Few‐Layer MoS2 Flakes as Active Buffer Layer for Stable Perovskite Solar Cells

Solution‐processed few‐layer MoS2 flakes are exploited as an active buffer layer in hybrid lead–halide perovskite solar cells (PSCs). Glass/FTO/compact‐TiO2/mesoporous‐TiO2/CH3NH3PbI3/MoS2/Spiro‐OMeTAD/Au solar cells are realized with the MoS2 flakes having a twofold function, acting both as a protective layer, by preventing the formation of shunt contacts between the perovskite and the Au electrode, and as a hole transport layer from the perovskite to the Spiro‐OMeTAD. As prepared PSC demonstrates a power conversion efficiency (η) of 13.3%, along with a higher lifetime stability over 550 h with respect to reference PSC without MoS2 (Δη/η = −7% vs. Δη/η = −34%). Large‐area PSCs (1.05 cm2 active area) are also fabricated to demonstrate the scalability of this approach, achieving η of 11.5%. Our results pave the way toward the implementation of MoS2 as a material able to boost the shelf life of large‐area perovskite solar cells in view of their commercialization.