In‐Situ Solution Complexation for n‐Type Surface‐Energetics Reconstruction in 2.0 eV Ultra‐Wide‐Bandgap Perovskite Solar Cells
ABSTRACT Ultra‐wide‐bandgap (UWBG) perovskites (>2.0 eV) are essential for high‐efficiency triple‐junction tandem solar cells but suffer from photo‐induced phase segregation and open‐circuit voltage ( V OC ) deficits arising from surface defects and energetic misalignment. Here, we report an in situ solution complexation (ISC) strategy to reconstruct the surface of 2.0 eV perovskites. By exploiting a proton transfer reaction between phenethylammonium chloride and ethylenediamine, we activate the passivation agents to selectively deplete unstable surface iodine clusters and eliminate metallic lead defects. This chemical reconstruction induces a degenerate‐like n‐type surface with pronounced downward band bending, simultaneously forming a robust hole‐blocking barrier and enabling efficient electron extraction via an Ohmic tunneling contact. Consequently, the ISC‐treated 2.0 eV single‐junction device achieves a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 15.7% with a high V OC of 1.41 V and a fill factor of 0.84, while exhibiting superior photostability by suppressing phase segregation. Leveraging this UWBG top cell together with a 1.5 eV perovskite bottom cell, we further demonstrate a monolithic all‐perovskite tandem solar cell delivering a PCE of 24.2% with a V OC of 2.58 V. This work provides a practical pathway to minimize voltage losses and stabilize UWBG perovskites, advancing perovskite tandems toward perovskite/perovskite/Si triple‐junction architecture.
Authors
- Jinyoung Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-3509-0987)
- Y. Kang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6079-3434)
- Junsu Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9583-7978)
- Jung Sang Cho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5584-1526)
- HeeJi Choi
- Gyu Min Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8882-6365)
- Saemon Yoon
- SungWon Cho
- Han‐Gyun Lim
- Jongsung Park
- Jun Ryu
- Seojun Lee
Institutions
- Hankyong National University (KR)
- Sogang University (KR)
- Chungbuk National University (KR)
- Gyeongsang National University (KR)
- Institute for Basic Science (KR)
- Hanyang University (KR)
- Chung-Ang University (KR)
- Macquarie University (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Advanced Functional Materials
- Published
- 2026-03-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202532139
- Primary Topic
- Perovskite Materials and Applications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00