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

Progress in tin-based PSCs.

Perovskite Methodology Significance/improvements References
Pb–Sn mixed triple cation Bulky organic ligands inclusion Increase in spin orbit coupling (SOC) and out-of-plane photoinduced bulk polarization 105
2D/3D Pb–Sn alloys Introduction of PEA+ (bulky organic cations) using solvent optimization Growth-oriented orientations and SOC modulation resulting in photoinduced bulk-polarization 106
Sn-based PSCs without HTL Use of natural antioxidant, i.e., uric acid (UA) Uric acid reduces oxidation and promotes carrier recombination 114
SnO2-based PSC Strong pulsed light for quick annealing & inclusion of di-iodomethane alkyl-halide (CH2I2) Enhanced surface characteristics of the perovskite layer 115
PSC with SnO2-quantum dots as ETL Creation of SnO2 quantum dots using low-temperature solution processing Better electron extraction and hole-blocking capabilities 116
SnO2-doped TiO2-based perovskite device Tin-doped TiO2 ETL material preparation using hydriodic acid (HI) Improved electron mobility and flaw suppression 117
PSC based on Cl-SnO2 and SnO2 as ETL Implementation of compact and ultra-thin SnOx coatings produced from SnCl4 Enhanced electron coupling, defect passivation, and energy level alignment 118
PSC based on Li:SnO2-ETL Addition of LiCl to SnO2 ETL using a straightforward low thermal procedure Increased conductivity of SnO2 enhancing charge transport and preventing charge recombination 119
SnO2-based PSC modified with glycine Addition of an amino-acid or glycine self-assembled film onto the SnO2-ETL Improved interaction between SnO2 and perovskite layer at the interface 120
ZSO nanoparticle-based PSCs Creation of ZSO nanoparticles for solar application Improved the stability of perovskite material 122
PSC with solution processed ZSO-film as ETL Use of solution processed ZSO-film Record-breaking efficiency 123
ZSO-based perovskite solar cell Creation of a single crystal of Zn2SnO4 using hydro-thermal synthesis Controlled particle size and shape of the ZSO single crystal 125
ZSO (ETL)-based PSCs treated with CBD Chemical bath deposition (CBD) approach to modify the surface of the ZSO layer Enhanced charge extraction at the ETL/perovskite interface and reduced trap-assisted recombination 126