Decoupling Bulk Homogenization and Interfacial Reconstruction via a Triple‐Alkali‐Cation Interlayer for High‐Performance Perovskite Solar Cells

Y Yuanhang Zhang (College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University) X Xiao‐Xin Gao (Institute of Chemical Sciences and Engineering École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) Lausanne Switzerland) H Hewei Wang Y Yanyan Fang (State Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry University of Science and Technology of China Hefei Anhui 230026 P.R. China) P Pengfei Zhang E Enjia Jiang (Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences Huairou Research Center CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing China) X Xiangrong Li J Jiayi Niu (State Key Laboratory of Organic‐Inorganic Composites Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials College of Materials Science and Engineering Beijing University of Chemical Technology Beijing China) H Hong‐Bo Cheng (Institute of Chemical Sciences and Engineering École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) Lausanne Switzerland) D Dongmei Xie (Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences Huairou Research Center CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing China) Y Yao Zhao P Paul J. Dyson M Mohammad Khaja Nazeeruddin Y Yuan Lin

Abstract

ABSTRACT Precise control over cation distribution is critical for high‐performance perovskite solar cells (PSCs). Conventional bulk doping often leads to vertical segregation and lattice strain, while surface passivation dose not ensure bulk homogeneity. We introduce a triple‐alkali interlayer (LiOH/KCl/CsI) deposited on the electron transport layer prior to crystallization of the perovskite film. This design spatially decouples crystallization regulation from compositional modulation, i.e., localized Li + and K + ions reconstruct the buried contact and passivate defects and interfacial Cs + acts as a dynamic source for in situ upward diffusion. This bottom‐up mechanism facilitates stress‐free crystallization, resulting in a dense, preferentially oriented perovskite film with a void‐free buried interface and superior compositional homogeneity. Consequently, the resulting champion n‐i‐p PSC achieves a remarkable power conversion efficiency of 26.13%, with a high open‐circuit voltage of 1.184 V and a fill factor of 83.81%. Furthermore, the devices demonstrate robust durability maintaining 93.7% after 1440 h of continuous 1‐sun irradiation at 65°C. This work provides a promising pathway for managing cation dynamics to realize efficient and stable perovskite photovoltaics.

Article Details

Volume / Issue Vol. 1, Issue 1
Published June 04, 2026
ISSN 0935-9648
Publisher Unknown Publisher

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Advanced Materials

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ISSN: 0935-9648 Physical Sciences

Authors (14)

Y

Yuanhang Zhang

College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Peking University

X

Xiao‐Xin Gao

Institute of Chemical Sciences and Engineering École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) Lausanne Switzerland

H

Hewei Wang

Y

Yanyan Fang

State Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry University of Science and Technology of China Hefei Anhui 230026 P.R. China

P

Pengfei Zhang

E

Enjia Jiang

Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences Huairou Research Center CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing China

X

Xiangrong Li

J

Jiayi Niu

State Key Laboratory of Organic‐Inorganic Composites Beijing Laboratory of Biomedical Materials College of Materials Science and Engineering Beijing University of Chemical Technology Beijing China

H

Hong‐Bo Cheng

Institute of Chemical Sciences and Engineering École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) Lausanne Switzerland

D

Dongmei Xie

Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences Huairou Research Center CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing China

Y

Yao Zhao

P

Paul J. Dyson

M

Mohammad Khaja Nazeeruddin

Y

Yuan Lin