Dataset for Enhancing the hydrophobicity of perovskite solar cells using C18 capped CH3NH3PbI3 nanocrystals

The incorporation of C18 capped CH3NH3PbI3 nanocrystals (MAPI NCs) in perovskite solar cells is investigated. The efficiciency of the devices is measured through JV scans. Both reverse and forward scans are measured. The materials with and without MAPI NCs have been characterised and compared through UV-Vis absorption, XRD, cyclic voltammetry, SEM and AFM imaging. The hydrophobic properties of the films have been investigated using water contact angle measuremnets of the surface. Solar cells with over 10% efficiency are achieved on both standard and inverted architectures. Most importantly, the hydrophobicity of the perovskite surface is highly enhanced leading to a much higher device stability towards moisture.