Publications by authors named "A Yaiche"

Improving the stability of lead halide perovskite solar cells (PSCs) for industrialization is currently a major challenge. It is shown that moisture induces changes in global PSC performance, altering the nature of the absorber through phase transition or segregation. Understanding how the material evolves in a wet environment is crucial for optimizing device performance and stability.

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Metal halide perovskites (MHPs) are semiconductors with promising application in optoelectronic devices, particularly, in solar cell technologies. The chemical and electronic properties of MHPs at the surface and interfaces with adjacent layers dictate charge transfer within stacked devices and ultimately the efficiency of the latter. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy is a powerful tool to characterize these material properties.

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We present an iterative method to model the optical properties of a complete semitransparent perovskite solar cell. It is based on spectroscopic characterizations and accounts for porosity and incoherence effects. We provide the complex refractive indices of each layer, and we identify the main sources of optical losses.

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Article Synopsis
  • Mixed halide perovskites are gaining attention in solar energy research due to their high efficiency and potential for cost-effective, scalable technology.
  • Light soaking, or exposing materials to sunlight, helps reduce harmful non-radiative recombination and optimizes performance in these perovskite films.
  • Our study shows that while short light exposure (up to 1 hour) enhances optoelectronic properties, prolonged exposure (5 hours) causes issues like phase segregation and decreased charge mobility.
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