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Highly efficient and stable perovskite photovoltaics enabled by multifunctional crosslinked n+-type interlayer

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Tin dioxide (SnO2) stands as a premier electron transport layer in n-i-p perovskite solar cells (PSCs), yet interfacial defect-induced carrier recombination and energy-level misalignment impede its commercialization. Herein, we engineer a multifunctional polymeric interlayer by introducing polymerizable dimethyldiallylammonium chloride (DADMAC) at the SnO2/perovskite interface. The densely cross-linked P-DADMAC network reinforces mechanical interlocking, enhancing interfacial adhesion and stress dissipation. Concurrently, chloride ions (Cl⁻) from P-DADMAC synergistically passivate defects at both the perovskite buried interface and SnO2 surface, inducing a graded n+-type band bending. This energy-band engineering reduces the heterojunction energy-level offset by 0.24 eV, thereby facilitating efficient charge extraction and minimizing non-radiative losses. Consequently, n-i-p devices achieve a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 26.34% with a fill factor (FF) of 85.84% (certified: 26.27%), while a 25 cm2 module (active area: 14 cm2) attains 22.03% PCE (FF > 80%). This work establishes a paradigm for interfacial multifunctionalization in high-performance photovoltaics. The interface between perovskite and tin dioxide in perovskite solar cells suffers from interfacial defects and energy level mismatch that limit efficiency. Zhang et al. add a polymerized dimethyldiallylammonium chloride interlayer to passivate defects, tune band bending, and enhance charge extraction.

Source: Nature Communications

DOI: 10.1038/s41467-026-72793-y