ChemInform Abstract: Third-Generation Solar Cells: A Review and Comparison of Polymer:Fullerene, Hybrid Polymer and Perovskite Solar Cells

ChemInform ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 45 (52) ◽  
pp. no-no
Author(s):  
Junfeng Yan ◽  
Brian R. Saunders
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cells ◽  
Third Generation ◽  
Hybrid Polymer

scholarly journals Third-generation solar cells: a review and comparison of polymer:fullerene, hybrid polymer and perovskite solar cells

RSC Advances ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (82) ◽  
pp. 43286-43314 ◽  
Author(s):  
Junfeng Yan ◽  
Brian R. Saunders
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cells ◽  
Current Understanding ◽  
Third Generation ◽  
Hybrid Polymer ◽  
Future Prospects ◽  
Performance Improvements ◽  
Solar Electricity

Third-generation solar cells have excellent potential for delivering large scale, low-cost solar electricity. We review and compare the current understanding of the operation principles, performance improvements and future prospects for polymer:fullerene, hybrid polymer and perovskite solar cells.

scholarly journals Recent advancements in plasmon-enhanced promising third-generation solar cells

Nanophotonics ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 153-175 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deepak Thrithamarassery Gangadharan ◽  
Zhenhe Xu ◽  
Yanlong Liu ◽  
Ricardo Izquierdo ◽  
Dongling Ma
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Light Absorption ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cells ◽  
Dye Sensitized Solar Cells ◽  
Visible Region ◽  
Solar Spectrum ◽  
Localized Surface Plasmon ◽  
Metal Nanostructures ◽  
Third Generation ◽  
Linear Optics

AbstractThe unique optical properties possessed by plasmonic noble metal nanostructures in consequence of localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) are useful in diverse applications like photovoltaics, sensing, non-linear optics, hydrogen generation, and photocatalytic pollutant degradation. The incorporation of plasmonic metal nanostructures into solar cells provides enhancement in light absorption and scattering cross-section (via LSPR), tunability of light absorption profile especially in the visible region of the solar spectrum, and more efficient charge carrier separation, hence maximizing the photovoltaic efficiency. This review discusses about the recent development of different plasmonic metal nanostructures, mainly based on Au or Ag, and their applications in promising third-generation solar cells such as dye-sensitized solar cells, quantum dot-based solar cells, and perovskite solar cells.

scholarly journals Synthesis and Efficiency Analysis of Perovskite Solar Cells

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (VI) ◽  
pp. 2271-2292
Author(s):  
Ankit Stephen Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cells ◽  
Time Frame ◽  
Efficiency Analysis ◽  
Third Generation ◽  
Metal Contacts ◽  
Band Gap Engineering ◽  
The Third ◽  
Pros And Cons ◽  
Manufacturing Techniques

Perovskite solar cells are a new breed of solar cells belonging to the third generation of innovations that have witnessed an efficiency boost from 3.8% to 25.5% in a time frame of 10 years. There are a number of manufacturing techniques known and discovered by man to maximize the possibility of scalability across all sectors. Each synthesizing technique emerges with its own set of pros and cons which need to be correspondingly tackled based on the application scenario. The research advancements currently being carried out are discovering materials that can be exploited to replace the current PSCs and overcome the challenges of these devices, band gap engineering, and revamping metal contacts and lastly, reducing toxicity of current PSCs are few of the varied research opportunities available in this domain of renewables.

Graphene Materials for Third Generation Solar Cell Technologies

2021 ◽  
pp. 29-61
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Organic Solar Cells ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cells ◽  
Dye Sensitized Solar Cells ◽  
Charge Carrier Mobility ◽  
Semiconductor Layer ◽  
Third Generation ◽  
Suitable Material ◽  
Hole Transporting ◽  
Silicon Based

Photovoltaic technology is the most sustainable source of renewable energy because sunlight radiation is free and readily available. Therefore, the materials required accessing this energy source, cost and the efficiency of conversion from solar to electricity is the topic of interest in continued research. Graphene as a sp2-hybridized 2-dimensional carbon with unique crystal and electronic properties comprising high charge carrier mobility, optical transparency, inexpensive, excellent mechanical strength and flexibility with chemical stability and inertness among others is a suitable material for application in various units of the different architectures in third generation solar cells. It can be applied as a semiconductor layer, electrolyte and counter-electrode in dye-sensitized solar cells; electrode, perovskite, electron and hole transporting layers in perovskite solar cells; and electrode, hole transporting layer and electron acceptor and donor in organic solar cells; in addition to graphene/silicon Schottky junction. Following the application of graphene in various units of the third generation architecture, the power conversion efficiency has increased from 1.9% to over 22%, with ongoing research expected to develop a more stable design with longevity comparable to commercially available silicon-based p-n junction.

scholarly journals Challenges in tin perovskite solar cells

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahmoud Aldamasy ◽  
Zafar Iqbal ◽  
Guixiang Li ◽  
Jorge Pascual ◽  
Fahad Alharthi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cells ◽  
Third Generation ◽  
Photovoltaic Technology

Perovskite solar cells are the rising star of third-generation photovoltaic technology.

A thiourea additive-based quadruple cation lead halide perovskite with an ultra-large grain size for efficient perovskite solar cells

Nanoscale ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (45) ◽  
pp. 21824-21833 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jyoti V. Patil ◽  
Sawanta S. Mali ◽  
Chang Kook Hong
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Grain Size ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Power Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Power Conversion ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cells ◽  
Inorganic Perovskite ◽  
Halide Perovskite ◽  
Lead Halide

Controlling the grain size of the organic–inorganic perovskite thin films using thiourea additives now crossing 2 μm size with >20% power conversion efficiency.

A new class of passivating molecules for perovskite solar cells: preliminary insights.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucas Scalon ◽  
Francineide Lopes de Araújo ◽  
Caio Costa Oliveira ◽  
Ana Flávia Nogueira
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cells ◽  
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