Long-term stability in perovskite solar cells through atomic layer deposition of tin oxide

Robust contact schemes that boost stability and simplify the production process are needed for perovskite solar cells (PSCs). We codeposited perovskite and hole-selective contact while protecting the perovskite to enable deposition of SnO_x/Ag without the use of a fullerene. The SnO_x, prepared through atomic layer deposition, serves as a durable inorganic electron transport layer. Tailoring the oxygen vacancy defects in the SnO_x layer led to power conversion efficiencies (PCEs) of >25%. Our devices exhibit superior stability over conventional p-i-n PSCs, successfully meeting several benchmark stability tests. They retained >95% PCE after 2000 hours of continuous operation at their maximum power point under simulated AM1.5 illumination at 65°C. Additionally, they boast a certified T₉₇ lifetime exceeding 1000 hours. © 2024 The Authors, some rights reserved; exclusive licensee American Association for the Advancement of Science.