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Sequentially dip-coated processed MAyFA1−yPbI3−xBrx perovskite layers from an aqueous halide-free lead precursor for efficient perovskite solar cells

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A facile all-sequential-dip-coating deposition of MAyFA1−yPbI3−xBrx perovskite layers from an aqueous halide-free lead precursor, Pb(NO3)2 were carried-out towards an efficient, low cost, and an environmentally friendly manufacturing approach for high-efficiency perovskite solar cells. The efficient MAyFA1−yPbI3−xBrx perovskite films were successfully realized by sequential dip-coating immersed in MABr and FAI mixed solution of Pb(NO3)2 layer deposited over a ZnO covered c-TiO2 bilayer substrate, in which the four-types of MABr/FAI proportions were investigated to modulate the cationic and anionic ligands such as MA/FA and Br/I components in formation of MAyFA1−yPbI3−xBrx perovskite structures. Although the characteristics of these MAyFA1−yPbI3−xBrx perovskite films were significantly affected by varying MABr/FAI molar ratios, the MAyFA1−yPbI3−xBrx perovskite films prepared with the 0.18-MABr/FAI presented the better light absorption efficiency, higher perovskite conversion factors, superior surface morphology, and better crystallinity with the appropriate Br insertion. The fabricated PrSCs devices with MAyFA1−yPbI3−xBrx perovskite films with 0.18-MABr/FAI exhibited a notable PCE value of 12.6% with high photocurrent of ~ 24 mA cm−2 and high photovoltage of 0.98 V, even it has a rather low fill factor of 0.54, providing efficient operational stability without any significant loss in photovoltaic performance for 500 h.

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This study was supported by research fund from Chosun University, 2022.

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  1. Department of Chemistry, Graduate School, Chosun University, Gwangju, 501-759, Republic of Korea

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All authors contributed to the study conception and design. Material preparation, data collection and analysis were performed by ZI, MA, and JKL. The first draft of the manuscript was written by JKL and all authors commented on previous versions of the manuscript. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.

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Irshad, Z., Adnan, M. & Lee, J.K. Sequentially dip-coated processed MAyFA1−yPbI3−xBrx perovskite layers from an aqueous halide-free lead precursor for efficient perovskite solar cells. J Mater Sci: Mater Electron 33, 15132–15142 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-022-08432-1

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