Phase segregation affects electron-phonon coupling in perovskite solar cell materials


YAVUZ İ.

Journal of Materials Chemistry C, cilt.11, sa.44, ss.15482-15488, 2023 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 11 Sayı: 44
  • Basım Tarihi: 2023
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1039/d3tc02547k
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Materials Chemistry C
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Aerospace Database, Chemical Abstracts Core, Chimica, Communication Abstracts, Compendex, INSPEC, MEDLINE, Metadex, Civil Engineering Abstracts
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.15482-15488
  • Marmara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Phase segregation has been described as a significant factor that limits solar cell efficiency and long-term stability in mixed organic-inorganic halide perovskite materials. It is often microscopically linked to the electron-phonon coupling when the device is under operation. Through computational calculations, Migdal-Eliashberg theory and the Fröhlich large polaron model, we examined the control of phase segregation, in bulk I/Br and FA/Cs mixtures, over the electron-phonon coupling strength. We revealed that either A-site or X-site phase segregation destabilizes the material but reduces the electron-phonon coupling and increases the charge carrier mobility. Segregation promotes higher frequency vibrations and phonon instability is generally caused by [PbI6]4− octahedral torsions and liberations in FA+. Phonon dispersion has stronger control over the electron-phonon coupling than electronic bands. We expect that our theoretical findings will influence future discussions regarding the interplay of phase segregation and electron-phonon interactions in perovskite solar cells.