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

Progress in Pb–Sn based PSCs.

Perovskite type Methodology Significance/improvements References
Tin–lead (Sn–Pb) perovskites Combining lead and tin in perovskite structures to balance toxicity reduction with efficacy and stability Reduction in toxicity with maintained efficacy and stability; Sn-based perovskites solidify before Pb-based due to their difference in crystallization rate 127
Tin–lead (Sn–Pb) perovskites Control of crystallization rates to promote vertical crystal growth and mitigate nonuniform growth Improved device quality due to enhanced crystallinity, reducing residual stress in the perovskite 128
Tin–lead (Sn–Pb) perovskites Studying the bandgap bowing effect in Sn and Pb alloyed perovskites Narrower bandgap due to ‘bowing effect’, leading to variations influenced by the organic cation and halide present 135
Tin–lead (Sn–Pb) perovskites Adjusting Sn concentration in perovskites to control defect formation and oxidation Sn concentration between 30% and 50% recovers optoelectronic quality; lower concentrations create deep-level traps 139
Tin–lead (Sn–Pb) perovskites Fine-tuning the composition of the perovskite material, specifically the mixed A cation Higher efficiency achieved with specific ratios of FA and MA; correlation between Urbach energy and efficiency 150 and 151
Tin–lead (Sn–Pb) perovskites Partially substituting MA+ or FA+ with inorganic Cs in Sn–Pb-based perovskites to enhance film stability Increased moisture and light stability; homogeneous film formation, especially in high Sn concentrations 153