Understanding the distribution of chlorine in perovskite solar cells via X-ray fluorescence microscopy

Yanqi Luo, Shany Gamliel, Sally Nijem, Sigalit Aharon, Martin Holt, Benjamin Stripe, Volker Rose, Mariana Bertoni, Lioz Etgar, David P. Fenning

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Abstract

Spatial heterogeneities in the chemical makeup of thin film photovoltaic devices are pivotal in determining device efficiency. In this study, the presence of chlorine is identified in perovskite films synthesized with Cl-containing precursors by means of nanoprobe X-ray fluorescence (Nano-XRF). Additionally, a spatial variation in the Cl incorporation is observed within a given film, and the standard deviation of Cl:I ratio across the film is large. Using Nano-XRF, the Cl incorporation in methylammonium lead iodide perovskite films can be manipulated by precursor stoichiometry ratio.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2017 IEEE 44th Photovoltaic Specialist Conference, PVSC 2017
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages730-734
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781509056057
DOIs
StatePublished - 2017
Event44th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialist Conference, PVSC 2017 - Washington, United States
Duration: Jun 25 2017Jun 30 2017

Publication series

Name2017 IEEE 44th Photovoltaic Specialist Conference, PVSC 2017

Other

Other44th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialist Conference, PVSC 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWashington
Period6/25/176/30/17

Keywords

  • Cl containing precursors
  • Elemental distribution
  • Nano-XRF
  • Perovskite solar cells
  • Synchrotron based technique

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials

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