Interference Crystallization Rebalances Facet Competition for Efficient and Stable Perovskite Solar Cells

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Authors: Wenna Huang, Haibing Wang, Kun Dai, Jiaxin Zhang, Guoyi Chen, Chi Zhang, Guang Li, Xuzhi Hu, Yansong Ge, Fang Yao, Xiaojuan Cao, Chen Tao
+9 more Chen Wang, Jiwei Liang, Mingming Hu, Zixi Yu, Jianwei Zhao, Zuojun Tan, Hongwei Lei, Weijun Ke, Guojia Fang
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Abstract

ABSTRACT Crystallographic orientation governs lattice strain, defect formation, and stability in perovskite solar cells, yet precise control remains challenging in sequential deposition due to the intrinsic growth dominance of low‐surface‐energy (100) facets. Here, we report an interference crystallization strategy that reshapes facet competition by modulating A‐site intercalation kinetics. Incorporation of a sulfonate‐based additive into the PbI 2 precursor imposes facet‐dependent kinetic perturbation during FA + insertion. Preferential adsorption of this additive on the (100) surface restricts A‐site accessibility and selectively retards its growth, whereas weaker interaction with the (111) surface preserves intercalation kinetics and enables its competitive development. This asymmetric interference establishes a balanced (100)/(111) orientation distribution, alleviating residual lattice strain associated with single‐facet dominance. The coexistence of both facets integrates their complementary merits, combining the superior optoelectronic quality of (100) with the enhanced moisture tolerance of (111). Meanwhile, strong surface adsorption of this additive on both facets provides additional defect passivation, suppressing non‐radiative recombination. Devices fabricated via this strategy achieve a power conversion efficiency of 26.41% and exhibit negligible degradation after 1300 h maximum power point tracking, demonstrating interference‐mediated crystallization as a viable pathway for orientation regulation in sequentially deposited perovskites.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Perovskite Materials and Applications TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells solar cell performance optimization

Publication details

Journal / source
Advanced Materials
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
38
Issue
37
Pages
e73539–e73539
Publication date
28 May 2026
Language
EN