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Film Properties Using Metal Salts Washing for Perovskite Solar Cells
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: Received: 11 July 2022 / Approved: 13 July 2022 / Online: 13 July 2022 (08:40:00 CEST)
(This article belongs to the Research Topic Ecofriendly Materials)
How to cite: Thomas, A. S. Film Properties Using Metal Salts Washing for Perovskite Solar Cells. Preprints 2022, 2022070192. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202207.0192.v1 Thomas, A. S. Film Properties Using Metal Salts Washing for Perovskite Solar Cells. Preprints 2022, 2022070192. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202207.0192.v1
Abstract
Perovskite Solar Cell (PSC) is a third-generation photovoltaic device known for its rapid improvement in efficiency levels over the past decade. Moreover, the added benefits of abundant sourcing of raw materials, uncomplicated fabrication process, organic and inorganic device materials, and tuneable bandgaps make this technology a sustainable energy alternative. However, the efficiency values of these devices are subjected to variation depending on factors such as material compatibility, environmental conditions, energy band alignment of device components and stability characteristics to extrinsic and intrinsic factors. One such vital intrinsic factor is film morphology, homogenous and superior film quality formation and pinhole and trap-free films. In this study, we have investigated the formation of perovskite films on a qualitative basis using metal chloride washing of salts such as Erbium, Antimony, Cadmium and Chromium Chloride. The study aims to analyse the difference in film formation with various metal chloride washing and how this could potentially impact or contribute to photovoltaic performance if the devices are fabricated.
Keywords
Perovskites; Solar cells; Film formation; Solar energy; Doping
Subject
Chemistry and Materials Science, Surfaces, Coatings and Films
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