Self‐Healing Ionogel Dual‐Network Enables Synergistic Defect Passivation and Strain Relief for High‐Efficiency Robust Perovskite Photovoltaics
The simultaneous realization of high efficiency and long-term stability remains the central challenge for the commercialization of perovskite photovoltaics. The solution processing of perovskite films, while offering significant advantages, inevitably introduces deep-level defects and residual strain, fundamentally limiting both the achievable open-circuit voltage and the device's operational durability. Here, we introduce a molecular design concept that concurrently addresses these pervasive issues by engineering a cross-linked multifunctional ionogel, [HA-AA][EMIES], which is incorporated into the precursor solution. This approach leverages the ionogel's extensive dynamic bond networks and its intrinsic matrix toughening mechanism, achieved through molecular-scale bond energy dissipation, to orchestrate the crystallization process and manage mechanical stress. Consequently, we achieve a near two-fold enhancement in carrier diffusion length, surpassing 8 µm within the polycrystalline film. The resulting [HA-AA][EMIES]-based devices demonstrate superior efficiencies of 26.45% for rigid substrates and 25.14% for flexible devices, while exhibiting exceptional resilience against both ambient air exposure and mechanical bending. This work establishes a direct route to eliminate deleterious defects and residual strain in perovskites, offering a promising pathway to accelerate the development and commercial deployment of large-area, stable perovskite photovoltaics.
Authors
- Yi Jiang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5422-7273)
- Sheng Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0867-6438)
- Guichuan Xing (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2769-8659)
- Lingfeng Chao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5493-435X)
- Wen‐Yong Lai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2381-1570)
- Chen Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2660-8116)
- Yonghua Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9694-4246)
- Wang Shaolong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1343-6968)
- Xiao‐li Du
- Wen Wu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-0991-2925)
- Xiang‐Feng Deng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-6821-0559)
- Jia‐Yi Tian
- Gang Wang
Institutions
- Nanjing Tech University (CN)
- University of Macau (MO)
- Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Advanced Science
- Published
- 2026-09-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.77804
- Primary Topic
- Perovskite Materials and Applications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China
- Government of Jiangsu Province
- Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications
- Basic Research Program of Jiangsu Province
- National Key Research and Development Program of China