Photovoltaic device performance of pure, manganese (Mn2+) doped and irradiated CuInSe2 thin films

2018 ◽  
Vol 42 (14) ◽  
pp. 11642-11652 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Prabukanthan ◽  
R. Lakshmi ◽  
G. Harichandran ◽  
Tetiana Tatarchuk
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Thin Films ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Single Step ◽  
Photovoltaic Device ◽  
Device Performance ◽  
Mn Doped

A successful single step ECD of pure CuInSe2 and Mn2+ doped CuInSe2 thin films was carried out. 5 mole% Mn doped CuInSe2 thin film-based solar cells exhibit better PCE.

scholarly journals Sulfurization of Electrodeposited Sb/Cu Precursors for CuSbS2: Potential Absorber Materials for Thin-Film Solar Cells

2022 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aimei Zhao ◽  
Yanping Wang ◽  
Bing Li ◽  
Dongmei Xiang ◽  
Zhuo Peng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Thin Films ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Annealing Temperature ◽  
Thin Film Solar Cells ◽  
Device Performance ◽  
Promising Candidate ◽  
Good Crystallinity ◽  
Effects Of Temperature ◽  
Efficient Solar Cell

CuSbS2, as a direct bandgap semiconductor, is a promising candidate for fabricating flexible thin-film solar cells due to its low grain growth temperature (300°C–450°C). Uniform and highly crystalline CuSbS2 thin films are crucial to improving device performance. However, uniform CuSbS2 is difficult to obtain during electrodeposition and post-sulfurization due to the “dendritic” deposition of Cu on Mo substrates. In this study, Sb/Cu layers were sequentially pulse electrodeposited on Mo substrates. By adjusting the pulse parameters, smooth and uniform Sb layers were prepared on Mo, and a flat Cu layer was obtained on Sb without any dendritic clusters. A two-step annealing process was employed to fabricate CuSbS2 thin films. The effects of temperature on phases and morphologies were investigated. CuSbS2 thin films with good crystallinity were obtained at 360°C. As the annealing temperature increased, the crystallinity of the films decreased. The CuSbS2 phase transformed into a Cu3SbS4 phase with the temperature increase to 400°C. Finally, a 0.90% efficient solar cell was obtained using the CuSbS2 thin films annealed at 360°C.

A universal approach for optimizing charge extraction in electron transporting layer-free organic solar cells via Lewis base doping

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (45) ◽  
pp. 25808-25817
Author(s):  
Rong Wang ◽  
Boxin Wang ◽  
Jianqiu Wang ◽  
Xuning Zhang ◽  
Dongyang Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Transfer ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Organic Solar Cells ◽  
Photovoltaic Device ◽  
Lewis Base ◽  
Device Performance ◽  
Universal Approach ◽  
Electron Transporting Layer ◽  
Charge Extraction ◽  
Base Doping

Applying anion-induced electron transfer doping with a series of TXABr salts to non-fullerene organic solar cells enables to tune the doping efficiency and photovoltaic device performance.

Determining the Limiting Interface for Thin Film Solar Cells Using Intensity Dependent Front and Back Illuminated Device Performance

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam B. Phillips ◽  
Ramez Hosseinian Ahangharnejhad ◽  
Kamala Khanal Subedi ◽  
Manoj K. Jamarkattel ◽  
Dipendra Pokhrel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Thin Film Solar Cells ◽  
Device Performance ◽  
Back Illuminated

Formation of ZnO Doped with Mn Thin Film by Electrodeposition and Magnetic Behaviour.

2005 ◽  
Vol 879 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Abid ◽  
C. Terrier ◽  
J-P Ansermet ◽  
K. Hjort
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Thin Films ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Magnetic Behaviour ◽  
Spectroscopic Methods ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Doped Zno ◽  
Mn Doped ◽  
Weak Ferromagnetic

AbstractFollowing the theory, ferromagnetism is predicted in Mn- doped ZnO, Indeed, ferromagnetism above room temperature was recently reported in thin films as well as in bulk samples made of this material. Here, we have prepared Mn doped ZnO by electrodeposition. The samples have been characterized by X-ray diffraction and spectroscopic methods to ensure that the dopants are substitutional. Some samples exhibit weak ferromagnetic properties at room temperature, however to be useful for spintronics this material need additional carriers provided by others means.

scholarly journals Evaluation of AA-CVD deposited phase pure polymorphs of SnS for thin films solar cells

RSC Advances ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (26) ◽  
pp. 14899-14909 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ibbi Y. Ahmet ◽  
Maxim Guc ◽  
Yudania Sánchez ◽  
Markus Neuschitzer ◽  
Victor Izquierdo-Roca ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Thin Films ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Selective Deposition ◽  
Device Structures ◽  
Phase Pure

Polymorph selective deposition of α- and π-SnS enables their evaluation as thin film PV absorber layers in various device structures.

Electrodeposition of CuI Thin Film for Perovskite Solar Cells

2020 ◽  
Vol 979 ◽  
pp. 180-184
Author(s):  
I. Karuppusamy ◽  
K. Ramachandran ◽  
S. Karuppuchamy
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Thin Films ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Applied Voltage ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cells ◽  
Face Centered Cubic ◽  
Applied Potential ◽  
Cathodic Electrodeposition ◽  
Cubic Structure ◽  
Face Centered

The CuI thin film has been successfully prepared by using cathodic electrodeposition method. The synthesized film was characterized using advanced techniques such as XRD, SEM-EDX and UV measurements. The films are crystallized in face centered cubic structure. The crystallinity is increasing for the applied potential of-0.3 V and the crystallinity deteriorates on increasing the potential above - 0.3 V. It was also observed that the applied voltage plays an important role. Homogeneously distributed triangular faceted morphology was observed from SEM. This is consistent with the result of XRD that electrodeposited CuI thin films grow preferential orientation along the (111) crystal plane.

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