Humidity Resistant Air‐Processing of Large Area Perovskite Photovoltaic Modules via Dual Interaction‐Induced Moisture Shielding

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Authors: Peng Mao, Junjie Cheng, LV Jun, Weihui Bi, Haoliang Cheng, Po‐Chuan Yang, Mengyuan Li, Z. Zhang, Huichuan Pei, Jing Zhuang, Yufei Zhong
Cited by: 2
References: 32

Abstract

ABSTRACT Formamidinium (FA)‐based perovskite solar cells (PSCs) hold potential for industrialization due to their high power conversion efficiency (PCE), yet their fabrication relies heavily on inert gas environments, primarily constrained by their intrinsic moisture sensitivity. To enable humidity‐resistant air‐processing of large‐area perovskite modules, we introduce isobutylamine hydrochloride (iBACl) as a multifunctional additive, leveraging a dual interaction‐induced moisture shielding to address the above challenges. We found that the electrostatic interactions of iBACl with Pb 2+ and I − , as well as the probable formation of FA‐iBA + complexes, render a less energetically favorable bonding between water and perovskite precursors, thereby suppressing these water‐assisted sub‐optimal phase transitions. Additionally, iBACl enhances the quality of perovskite by reducing trap density, thus prolonging carrier lifetime and lowering residual stress. Our strategy enables air‐fabrication across a wide humidity window (0%–40% relative humidity). Specifically, blade‐coated mini‐modules (12.80 cm 2 ) achieve a PCE of 22.16%, while slot‐die‐coated large‐area modules (653.9 cm 2 ) obtain a PCE of 20.05% (certified 19.16%). Unencapsulated devices retain 92% of their initial efficiency after 1000 h of dark storage under 30%–40% RH (shelf stability), significantly outperforming the control devices (81%). This work provides a viable route for the scalable air‐processing of FA‐based perovskite modules.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Perovskite Materials and Applications Organic Light-Emitting Diodes Research Thermal Expansion and Ionic Conductivity

Publication details

Journal / source
Advanced Functional Materials
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
36
Issue
34
Publication date
16 January 2026
Language
EN