Magnesium Oxide Buffer Layer for Over 32% Efficiency Four‐Terminal Perovskite/Silicon Tandem Solar Cells

Abstract Perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells have emerged as a promising candidate for next‐generation photovoltaics, offering a pathway to surpass the efficiency limits of single‐junction devices. However, the integration of a buffer layer between the electron transport layer and the transparent electrode is critical for maintaining structural integrity and optimizing charge extraction and stability. Here, the fabrication of a chemically stable and multifunctional buffer layer, magnesium oxide (MgO x ), via thermal evaporation is demonstrated in four‐terminal perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells. The introduction of MgO x enhances electron extraction while effectively mitigating damage caused by the sputtering process used for subsequent layers. As a result, the optimized device achieves a power conversion efficiency exceeding 32%, along with exceptional operational stability, MgO x device retains 80% of its initial efficiency after 400 h of continuous MPPT testing. This work highlights the pivotal role of buffer layer engineering in advancing high‐performance tandem solar cells and provides a scalable route toward efficient and durable perovskite/silicon photovoltaics.

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Advanced Energy Materials
Published
2025-06-24
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https://doi.org/10.1002/aenm.202501762
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2
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Perovskite Materials and Applications
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Field-Weighted Citation Impact
1.46

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Abstract Perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells have emerged as a promising candidate for next‐generation photovoltaics, offering a pathway to surpass the efficiency limits of single‐junction devices. However, the integration of a buffer layer between the electron transport layer and the transparent electrode is critical for maintaining structural integrity and optimizing charge extraction and stability. Here, the fabrication of a chemically stable and multifunctional buffer layer, magnesium oxide (MgO x ), via thermal evaporation is demonstrated in four‐terminal perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells. The introduction of MgO x enhances electron extraction while effectively mitigating damage caused by the sputtering process used for subsequent layers. As a result, the optimized device achieves a power conversion efficiency exceeding 32%, along with exceptional operational stability, MgO x device retains 80% of its initial efficiency after 400 h of continuous MPPT testing. This work highlights the pivotal role of buffer layer engineering in advancing high‐performance tandem solar cells and provides a scalable route toward efficient and durable perovskite/silicon photovoltaics.

Advanced Energy MaterialsVol. 15(48)
Jiangsu University (CN), Soochow University (CN)
National Natural Science Foundation of China, Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology, National Key Research and Development Program of China
Openalex Percentile: Top 17%
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