Solvent-mediated surface modification of electron transport layers for efficient PbS quantum dot solar cells

Key Points

• The research aims to improve the efficiency of PbS quantum dot solar cells through surface modification of electron transport layers.
• Utilized solvent-mediated techniques for surface modification
• Focused on ZnMgO electron transport layers
• Evaluated film wettability, defect reduction, and charge extraction
• Surface modification reduced hydroxyl related defects
• Improved film wettability and uniformity
• Increased efficiency of PbS quantum dot solar cells