Communications Materials (Jul 2024)

Manipulating the crystallization kinetics of halide perovskites for large-area solar modules

  • Zhaojin Wang,
  • Xiao Duan,
  • Jing Zhang,
  • Wenbin Yuan,
  • Dinghao Qu,
  • You Chen,
  • Lijuan He,
  • Haoran Wang,
  • Guang Yang,
  • Wei Zhang,
  • Yang Bai,
  • Hui-Ming Cheng

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1038/s43246-024-00566-5
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 5, no. 1
pp. 1 – 18

Abstract

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Abstract In the last decade, laboratory-scale single-junction perovskite solar cells have achieved a remarkable power conversion efficiency exceeding 26.1%. However, the transition to industrial-scale production has unveiled a significant efficiency gap. The central challenge lies in the difficulty of achieving uniform, high-quality perovskite films on a large scale. To tackle this issue, various innovative strategies for manipulating crystallization have emerged in recent years. Based on an in-depth fundamental understanding of the nucleation and growth mechanisms in large-area perovskite films prepared through blade/slot-die coating methods, this review offers a critical examination of crystallization manipulation strategies for large-area perovskite solar modules. Lastly, we explore future avenues aimed at enhancing the efficiency and stability of large-area PSMs, thereby steering the field toward commercially viable applications.