A hydro/oxo-phobic top hole-selective layer for efficient and stable colloidal quantum dot solar cells

Se Woong Baek, Sang Hoon Lee, Jung Hoon Song, Changjo Kim, Ye Seol Ha, Hyeyoung Shin, Hyungjun Kim, Sohee Jeong, Jung Yong Lee

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Abstract

In this report, we explore the underlying mechanisms by which doped organic thin films as a top hole-selective layer (HSL) improve the performance and stability of colloidal quantum dot (CQD)-based solar cells. Molecular dynamics-based theoretical studies prove that the hydro/oxo-phobic properties of the HSL serve to efficiently passivate the CQD solid. Furthermore, the robust and outstanding electrical properties of the HSL, simultaneously ensure a high power conversion efficiency (PCE) and increase the stability performance of CQD-based solar cells. As a result, a best PCE of 11.7% in a lead sulfide (PbS)-based CQD solar cell is achieved and over 90% of the initial performance is retained after 1 year storage under ambient conditions.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2078-2084
Number of pages7
JournalEnergy and Environmental Science
Volume11
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2018
Externally publishedYes

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