Ultraviolet-ozone modification on TiO2 surface to promote both efficiency and stability of low-temperature planar perovskite solar cells

摘要： As a classical electron transport layer, the high crystallinity TiO2 has been widely used in perovskite solar cells (PSCs), however, its high-temperature preparation process elevates the fabrication cost and limits its application. Here, we report an ultraviolet-ozone assisted strategy to modify low-temperature TiO2 interface for PSCs. In addition to the more appropriate work function and reinforced built-in potential, the lattice strain of perovskite films crystallized on modified TiO2 has also been released in some degree. Ultrafast transient absorption technique is employed to provide an deep insight into the carrier dynamics, revealing that less non-radiative recombination exists in the modified device. Interestingly, transient surface photovoltage results demonstrate that ultraviolet-ozone modification can efficiently suppress the decomposition of perovskite films under light illumination. Taking advantage of these facts, this device exhibits better efficiency and remarkable stability. This demonstrated low-temperature strategy is a promising way for fabricating low-cost, efficient and stable perovskite device.