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Gantumur M, Hossain MI, Shahiduzzaman M, Tamang A, Rafij JH, Shahinuzzaman M, Thi Cam Tu H, Nakano M, Karakawa M, Ohdaira K, AlMohamadi H, Ibrahim MA, Sopian K, Akhtaruzzaman M, Nunzi JM, Taima T. Tungsten-Doped ZnO as an Electron Transport Layer for Perovskite Solar Cells: Enhancing Efficiency and Stability. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:36255-36271. [PMID: 38959094 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c03591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/05/2024]
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This study delves into enhancing the efficiency and stability of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) by optimizing the surface morphologies and optoelectronic properties of the electron transport layer (ETL) using tungsten (W) doping in zinc oxide (ZnO). Through a unique green synthesis process and spin-coating technique, W-doped ZnO films were prepared, exhibiting improved electrical conductivity and reduced interface defects between the ETL and perovskite layers, thus facilitating efficient electron transfer at the interface. High-quality PSCs with superior ETL demonstrated a substantial 30% increase in power conversion efficiency (PCE) compared to those employing pristine ZnO ETL. These solar cells retained over 70% of their initial PCE after 4000 h of moisture exposure, surpassing reference PSCs by 50% PCE over this period. Advanced numerical multiphysics solvers, employing finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) and finite element method (FEM) techniques, were utilized to elucidate the underlying optoelectrical characteristics of the PSCs, with simulated results corroborating experimental findings. The study concludes with a thorough discussion on charge transport and recombination mechanisms, providing insights into the enhanced performance and stability achieved through W-doped ZnO ETL optimization.
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- Munkhtuul Gantumur
- Graduate School of Frontier Science Initiative, Kanazawa University, Kakuma, Kanazawa 920-1292, Japan
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of California, Davis, California 95616, United States
- Research and Development, Meta Materials Inc. (META), Pleasanton, California 94588, United States
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- Nanomaterials Research Institute, Kanazawa University, Kakuma, Kanazawa 920-1192, Japan
- Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Kanazawa University, Kakuma, Kanazawa 920-1192, Japan
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- Research and Development, Meta Materials Inc. (META), Pleasanton, California 94588, United States
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- Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Universiti Tenaga Nasional(@The Energy University), Kajang, Selangor 43000, Malaysia
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- Institute of Energy Research and Development, Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), Dhanmondi, Dhaka 1205, Bangladesh
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- Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Nomi, Ishikawa 923-1292, Japan
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- Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Kanazawa University, Kakuma, Kanazawa 920-1192, Japan
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- Graduate School of Frontier Science Initiative, Kanazawa University, Kakuma, Kanazawa 920-1292, Japan
- Nanomaterials Research Institute, Kanazawa University, Kakuma, Kanazawa 920-1192, Japan
- Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Kanazawa University, Kakuma, Kanazawa 920-1192, Japan
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- Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Nomi, Ishikawa 923-1292, Japan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Islamic University of Madinah, Madinah 42351, Saudi Arabia
- Sustainable Research Center, Islamic University of Madinah, Madinah 42351, Saudi Arabia
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- Solar Energy Research Institute (SERI), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Seri Iskandar 32610, Malaysia
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- Sustainable Research Center, Islamic University of Madinah, Madinah 42351, Saudi Arabia
- The Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, The Islamic University of Madinah, Madinah, Abo Bakr Al Siddiq, Al Jamiah, Madinah 42351, Saudi Arabia
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- Nanomaterials Research Institute, Kanazawa University, Kakuma, Kanazawa 920-1192, Japan
- Department of Physics, Engineering Physics and Astronomy, Queens University, Kingston K7L 3N6, Ontario, Canada
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- Graduate School of Frontier Science Initiative, Kanazawa University, Kakuma, Kanazawa 920-1292, Japan
- Nanomaterials Research Institute, Kanazawa University, Kakuma, Kanazawa 920-1192, Japan
- Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Kanazawa University, Kakuma, Kanazawa 920-1192, Japan
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Tyagi D, Laxmi V, Basu N, Reddy L, Tian Y, Ouyang Z, Nayak PK. Recent advances in two-dimensional perovskite materials for light-emitting diodes. DISCOVER NANO 2024; 19:109. [PMID: 38954158 PMCID: PMC11219672 DOI: 10.1186/s11671-024-04044-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024]
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Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are an indispensable part of our daily life. After being studied for a few decades, this field still has some room for improvement. In this regard, perovskite materials may take the leading role. In recent years, LEDs have become a most explored topic, owing to their various applications in photodetectors, solar cells, lasers, and so on. Noticeably, they exhibit significant characteristics in developing LEDs. The luminous efficiency of LEDs can be significantly enhanced by the combination of a poor illumination LED with low-dimensional perovskite. In 2014, the first perovskite-based LED was illuminated at room temperature. Furthermore, two-dimensional (2D) perovskites have enriched this field because of their optical and electronic properties and comparatively high stability in ambient conditions. Recent and relevant advancements in LEDs using low-dimensional perovskites including zero-dimensional to three-dimensional materials is reported. The major focus of this article is based on the 2D perovskites and their heterostructures (i.e., a combination of 2D perovskites with transition metal dichalcogenides, graphene, and hexagonal boron nitride). In comparison to 2D perovskites, heterostructures exhibit more potential for application in LEDs. State-of-the-art perovskite-based LEDs, current challenges, and prospects are also discussed.
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- Deepika Tyagi
- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronics Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, College of Electronic Science and Technology of Shenzhen University, THz Technical Research Center of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronics Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, College of Electronic Science and Technology of Shenzhen University, THz Technical Research Center of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, 600036, India
- College of Mechatronics and Control Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, 600036, India
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- Department of Physics, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, 2006, South Africa
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- College of Mechatronics and Control Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronics Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, College of Electronic Science and Technology of Shenzhen University, THz Technical Research Center of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China.
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- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, 600036, India.
- 2D Materials Research and Innovation Group, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, 600036, India.
- Centre for Nano and Material Sciences, Jain (Deemed-to-be University), Jain Global Campus, Kanakapura, , Bangalore, Karnataka, 562112, India.
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Gibert-Roca M, Casademont-Viñas M, Liu Q, Vandewal K, Goñi AR, Campoy-Quiles M. RAINBOW Organic Solar Cells: Implementing Spectral Splitting in Lateral Multi-Junction Architectures. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2212226. [PMID: 36944218 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202212226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Revised: 02/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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While multi-junction geometries have the potential to boost the efficiency of organic solar cells, the experimental gains yet obtained are still very modest. This work proposes an alternative spectral splitting device concept in which various individual semiconducting junctions with cascading bandgaps are laid side by side, thus the name RAINBOW. Each lateral sub-cell receives a fraction of the spectrum that closely matches the main absorption band of the given semiconductor. Here, simulations are used to identify the important material and device properties of each RAINBOW sub-cell. Using the resulting design rules, three systems are selected, with narrow, medium, and wide effective bandgaps, and their potential as sub-cells in this geometry is experimentally investigated. With the aid of a custom-built setup that generates spectrally spread sunlight on demand, the simulations are experimentally validated, showing that this geometry can lead to a reduction in thermalization losses and an improvement in light harvesting, which results in a relative improvement in efficiency of 46.6% with respect to the best sub-cell. Finally, a working proof-of-concept monolithic device consisting of two sub-cells deposited from solution on the same substrate is fabricated, thus demonstrating the feasibility and the potential of the RAINBOW solar cell concept.
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- Martí Gibert-Roca
- Dept. of Nanostructured Materials, Institut de Ciència de Materials de Barcelona (ICMAB-CSIC), E-08193, Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain
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- Dept. of Nanostructured Materials, Institut de Ciència de Materials de Barcelona (ICMAB-CSIC), E-08193, Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain
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- IMO-IMOMEC, Hasselt University, Wetenschapspark 1, BE3590, Diepenbeek, Belgium
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- IMO-IMOMEC, Hasselt University, Wetenschapspark 1, BE3590, Diepenbeek, Belgium
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- Dept. of Nanostructured Materials, Institut de Ciència de Materials de Barcelona (ICMAB-CSIC), E-08193, Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain
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Tonmoy MH, Shiddique SN, Abir AT, Hossain J. Design and optimization of a high efficiency CdTe-FeSi 2 based double-junction two-terminal tandem solar cell. Heliyon 2024; 10:e27994. [PMID: 38524587 PMCID: PMC10958414 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e27994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Revised: 03/02/2024] [Accepted: 03/10/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
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This article theoretically demonstrates an enormously efficient CdTe-FeSi2 based dual-junction tandem solar cell accompanied by slender semiconductor layers. The peak efficiency of the device has been ensured through the optimization of its various attributes of window, CdTe (bandgap 1.5 eV) top absorber, FeSi2 (bandgap 0.87 eV) bottom absorber and back surface layers. Additionally, the impacts of thickness, doping and the level of defects in different window, base and rear surface layers have been examined to observe how different layers affect the solar cell's performance. The optimized n-CdS/p-CdTe/p+-MoS2--n-CdS/p-FeSi2/p+-Cu2SnS3 dual-junction tandem solar device displays an efficiency of 43.9% with a voltage at no load, VOC of 1.928 V, current density under a closed circuit, JSC of 25.34 mA/cm2, and fill factor of 89.88%, respectively. These results disclose the high potential of the suggested solar cell based on CdTe and FeSi2 compounds.
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- Mehedi Hasan Tonmoy
- Solar Energy Laboratory, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, 6205, Bangladesh
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- Solar Energy Laboratory, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, 6205, Bangladesh
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- Solar Energy Laboratory, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, 6205, Bangladesh
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- Solar Energy Laboratory, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, 6205, Bangladesh
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Ali I, Islam MR, Yin J, Eichhorn SJ, Chen J, Karim N, Afroj S. Advances in Smart Photovoltaic Textiles. ACS NANO 2024; 18:3871-3915. [PMID: 38261716 PMCID: PMC10851667 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c10033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2023] [Revised: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
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Energy harvesting textiles have emerged as a promising solution to sustainably power wearable electronics. Textile-based solar cells (SCs) interconnected with on-body electronics have emerged to meet such needs. These technologies are lightweight, flexible, and easy to transport while leveraging the abundant natural sunlight in an eco-friendly way. In this Review, we comprehensively explore the working mechanisms, diverse types, and advanced fabrication strategies of photovoltaic textiles. Furthermore, we provide a detailed analysis of the recent progress made in various types of photovoltaic textiles, emphasizing their electrochemical performance. The focal point of this review centers on smart photovoltaic textiles for wearable electronic applications. Finally, we offer insights and perspectives on potential solutions to overcome the existing limitations of textile-based photovoltaics to promote their industrial commercialization.
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- Iftikhar Ali
- Centre
for Print Research (CFPR), The University
of the West of England, Frenchay Campus, Bristol BS16 1QY, U.K.
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- Centre
for Print Research (CFPR), The University
of the West of England, Frenchay Campus, Bristol BS16 1QY, U.K.
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- Department
of Bioengineering, University of California,
Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California 90095, United States
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- Bristol
Composites Institute, School of Civil, Aerospace, and Design Engineering, The University of Bristol, University Walk, Bristol BS8 1TR, U.K.
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- Department
of Bioengineering, University of California,
Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California 90095, United States
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- Centre
for Print Research (CFPR), The University
of the West of England, Frenchay Campus, Bristol BS16 1QY, U.K.
- Nottingham
School of Art and Design, Nottingham Trent
University, Shakespeare Street, Nottingham NG1 4GG, U.K.
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- Centre
for Print Research (CFPR), The University
of the West of England, Frenchay Campus, Bristol BS16 1QY, U.K.
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Isah M, Doroody C, Rahman KS, Harif MN, Kiong TS, Zuhdi AWM. Lattice mismatch alleviation in p-CdTe/n-Si heterostructure by surface engineering on Si substrate. Heliyon 2023; 9:e21536. [PMID: 38027560 PMCID: PMC10651503 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e21536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Revised: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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The study used magnetron sputtering to investigate the growth of cadmium telluride (CdTe) thin films on surface treated n-type silicon (n-Si) substrates. The n-Si substrates were textured using potassium hydroxide (KOH) before the sputter deposition of CdTe. This was followed by cadmium chloride treatment to reduce the strain at the interface of CdTe and Si, which is caused by the incompatible lattice and thermal expansion mismatch (CTE). X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis showed that the lowest FWHM and dislocation densities were obtained for CdCl2/CdTe/txt-nSi, which aligns with the scanning electron microscopy (SEM) results. In the SEM images, the interface bonding between the CdTe and Si surfaces was visible in the cross-sections, and the top-view images revealed sputtered CdTe thin films conforming to the patterns of pyramidal textured Si as an engineered surface to capture more light to maximize absorption in the CdTe/Si tandem design. The Energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) results showed that all the CdTe deposited on textured n-Si exhibited more Te atoms than Cd atoms, irrespective of the CdCl2 treatment. The presented results suggest that the texturization and CdCl2 treatment improved the morphology and grain boundary passivation of the sputtered CdTe. The adhesiveness of CdTe on the n-Si substrate was also significantly enhanced. Our findings further demonstrate that proper surface treatment of the Si substrate can greatly improve the quality of CdTe grown on Si by reducing the strain that occurs during the growth process. This study demonstrates a valuable method for enhancing the integration of CdTe with Si for two-junction tandem solar cell applications.
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- Mustapha Isah
- Institute of Sustainable Energy (ISE), Universiti Tenaga Nasional (@The Energy University), Jalan Ikram-Uniten, 43000, Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia
- Department of Physics, Kaduna State University, PMB, 2339, Tafawa Balewa Way, Kaduna State, Nigeria
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- Institute of Sustainable Energy (ISE), Universiti Tenaga Nasional (@The Energy University), Jalan Ikram-Uniten, 43000, Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia
- College of Engineering, Universiti Tenaga Nasional (@The Energy University), Jalan Ikram-Uniten, 43000, Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Solar Energy Research Institute, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Institute of Sustainable Energy (ISE), Universiti Tenaga Nasional (@The Energy University), Jalan Ikram-Uniten, 43000, Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia
- Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Cawangan Negeri Sembilan, 72000, Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
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- Institute of Sustainable Energy (ISE), Universiti Tenaga Nasional (@The Energy University), Jalan Ikram-Uniten, 43000, Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia
- College of Engineering, Universiti Tenaga Nasional (@The Energy University), Jalan Ikram-Uniten, 43000, Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Institute of Sustainable Energy (ISE), Universiti Tenaga Nasional (@The Energy University), Jalan Ikram-Uniten, 43000, Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia
- College of Engineering, Universiti Tenaga Nasional (@The Energy University), Jalan Ikram-Uniten, 43000, Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia
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Cao M, Ji W, Chao C, Li J, Dai F, Fan X. Recent Advances in UV-Cured Encapsulation for Stable and Durable Perovskite Solar Cell Devices. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:3911. [PMID: 37835960 PMCID: PMC10575197 DOI: 10.3390/polym15193911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Revised: 09/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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The stability and durability of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are two main challenges retarding their industrial commercialization. The encapsulation of PSCs is a critical process that improves the stability of PSC devices for practical applications, and intrinsic stability improvement relies on materials optimization. Among all encapsulation materials, UV-curable resins are promising materials for PSC encapsulation due to their short curing time, low shrinkage, and good adhesion to various substrates. In this review, the requirements for PSC encapsulation materials and the advantages of UV-curable resins are firstly critically assessed based on a discussion of the PSC degradation mechanism. Recent advances in improving the encapsulation performance are reviewed from the perspectives of molecular modification, encapsulation materials, and corresponding architecture design while highlighting excellent representative works. Finally, the concluding remarks summarize promising research directions and remaining challenges for the use of UV-curable resins in encapsulation. Potential solutions to current challenges are proposed to inspire future work devoted to transitioning PSCs from the lab to practical application.
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- Mengyu Cao
- SINOPEC (Beijing) Research Institute of Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., Beijing 100013, China; (M.C.); (W.J.); (J.L.)
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- SINOPEC (Beijing) Research Institute of Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., Beijing 100013, China; (M.C.); (W.J.); (J.L.)
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Emission Surveillance and Control for Thermal Power Generation, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China;
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- SINOPEC (Beijing) Research Institute of Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., Beijing 100013, China; (M.C.); (W.J.); (J.L.)
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- Laboratory of Distributed Energy System and Renewable Energy, Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
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- Institute for Materials and Processes, School of Engineering, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH9 3FB, UK
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Kumar D, Bansal NK, Dixit H, Kulkarni A, Singh T. Numerical Study on the Effect of Dual Electron Transport Layer in Improving the Performance of Perovskite–Perovskite Tandem Solar Cells. ADVANCED THEORY AND SIMULATIONS 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/adts.202200800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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- Dinesh Kumar
- Functional Materials and Device Laboratory School of Energy Science and Engineering Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur Kharagpur West Bengal 721302 India
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- Functional Materials and Device Laboratory School of Energy Science and Engineering Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur Kharagpur West Bengal 721302 India
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- Functional Materials and Device Laboratory School of Energy Science and Engineering Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur Kharagpur West Bengal 721302 India
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- IEK‐5 Photovoltaik Forschungszentrum Jülich Wilhelm‐Johnen‐Straße 52428 Jülich Germany
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- Functional Materials and Device Laboratory School of Energy Science and Engineering Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur Kharagpur West Bengal 721302 India
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Yun Y, Han GS, Park GN, Kim J, Park J, Vidyasagar D, Jung J, Choi WC, Choi YJ, Heo K, Kang J, Park JS, Jung HS, Lee S. A Wide Bandgap Halide Perovskite Based Self-Powered Blue Photodetector with 84.9% of External Quantum Efficiency. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2206932. [PMID: 36210726 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202206932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2022] [Revised: 10/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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A self-powered, color-filter-free blue photodetector (PD) based on halide perovskites is reported. A high external quantum efficiency (EQE) of 84.9%, which is the highest reported EQE in blue PDs, is achieved by engineering the A-site monovalent cations of wide-bandgap perovskites. The optimized composition of formamidinium (FA)/methylammonium (MA) increases the heat of formation, yielding a uniform and smooth film. The incorporation of Cs+ ions into the FA/MA composition suppresses the trap density and increases charge-carrier mobility, yielding the highest average EQE of 77.4%, responsivity of 0.280 A W-1 , and detectivity of 5.08 × 1012 Jones under blue light. Furthermore, Cs+ improves durability under repetitive operations and ambient atmosphere. The proposed device exhibits peak responsivity of 0.307 A W-1 , which is higher than that of the commercial InGaN-based blue PD (0.289 A W-1 ). This study will promote the development of next-generation image sensors with vertically stacked perovskite PDs.
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- Yeonghun Yun
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Kyungpook National University (KNU), Daegu, 41566, Republic of Korea
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- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Engineering, Hybrid Materials Research Center (HMC), Sejong University (SJU), Seoul, 05006, Republic of Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Kyungpook National University (KNU), Daegu, 41566, Republic of Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Kyungpook National University (KNU), Daegu, 41566, Republic of Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Kyungpook National University (KNU), Daegu, 41566, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Engineering, Hybrid Materials Research Center (HMC), Sejong University (SJU), Seoul, 05006, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Engineering, Hybrid Materials Research Center (HMC), Sejong University (SJU), Seoul, 05006, Republic of Korea
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- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
- KIST-SKKU Carbon-Neutral Research Center, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology (SAINT) and Department of Nano Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
- SKKU Institute of Energy Science and Technology (SIEST), Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Kyungpook National University (KNU), Daegu, 41566, Republic of Korea
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Chamoli SK, Singh S, Guo C, Li W. Enhanced Photon Harvesting in Wedge Tandem Solar Cell. ADVANCED THEORY AND SIMULATIONS 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/adts.202200632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Sandeep Kumar Chamoli
- GPL Photonics Laboratory State Key Laboratory of Applied Optics Changchun Institute of Optics Fine Mechanics and Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences Changchun 130033 China
- University of Chinese Academy of Science Beijing 100039 China
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- GPL Photonics Laboratory State Key Laboratory of Applied Optics Changchun Institute of Optics Fine Mechanics and Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences Changchun 130033 China
- The Institute of Optics University of Rochester Rochester NY 14627 USA
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- The Institute of Optics University of Rochester Rochester NY 14627 USA
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- GPL Photonics Laboratory State Key Laboratory of Applied Optics Changchun Institute of Optics Fine Mechanics and Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences Changchun 130033 China
- University of Chinese Academy of Science Beijing 100039 China
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Improved Power Conversion Efficiency with Tunable Electronic Structures of the Cation-Engineered [Ai]PbI3 Perovskites for Solar Cells: First-Principles Calculations. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms232113556. [DOI: 10.3390/ijms232113556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Revised: 10/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Higher power conversion efficiencies for photovoltaic devices can be achieved through simple and low production cost processing of APbI3(A=CH3NH3,CHN2H4,…) perovskites. Due to their limited long-term stability, however, there is an urgent need to find alternative structural combinations for this family of materials. In this study, we propose to investigate the prospects of cation-substitution within the A-site of the APbI3 perovskite by selecting nine substituting organic and inorganic cations to enhance the stability of the material. The tolerance and the octahedral factors are calculated and reported as two of the most critical geometrical features, in order to assess which perovskite compounds can be experimentally designed. Our results showed an improvement in the thermal stability of the organic cation substitutions in contrast to the inorganic cations, with an increase in the power conversion efficiency of the Hydroxyl-ammonium (NH3OH) substitute to η = 25.84%.
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Fu F, Li J, Yang TCJ, Liang H, Faes A, Jeangros Q, Ballif C, Hou Y. Monolithic Perovskite-Silicon Tandem Solar Cells: From the Lab to Fab? ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2106540. [PMID: 35060205 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202106540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2021] [Revised: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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This review focuses on monolithic 2-terminal perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells and discusses key scientific and technological challenges to address in view of an industrial implementation of this technology. The authors start by examining the different crystalline silicon (c-Si) technologies suitable for pairing with perovskites, followed by reviewing recent developments in the field of monolithic 2-terminal perovskite-silicon tandems. Factors limiting the power conversion efficiency of these tandem devices are then evaluated, before discussing pathways to achieve an efficiency of >32%, a value that small-scale devices will likely need to achieve to make tandems competitive. Aspects related to the upscaling of these device active areas to industry-relevant ones are reviewed, followed by a short discussion on module integration aspects. The review then focuses on stability issues, likely the most challenging task that will eventually determine the economic viability of this technology. The final part of this review discusses alternative monolithic perovskite-silicon tandem designs. Finally, key areas of research that should be addressed to bring this technology from the lab to the fab are highlighted.
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- Fan Fu
- École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Institute of Microengineering (IMT), Photovoltaics and Thin-Film Electronics Laboratory (PV-Lab), Rue de la Maladière 71b, Neuchâtel, 2002, Switzerland
- Laboratory for Thin Films and Photovoltaics, Empa-Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Überlandstrasse 129, Dübendorf, 8600, Switzerland
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- Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (SERIS), National University of Singapore, 7 Engineering Drive 1, Singapore, 117574, Singapore
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- École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Institute of Microengineering (IMT), Photovoltaics and Thin-Film Electronics Laboratory (PV-Lab), Rue de la Maladière 71b, Neuchâtel, 2002, Switzerland
- CSIRO Energy Centre, 10 Murray Dwyer Circuit, Mayfield West, New South Wales, 2304, Australia
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- Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (SERIS), National University of Singapore, 7 Engineering Drive 1, Singapore, 117574, Singapore
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 117585, Singapore
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- PV-Center, CSEM, Jaquet-Droz 1, Neuchâtel, 2002, Switzerland
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- École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Institute of Microengineering (IMT), Photovoltaics and Thin-Film Electronics Laboratory (PV-Lab), Rue de la Maladière 71b, Neuchâtel, 2002, Switzerland
- PV-Center, CSEM, Jaquet-Droz 1, Neuchâtel, 2002, Switzerland
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- École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Institute of Microengineering (IMT), Photovoltaics and Thin-Film Electronics Laboratory (PV-Lab), Rue de la Maladière 71b, Neuchâtel, 2002, Switzerland
- PV-Center, CSEM, Jaquet-Droz 1, Neuchâtel, 2002, Switzerland
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- Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (SERIS), National University of Singapore, 7 Engineering Drive 1, Singapore, 117574, Singapore
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 117585, Singapore
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Jonathan L, Diguna LJ, Samy O, Muqoyyanah M, Abu Bakar S, Birowosuto MD, El Moutaouakil A. Hybrid Organic-Inorganic Perovskite Halide Materials for Photovoltaics towards Their Commercialization. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14051059. [PMID: 35267884 PMCID: PMC8914961 DOI: 10.3390/polym14051059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2022] [Revised: 02/26/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Hybrid organic-inorganic perovskite (HOIP) photovoltaics have emerged as a promising new technology for the next generation of photovoltaics since their first development 10 years ago, and show a high-power conversion efficiency (PCE) of about 29.3%. The power-conversion efficiency of these perovskite photovoltaics depends on the base materials used in their development, and methylammonium lead iodide is generally used as the main component. Perovskite materials have been further explored to increase their efficiency, as they are cheaper and easier to fabricate than silicon photovoltaics, which will lead to better commercialization. Even with these advantages, perovskite photovoltaics have a few drawbacks, such as their stability when in contact with heat and humidity, which pales in comparison to the 25-year stability of silicon, even with improvements are made when exploring new materials. To expand the benefits and address the drawbacks of perovskite photovoltaics, perovskite-silicon tandem photovoltaics have been suggested as a solution in the commercialization of perovskite photovoltaics. This tandem photovoltaic results in an increased PCE value by presenting a better total absorption wavelength for both perovskite and silicon photovoltaics. In this work, we summarized the advances in HOIP photovoltaics in the contact of new material developments, enhanced device fabrication, and innovative approaches to the commercialization of large-scale devices.
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- Luke Jonathan
- Department of Renewable Energy Engineering, Prasetiya Mulya University, Kavling Edutown I.1, Jl. BSD Raya Utama, BSD City, Tangerang 15339, Indonesia; (L.J.); (L.J.D.)
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- Department of Renewable Energy Engineering, Prasetiya Mulya University, Kavling Edutown I.1, Jl. BSD Raya Utama, BSD City, Tangerang 15339, Indonesia; (L.J.); (L.J.D.)
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- Department of Electrical and Communication Engineering, College of Engineering, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain P.O. Box 15551, United Arab Emirates;
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Tanjung Malim 35900, Malaysia; (M.M.); (S.A.B.)
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Tanjung Malim 35900, Malaysia; (M.M.); (S.A.B.)
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- Łukasiewicz Research Network—PORT Polish Center for Technology Development, Stabłowicka 147, 54-066 Wrocław, Poland
- Correspondence: (M.D.B.); (A.E.M.)
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- Department of Electrical and Communication Engineering, College of Engineering, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain P.O. Box 15551, United Arab Emirates;
- Correspondence: (M.D.B.); (A.E.M.)
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Salhi B. The Photovoltaic Cell Based on CIGS: Principles and Technologies. MATERIALS 2022; 15:ma15051908. [PMID: 35269139 PMCID: PMC8911708 DOI: 10.3390/ma15051908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2021] [Revised: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Semiconductors used in the manufacture of solar cells are the subject of extensive research. Currently, silicon is the most commonly used material for photovoltaic cells, representing more than 80% of the global production. However, due to its very energy-intensive and costly production method, other materials appear to be preferable over silicon, including the chalcopyrite-structured semiconductors of the CIS-based family (Cu(In, Ga, Al) (Se, S)2). Indeed, these compounds have bandwidths between 1 eV (CuInSe2) and 3 eV (CuAlS2), allowing them to absorb most solar radiation. Moreover, these materials are currently the ones that make it possible to achieve the highest photovoltaic conversion efficiencies from thin-film devices, particularly Cu(In, Ga)Se2, which is considered the most efficient among all drifts based on CIS. In this review, we focus on the CIGS-based solar cells by exploring the different layers and showing the recent progress and challenges.
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- Billel Salhi
- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Membranes and Water Security, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
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Power Generation Analysis of Terrestrial Ultraviolet-Assisted Solid Oxide Electrolyzer Cell. ENERGIES 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/en15030996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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This paper presents a novel system design that considerably improves the entrapment of terrestrial ultraviolet (UV) irradiance in a customized honeycomb structure to produce hydrogen at a standard rate of 7.57 slpm for places with a UV index > 11. Thermolysis of high salinity water is done by employing a solid oxide electrolyzer cell (SOEC), which comprises three customized, novel active optical subsystems to filter, track, and concentrate terrestrial UV solar irradiance by Fresnel lenses. The output of systems is fed to a desalinator, a photovoltaic system to produce electrical energy, and a steam generator with modified surface morphology to generate the required superheated steam for the SOEC. A simulation in COMSOL Multiphysics ver. 5.6 has shown that a customized honeycomb structure, when incorporated on the copper–nickel surface of a steam generator, improves its absorptance coefficient up to 93.43% (48.98%—flat case). This results in generating the required superheated steam of 650 °C with a designed active optical system comprising nine Fresnel lenses (7 m2) that offer the concentration of 36 suns on the honeycomb structure of the steam generator as input. The required 1.27 kW of electrical power is obtained by concentrating the photovoltaic system using In0.33Ga0.67N/Si/InN solar cells. This production of hydrogen is sustainable and cost effective, as the estimated cost over 5 years by the proposed system is 0.51 USD/kg, compared to the commercially available system, which costs 3.18 USD/kg.
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Zhang P, Hou Z, Jiang L, Yang J, Saidi WA, Prezhdo OV, Li W. Weak Anharmonicity Rationalizes the Temperature-Driven Acceleration of Nonradiative Dynamics in Cu 2ZnSnS 4 Photoabsorbers. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:61365-61373. [PMID: 34919377 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c21526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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We report a time-domain ab initio investigation of the nonradiative electron-hole recombination in quaternary Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) at different temperatures using a combination of time-dependent density functional theory and nonadiabatic molecular dynamics. Our results demonstrate that higher temperatures increase both inelastic and elastic electron-phonon interactions. Elevated temperatures moderately increase the lattice anharmonicity and cause stronger fluctuations of electronic energy levels, enhancing the electron-phonon coupling. The overall nuclear anharmonic effect is weak in CZTS, which can be ascribed to their stable bonding environment. Phonon-induced loss of electronic coherence accelerates with temperature, due to stronger elastic electron-phonon scattering. The enhanced inelastic electron-phonon scattering decreases charge carrier lifetimes at higher temperatures, deteriorating material performance in optoelectronic devices. The detailed atomistic investigation of the temperature-dependent charge carrier dynamics, with particular focus on anharmonic effects, guides the development of more efficient solar cells based on CZTS and related semiconductor photoabsorbers.
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- Pingzhi Zhang
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Materials and Manufacturing Futures Institute, University of New South Wales, Sydney 2052, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh 15261, Pennsylvania, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Southern California, Los Angeles 90089, California, United States
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China
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Recent Issues and Configuration Factors in Perovskite-Silicon Tandem Solar Cells towards Large Scaling Production. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11123186. [PMID: 34947535 PMCID: PMC8708322 DOI: 10.3390/nano11123186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2021] [Revised: 11/13/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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The unprecedented development of perovskite-silicon (PSC-Si) tandem solar cells in the last five years has been hindered by several challenges towards industrialization, which require further research. The combination of the low cost of perovskite and legacy silicon solar cells serve as primary drivers for PSC-Si tandem solar cell improvement. For the perovskite top-cell, the utmost concern reported in the literature is perovskite instability. Hence, proposed physical loss mechanisms for intrinsic and extrinsic instability as triggering mechanisms for hysteresis, ion segregation, and trap states, along with the latest proposed mitigation strategies in terms of stability engineering, are discussed. The silicon bottom cell, being a mature technology, is currently facing bottleneck challenges to achieve power conversion efficiencies (PCE) greater than 26.7%, which requires more understanding in the context of light management and passivation technologies. Finally, for large-scale industrialization of the PSC-Si tandem solar cell, the promising silicon wafer thinning, and large-scale film deposition technologies could cause a shift and align with a more affordable and flexible roll-to-roll PSC-Si technology. Therefore, this review aims to provide deliberate guidance on critical fundamental issues and configuration factors in current PSC-Si tandem technologies towards large-scale industrialization. to meet the 2031 PSC-Si Tandem road maps market target.
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Shahiduzzaman M, Hossain MI, Visal S, Kaneko T, Qarony W, Umezu S, Tomita K, Iwamori S, Knipp D, Tsang YH, Akhtaruzzaman M, Nunzi JM, Taima T, Isomura M. Spray Pyrolyzed TiO 2 Embedded Multi-Layer Front Contact Design for High-Efficiency Perovskite Solar Cells. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2021; 13:36. [PMID: 34138244 PMCID: PMC8187539 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-020-00559-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2020] [Accepted: 10/31/2020] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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The photovoltaic performance of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) can be improved by utilizing efficient front contact. However, it has always been a significant challenge for fabricating high-quality, scalable, controllable, and cost-effective front contact. This study proposes a realistic multi-layer front contact design to realize efficient single-junction PSCs and perovskite/perovskite tandem solar cells (TSCs). As a critical part of the front contact, we prepared a highly compact titanium oxide (TiO2) film by industrially viable Spray Pyrolysis Deposition (SPD), which acts as a potential electron transport layer (ETL) for the fabrication of PSCs. Optimization and reproducibility of the TiO2 ETL were discreetly investigated while fabricating a set of planar PSCs. As the front contact has a significant influence on the optoelectronic properties of PSCs, hence, we investigated the optics and electrical effects of PSCs by three-dimensional (3D) finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) and finite element method (FEM) rigorous simulations. The investigation allows us to compare experimental results with the outcome from simulations. Furthermore, an optimized single-junction PSC is designed to enhance the energy conversion efficiency (ECE) by > 30% compared to the planar reference PSC. Finally, the study has been progressed to the realization of all-perovskite TSC that can reach the ECE, exceeding 30%. Detailed guidance for the completion of high-performance PSCs is provided.
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- Md Shahiduzzaman
- Nanomaterials Research Institute (NanoMaRi), Kanazawa University, Kakuma, Kanazawa, 920-1192, Japan.
- Research Institute of Science and Technology, Tokai University, Kitakaname, Hiratsuka, 259-1292, Japan.
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- Department of Applied Physics and Materials Research Center, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, P. R. China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, P. R. China
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- Graduate School of Engineering, Tokai University, Kitakaname, Hiratsuka, 259-1292, Japan
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- Graduate School of Engineering, Tokai University, Kitakaname, Hiratsuka, 259-1292, Japan
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- Department of Applied Physics and Materials Research Center, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, P. R. China
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- Department of Modern Mechanical Engineering, Waseda University, 3-4-1 Okubo, Shinjuku, Tokyo, 169-8555, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Tokai University, Kitakaname, Hiratsuka, 259-1292, Japan
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- Research Institute of Science and Technology, Tokai University, Kitakaname, Hiratsuka, 259-1292, Japan
- Graduate School of Engineering, Tokai University, Kitakaname, Hiratsuka, 259-1292, Japan
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- Geballe Laboratory for Advanced Materials, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, USA
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- Department of Applied Physics and Materials Research Center, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, P. R. China
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- Solar Energy Research Institute, The National University of Malaysia, 43600, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia.
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- Nanomaterials Research Institute (NanoMaRi), Kanazawa University, Kakuma, Kanazawa, 920-1192, Japan
- Department of Physics, Engineering Physics and Astronomy, Queens University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Nanomaterials Research Institute (NanoMaRi), Kanazawa University, Kakuma, Kanazawa, 920-1192, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Tokai University, Kitakaname, Hiratsuka, 259-1292, Japan.
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Fu S, Xiao Y, Yu X, Xiang T, Long F, Xiao J, Ku Z, Zhong J, Li W, Huang F, Peng Y, Cheng Y. Bandgap adjustment assisted preparation of >18% CsyFA1−yPbIxBr3−x-based perovskite solar cells using a hybrid spraying process. RSC Adv 2021; 11:17595-17602. [PMID: 35480162 PMCID: PMC9032767 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra02666f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2021] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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High-efficiency perovskite solar cells with good grain morphology and adjustable band gap were prepared by ultrasonic spray.
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Hossain MA, Khoo KT, Cui X, Poduval GK, Zhang T, Li X, Li WM, Hoex B. Atomic layer deposition enabling higher efficiency solar cells: A review. NANO MATERIALS SCIENCE 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nanoms.2019.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Li H, Zhang W. Perovskite Tandem Solar Cells: From Fundamentals to Commercial Deployment. Chem Rev 2020; 120:9835-9950. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.9b00780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 114] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Hui Li
- Advanced Technology Institute, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7XH, U.K
- Institute of Electrical Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
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- Advanced Technology Institute, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7XH, U.K
- State Centre for International Cooperation on Designer Low-Carbon and Environmental Material (SCICDLCEM), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, P. R. China
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Doiron C, Fitzpatrick NA, Masucci CP, Martin JL, Carl AD, Grimm RL. Open-Circuit Photovoltage Exceeding 950 mV with an 840 mV Average at Sb 2S 3-Thianthrene +/0 Junctions Enabled by Thioperylene Anhydride Back Contacts. ACS OMEGA 2020; 5:16875-16884. [PMID: 32685857 PMCID: PMC7364746 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.0c02077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2020] [Accepted: 06/11/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Covalently attached perylene monolayers serve as back contacts for Sb2S3 photoelectrochemical cells with a thianthrene+/0 front, rectifying contact. Covalent attachment of perylenetetracarboxylic dianhydride, PTCDA, to Si(111) utilizes an anhydride-to-imide conversion at surface-attached amines. For Sb2S3 solar absorbers, we hypothesized that a terminal thioperylene anhydride, i.e., S=C-O-C=S, formed from thionation of the terminal perylene anhydride would serve as a soft, electron-selective and hole-blocking back contact. We explored several routes to convert carbonyls to thiocarbonyls on surface-attached perylene anhydrides including Lawesson's reagent, P4S10, and a P4S10-pyridine complex. Here, P4S10 in toluene yielded the highest conversion as quantified by thioperylene-anhydride-S-to-imide-N ratios in X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Spectra demonstrated minimal residual reagent as determined by the absence of quantifiable phosphorus following sonication and rinsing. Photoelectrochemistry yielded an average |V oc| = 840 ± 90 mV with the highest value of 952 mV under ELH-simulated AM1.5G illumination for chemical-bath-deposited Sb2S3 in the strongly oxidizing thianthrene+/0 redox couple when thioperylene-anhydride-tethered surfaces formed the back contact. Sb2S3 absorbers in which perylene anhydride, esters, thionoesters, and thiols form the back contact yielded significantly decreased |V oc| magnitudes vs Sb2S3 on perylene-thioanhydride-terminated surfaces. We attribute the large V oc to the combination of favorable sulfur-functionalized surfaces for deposition, charge transfer properties of the perylene layer, and use of the thianthrene+/0 redox couple.
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- Curtis
W. Doiron
- Department of Chemistry and
Biochemistry; Life Science and Bioengineering Center; Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 100 Institute Road, Worcester, Massachusetts 01609, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and
Biochemistry; Life Science and Bioengineering Center; Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 100 Institute Road, Worcester, Massachusetts 01609, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and
Biochemistry; Life Science and Bioengineering Center; Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 100 Institute Road, Worcester, Massachusetts 01609, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and
Biochemistry; Life Science and Bioengineering Center; Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 100 Institute Road, Worcester, Massachusetts 01609, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and
Biochemistry; Life Science and Bioengineering Center; Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 100 Institute Road, Worcester, Massachusetts 01609, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and
Biochemistry; Life Science and Bioengineering Center; Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 100 Institute Road, Worcester, Massachusetts 01609, United States
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Zhang Y, Wu G, Ding C, Liu F, Liu D, Masuda T, Yoshino K, Hayase S, Wang R, Shen Q. Surface-Modified Graphene Oxide/Lead Sulfide Hybrid Film-Forming Ink for High-Efficiency Bulk Nano-Heterojunction Colloidal Quantum Dot Solar Cells. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2020; 12:111. [PMID: 34138103 PMCID: PMC7770832 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-020-00448-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2020] [Accepted: 04/17/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Solution-processed colloidal quantum dot solar cells (CQDSCs) is a promising candidate for new generation solar cells. To obtain stable and high performance lead sulfide (PbS)-based CQDSCs, high carrier mobility and low non-radiative recombination center density in the PbS CQDs active layer are required. In order to effectively improve the carrier mobility in PbS CQDs layer of CQDSCs, butylamine (BTA)-modified graphene oxide (BTA@GO) is first utilized in PbS-PbX2 (X = I-, Br-) CQDs ink to deposit the active layer of CQDSCs through one-step spin-coating method. Such surface treatment of GO dramatically upholds the intrinsic superior hole transfer peculiarity of GO and attenuates the hydrophilicity of GO in order to allow for its good dispersibility in ink solvent. The introduction of BTA@GO in CQDs layer can build up a bulk nano-heterojunction architecture, which provides a smooth charge carrier transport channel in turn improves the carrier mobility and conductivity, extends the carriers lifetime and reduces the trap density of PbS-PbX2 CQDs film. Finally, the BTA@GO/PbS-PbX2 hybrid CQDs film-based relatively large-area (0.35 cm2) CQDSCs shows a champion power conversion efficiency of 11.7% which is increased by 23.1% compared with the control device.
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- Yaohong Zhang
- Faculty of Informatics and Engineering, The University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo, 182-8585, Japan
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, People's Republic of China.
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- Faculty of Informatics and Engineering, The University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo, 182-8585, Japan
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- Faculty of Informatics and Engineering, The University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo, 182-8585, Japan
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- Faculty of Informatics and Engineering, The University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo, 182-8585, Japan
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- X-Frontier Division, Toyota Motor Corporation, Shizuoka, 471-8571, Japan
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- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Miyazaki, Miyazaki, 889-2192, Japan
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- Faculty of Informatics and Engineering, The University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo, 182-8585, Japan
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- Beijing Engineering Research Centre of Sustainable Energy and Buildings, Beijing University of Civil, Engineering and Architecture, Beijing, 102616, People's Republic of China.
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- Faculty of Informatics and Engineering, The University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo, 182-8585, Japan.
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Cao Y, Wu D, Zhu P, Shan D, Zeng X, Xu J. Down-Shifting and Anti-Reflection Effect of CsPbBr 3 Quantum Dots/Multicrystalline Silicon Hybrid Structures for Enhanced Photovoltaic Properties. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 10:E775. [PMID: 32316489 PMCID: PMC7221981 DOI: 10.3390/nano10040775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2020] [Revised: 04/13/2020] [Accepted: 04/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Over the past couple of decades, extensive research has been conducted on silicon (Si) based solar cells, whose power conversion efficiency (PCE) still has limitations because of a mismatched solar spectrum. Recently, a down-shifting effect has provided a new way to improve cell performances by converting ultraviolet (UV) photons to visible light. In this work, caesium lead bromide perovskite quantum dots (CsPbBr3 QDs) are synthesized with a uniform size of 10 nm. Exhibiting strong absorption of near UV light and intense photoluminescence (PL) peak at 515 nm, CsPbBr3 QDs show a potential application of the down-shifting effect. CsPbBr3 QDs/multicrystalline silicon (mc-Si) hybrid structured solar cells are fabricated and systematically studied. Compared with mc-Si solar cells, CsPbBr3 QDs/mc-Si solar cells have obvious improvement in external quantum efficiency (EQE) within the wavelength ranges of both 300 to 500 nm and 700 to 1100 nm, which can be attributed to the down-shifting effect and the anti-reflection property of CsPbBr3 QDs through the formation of CsPbBr3 QDs/mc-Si structures. Furthermore, a detailed discussion of contact resistance and interface defects is provided. As a result, the coated CsPbBr3 QDs are optimized to be two layers and the solar cell exhibits a highest PCE of 14.52%.
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- Yunqing Cao
- College of Physical Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China; (D.W.); (P.Z.); (X.Z.)
- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures and School of Electronic Science and Engineering and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China; (D.S.); (J.X.)
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- College of Physical Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China; (D.W.); (P.Z.); (X.Z.)
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- College of Physical Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China; (D.W.); (P.Z.); (X.Z.)
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures and School of Electronic Science and Engineering and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China; (D.S.); (J.X.)
- School of Electronic and Information Engineering, Yangzhou Polytechnic Institute, Yangzhou 225127, China
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- College of Physical Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China; (D.W.); (P.Z.); (X.Z.)
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures and School of Electronic Science and Engineering and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China; (D.S.); (J.X.)
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Qarony W, Hossain MI, Jovanov V, Salleo A, Knipp D, Tsang YH. Influence of Perovskite Interface Morphology on the Photon Management in Perovskite/Silicon Tandem Solar Cells. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:15080-15086. [PMID: 32141283 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b21985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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Perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells are considered as one of the cost-effective solutions for determining high energy conversion efficiencies. Efficient photon management allows improving light incoupling in solar cells by reducing optical losses. The optics relies upon the interface morphology, and consequently, the growth mechanism of the top cell on the bottom cell is crucial for the implementation of efficient perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells. To describe the interface morphologies of perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells, a three-dimensional surface algorithm is used that allows investigating the perovskite solar cells deposited on the textured crystalline silicon solar cells. We distinguish between two extreme cases in which the film grows only in the direction of the substrate normal or in the direction of the local surface normal. The growth mode has significant influence on the film roughness, the effective thickness of the film, the optics of the solar cell, and the photovoltaic parameters. The optics is investigated by finite-differencetime-domain simulations. The influence of the interface morphology on the photovoltaic parameters is discussed, and guidelines are provided to reach high short-circuit current density and energy conversion efficiency.
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- Wayesh Qarony
- Department of Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, 999077 Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Department of Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, 999077 Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Research Center for Functional Materials and Nanomolecular Science, Jacobs University Bremen, 28759 Bremen, Germany
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- Geballe Laboratory for Advanced Materials, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, California 94305, United States
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- Geballe Laboratory for Advanced Materials, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, California 94305, United States
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- Department of Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, 999077 Kowloon, Hong Kong
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Hossain MI, Mohammad A, Qarony W, Ilhom S, Shukla DR, Knipp D, Biyikli N, Tsang YH. Atomic layer deposition of metal oxides for efficient perovskite single-junction and perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells. RSC Adv 2020; 10:14856-14866. [PMID: 35497161 PMCID: PMC9052116 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra00939c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2020] [Accepted: 03/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Aluminum-doped and undoped zinc oxide films were investigated as potential front and rear contacts of perovskite single and perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells. The films were prepared by atomic layer deposition (ALD) at low (<200 °C) substrate temperatures. The deposited films were crystalline with a single-phase wurtzite structure and exhibit excellent uniformity and low surface roughness which was confirmed by XRD and SEM measurements. Necessary material characterizations allow for realizing high-quality films with low resistivity and high optical transparency at the standard growth rate. Spectroscopic ellipsometry measurements were carried out to extract the complex refractive index of the deposited films, which were used to study the optics of perovskite single junction and perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells. The optics was investigated by three-dimensional finite-difference time-domain simulations. Guidelines are provided on how to realize perovskite solar cells exhibiting high short-circuit current densities. Furthermore, detailed guidelines are given for realizing perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells with short-circuit current densities exceeding 20 mA cm−2 and potential energy conversion efficiencies beyond 31%. The necessity of thin and highly doped metal oxide films is discussed for realizing efficient perovskite single and perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells.![]()
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- Mohammad I. Hossain
- Department of Applied Physics
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Hung Hom
- Hong Kong
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
- University of Connecticut
- Storrs
- USA
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- Department of Applied Physics
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Hung Hom
- Hong Kong
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
- University of Connecticut
- Storrs
- USA
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
- University of Connecticut
- Storrs
- USA
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering
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- Geballe Laboratory for Advanced Materials
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering
- Stanford University
- Stanford
- USA
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
- University of Connecticut
- Storrs
- USA
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- Department of Applied Physics
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Hung Hom
- Hong Kong
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Yue M, Su J, Zhao P, Lin Z, Zhang J, Chang J, Hao Y. Optimizing the Performance of CsPbI 3-Based Perovskite Solar Cells via Doping a ZnO Electron Transport Layer Coupled with Interface Engineering. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2019; 11:91. [PMID: 34138015 PMCID: PMC7770773 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-019-0320-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2019] [Accepted: 09/28/2019] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Interface engineering has been regarded as an effective and noninvasive means to optimize the performance of perovskite solar cells (PSCs). Here, doping engineering of a ZnO electron transport layer (ETL) and CsPbI3/ZnO interface engineering via introduction of an interfacial layer are employed to improve the performances of CsPbI3-based PSCs. The results show that when introducing a TiO2 buffer layer while increasing the ZnO layer doping concentration, the open-circuit voltage, power conversion efficiency, and fill factor of the CsPbI3-based PSCs can be improved to 1.31 V, 21.06%, and 74.07%, respectively, which are superior to those of PSCs only modified by the TiO2 buffer layer or high-concentration doping of ZnO layer. On the one hand, the buffer layer relieves the band bending and structural disorder of CsPbI3. On the other hand, the increased doping concentration of the ZnO layer improves the conductivity of the TiO2/ZnO bilayer ETL because of the strong interaction between the TiO2 and ZnO layers. However, such phenomena are not observed for those of a PCBM/ZnO bilayer ETL because of the weak interlayer interaction of the PCBM/ZnO interface. These results provide a comprehensive understanding of the CsPbI3/ZnO interface and suggest a guideline to design high-performance PSCs.
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- Man Yue
- State Key Discipline Laboratory of Wide Band Gap Semiconductor Technology, Shaanxi Joint Key Laboratory of Graphene, School of Microelectronics, Xidian University, 2 South Taibai Road, Xi'an, 710071, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Discipline Laboratory of Wide Band Gap Semiconductor Technology, Shaanxi Joint Key Laboratory of Graphene, School of Microelectronics, Xidian University, 2 South Taibai Road, Xi'an, 710071, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Discipline Laboratory of Wide Band Gap Semiconductor Technology, Shaanxi Joint Key Laboratory of Graphene, School of Microelectronics, Xidian University, 2 South Taibai Road, Xi'an, 710071, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Discipline Laboratory of Wide Band Gap Semiconductor Technology, Shaanxi Joint Key Laboratory of Graphene, School of Microelectronics, Xidian University, 2 South Taibai Road, Xi'an, 710071, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Discipline Laboratory of Wide Band Gap Semiconductor Technology, Shaanxi Joint Key Laboratory of Graphene, School of Microelectronics, Xidian University, 2 South Taibai Road, Xi'an, 710071, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Discipline Laboratory of Wide Band Gap Semiconductor Technology, Shaanxi Joint Key Laboratory of Graphene, School of Microelectronics, Xidian University, 2 South Taibai Road, Xi'an, 710071, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Discipline Laboratory of Wide Band Gap Semiconductor Technology, Shaanxi Joint Key Laboratory of Graphene, School of Microelectronics, Xidian University, 2 South Taibai Road, Xi'an, 710071, People's Republic of China
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