The
linear dichroism (LD) transition within anisotropic photonic
materials displays promising prospects for applications in polarization-wavelength-selective
detectors, optical switching, and optical communication. In conventional
two-dimensional (2D) anisotropic materials, the LD is predominantly
uniaxial over a broad spectrum of wavelengths and arises principally
from the reduced symmetry of the materials. However, the LD transition
behavior in crystalline 2D materials remains elusive. Here, we demonstrate
the observation of a unique LD conversion phenomenon at a wavelength
of 472 nm in palladium diselenide (PdSe2) using polarization-resolved
absorption spectroscopy. This material exhibits prominent anisotropic
responses and a high absorption ratio of α
y
/α
x
≈ 1.11 at 364
nm, 1.15 at 532 nm, and 0.84 at 633 nm. We propose that this abnormal
LD conversion behavior originates from the forceful localization rules
at different parallel energy bands that exist within this material.
Furthermore, the robust periodicity of Ag and B1g modes in polarization-resolved Raman spectroscopy is in good agreement
with the theoretical structure symmetry analysis. This indicates the
strong intrinsic LD effect in the anisotropic nature of PdSe2, which offers a macrolevel determination of crystal orientations.
Such unique LD conversion features, in combination with strong LD
effects, enable the air-stable PdSe2 to be a potential
candidate for technological innovations in multispectral imaging,
sensing, and polarization-sensitive and wavelength-controllable photoelectronic
applications.
Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are
being rapidly developed at a
fiery stage due to their marvelous and fast-growing power conversion
efficiency (PCE). Advantages such as high PCE, solution processability,
tunable band gaps, and flexibility make PSCs one of the research hot
spots in the energy field. Flexible PSCs (f-PSCs) owing to high power-to-weight
ratios can be promising candidates to serve as power sources in mobile
energy systems, space energy systems, portable functional devices,
and so on. Herein, we give a review on recent progress in f-PSCs involving
flexible substrates and flexible transparent electrodes, performance
enhancement by optimizing functional layers, large-scale fabrication
techniques, flexibility promotion strategies, and their potential
applications. Furthermore, perspectives are discussed on the future
development of f-PSCs.
Flexible perovskite solar cells (f‐PSCs) have been attracting tremendous attention due to their potentially commercial prospects in flexible energy system and mobile energy system. Reducing the energy barriers and charge extraction losses at the interfaces between perovskite and charge transport layers is essential to improve both efficiency and stability of f‐PSCs. Herein, 4‐trifluoromethylphenylethylamine iodide (CF3PEAI) is introduced to form a 2D perovskite at the interface between perovskite and hole transport layer (HTL). It is found that the 2D perovskite plays a dual‐functional role in aligning energy band between perovskite and HTL and passivating the traps in the 3D perovskite, thus reducing energy loss and charge carrier recombination at the interface, facilitating the hole transfer from perovskite to the Spiro‐OMeTAD. Consequently, the photovoltaic performance of f‐PSCs is significantly improved, leading to a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 21.1% and a certified PCE of 20.5%. Furthermore, the long‐term stability of f‐PSCs is greatly improved through the protection of 2D perovskite layer to the underlying 3D perovskite. This work provides an excellent strategy to produce efficient and stable f‐PSCs, which will accelerate their potential applications.
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