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.
Authors
- Bowen Yang
- Xiaohong Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5625-3304)
- Haicheng Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7268-6967)
- Xiang Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5100-1482)
- Fengxian Cao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0315-1616)
- Xinbo Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0622-5417)
- Cao Yu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6307-2245)
- Yang Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9979-9147)
- Wenhao Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2715-0511)
- Chang Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7487-1317)
- Bo Gao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7474-0015)
- Shibo Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5937-4718)
- Wei Shi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-5453-4491)
- Kun Gao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0466-1709)
- Yao Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6736-355X)
Institutions
- Jiangsu University (CN)
- Soochow University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Advanced Energy Materials
- Published
- 2025-06-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/aenm.202501762
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Perovskite Materials and Applications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.46
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology
- National Key Research and Development Program of China