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Title: Photovoltaic switching mechanism in lateral structure hybrid perovskite solar cells

Journal Article · · Advanced Energy Materials
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  1. Univ. of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE (United States)
  2. National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD (United States); Univ. of Maryland, College Park, MD (United States)
  3. National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD (United States)

In this study, long range electromigration of methylammonium ions (MA+) in methyl ammonium lead tri-iodide (MAPbI3) film is observed directly using the photo­thermal induced resonance technique. The electromigration of MA+ leads to the formation of a lateral p-i-n structure, which is the origin of the switchable photovoltaic effect in MAPbI3 perovskite devices.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Grant/Contract Number:
EE0006709
OSTI ID:
1238032
Journal Information:
Advanced Energy Materials, Vol. 5, Issue 15; ISSN 1614-6832
Publisher:
WileyCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 507 works
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