Dual‐Ligand Regulation of Homogeneous Cation–Anion Distribution Enables Efficient and Stable Perovskite Solar Cells

K Kunpeng Li Z Zuolin Zhang X Xinlong Zhao T Tao Wang Z Zhishan Li (School of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering Kunming University of Science and Technology Kunming 650093 P.R. China) H Huicong Zhang (School of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering Kunming University of Science and Technology Kunming 650093 P.R. China) D Dongfang Li (Centre for Clean Energy Technology, Faculty of Science) F Fashe Li (School of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering Kunming University of Science and Technology Kunming 650093 P.R. China) Y Yuling Zhai (School of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering Kunming University of Science and Technology Kunming 650093 P.R. China) H Hua Wang X Xing Zhu C Cong Chen (BLSA-ZJU Research Center and Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.) J Jiangzhao Chen T Tao Zhu (Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Precise Synthesis of Functional Molecules, Department of Chemistry, School of Science and Research Center for Industries of the Future, Westlake University, 600 Dunyu Road, Hangzhou 310030, Zhejiang Province, P. R. China)

Abstract

Abstract While amidine ligands are known to significantly enhance defect passivation in perovskite solar cells (PSCs), their role in modulating perovskite film homogeneity through coordinated control of cation–anion distributions remains unexplored. Herein, we demonstrate that a dual‐ligand strategy utilizing pyridine‐2‐carboximidamide hydrochloride (PCH) and pyridine‐2,6‐dicarboximidamide dihydrochloride (PBD) achieves homogeneous cation–anion distributions, enabling high‐performance PSCs. Incorporated into the precursor solutions, these dual‐ligand additives distribute uniformly throughout the perovskite bulk. By simultaneously utilizing their pyridine and amidine groups to passivate Pb 2 ⁺ and FA⁺ ions, as well as employing hydrogen bonding to stabilize I − ions, the uniformity of anions and cations within the film is enhanced. Vacuum flash‐assisted solution‐processed PSCs incorporating PBD‐passivated films with optimized homogeneity achieved a PCE of 26.66% (certified 26.33%). Notably, these devices retained over 90% of their initial efficiency after 1100 h of continuous maximum power point tracking (MPPT) under operational conditions (60 °C, N 2 atmosphere). This PCE value ranks among the highest reported to date for perovskite solar cells. Our findings highlight that achieving homogeneous cation‐anion distribution is essential for designing effective passivators, thereby simultaneously advancing both the PCE and operational stability of PSCs.

Article Details

Volume / Issue Vol. 64, Issue 49
Published December 01, 2025
ISSN 1433-7851
Publisher Wiley

Journal Info

Angewandte Chemie International Edition

Wiley

ISSN: 1433-7851 Physical Sciences

Authors (14)

K

Kunpeng Li

Z

Zuolin Zhang

X

Xinlong Zhao

T

Tao Wang

Z

Zhishan Li

School of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering Kunming University of Science and Technology Kunming 650093 P.R. China

H

Huicong Zhang

School of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering Kunming University of Science and Technology Kunming 650093 P.R. China

D

Dongfang Li

Centre for Clean Energy Technology, Faculty of Science

F

Fashe Li

School of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering Kunming University of Science and Technology Kunming 650093 P.R. China

Y

Yuling Zhai

School of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering Kunming University of Science and Technology Kunming 650093 P.R. China

H

Hua Wang

X

Xing Zhu

C

Cong Chen

BLSA-ZJU Research Center and Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.

J

Jiangzhao Chen

T

Tao Zhu

Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Precise Synthesis of Functional Molecules, Department of Chemistry, School of Science and Research Center for Industries of the Future, Westlake University, 600 Dunyu Road, Hangzhou 310030, Zhejiang Province, P. R. China