A Polymer Hole Extraction Layer for Inverted Perovskite Solar Cells from Aqueous Solutions

Advanced Energy MaterialsVolume 6, Issue 20 1600664 Communication A Polymer Hole Extraction Layer for Inverted Perovskite Solar Cells from Aqueous Solutions Yao Liu, Yao Liu Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Conte Center for Polymer Research, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 120 Governors Drive, Amherst, MA, 01003-9303 USASearch for more papers by this authorLawrence A. Renna, Lawrence A. Renna Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 710 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA, 01003-9303 USASearch for more papers by this authorZachariah A. Page, Zachariah A. Page Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Conte Center for Polymer Research, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 120 Governors Drive, Amherst, MA, 01003-9303 USASearch for more papers by this authorHilary B. Thompson, Hilary B. Thompson Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 710 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA, 01003-9303 USASearch for more papers by this authorPaul Y. Kim, Paul Y. Kim Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Conte Center for Polymer Research, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 120 Governors Drive, Amherst, MA, 01003-9303 USASearch for more papers by this authorMichael D. Barnes, Michael D. Barnes Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 710 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA, 01003-9303 USA Department of Physics, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, 01003-9337 USASearch for more papers by this authorTodd Emrick, Corresponding Author Todd Emrick tsemrick@mail.pse.umass.edu Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Conte Center for Polymer Research, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 120 Governors Drive, Amherst, MA, 01003-9303 USAE-mail: tsemrick@mail.pse.umass.edu, dv@chem.umass.edu, russell@mail.pse.umass.eduSearch for more papers by this authorDhandapani Venkataraman, Corresponding Author Dhandapani Venkataraman dv@chem.umass.edu Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 710 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA, 01003-9303 USAE-mail: tsemrick@mail.pse.umass.edu, dv@chem.umass.edu, russell@mail.pse.umass.eduSearch for more papers by this authorThomas P. Russell, Corresponding Author Thomas P. Russell russell@mail.pse.umass.edu Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Conte Center for Polymer Research, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 120 Governors Drive, Amherst, MA, 01003-9303 USAE-mail: tsemrick@mail.pse.umass.edu, dv@chem.umass.edu, russell@mail.pse.umass.eduSearch for more papers by this author Yao Liu, Yao Liu Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Conte Center for Polymer Research, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 120 Governors Drive, Amherst, MA, 01003-9303 USASearch for more papers by this authorLawrence A. Renna, Lawrence A. Renna Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 710 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA, 01003-9303 USASearch for more papers by this authorZachariah A. Page, Zachariah A. Page Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Conte Center for Polymer Research, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 120 Governors Drive, Amherst, MA, 01003-9303 USASearch for more papers by this authorHilary B. Thompson, Hilary B. Thompson Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 710 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA, 01003-9303 USASearch for more papers by this authorPaul Y. Kim, Paul Y. Kim Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Conte Center for Polymer Research, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 120 Governors Drive, Amherst, MA, 01003-9303 USASearch for more papers by this authorMichael D. Barnes, Michael D. Barnes Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 710 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA, 01003-9303 USA Department of Physics, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, 01003-9337 USASearch for more papers by this authorTodd Emrick, Corresponding Author Todd Emrick tsemrick@mail.pse.umass.edu Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Conte Center for Polymer Research, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 120 Governors Drive, Amherst, MA, 01003-9303 USAE-mail: tsemrick@mail.pse.umass.edu, dv@chem.umass.edu, russell@mail.pse.umass.eduSearch for more papers by this authorDhandapani Venkataraman, Corresponding Author Dhandapani Venkataraman dv@chem.umass.edu Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 710 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA, 01003-9303 USAE-mail: tsemrick@mail.pse.umass.edu, dv@chem.umass.edu, russell@mail.pse.umass.eduSearch for more papers by this authorThomas P. Russell, Corresponding Author Thomas P. Russell russell@mail.pse.umass.edu Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Conte Center for Polymer Research, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 120 Governors Drive, Amherst, MA, 01003-9303 USAE-mail: tsemrick@mail.pse.umass.edu, dv@chem.umass.edu, russell@mail.pse.umass.eduSearch for more papers by this author First published: 25 July 2016 https://doi.org/10.1002/aenm.201600664Citations: 50Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Graphical Abstract Poly(Phenylene vinylene) anionic polyelectrolyte (PVBT-SO3) was found to be an efficient hole extraction layer for inverted perovskite solar cells. It can be cast from an aqueous solution and does not require thermal annealing for improved device performance. The devices show maximum solar cell efficiency of 15.9% and exhibit improved stability under ambient conditions and enhanced charge extraction. Citing Literature Supporting Information As a service to our authors and readers, this journal provides supporting information supplied by the authors. Such materials are peer reviewed and may be re-organized for online delivery, but are not copy-edited or typeset. Technical support issues arising from supporting information (other than missing files) should be addressed to the authors. 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