Low‐Coordination Solvation Engineering Enables Efficient and Stable Perovskite Solar Cells

The solvation chemistry of perovskite precursor solutions plays a pivotal role in perovskite crystallization, exerting a significant influence on the performance and stability of devices. As such, the selection of the solvent is of utmost importance. Dimethyl sulfoxide and dimethylformamide, characterized by high Gutmann donor numbers, form strong coordinate bonds with perovskite precursors, thereby retarding perovskite crystallization. Nevertheless, the substantial desolvation activation energy associated with these solvents gives rise to elevated defect concentrations in the resultant perovskite films. In this study, we introduce dimethyl carbonate (DMC), a sustainable solvent with a lower Gutmann donor number that establishes weaker coordination with perovskite precursors. The interactions between DMC and PbI 2 /FAI facilitate the formation of smaller colloidal particles, prolonging the shelf‐life of the precursor solution. Furthermore, the incorporation of DMC enhances the quality of perovskite films, optimizes energy‐level alignment, and improves charge carrier transport and extraction. Consequently, devices treated with DMC exhibit a power conversion efficiency of 25.53%, alongside enhanced long‐term stability.

Authors

Institutions

Publication Details

Journal
Energy & environment materials
Published
2026-01-19
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1002/eem2.70246
Primary Topic
Perovskite Materials and Applications
Type
article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact
0.00

Funders

Controls
|||
ALL TIME
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
article

Low‐Coordination Solvation Engineering Enables Efficient and Stable Perovskite Solar Cells

Zhenwei Zhou, Haokun Jiang, Zhen Wei, Jiakang Zhang et al.
Energy & environment materials
Perovskite Materials and Applications
article

Low‐Coordination Solvation Engineering Enables Efficient and Stable Perovskite Solar Cells

Zhenwei Zhou, Haokun Jiang, Zhen Wei, Jiakang Zhang, Cheng Peng
article en

Abstract

The solvation chemistry of perovskite precursor solutions plays a pivotal role in perovskite crystallization, exerting a significant influence on the performance and stability of devices. As such, the selection of the solvent is of utmost importance. Dimethyl sulfoxide and dimethylformamide, characterized by high Gutmann donor numbers, form strong coordinate bonds with perovskite precursors, thereby retarding perovskite crystallization. Nevertheless, the substantial desolvation activation energy associated with these solvents gives rise to elevated defect concentrations in the resultant perovskite films. In this study, we introduce dimethyl carbonate (DMC), a sustainable solvent with a lower Gutmann donor number that establishes weaker coordination with perovskite precursors. The interactions between DMC and PbI 2 /FAI facilitate the formation of smaller colloidal particles, prolonging the shelf‐life of the precursor solution. Furthermore, the incorporation of DMC enhances the quality of perovskite films, optimizes energy‐level alignment, and improves charge carrier transport and extraction. Consequently, devices treated with DMC exhibit a power conversion efficiency of 25.53%, alongside enhanced long‐term stability.

Energy & environment materials
Qingdao University of Science and Technology (CN)
National Natural Science Foundation of China, Natural Science Foundation of Qingdao
Responsible consumption and production
Openalex Percentile: Top 82%
Perovskite Materials and Applications
AI Navigator

Ask Laika to Summarize, Analyze, and Connect papers live on the map.

Summarize Papers & Methodologies

Extract key findings, datasets, and comparative methods across publications.

Benchmark Rankings & Visual Analytics

Rank top research institutions, authors, funders, topics, and journals by Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) and paper volume with instant charts.

Connect Distant Disciplines

Bridge topological clusters on the map to find hidden collaborative intersections.

Low‐Coordination Solvation Engineering Enables Efficient and Stable Perovskite Solar Cells — Zhenwei Zhou, Haokun Jiang, et al. · Energy & environment materials (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS