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Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Controlling the crystallization pathway of inorganic CsPbI3 perovskite is essential for achieving high efficiency and stability in optoelectronic devices. Here, we report a solvent-engineering strategy that combines an antisolvent process with vacuum treatment (AVT) to modulate evaporation dynamics of the precursor, guiding the formation of highly oriented (CH3)2NH2PbI3 (DMAPbI3) and Cs4PbI6 intermediate phases. Synchrotron and in situ analyses revealed correlations between intermediate orientation and γ-CsPbI3 crystallinity. This directional crystallization pathway promotes vertical alignment and grain enlargement in γ-CsPbI3 films, resulting in fewer voids, lower defect densities, and reduced tensile strain. Photovoltaic devices based on AVT-processed films achieved a power conversion efficiency of 18.47% with a fill factor of 83.14% and retained 101.9% of their initial efficiency after 526 h without encapsulation. This study first reports that the quality of DMAPbI3 and Cs4PbI6 intermediates, controlled by combination of antisolvent and vacuum treatment, plays a crucial role in achieving high-quality γ-CsPbI3 films.