Solution-Processed Monolithic Tandem Perovskite/n-Si Hybrid Solar Cells Using MoO₃/InZnO Bilayer-Based Interconnecting and Window Layers

Abstract

A metal oxide-based interconnecting and window layer consisting of a molybdenum oxide (MoO3)/Zn-doped In2O3 (IZO) bilayer was investigated in efficient solution-processed perovskite/n-Si monolithic tandem solar cells using formamidinium cesium lead triiodide, FA0.9Cs0.1PbI3, and poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)/poly(polystyrene sulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS). The MoO3/IZO bilayer with and without Au nanoparticle play a significant role in the charge extraction and recombination within the interconnecting layer and the window layer of the top cell, respectively. A power conversion efficiency of 18–19% was achieved with a short-circuit current, Jsc, of 17.8 mA/cm2; an open-circuit voltage, Voc, of 1.48 V; and an FF of 0.74 by adjusting the layer thicknesses of MoO3 (5 nm), Au nanoparticle layer (5 nm), and sputtered IZO (42 nm for ICL and 80 nm for window layer).

Keywords

• Si/perovskite tandem solar cells
• MoO₃/IZO interconnecting layer
• PEDOT:PSS
• FA_0.9Cs_0.1PbI₃
• Au nanoparticle