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ArticleACS energy letters2025

Molecular Dipole Buffer Layer Enabling Compact Interfaces in Perovskite Solar Cells.

Danbi Kim, Chieh-Szu Huang, Weidong Xu, Lingxin Meng, Eui Dae Jung, Yoomi Ahn, Eunhye Yang, Yang Lu, Hongsuk Suh, Sung Heum Park and 2 more

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Danbi KimSchool of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea.
Chieh-Szu HuangDepartment of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, West Cambridge Site, Philippa Fawcett Drive, Cambridge CB3 0AS, United Kingdom.
Weidong XuDepartment of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, West Cambridge Site, Philippa Fawcett Drive, Cambridge CB3 0AS, United Kingdom.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3934-8579
Lingxin MengDepartment of Chemistry and Chemistry Institute for Functional Materials, Pusan National University (PNU), Busan 46241, Republic of Korea.
Eui Dae JungSchool of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea.
Yoomi AhnDepartment of Physics, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-3689-5141
Eunhye YangDepartment of Physics, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea.
Yang LuDepartment of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, West Cambridge Site, Philippa Fawcett Drive, Cambridge CB3 0AS, United Kingdom.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2793-2065
Hongsuk SuhDepartment of Chemistry and Chemistry Institute for Functional Materials, Pusan National University (PNU), Busan 46241, Republic of Korea.
Sung Heum ParkDepartment of Physics, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5701-660X
Samuel D StranksDepartment of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, West Cambridge Site, Philippa Fawcett Drive, Cambridge CB3 0AS, United Kingdom.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8303-7292
Bo Ram LeeSchool of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4670-6717

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Abstract

Despite advances in p-i-n perovskite solar cells, interfacial losses between the electron transport layer (ETL) and metal electrode remain a bottleneck for efficiency and stability. Bathocuproine (BCP), a common buffer layer, suffers from poor film uniformity, low electron mobility, and limited thermal stability. Here, we report BTI-N, a D-A-D-type small molecule featuring a benzo-[c]-[1,2,5]-thiadiazole core and polar N,N-dimethylamino groups. BTI-N exhibits favorable molecular packing and solubility, enabling compact, uniform films with efficient electron transport. The polar termini anchor Ag electrodes via Ag-N dipole formation, lowering the work function and improving band alignment and charge extraction. BTI-N also suppresses Ag and I ion diffusion, significantly enhancing thermal stability. We demonstrate broad compatibility across ETLs (C

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