Solution-processable antimony-based light-absorbing materials beyond lead halide perovskites

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (39) ◽  
pp. 20843-20850 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karunakara Moorthy Boopathi ◽  
Priyadharsini Karuppuswamy ◽  
Anupriya Singh ◽  
Chintam Hanmandlu ◽  
Lin Lin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cell ◽  
Power Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Power Conversion ◽  
Maximum Power ◽  
Lead Free ◽  
Absorbing Materials ◽  
Photoactive Materials ◽  
Halide Perovskites ◽  
Lead Halide

Lead-free antimony based metal halide perovskites were used as photoactive materials in solar cell devices and exhibited maximum power conversion efficiency of 2.04%.

scholarly journals Numerical Modeling and Optimization of Lead-Free Hybrid Double Perovskite Solar Cell by Using SCAPS-1D

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Syed Sajjad Hussain ◽  
Saira Riaz ◽  
Ghazi Aman Nowsherwan ◽  
Khizer Jahangir ◽  
Akram Raza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cell ◽  
Power Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Power Conversion ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cells ◽  
Double Perovskite ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cell ◽  
Lead Free ◽  
Inorganic Perovskite ◽  
Hybrid Perovskite

The highest power conversion efficiency (PCE) for organic-inorganic perovskite solar cells based on lead is reported as 25.2% in 2019. Lead-based hybrid perovskite materials are used in several photovoltaics applications, but these are not highly favored due to the toxicity of lead and volatility of organic cations. On the other hand, hybrid lead-free double perovskite has no such harm. In this research study, SCAPS numerical simulation is utilized to evaluate and compare the results of perovskite solar cell based on double perovskite FA 2 BiCuI 6 and standard perovskite CH 3 NH 3 PbI 3 as an active layer. The results show that the power conversion efficiency obtained in the case of FA 2 BiCuI 6 is 24.98%, while in the case of CH 3 NH 3 PbI 3 , it is reported as 26.42%. This indicates that the hybrid organic-inorganic double perovskite FA 2 BiCuI 6 has the ability to replace hybrid organic-inorganic perovskite CH 3 NH 3 PbI 3 to expand next-generation lead-free harmless materials for solar cell applications.

scholarly journals Tin–lead halide perovskites with improved thermal and air stability for efficient all-perovskite tandem solar cells

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (11) ◽  
pp. 2450-2459 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tomas Leijtens ◽  
Rohit Prasanna ◽  
Kevin A. Bush ◽  
Giles E. Eperon ◽  
James A. Raiford ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Power Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Power Conversion ◽  
Operational Stability ◽  
Tandem Solar Cells ◽  
Halide Perovskites ◽  
Lead Halide

We report the fabrication of monolithic all-perovskite tandem solar cells with a stabilized power conversion efficiency of 19.1% and demonstrate improved thermal, atmospheric, and operational stability of the tin–lead perovskite (FA0.75Cs0.25Sn0.5Pb0.5I3) used as the low gap absorber.

scholarly journals Device Optimization of a Lead-Free Perovskite/Silicon Tandem Solar Cell with 24.4% Power Conversion Efficiency

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (12) ◽  
pp. 3383
Author(s):  
Khaoula Amri ◽  
Rabeb Belghouthi ◽  
Michel Aillerie ◽  
Rached Gharbi
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cell ◽  
Power Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Doping Concentration ◽  
Power Conversion ◽  
Transport Layer ◽  
Lead Free ◽  
Electron Transport Layer ◽  
Tandem Solar Cell ◽  
Whole Cell

In this work, simulations were performed to optimize the parameters of a lead-free perovskite/silicon tandem solar cell for the improved efficiency and stability of commercial devices. The top sub-cell is based on a lead-free perovskite with a large bandgap of 1.8 eV, an electron transport layer of SnO2/PCBM, which is known for its anti-hysteresis effect, and a hole transport layer of NiO to improve stability, whereas the bottom sub-cell is based on n-type silicon to increase the efficiency of the whole cell. First, the two sub-cells were simulated under standalone conditions for calibration purposes. Then, the current matching condition was obtained by optimizing the thicknesses of the absorber layers of both sub-cells and the doping concentration of the back surface field (BSF) layer of the silicon sub-cell. As a result of this optimization phase, thicknesses of 380 nm and 20 µm for the top and bottom sub-cells, respectively, and a doping concentration of 1022 cm–3 were used in the configuration of the tandem cell, yielding a large open-circuit voltage of 1.76 V and a power conversion efficiency of 24.4% for the whole cell. Finally, the effect of the working temperature was evaluated, and the results reveal that the high performance of lead-free perovskite sub-cells is less affected by an increase in temperature compared to lead-based solar cells, such as those based on CH3NH3PbI3 perovskite.

scholarly journals Design of Dopant and Lead-Free Novel Perovskite Solar Cell for 16.85% Efficiency

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (13) ◽  
pp. 2110
Author(s):  
Syed Abdul Moiz ◽  
Ahmed N. M. Alahmadi
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Solar Cell ◽  
Power Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Power Conversion ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cell ◽  
Hole Transport ◽  
Transport Layer ◽  
Lead Free ◽  
Hole Transport Layer

Halide based perovskite offers numerous advantages such as high-efficiency, low-cost, and simple fabrication for flexible solar cells. However, long-term stability as well as environmentally green lead-free applications are the real challenges for their commercialization. Generally, the best reported perovskite solar cells are composed of toxic lead (Pb) and unstable polymer as the absorber and electron/hole-transport layer, respectively. Therefore, in this study, we proposed and simulated the photovoltaic responses of lead-free absorber such as cesium titanium (IV) bromide, Cs2TiBr6 with dopant free electron phenyl-C61-butyric acid methyl ester (PCBM), and dopant free hole transport layer N,N′-Di(1-naphthyl)-N,N′-diphenyl-(1,1′-biphenyl)-4,4′-diamine (NPB) for the Ag/BCP/PCBM/Cs2TiBr6/NPB/ITO based perovskite solar cell. After comprehensive optimization of each layer through vigorous simulations with the help of software SCAPS 1D, it is observed that the proposed solar cell can yield maximum power-conversion efficiency up to 16.85%. This efficiency is slightly better than the previously reported power-conversion efficiency of a similar type of perovskite solar cell. We believe that the outcome of this study will not only improve our knowledge, but also triggers further investigation for the dopant and lead-free perovskite solar cell.

Enhancing perovskite solar cell performance and stability by doping barium in methylammonium lead halide

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (34) ◽  
pp. 18044-18052 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shun-Hsiang Chan ◽  
Ming-Chung Wu ◽  
Kun-Mu Lee ◽  
Wei-Cheng Chen ◽  
Tzu-Hao Lin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Solar Cell ◽  
Power Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Power Conversion ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cells ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cell ◽  
Cell Performance ◽  
Solar Cell Performance ◽  
Lead Halide

The power conversion efficiency of perovskite solar cells can be enhanced by using Ba2+-doped perovskite films.

scholarly journals First-principles calculation on electronic properties of Bismuth-halide inorganic perovskites for solar cell

2021 ◽  
Vol 01 (01) ◽  
pp. 56-57
Author(s):  
Galhenage A. Sewvandi ◽  
◽  
J.T.S.T. Jayawardane ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Solar Cell ◽  
Power Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Photovoltaic Effect ◽  
Power Conversion ◽  
Thin Film Solar Cells ◽  
Halide Perovskite ◽  
Lead Halide

Solar energy is a commonly used alternate source of energy and it can be utilized based on the principle of the photovoltaic effect. The photovoltaic effect converts sun energy into electrical energy using photovoltaic devices (solar cells). A solar cell device should have high efficiency and a long lifetime to be commercially beneficial. Presently, silicon and thin-film solar cells are widely employed. The crystalline solar cells are more efficient but they are also expensive. Thin-film solar cells are formed by placing one or more thin layers of photovoltaic materials on different substrates. Although these cells have a lower cost, they are also less efficient compared to Si-based solar cells. Organic-inorganic hybrid lead halide perovskite solar cells are one of the most promising low-cost power conversion efficiency technologies that could exceed the 26% threshold. However, the lack of environmental stability and of high lead toxicity are the main bottlenecks that impede the future industrialization and commercialization hybrid lead halide perovskite. Hence It is important to achieve high power conversion efficiency while also maintaining stability and non-toxicity in the development of new lead-free perovskite materials.

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