Abstract

Yb³⁺/Er³⁺ co-doped Na₅Lu₉F₃₂ single crystals used as a spectral up-converter to improve the power conversion efficiency of perovskite solar cells are prepared via an improved Bridgman approach. Green and red up-conversion (UC) emissions under the excitation of near-infrared (NIR) bands of 900–1000 nm and 1400–1600 nm can be observed. The effectiveness of the prepared materials as a spectral converter is verified by the enhancement of power conversion efficiency of perovskite solar cells. The sample with a UC layer is 15.5% more efficient in converting sunlight to electricity compared to the UC layer-free sample due to the absorption of sunlight in the NIR range. The results suggest the synthesized Yb³⁺/Er³⁺ co-doped Na₅Lu₉F₃₂ single crystals are suitable for enhancing the performance of perovskite solar cells.

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