Understanding ion migration suppression in all-inorganic mixed halide perovskites via tin-lead alloying

All-inorganic perovskites are advantageous in terms of improved thermal stability compared to organic-inorganic counterparts. However, the ion migration-induced hysteresis significantly undermines the long-term operational stability of all-inorganic perovskite solar cells (PSCs), particularly in mix...

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Main Authors: Xinyu Li, Yanbo Shang, Xue Wang, Zhimin Fang, Tianao Hou, Dehan Li, Shuang Gao, Tao Chen, Xu Pan, Zhengguo Xiao, Shangfeng Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tsinghua University Press 2025-06-01
Series:Nano Research Energy
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Online Access:https://www.sciopen.com/article/10.26599/NRE.2025.9120166
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Summary:All-inorganic perovskites are advantageous in terms of improved thermal stability compared to organic-inorganic counterparts. However, the ion migration-induced hysteresis significantly undermines the long-term operational stability of all-inorganic perovskite solar cells (PSCs), particularly in mixed halide perovskites. Herein, we report that tin-lead (Sn-Pb) alloying for all-inorganic mixed halide perovskites can effectively inhibit the ion migration behavior, as comprehensively revealed by the time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (TOF-SIMS), optical microscopy and galvanostatic measurements. On one hand, the small-sized Sn2+ cations can tighten the lattice structure to enhance the Pb/Sn-X (X=I and Br) ionic bonds, thereby effectively immobilizing the halide ions. On the other hand, Sn substitution can significantly reduce anti-site defects, such as ICs and IPb, which are considered potential pathways for ion migration. With these advantages, ion migration is greatly suppressed in Sn-Pb alloyed inorganic perovskites, resulting in reduced hysteresis and improved operational stability of PSC devices.
ISSN:2791-0091
2790-8119