Dynamic Reversible Oxidation‐Reduction of Iodide Ions for Operationally Stable Perovskite Solar Cells under ISOS‐L‐3 Protocol

Abstract Despite rapid advancements in the photovoltaic efficiencies of perovskite solar cells (PSCs), their operational stability remains a significant challenge for commercialization. This instability mainly arises from light‐induced halide ion migration and subsequent oxidation into iodine (I 2 ). The situation is exacerbated when considering the heat effects at elevated temperatures, leading to the volatilization of I 2 and resulting in irreversible device degradation. To the end, a thiol‐contained reducing agent, mercaptoethylammonium iodide (ESAI), has been incorporated into the perovskite film. This addition aims to prevent the oxidation of iodide ions, thereby suppressing the light‐induced degradation pathway of FAPbI 3 →FAI+PbI 2 . Additionally, the formation of a thiol‐disulfide/I − ‐I 2 redox pair within the perovskite film provides a dynamic mechanism for the continuous reduction of I 2 under light and thermal stresses, facilitating the healing of iodine‐induced degradations. This approach significantly enhances the operational stability of PSCs. Under the ISOS‐L‐3 testing protocol (MPP tracking in an environment with relative humidity of ∼50% at ∼65 °C), the treated PSCs maintain 97% of their original PCE after 300 hours of aging. In contrast, control devices exhibit almost complete degradation, primarily due to rapid thermal‐induced I 2 volatilization. These results demonstrate a promising strategy to overcome critical stability challenges in PSCs, particularly in scenarios involving thermal effects. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved