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ReviewNanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2025

A Review of Measurement and Characterization of Film Layers of Perovskite Solar Cells by Spectroscopic Ellipsometry.

Liyuan Ma, Xipeng Xu, Changcai Cui, Tukun Li, Shan Lou, Paul J Scott, Xiangqian Jiang, Wenhan Zeng

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Review in Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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2 citing papers in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Liyuan MaSchool of Manufacturing Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China.
Xipeng XuSchool of Manufacturing Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China.
Changcai CuiSchool of Metrology Measurement and Instrument, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China.ORCID 0000-0002-8023-7934
Tukun LiEPSRC Future Advanced Metrology Hub, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield HD1 3DH, UK.ORCID 0000-0002-9053-1053
Shan LouEPSRC Future Advanced Metrology Hub, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield HD1 3DH, UK.ORCID 0000-0002-8426-5596
Paul J ScottEPSRC Future Advanced Metrology Hub, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield HD1 3DH, UK.ORCID 0000-0002-6092-3101
Xiangqian JiangEPSRC Future Advanced Metrology Hub, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield HD1 3DH, UK.ORCID 0000-0001-7949-8507
Wenhan ZengEPSRC Future Advanced Metrology Hub, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield HD1 3DH, UK.

Funding

China Scholarship Council 202308350011National Nature Science Foundation of China 52275531
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This article aims to complete a review of current literature describing the measurement and characterization of photoelectric and geometric properties of perovskite solar cell (PSC) film layer materials using the spectroscopic ellipsometry (SE) measurement technique. Firstly, the influence of film quality on the performance of PSCs is combed and analyzed. Secondly, SE measurement technology is systematically introduced, including the measurement principle and data analysis. Thirdly, a detailed summary is provided regarding the characterization of the geometric and optoelectronic properties of the substrate, electron transport layer (ETL), perovskite layer, hole transport layer (HTL), and metal electrode layer using SE. The oscillator models commonly used in fitting film layer materials in PSCs are comprehensively summarized. Fourthly, the application of SE combined with various measurement techniques to assess the properties of film layer materials in PSCs is presented. Finally, the noteworthy direction of SE measurement technology in the development of PSCs is discussed. The review serves as a valuable reference for further enhancing the application of SE in PSCs, ultimately contributing to the commercialization of PSCs.

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film qualitygeometrical propertiesperovskite solar cellsphotoelectric propertiesspectroscopic ellipsometry

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PMID39997845
PMCPMC11858133

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