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Enhancing the Microstructure of Perovskite-Inspired Cu-Ag-Bi-I Absorber for Efficient Indoor Photovoltaics




AuthorsGrandhi G. Krishnamurthy, Al-Anesi Basheer, Pasanen Hannu, Ali-Löytty Harri, Lahtonen Kimmo, Granroth Sari, Christian Nino, Matuhina Anastasia, Liu Maning, Berdin Alex, Pecunia Vincenzo, Vivo Paola

PublisherWILEY-V C H VERLAG GMBH

Publication year2022

JournalSmall

Journal name in sourceSMALL

Journal acronymSMALL

Article number 2203768

Number of pages8

ISSN1613-6810

eISSN1613-6829

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1002/smll.202203768

Web address https://doi.org/10.1002/smll.202203768

Self-archived copy’s web addresshttps://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/176119708


Abstract

Lead-free perovskite-inspired materials (PIMs) are gaining attention in optoelectronics due to their low toxicity and inherent air stability. Their wide bandgaps (≈2 eV) make them ideal for indoor light harvesting. However, the investigation of PIMs for indoor photovoltaics (IPVs) is still in its infancy. Herein, the IPV potential of a quaternary PIM, Cu2AgBiI6 (CABI), is demonstrated upon controlling the film crystallization dynamics via additive engineering. The addition of 1.5 vol% hydroiodic acid (HI) leads to films with improved surface coverage and large crystalline domains. The morphologically-enhanced CABI+HI absorber leads to photovoltaic cells with a power conversion efficiency of 1.3% under 1 sun illumination-the highest efficiency ever reported for CABI cells and of 4.7% under indoor white light-emitting diode lighting-that is, within the same range of commercial IPVs. This work highlights the great potential of CABI for IPVs and paves the way for future performance improvements through effective passivation strategies.


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