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SnCl2敏化的TiO2表面对PbI2粒子的诱导吸附

王馨雨a, 许雄文a,b,*   

  1. a华南理工大学 电力学院 广州 510640;
    b广东省高效清洁能源利用重点实验室 华南理工大学 广州 510640
  • 投稿日期:2024-04-10
  • 通讯作者: * E-mail: epxwxu@scut.edu.cn (X. Xu); Fax: +86-020-87110613
  • 基金资助:
    项目受中国自然基金(51976063)支持

The induced adsorption of PbI2 particles on the SnCl2-sensitized TiO2 surface

Xinyu Wanga, Xiongwen Xua,*   

  1. aSchool of Electric Power, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China;
    bGuangdong Province Key Laboratory of Efficient and Clean Energy Utilization, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
  • Received:2024-04-10
  • Supported by:
    National Natural Science Foundation of China (51976063)

近年来,钙钛矿电池因其性能高,造价低且柔性好的优点而获得了极大的关注和发展,但其薄膜制备工艺还不够成熟。本文主要关注两步法沉积钙钛矿时PbI2晶种层的沉积。受银镜反应中SnCl2敏化思想的启发,本文提出采用SnCl2敏化层来增加PbI2粒子与TiO2基底上的吸附能力。为验证其可行性,首先通过分子动力学模拟SnCl2敏化的TiO2表面对PbI2粒子的诱导吸附,分析了SnCl2、PbI2、TiO2三者的相互结合能。模拟结果表明,SnCl2与TiO2及PbI2粒子都有较大的结合能,因此可以很好地提高PbI2粒子在TiO2基底上的吸附能力。最后,通过PbI2的溶液沉积实验和表征也验证了SnCl2敏化层对PbI2薄膜沉积质量具有较好的改善作用。

关键词: 钙钛矿电池, 薄膜, 桥梁粒子, 诱导吸附

In recent years, perovskite solar cells have emerged as a bright star in the realm of renewable energy, capturing the attention of researchers and industry experts with their high conversion efficiencies, low costs, and exceptional flexibility. Despite these advantages, the Achilles' heel of perovskite solar cells lies in the delicate art of film preparation. The challenges inherent in this process, if not overcome, could potentially hinder the technology's march towards commercialization. This paper delves into a critical aspect of perovskite film formation—the deposition of the PbI2 seed layer in the two-step synthesis of perovskite materials. The seed layer, serving as the cornerstone for the growth of the perovskite lattice, plays a decisive role in the ultimate performance of the solar cell. Inspired by the role of SnCl2 in the silver mirror reaction, this paper proposes the use of an SnCl2 sensitization layer to enhance the adsorption capacity of PbI2 particles on TiO2 substrates. To validate this hypothesis, we conducted a series of molecular dynamics simulations. These simulations provided a microscopic perspective on the deposition process, contrasting the adsorption and deposition behaviors of PbI2 particles on pristine TiO2 surfaces with those on TiO2 surfaces pre-treated with SnCl2. The findings indicated that the substrate sensitized with SnCl2 could significantly reduce the energy of PbI2 particles during the deposition process, facilitating their adsorption and deposition on the substrate.To further analyze the binding energies among SnCl2, PbI2, and TiO2, additional simulations focused on their interactions. These simulations confirmed that SnCl2 could act as an effective bridge, promoting a tighter bond between PbI2 and TiO2. Complementing the simulations, experimental validation was carried out through PbI2 solution deposition. The resulting films, analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD), confirmed the positive impact of the SnCl2 sensitization layer on the quality of PbI2 film deposition.

Key words: perovskite solar cells, film, "bridge" particles, induced adsorption