile, the vast network provides an effective defense for perovskite to stabilize the internal structure and resist harsh external environments, thus delaying the degradation of devices and maximizing the suppression of toxic lead leakage. Remarkably, the devices protected by the network achieved a champion power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 26.20% (certified as 25.69%), the unencapsulated devices suppressed 80% of lead leakage, and the encapsulated devices maintained 93% of the initial PCE after 1000 h in a humid and thermal environment (65 °C and 85% RH).

Angewandte ChemieVol. 137(21)
Chinese Academy of Sciences (CN), National Center for Mathematics and Interdisciplinary Sciences (CN), Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (CN), State Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry (CN), University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (CN)
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