In Situ Cross-Linking Strategy to Enable Highly Stable Perovskite Solar Cells

The perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have achieved great success in power conversion efficiency due to their excellent optoelectrical properties of perovskite. However, the instability of PSCs severely impedes their commercialization. Recently, in situ cross-linking strategy has been proposed to mitigate stability issues of PSCs, enabling highly efficient and stable PSCs. Here, the critical factors that lead to the degradation of PSCs are first outlined. Then, a comprehensive review of in situ cross-linking strategy in perovskite to enhance the moisture, thermal, illumination, and bending stress resistance properties of PSCs is presented. Furthermore, the detailed mechanism underlying these advantageous effects is discussed pertaining to crystallization regulation, immobilization of ions, water resistance, and release of unfavorable stress. Finally, the current challenges and further development trends of in situ cross-linking strategy in PSCs and extension to other optoelectronic devices are prospected. This review summarizes the origin of perovskite solar cell (PSC) degradation and the recent development of in situ cross-linking strategy in PSCs to enhance the moisture, thermal, illumination, and tensile stress resistance properties of perovskite. Moreover, the current challenges to further develop the in situ cross-linking strategy to enable high stability and efficiency of PSCs are thoroughly discussed. image