Interface Matters: Boosting Efficient Pb‐Sn Perovskite Solar Cells for All‐Perovskite Tandem Photovoltaics

W Weiyin Gao (College of New Energy Xi'an Shiyou University Xi'an China) F Fan Yang Z Zelin Wang Y Yang Lan R Ruolin Nie (College of New Energy Xi'an Shiyou University Xi'an China) C Chenxin Ran (Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) Northwestern Polytechnical University Xi'an P. R. China)

Abstract

ABSTRACT To overcome the theoretical efficiency limit of single‐junction perovskite solar cells (PSCs), the development of all‐perovskite tandem solar cells (APTSCs) has attracted significant interest due to their low cost, high efficiency, and compatibility with flexible substrates. Currently, the performance of APTSCs is primarily constrained by the inferior performance of narrow‐bandgap lead‐tin (Pb─Sn) perovskite sub‐cells, stemming from poor interface quality caused by Sn 2+ instability and an unbalanced crystallization process. Encouragingly, recent breakthroughs in rational interface engineering have enabled the construction of high‐quality Pb─Sn perovskite films with optimized interfaces, boosting the efficiency of APTSCs beyond 30%. Herein, we provide a comprehensive review of the recent advances in interface engineering for realizing efficient Pb─Sn PSCs and APTSCs. First, we introduce the fundamental challenges and potential solutions associated with the different interfaces in Pb─Sn PSCs, including the grain boundaries, buried interface, and top interface. Subsequently, we carefully examine cutting‐edge strategies and their underlying mechanisms for addressing these interface issues of Pb─Sn PSCs, and the corresponding performance of their APTSCs is also summarized. Finally, we offer a critical perspective on this exciting field. This review is intended to inspire new ideas for further performance improvements in Pb─Sn PSCs and APTSCs.

Article Details

Volume / Issue Vol. 38, Issue 9
Published February 01, 2026
ISSN 0935-9648
Publisher Unknown Publisher

Journal Info

Advanced Materials

Unknown Publisher

ISSN: 0935-9648 Physical Sciences

Authors (6)

W

Weiyin Gao

College of New Energy Xi'an Shiyou University Xi'an China

F

Fan Yang

Z

Zelin Wang

Y

Yang Lan

R

Ruolin Nie

College of New Energy Xi'an Shiyou University Xi'an China

C

Chenxin Ran

Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) Northwestern Polytechnical University Xi'an P. R. China