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. 2024 Feb 8;14(8):5085–5131. doi: 10.1039/d3ra07518d

Progress in charge transport layer materials for PSCs.

Perovskite CTL (charge transport layer) Methodology Significance/improvements References
MAPbI3 MoS2 Direct production of MoS2 nanosheets on ITO substrate Enhanced interfacial charge transfer capabilities, stability, and overall performance 50
MAPbI3 MoS2 Used as HTL Versatility of MoS2 as both ETL and HTL 52
MAPbI3 MoS2 Inverted p–i–n heterojunction planar PSC Utilization of MoS2 as HTL 54
MAPbI3 Spiro-OMeTAD Incorporation of benzoic acid Accelerated oxidation and improved hole-transmitting properties 61
CsPbI2Br Spiro-OMeTAD Fluorinated spiro-OMeTAD without dopants High PCE and exceptional longevity 62
MAPbI3 ZnO Ultrasonic bath to produce ZnO nanoparticles in different solvents Superior performance due to excellent MAPbI3 surface coverage and low defect density 66
MAPbI3 ZnSnO Doping with silicon Improved charge extraction and conduction capabilities 67
MAPbI3 TiO2 Lithium (Li) doping of TiO2 Enhanced conductivity and reduced solar power loss 73
MAPbI3 TiO2 Sol–gel production process with varying TiO2 concentrations Enhanced efficiency of low-temperature solar panels 74
MAPbI3 TiO2 MgTiO3-coated TiO2 mesoporous scaffold layers Improved photovoltaic performance and durability 75
MAPbI3 In2O3 Synthesis of stable In2O3 films at low temperatures Enhanced electron extraction and charge transfer 78
MAPbI3 Cu2O/SiO2 RF magnetron sputtering Enhanced PCE, reduced charge carrier recombination 79
MAPbI3 TiO2 Introduction of a thin m-TiO2 layer at the interface Superior performance and low hysteresis coefficient 80
MAPbI3 MFIL Multifunctional interface layer (MFIL) technique Enhanced efficiency and durability 81
MAPbI3 ZnO Production of well-ordered ZnO nanorods on FTO substrate Improved electron transportation and increased contact area 82