Review on chemical stability of lead halide perovskite solar cells

Abstract

A comprehensive review is presented on the chemical reactions of perovskite films under different environmental conditions and with charge transfer materials and metal electrodes in perovskite solar cells.The influence of chemical reactions on device stability is elucidated.Effective strategies for suppressing the degradation reactions are specified. © 2023, The Author(s).; Lead halide perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have become a promising next-generation photovoltaic technology due to their skyrocketed power conversion efficiency. However, the device stability issues may restrict their commercial applications, which are dominated by various chemical reactions of perovskite layers. Hence, a comprehensive illustration on the stability of perovskite films in PSCs is urgently needed. In this review article, chemical reactions of perovskite films under different environmental conditions (e.g., moisture, oxygen, light) and with charge transfer materials and metal electrodes are systematically elucidated. Effective strategies for suppressing the degradation reactions of perovskites, such as buffer layer introduction and additives engineering, are specified. Finally, conclusions and outlooks for this field are proposed. The comprehensive review will provide a guideline on the material engineering and device design for PSCs.