Effect of UVO Treatment on Optical and Electrical Properties of NiOx Thin Film and Perovskite Solar Cells

Sujin Cho; Jae-Keun Hwang; Dowon Pyun; Seok Hyun Jeong; Solhee Lee; Wonkyu Lee; Ji-Seong Hwang; Youngho Choe; Donghwan Kim

doi:10.21218/CPR.2024.12.1.001

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Effect of UVO Treatment on Optical and Electrical Properties of NiOx Thin Film and Perovskite Solar Cells UVO 처리에 따른 NiOx 박막 및 페로브스카이트 태양전지 셀 특성 변화

31 March 2024. pp. 1-5

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Abstract

Perovskite solar cells have exhibited a remarkable increase in efficiency from an initial 3.8% to 26.1%, marking a significant advancement. However, challenges persist in the commercialization of perovskite solar cells due to their low stability with respect to humidity, light exposure, and temperature. Moreover, the instability of the organic charge transport layer underscores the need for exploring inorganic alternatives. In the manufacturing process of the perovskite solar cells' oxide charge transport layer, ultraviolet-ozone (UVO) treatment is commonly applied to enhance the wettability of the perovskite solution. The UVO treatment on metal oxides has proven effective in suppressing surface oxygen vacancies and removing surface organic contaminants. This study focused on the characterization of nickel oxide as the hole transport material in perovskite solar cells, specifically investigating the impact of UVO treatment on film properties. Through this analysis, changes induced by the UVO treatment were observed, and consequent alterations in the device characteristics were identified.

Keywords

Perovskite solar cell

NiOx

UVO treatment

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Publisher :Korea Photovoltaic Society
Publisher(Ko) :한국태양광발전학회
Journal Title :Current Photovoltaic Research
Volume : 12
No :1
Pages :1-5
Received Date : 2023-11-30
Revised Date : 2024-01-08
Accepted Date : 2024-01-09
DOI :https://doi.org/10.21218/CPR.2024.12.1.001

Current Photovoltaic Research ISSN:2288-3274(Print) 2508-125X(Online)

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