Chelating Coordination Regulates Perovskite Crystallization and Defect Passivation in Sn–Pb Perovskite Solar Cells

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Authors: Md. Abdul Karim, Shamim Ahmmed, Siliang Cao, Md. Emrul Kayesh, Yulu He, Md. Ataur Rahman, Wasif Islam Chowdhury, Masatoshi Yanagida, Yasuhiro Shirai, Ashraful Islam
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Abstract

ABSTRACT Tin‐lead (Sn‐Pb) perovskite (TLP) serve as potential narrow‐bandgap absorbers for photovoltaics; unfortunately, issues such as uncontrolled crystallization, Sn 2+ oxidation, and interfacial defects continue to limit device efficiency and stability. In this study, we present a chelating coordination strategy at buried and top perovskite interface utilizing ethylenediamine diacetate (EDDA) to synergistically regulate perovskite crystallization and defect passivation in TLP. Post‐treatment of PEDOT:PSS using EDDA mitigates surface acidity and reduces insulating PSS‐rich domains through ionic exchange, thereby shifting the buried interface potential. The carboxylate (─COO − ) groups of EDDA coordinate with undercoordinated Pb 2+ /Sn 2+ cations, while the ─NH 3 + groups form hydrogen bonds in TLP. These interactions at buried interface reduce nucleation concentration and promote homogeneous and orderly (100)‐facet crystal growth across TLP films. The chemical polishing of the TLP top surface inhibits the Sn 2+ oxidation, reduces defects and facilitates more efficient charge extraction. As a result, the Target devices demonstrate a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 23.30% (0.09 cm 2 ), with an enhanced open‐circuit voltage of 0.877 V and a fill factor of 81.81%. Importantly, the Target device shows high stability for 300 s under continuous sunlight at maximum power point tracking and maintains 90% efficiency after 1800 h of storage in N 2 .

Fields of Study & Subjects

Perovskite Materials and Applications Thermal Expansion and Ionic Conductivity Organic Electronics and Photovoltaics

Publication details

Journal / source
Small
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
22
Issue
27
Pages
e00050–e00050
Publication date
18 March 2026
Language
EN