Solution-processed triple-cation perovskite solar cells (PSCs) rely on complex compositional engineering or delicate interfacial passivation to balance the trade-off between cell efficiency and long-term stability. Herein, the facile fabrication of highly efficient, stable, and hysteresis-free tin oxide (SnO 2 )based PSCs is demonstrated with a champion cell efficiency of 20.06% using a green, halogen-free antisolvent. The antisolvent, composed of ethyl acetate (EA) solvent and hexane (Hex) in different proportions, works exquisitely in regulating perovskite crystal growth and passivating grain boundaries, leading to the formation of a crack-free perovskite film with enlarged grain size. The high quality perovskite film inhibits carrier recombination and substantially improves the cell efficiency, without requiring an additional enhancer/passivation layer. Furthermore, these PSCs also demonstrate remarkable long-term stability, whereby unencapsulated cells exhibit a power conversion efficiency (PCE) retention of ≈71% after >1500 hours of storage under ambient condition. For encapsulated cells, an astounding PCE retention of >98% is recorded after >3000 hours of storage in air. Overall, this work realizes the fabrication of SnO 2 -based PSCs with a performance greater or comparable to the state-of-the-art PSCs produced with halogenated antisolvents. Evidently, EA-Hex antisolvent can be an extraordinary halogenfree alternative in maximizing the performance of PSCs.
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