<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><!DOCTYPE article  PUBLIC "-//NLM//DTD Journal Publishing DTD v3.0 20080202//EN" "http://dtd.nlm.nih.gov/publishing/3.0/journalpublishing3.dtd"><article xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" dtd-version="3.0" xml:lang="en" article-type="research article"><front><journal-meta><journal-id journal-id-type="publisher-id">MNSMS</journal-id><journal-title-group><journal-title>Modeling and Numerical Simulation of Material Science</journal-title></journal-title-group><issn pub-type="epub">2164-5345</issn><publisher><publisher-name>Scientific Research Publishing</publisher-name></publisher></journal-meta><article-meta><article-id pub-id-type="doi">10.4236/mnsms.2023.134004</article-id><article-id pub-id-type="publisher-id">MNSMS-128247</article-id><article-categories><subj-group subj-group-type="heading"><subject>Articles</subject></subj-group><subj-group subj-group-type="Discipline-v2"><subject>Chemistry&amp;Materials Science</subject></subj-group></article-categories><title-group><article-title>
 
 
  Comparative Performance Analysis of MAPbI&lt;sub&gt;3&lt;/sub&gt; and FAPbI&lt;sub&gt;3&lt;/sub&gt; Perovskites: Study of Optoelectronic Properties and Stability
 
</article-title></title-group><contrib-group><contrib contrib-type="author" xlink:type="simple"><name name-style="western"><surname>Idrissa</surname><given-names>Diomandé</given-names></name><xref ref-type="aff" rid="aff1"><sup>1</sup></xref><xref ref-type="corresp" rid="cor1"><sup>*</sup></xref></contrib><contrib contrib-type="author" xlink:type="simple"><name name-style="western"><surname>Amal</surname><given-names>Bouich</given-names></name><xref ref-type="aff" rid="aff1"><sup>1</sup></xref></contrib><contrib contrib-type="author" xlink:type="simple"><name name-style="western"><surname>Aka</surname><given-names>Aka Hyacinthe</given-names></name><xref ref-type="aff" rid="aff1"><sup>1</sup></xref></contrib><contrib contrib-type="author" xlink:type="simple"><name name-style="western"><surname>Bernabe</surname><given-names>Mari Soucasse</given-names></name><xref ref-type="aff" rid="aff1"><sup>1</sup></xref></contrib><contrib contrib-type="author" xlink:type="simple"><name name-style="western"><surname>Aka</surname><given-names>Boko</given-names></name><xref ref-type="aff" rid="aff2"><sup>2</sup></xref></contrib></contrib-group><aff id="aff2"><addr-line>Laboratoire des Sciences Fondamentales et Appliquées (SFA), Université Nangui Abrogoua (UNA), Abidjan, C&amp;amp;#244;te d’Ivoire</addr-line></aff><aff id="aff1"><addr-line>Institut de Disseny i Fabricació, Universitat Politècnica de València, Valence, Spain</addr-line></aff><pub-date pub-type="epub"><day>10</day><month>10</month><year>2023</year></pub-date><volume>13</volume><issue>04</issue><fpage>51</fpage><lpage>67</lpage><history><date date-type="received"><day>24,</day>	<month>July</month>	<year>2023</year></date><date date-type="rev-recd"><day>8,</day>	<month>October</month>	<year>2023</year>	</date><date date-type="accepted"><day>11,</day>	<month>October</month>	<year>2023</year></date></history><permissions><copyright-statement>&#169; Copyright  2014 by authors and Scientific Research Publishing Inc. </copyright-statement><copyright-year>2014</copyright-year><license><license-p>This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution International License (CC BY). http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</license-p></license></permissions><abstract><p>
 
 
  The exploitation of fossil resources to meet humanity’s energy needs is the root cause of the climate warming phenomenon facing the planet. In this context, non-carbon-based energies, such as photovoltaic energy, are identified as crucial solutions. Organic perovskites MAPbI
  <sub>3</sub> and FAPbI
  <sub>3</sub>, characterized by their abundance, low cost, and ease of synthesis, are emerging as candidates for study to enhance their competitiveness. It is within this framework that this article presents a comparative analysis of the performances of MAPbI
  <sub>3</sub> and FAPbI
  <sub>3</sub> perovskites in the context of photovoltaic devices. The analysis focuses on the optoelectronic characteristics and stability of these high-potential materials. The optical properties of perovskites are rigorously evaluated, including band gaps, photoluminescence, and light absorption, using UV-Vis spectroscopy and photoluminescence techniques. The crystal structure is characterized by X-ray diffraction, while film morphology is examined through scanning electron microscopy. The results reveal significant variations between the two types of perovskites, directly impacting the performance of resulting solar devices. Simultaneously, the stability of perovskites is subjected to a thorough study, exposing the materials to various environmental conditions, highlighting key determinants of their durability. Films of MAPbI
  <sub>3</sub> and FAPbI
  <sub>3</sub> demonstrate distinct differences in terms of topography, optical performance, and stability. Research has unveiled that planar perovskite solar cells based on FAPbI
  <sub>3</sub> offer higher photoelectric conversion efficiency, surpassing their MAPbI
  <sub>3</sub>-based counterparts in terms of performance. These advancements aim to overcome stability constraints and enhance the long-term durability of perovskites, ultimately aiming for practical application of these materials. This comprehensive comparative analysis provides an enlightened understanding of the optoelectronic performance and stability of MAPbI
  <sub>3</sub> and FAPbI
  <sub>3</sub> perovskites, which is critically important to guide future research and development of solar devices that are both more efficient and sustainable.
 
</p></abstract><kwd-group><kwd>Perovskites</kwd><kwd> FAPbI&lt;sub&gt;3&lt;/sub&gt;</kwd><kwd> MAPbI&lt;sub&gt;3&lt;/sub&gt;</kwd><kwd> Optoelectronic Properties</kwd><kwd> Performance</kwd></kwd-group></article-meta></front><body><sec id="s1"><title>1. Introduction</title><p>In recent years, tremendous progress has been made in the field of perovskite-based solar cells [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="scirp.128247-ref1">1</xref>] . Perovskites are crystalline compounds with an ABX<sub>3</sub> chemical structure, where A represents a monovalent cation, B represents a divalent cation, and X represents a halide anion [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="scirp.128247-ref2">2</xref>] . Within just a decade, their conversion efficiencies have increased from 6% to 25% [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="scirp.128247-ref3">3</xref>] . The ongoing investigations regarding these materials aim to achieve a yield rate of 30% in the coming years [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="scirp.128247-ref4">4</xref>] . These advancements are attributed to the multiple advantages offered by perovskites, including their broad optical absorption [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="scirp.128247-ref5">5</xref>] , making them promising candidates for solar energy harvesting [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="scirp.128247-ref6">6</xref>] . Furthermore, perovskites stand out due to their ease of synthesis from abundant and low-cost materials [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="scirp.128247-ref7">7</xref>] , paving the way for large-scale production. Among the various perovskite variants, MAPbI<sub>3</sub> (methylammonium lead triiodide) and FAPbI<sub>3</sub> (formamidinium lead triiodide) compounds have demonstrated particularly promising properties for photovoltaic applications [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="scirp.128247-ref8">8</xref>] . So far, the methylammonium (MA) cation has been the most studied, but MA-based perovskites generally exhibit band gaps greater than 1.55 eV [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="scirp.128247-ref9">9</xref>] , limiting their optical absorption range and photoelectrical conversion efficiency [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="scirp.128247-ref10">10</xref>] . To address this issue, the formamidinium (FA) cation has been developed as a more efficient absorber, with a narrower band gap of 1.47 eV [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="scirp.128247-ref11">11</xref>] compared to MAPbI<sub>3</sub>. Current research focuses on improving the stability of these materials to make them more suitable for large-scale utilization [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="scirp.128247-ref12">12</xref>] . Materials and processes have been developed to address this challenge, and the use of FA as a replacement for MA has contributed to reducing the band gap towards a more ideal range [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="scirp.128247-ref13">13</xref>] . Additionally, hybrid organic/inorganic perovskites have been explored, featuring high absorption coefficients, appropriate band gaps, and long carrier lifetimes with high mobility [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="scirp.128247-ref14">14</xref>] [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="scirp.128247-ref15">15</xref>] . Another crucial aspect is enhancing the stability of perovskites as it represents a major hurdle for their long-term utilization [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="scirp.128247-ref16">16</xref>] . In this regard, a comprehensive comparative analysis of the optoelectronic performance and stability of MAPbI<sub>3</sub> and FAPbI<sub>3</sub> perovskites has been conducted. This analysis encompassed several key aspects such as the optical properties of perovskites, the crystal structure of perovskite films characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), the film morphology analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The main objective was to identify significant differences between MAPbI<sub>3</sub> and FAPbI<sub>3</sub> in terms of optoelectronic performance and stability and determine the key factors influencing the durability of these materials. Additionally, resistivity and conductivity measurements were performed on the films. The obtained results demonstrated good crystallinity as well as higher efficiency and stability of the FAPbI<sub>3</sub> film compared to the MAPbI<sub>3</sub> film. These findings will provide valuable insights to guide research and development of novel strategies to enhance the efficiency and stability of perovskite-based solar cells.</p></sec><sec id="s2"><title>2. Materials and Experimental Procedure</title><sec id="s2_1"><title>2.1. Materials</title><p>The necessary reagents for the synthesis of MAPbI<sub>3</sub> and FAPbI<sub>3</sub> perovskites were purchased from Sigma Aldrich, St. Louis, MO, USA, without requiring prior purification. The films were synthesized using perovskite solutions prepared from the following precursors: methylammonium iodide (MAI) with a concentration of 99.99%, formamidinium iodide (FAI) with a concentration of 99.99%, and lead (II) iodide (PbI<sub>2</sub>) with a concentration of 99.99%. The preparation of perovskite solutions was carried out in small, very dark brown glass vials to prevent any undesirable reaction with light. For the preparation of FAPbI<sub>3</sub>, the PbI<sub>2</sub> and FAI precursors were dissolved in a solvent mixture consisting of 90% anhydrous N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF) and 10% dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO). As for the preparation of MAPbI<sub>3</sub>, the PbI<sub>2</sub> and MAI precursors were dissolved in the same solvent mixture. Chlorobenzene (or toluene) was used as an antisolvent during the deposition of the perovskite films.</p></sec><sec id="s2_2"><title>2.2. Production of the Films</title><p>Perovskite films were fabricated on pre-cleaned FTO glass substrates. The substrates were washed with Hell Max soap solution in distilled water, followed by rinsing with ethanol and acetone using an ultrasonic bath. Subsequently, any residual organic matter was removed through UV-Ozone treatment. To prepare PbI<sub>2</sub> solutions, 0.461 g of PbI<sub>2</sub> was dissolved in 1 ml of a solvent mixture consisting of 90% DMF and 10% DMSO. This dissolution was carried out in a small dark brown bottle. The resulting solutions were heated at 60˚C for two hours on a hot plate. To obtain perovskite solutions, each bottle containing MAI and FAI received 1 ml of PbI<sub>2</sub> solution. The obtained solutions were heated at 60˚C for two hours. For deposition, a volume of 100 μL of perovskite solution was used to coat the FTO glass substrate through centrifugation at a speed of 4000 revolutions per minute for 20 seconds using a spin-coater. The thickness of the deposited thin film depended on the spin-coater rotation time [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="scirp.128247-ref17">17</xref>] . During this process, a few drops of chlorobenzene or toluene were deposited on the still wet perovskite films. Finally, the obtained deposits underwent thermal annealing. MAPbI<sub>3</sub> was annealed at 150˚C [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="scirp.128247-ref18">18</xref>] for 20 minutes on a hot plate, while FAPbI<sub>3</sub> was annealed at 200˚C [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="scirp.128247-ref19">19</xref>] for 20 minutes on a hot plate as shown in <xref ref-type="fig" rid="fig1">Figure 1</xref>.</p></sec><sec id="s2_3"><title>2.3. Lattice Parameters</title><p>The parameters were calculated using the following equations:</p><p>1 d 2 = h 2 + k 2 a 2 + l 2 c 2 (1)</p><p>and n λ = d 2 sin ( θ ) (2)</p><p>2θ: Difraction angle of the corresponding plane.</p><p>λ: Wavelength of the CuK α radiation (0.154 nm),</p><p>h, k, l: Miller indices and a and c are lattice constants, d: Inter-planar-spacing, a, c: Lattice constants,</p><p>Octahedral factor</p><p>In the ABX<sub>3</sub> frame work perovskites, the stability of the BX<sub>3</sub> octahedron is predicted by the octahedral factor: &#181;</p><p>μ = r B r X Or μ n = ∑ i = 1 n r B i ∑ i = 1 n r X i (3)</p><p>If 0.41 &lt; &#181; &lt; 0.73, the coordination is octahedral.</p><p>Goldschmidt tolerance factor</p><p>The Goldschmidt tolerance factor t is established by the relationship [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="scirp.128247-ref20">20</xref>] :</p><p>t = r A + r X 2 ( r B + r X ) Or t = ∑ i = 1 n ( r A i + r X i ) 2 ∑ i = 1 n ( r B i + r X i ) (4)</p><p>Grain size and effective lattice strain</p><p>The calculation of the effective grating deformation gives an overview of the defects and distortions of the grains at the level of the films, for the calculation we use the equation:</p><p>cos θ β r = 4 ε sin θ + k λ D (5)</p><p>k: Constant whose value is 0.94, λ: 0.15406 nm wavelength of the X ray source,</p><p>D: Crystallite size or half-width (FWHM), ε: Deformation,</p><p>θ: Position of the peak in radians where is the Bragg angle.</p><p>Dislocation density</p><p>The dislocation density of the crystal was evaluated using the formula;</p><p>γ = 1 D 2 (6)</p><p>Absorption coefficient</p><p>Perovskites are direct band gap semiconductors. The energy band gap is calculated from an estimate of the trace (αhν)<sup>2</sup> with respect to hν.</p><p>( α h ν ) 2 = B ( h ν − E g ) (7)</p><p>α = 1 t ln ( 1 T ) (8)</p><p>α: Absorption coefficient,</p><p>h: Planck constant,</p><p>Eg: Forbidden band energy,</p><p>t: Thickness of the layers,</p><p>B: Constant.</p><p>Degradation rate (D)</p><p>D = A ∘ − A A ∘ (9)</p><p>or A ∘ absorption of fresh sample A old sample absorption</p></sec></sec><sec id="s3"><title>3. Results and Discussions</title><p><xref ref-type="fig" rid="fig2">Figure 2</xref> shows the curves of the octahedral factor (&#181;) and the Goldschmidt tolerance factor (t). The calculated octahedral factors have a constant value of 0.4454 (<xref ref-type="table" rid="table1">Table 1</xref>), which corresponds to a range of values of 0.41 &lt; &#181; &lt; 0.73. According to Pauling’s rules for cation/anion geometry, this indicates octahedral coordination [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="scirp.128247-ref21">21</xref>] [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="scirp.128247-ref22">22</xref>] . The calculated values of the Goldschmidt tolerance factors are listed in <xref ref-type="table" rid="table1">Table 1</xref>. The t factor for FAPbI<sub>3</sub> (1.0517) is significantly higher than that of MAPbI<sub>3</sub> (0.9717). However, the calculated values of the Goldschmidt tolerance factors range between 0.813 and 1.107, confirming the formation of halide perovskites [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="scirp.128247-ref23">23</xref>] [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="scirp.128247-ref24">24</xref>] .</p><p><xref ref-type="fig" rid="fig3">Figure 3</xref> shows XRD diffraction spectra of MAPbI<sub>3</sub> and FAPbI<sub>3</sub> films. In the MAPbI<sub>3</sub> spectrum, the 2θ value of 12.80˚ represents unreacted residual PbI<sub>2</sub> [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="scirp.128247-ref25">25</xref>] . The corresponding peak for FTO is located around 37.83˚ [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="scirp.128247-ref26">26</xref>] . Characteristic peaks in the MAPbI<sub>3</sub> spectrum are found at 2θ coordinates of 14.24˚ and 28.57˚, corresponding to the planar orientations of (110) and (220) that represent parallel planes in the perovskite structure [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="scirp.128247-ref27">27</xref>] . These peaks indicate preferential growth of this layer in the tetragonal direction [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="scirp.128247-ref28">28</xref>] . Both of these characteristic</p><table-wrap id="table1" ><label><xref ref-type="table" rid="table1">Table 1</xref></label><caption><title> Values of the octahedral factor (&#181;) and the Goldschmidt tolerance factor (t) for the perovskites FAPbI<sub>3</sub> and MAPbI<sub>3</sub></title></caption><table><tbody><thead><tr><th align="center" valign="middle" ></th><th align="center" valign="middle" >FAPbI<sub>3</sub></th><th align="center" valign="middle" >MAPbI<sub>3</sub></th></tr></thead><tr><td align="center" valign="middle" >t</td><td align="center" valign="middle" >1.0517</td><td align="center" valign="middle" >0.9717</td></tr><tr><td align="center" valign="middle" >&#181;</td><td align="center" valign="middle" >0.44545</td><td align="center" valign="middle" >0.44545</td></tr></tbody></table></table-wrap><p>peaks have higher intensities compared to the other peaks. Similarly, medium intensity peaks are observed at positions 20.17˚, 23.83˚, 24.73˚, 31.54˚, 40.74˚, and 43.74˚, corresponding to the planar orientations of (112), (211), (202), (314), (214), and (330). These peaks coincide with the reference peaks [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="scirp.128247-ref29">29</xref>] . In the FAPbI<sub>3</sub> spectrum, there are the desired alpha (α) phase and the gamma (δ) phase. The characteristic peak intensities for the alpha (α)-FAPbI<sub>3</sub> phases are located at positions 14.06˚ and 28.17˚, corresponding to the (001) and (002) orientations, which are parallel planes within the structure. For the same alpha (α)-FAPbI<sub>3</sub> phase, peaks are observed at 20.07˚, 24.10˚, 28.17˚, 31.95˚, 40.28˚, and 42.78˚, which correspond to the (110), (111), (002), (202), (202), and (100) orientations. These peaks coincide with the reference peaks [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="scirp.128247-ref30">30</xref>] . The gamma (δ)-FAPbI<sub>3</sub> phase exhibits peaks at 2θ values of 11.34˚ (001), 25.93˚ (201), and 32.53˚ (202). It can be observed that FAPbI<sub>3</sub> undergoes nearly complete conversion, with distinct peaks that match the reference peaks and almost no residual PbI<sub>2</sub> peaks.</p><p>The data in the <xref ref-type="table" rid="table2">Table 2</xref> allows us to plot the curves of the FWHM, D the grain size, d the interplanar spacing, the γ dislocation density and the ε deformation: <xref ref-type="fig" rid="fig4">Figure 4</xref>.</p><p>The FWHM data represents the (110) and (220) peaks of FAPbI<sub>3</sub> and MAPbI<sub>3</sub> perovskites. Around the 14.0˚ peak, the FWHM value of MAPbI<sub>3</sub> is higher than that of FAPbI<sub>3</sub>, while around the 28˚ peak, the FWHM value of FAPbI<sub>3</sub> is higher than that of MAPbI<sub>3</sub>. Structural parameters were calculated using the Williamson-Hall (WH) plot method in <xref ref-type="table" rid="table2">Table 2</xref> based on XRD analysis data. The inter-planar spacing (d) value of FAPbI<sub>3</sub> is larger than that of MAPbI<sub>3</sub>. Similarly, the grain size of FAPbI<sub>3</sub> is larger than that of MAPbI<sub>3</sub>. Moreover, the average dislocation density (γ) and strain (ε) values are higher for FAPbI<sub>3</sub> compared to MAPbI<sub>3</sub>. XRD analysis of the data reveals significant differences between FAPbI<sub>3</sub> and MAPbI<sub>3</sub>.</p><p>The SEM images shown in <xref ref-type="fig" rid="fig5">Figure 5</xref>(a) &amp; <xref ref-type="fig" rid="fig5">Figure 5</xref>(b) display the FAPbI<sub>3</sub> film (a) and the MAPbI<sub>3</sub> film (b). It can be observed that they have good adhesion to the substrate and are relatively rough. The surface roughness is correlated with the presence of grains, and we note that the surface of the FAPbI<sub>3</sub> film is rougher with more pores compared to the MAPbI<sub>3</sub> film. The multiplicity of pores and surface roughness allow the films to trap more light [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="scirp.128247-ref31">31</xref>] [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="scirp.128247-ref32">32</xref>] .</p><p>Optical properties</p><p>The analysis of optical properties of thin perovskite films was conducted in</p><table-wrap id="table2" ><label><xref ref-type="table" rid="table2">Table 2</xref></label><caption><title> Values of the parameters of the angle 2θ, FWHM, d inter-planar-spacing; D grain size, g Dislocation density and ε strain for peaks (110) and (220)</title></caption><table><tbody><thead><tr><th align="center" valign="middle" >Material</th><th align="center" valign="middle" >h, k, l</th><th align="center" valign="middle" >2θ (degree)</th><th align="center" valign="middle" >FWHM (m)</th><th align="center" valign="middle" >d (nm)</th><th align="center" valign="middle" >D (nm)</th><th align="center" valign="middle" >γ 10<sup>−3</sup> (nm<sup>−</sup><sup>2</sup>)</th><th align="center" valign="middle" >ε 10<sup>−3</sup></th></tr></thead><tr><td align="center" valign="middle"  rowspan="3"  >MAPbI<sub>3</sub></td><td align="center" valign="middle" >110</td><td align="center" valign="middle" >14.24</td><td align="center" valign="middle" >0.30</td><td align="center" valign="middle" >6.21</td><td align="center" valign="middle" >26.51</td><td align="center" valign="middle" >1.42</td><td align="center" valign="middle" >10.55</td></tr><tr><td align="center" valign="middle" >220</td><td align="center" valign="middle" >28.57</td><td align="center" valign="middle" >0.18</td><td align="center" valign="middle" >3.12</td><td align="center" valign="middle" >44.55</td><td align="center" valign="middle" >0.50</td><td align="center" valign="middle" >3.15</td></tr><tr><td align="center" valign="middle"  colspan="3"  >Medium</td><td align="center" valign="middle" >4.67</td><td align="center" valign="middle" >35.53</td><td align="center" valign="middle" >0.96</td><td align="center" valign="middle" >6.85</td></tr><tr><td align="center" valign="middle"  rowspan="3"  >FAPbI<sub>3</sub></td><td align="center" valign="middle" >001</td><td align="center" valign="middle" >14.06</td><td align="center" valign="middle" >0.29</td><td align="center" valign="middle" >6.30</td><td align="center" valign="middle" >29.13</td><td align="center" valign="middle" >1.36</td><td align="center" valign="middle" >10.44</td></tr><tr><td align="center" valign="middle" >002</td><td align="center" valign="middle" >28.17</td><td align="center" valign="middle" >0.20</td><td align="center" valign="middle" >3.16</td><td align="center" valign="middle" >48.55</td><td align="center" valign="middle" >0.61</td><td align="center" valign="middle" >3.51</td></tr><tr><td align="center" valign="middle"  colspan="3"  >Medium</td><td align="center" valign="middle" >4.73</td><td align="center" valign="middle" >38.84</td><td align="center" valign="middle" >0.98</td><td align="center" valign="middle" >6.97</td></tr></tbody></table></table-wrap><p>the wavelength range of 400 to 900 nm. The absorbance, transmission, and energy curves are shown in <xref ref-type="fig" rid="fig6">Figure 6</xref> &amp; <xref ref-type="fig" rid="fig7">Figure 7</xref>. The films exhibit strong absorption in the near-infrared-visible region. Additionally, a significant increase in film absorption is observed across the entire 400 - 900 nm range, likely due to an abundance of electronic transitions at vibrational or rotational energy levels available in the absorbing materials [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="scirp.128247-ref33">33</xref>] . However, a noticeable elevation of the</p><p>absorption edges in FAPbI<sub>3</sub> compared to MAPbI<sub>3</sub> is observed, with a maximum value of 2.5 (a.u.). The increased absorption in the samples can be attributed to improved crystallinity and film roughness [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="scirp.128247-ref34">34</xref>] . Transmission curves have also been plotted, with the lowest value for MAPbI<sub>3</sub> at around 13% and the lowest transmission for the FAPbI<sub>3</sub> film reaching a minimum of 2%. This is in line with the XRD and SEM analyses. The film’s rigidity optimizes the trapping of incident light [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="scirp.128247-ref35">35</xref>] .</p><p>The energy curves of the perovskites display the optical band gaps of FAPbI<sub>3</sub> and MAPbI<sub>3</sub>. The band gap of FAPbI<sub>3</sub> is significantly lower than that of MAPbI<sub>3</sub>. This difference could be attributed to the larger grain size of FAPbI<sub>3</sub> compared to MAPbI<sub>3</sub> [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="scirp.128247-ref36">36</xref>] . The disparity in the band gaps of the films reflects a difference in lattice parameters [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="scirp.128247-ref37">37</xref>] .</p><p>The photoluminescence measurement spectrum allows determining the band gaps of perovskite films, which can then be compared to the band gaps obtained from energy spectra.</p><p><xref ref-type="fig" rid="fig8">Figure 8</xref> shows the photoluminescence (PL) emission spectra of FAPbI<sub>3</sub> and MAPbI<sub>3</sub> films. The FAPbI<sub>3</sub> film exhibits the highest photoluminescence intensity, indicating strong emission. On the other hand, the MAPbI<sub>3</sub> film shows weak PL emission and appears darker. The reduced PL emission of MAPbI<sub>3</sub> can be attributed to a lower density of surface trap states, resulting in a decrease in non radiative recombination pathways [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="scirp.128247-ref38">38</xref>] [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="scirp.128247-ref39">39</xref>] . This suggests that recombination predominantly occurs through radiative processes [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="scirp.128247-ref40">40</xref>] . The observed PL spectra are consistent with the XRD and SEM results.</p><p><xref ref-type="table" rid="table3">Table 3</xref> summarizes the values of optical band gap (Eg) of FAPbI<sub>3</sub> and MAPbI<sub>3</sub>, extracted from UV and PL measurements. A small difference is observed</p><table-wrap id="table3" ><label><xref ref-type="table" rid="table3">Table 3</xref></label><caption><title> Calculated band gaps from PL and UV-Visible measurements of FAPbI<sub>3</sub> and MAPbI<sub>3</sub> perovskites</title></caption><table><tbody><thead><tr><th align="center" valign="middle" ></th><th align="center" valign="middle" >MAPbI<sub>3</sub></th><th align="center" valign="middle" >FAPbI<sub>3</sub></th></tr></thead><tr><td align="center" valign="middle" >(αhν)<sup>2</sup></td><td align="center" valign="middle" >1.60</td><td align="center" valign="middle" >1.46</td></tr><tr><td align="center" valign="middle" >PL</td><td align="center" valign="middle" >1.61</td><td align="center" valign="middle" >1.54</td></tr><tr><td align="center" valign="middle" >I∆I</td><td align="center" valign="middle" >0.01</td><td align="center" valign="middle" >0.08</td></tr></tbody></table></table-wrap><p>between these values. The Eg values for FAPbI<sub>3</sub> are 1.46 eV (UV) and 1.54 eV (PL), while those for MAPbI<sub>3</sub> are 1.60 eV (UV) and 1.61 eV (PL).</p><p>The electrical resistivity of the films was measured using the four-point probe method based on the Hall effect [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="scirp.128247-ref41">41</xref>] . To determine the resistivity of the perovskites, deposits were made by spin coating on simple glass substrates without FTO. Thicknesses on the order of 500 nm were found. The electrical resistivity ρ is obtained by applying the equation: ρ = Rs &#215; t, where t is the thickness and Rs is the resistivity of the thin film. Rs = 4.5324 &#215; V/I represents the surface resistance of the film, and 4.532 is the correction factor (<xref ref-type="fig" rid="fig9">Figure 9</xref>).</p><p>The resistance of perovskites is measured using a low current intensity, in the nano-volt range, to avoid any alteration of the film structure due to prolonged exposure to the electrodes [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="scirp.128247-ref42">42</xref>] . The films exhibit high resistivity values, primarily due to their organic nature, for both FAPbI<sub>3</sub> and MAPbI<sub>3</sub> [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="scirp.128247-ref43">43</xref>] [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="scirp.128247-ref44">44</xref>] . The lowest resistivity is observed for FAPbI<sub>3</sub>. The resistivity and conductivity values of the charge carriers are listed in <xref ref-type="table" rid="table4">Table 4</xref>. The resistivities are very close, as are the conductivities. To facilitate the comparison of resistivities, their values have been reduced by 224, and the conductivity values have also been reduced by 438.</p></sec><sec id="s4"><title>4. Degradation Study</title><p>The images of the aged films are obtained using the scanning electron microscopy</p><table-wrap id="table4" ><label><xref ref-type="table" rid="table4">Table 4</xref></label><caption><title> Values of resistivity and conductivity for FAPbI<sub>3</sub> and MAPbI<sub>3</sub> perovskites</title></caption><table><tbody><thead><tr><th align="center" valign="middle" >sample</th><th align="center" valign="middle" >Je/Je (10<sup>6</sup> virginie)</th><th align="center" valign="middle" >Rs (Ω/carr&#233;)</th><th align="center" valign="middle" >ρ Resistivity (Ω∙cm)</th><th align="center" valign="middle" >Conductivity (10<sup>−5</sup> 1/Ω∙cm)</th></tr></thead><tr><td align="center" valign="middle" >MAPbI<sub>3</sub></td><td align="center" valign="middle" >1.0056</td><td align="center" valign="middle" >4.557</td><td align="center" valign="middle" >227.89</td><td align="center" valign="middle" >438.81</td></tr><tr><td align="center" valign="middle" >FAPbI<sub>3</sub></td><td align="center" valign="middle" >0.9900</td><td align="center" valign="middle" >4.487</td><td align="center" valign="middle" >224.35</td><td align="center" valign="middle" >445.72</td></tr></tbody></table></table-wrap><p>(SEM) technique and are presented in <xref ref-type="fig" rid="fig1">Figure 1</xref>0. The degradation process has highlighted the presence of multiple pinholes as well as significant alterations in the surface morphology of the films. The image corresponding to the most deteriorated sample pertains to the MAPbI<sub>3</sub> that has been exposed to two weeks of aging in a humid environment. These findings are in line with the results obtained through X-ray diffraction (XRD) and absorption. Thus, they confirm the higher intrinsic stability of the FAPbI<sub>3</sub> film compared to the MAPbI<sub>3</sub> film [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="scirp.128247-ref45">45</xref>] .</p><p>The degradation mechanism of the films has undergone analysis through photoluminescence (PL) for the two aged samples presented in <xref ref-type="fig" rid="fig1">Figure 1</xref>1(a) &amp; <xref ref-type="fig" rid="fig1">Figure 1</xref>1(b). The films underwent a degradation process, and aging had a direct impact on the amplitude of the PL curves [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="scirp.128247-ref46">46</xref>] . The collective PL curves of the aged films revealed a reduction in their intensity. However, it is noteworthy that the degradation curve associated with FAPbI<sub>3</sub> exhibited a less pronounced decrease compared to that of MAPbI<sub>3</sub>, which lost its photoluminescence properties</p><p>[<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="scirp.128247-ref48">48</xref>] [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="scirp.128247-ref49">49</xref>] [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="scirp.128247-ref50">50</xref>] [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="scirp.128247-ref51">51</xref>] . Additionally, a shift in the bandgap of FAPbI<sub>3</sub> was observed, transitioning from 1.548 eV for the initial sample to 1.556 eV for the degraded sample. The results from the PL measurements of the aged films align with absorption assessments, which also indicated a considerable decrease in absorption amplitudes.</p><p><xref ref-type="fig" rid="fig1">Figure 1</xref>2 shows the absorption spectra of both fresh and aged perovskite films. These absorption spectra reveal a difference between the films before and after aging. A decrease in absorption can be observed in all aged samples. The aged film of FAPbI<sub>3</sub> exhibits the highest absorption compared to the aged film of MAPbI<sub>3</sub>.</p><p>The degradation rate curves of the films are also depicted in <xref ref-type="fig" rid="fig1">Figure 1</xref>3. These curves illustrate the degradation speed of each film [<xref ref-type="bibr" rid="scirp.128247-ref47">47</xref>] . It is observed that the</p><p>degradation curve of FAPbI<sub>3</sub> is significantly lower than that of MAPbI<sub>3</sub>. The FAPbI<sub>3</sub> film undergoes degradation at a slower pace compared to the MAPbI<sub>3</sub> film, and this observation aligns with the analyses conducted through scanning electron microscopy (SEM) of the degraded films.</p></sec><sec id="s5"><title>5. Conclusion</title><p>In this study, we analyzed the structures of FAPbI<sub>3</sub> and MAPbI<sub>3</sub> perovskites. The structural, optical, and morphological measurements have shown that the FAPbI<sub>3</sub> film exhibits improved characteristics compared to the MAPbI<sub>3</sub> film. FAPbI<sub>3</sub> demonstrates a homogeneous and rough surface, allowing for maximum trapping of incident light, unlike MAPbI<sub>3</sub>. XRD results indicated the presence of residual PbI<sub>2</sub> in the MAPbI<sub>3</sub> film. SEM images revealed relatively rough surfaces for all thin films. The band gap of FAPbI<sub>3</sub> is lower than that of MAPbI<sub>3</sub>, and conversely, the absorption curves of FAPbI<sub>3</sub> are significantly higher than those of MAPbI<sub>3</sub>. The band gaps obtained from photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy analysis closely match the band gaps obtained from absorption measurements. Additionally, it was observed that the FAPbI<sub>3</sub> film experiences less degradation compared to the MAPbI<sub>3</sub> film, which exhibits a yellowish coloration on the aged film, indicating the presence of the PbI<sub>2</sub> precursor. These results contribute to the fundamental understanding of the degradation mechanism of perovskites, providing strategies for designing stable and efficient perovskite-based devices.</p></sec><sec id="s6"><title>Conflicts of Interest</title><p>The authors declare no conflicts of interest regarding the publication of this paper.</p></sec><sec id="s7"><title>Cite this paper</title><p>Diomand&#233;, I., Bouich, A., Hyacinthe, A.A., Soucasse, B.M. and Boko, A. (2023) Comparative Performance Analysis of MAPbI<sub>3</sub> and FAPbI<sub>3</sub> Pero- vskites: Study of Optoelectronic Properties and Stability. Modeling and Numerical Simu- lation of Material Science, 13, 51-67. https://doi.org/10.4236/mnsms.2023.134004</p></sec></body><back><ref-list><title>References</title><ref id="scirp.128247-ref1"><label>1</label><mixed-citation publication-type="other" xlink:type="simple">Bouich, A. 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