Effects of Redox, Molecular, and Ionic Dopants on the Structure and Electronic Behavior of Haloplumbate Perovskites

Abstract

This proposal focuses on developing a fundamental understanding of the effects of redox, ionic, and molecular dopants on the properties of the bulk and interfaces (including grain boundaries) of haloplumbate perovskites. We seek to develop novel methods for p- and n-doping haloplumbate perovskites, both in bulk and at surfaces (both at contacts and grain boundaries within films); and to understand the effect that molecular p- and n-dopants have on perovskite photophysical and electronic properties; and how this impacts photovoltaic performance. We will examine whether dopant redox levels are best positioned within or outside the perovskite band gap, what the pros and cons of different doping methods are, and explore if doping can lead to new applications for 2D and 3D haloplumbate perovskites. In addition we will develop crosslinked p-doped polymeric hole-transport layers and perform studies to determine if these can provide for stable and reproducible performance in high-efficiency perovskite photovoltaic cells. The work brings together a team of chemists and physicists with the ultimate goals of increasing our understanding of the factors that determine the performance of perovskite materials in solar cells, which have broad DoD applications for portable power, and may also open new areas of application for these materials.

Document Details

Document Type
DoD Grant Award
Publication Date
Sep 19, 2018
Source ID
FA95501810499

Entities

People

  • Seth Marder

Organizations

  • Air Force Office of Scientific Research
  • Georgia Tech Research Corporation
  • United States Air Force

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Semiconductor Device Technology
  • Solar Photovoltaics and Thermoelectric Devices.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics