Theoretical studies of the electric field distribution and open‐circuit voltage of amorphous silicon‐based alloyp‐i‐nsolar cells

1984 ◽  
Vol 55 (12) ◽  
pp. 4413-4417 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Hack ◽  
M. S. Shur
Keyword(s):  
Electric Field ◽  
Amorphous Silicon ◽  
Field Distribution ◽  
Electric Field Distribution ◽  
Open Circuit Voltage ◽  
Open Circuit ◽  
Theoretical Studies ◽  
Silicon Based

Effects of Carbon Grading at the p/i Interface on the Open Circuit Voltage of p-i-n and n-i-p Amophous Silicon Solar Cells

1987 ◽  
Vol 95 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. T. Tran ◽  
F. R. Jeffrey ◽  
D. J. Olsen
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Electric Field ◽  
Amorphous Silicon ◽  
Buffer Layer ◽  
Open Circuit Voltage ◽  
Electron Tunneling ◽  
Open Circuit ◽  
Silicon Solar Cells

AbstractCarbon grading in the buffer layer at the p/i interface increases the open circuit voltage of both p-i-n and n-i-p amorphous silicon solar cells. We propose that carbon grading enlarges the electric field and reduces the electron tunneling at the p/i interface.

scholarly journals Electric Field Distribution in Hybrid Solar Cells Comprising an Organic Donor Polymer and Amorphous Silicon

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Schaefer ◽  
S. Albrecht ◽  
D. Neher ◽  
T. F. Schulze ◽  
E. Conrad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Electric Field ◽  
Amorphous Silicon ◽  
Field Distribution ◽  
Organic Material ◽  
Electric Field Distribution ◽  
Layer Structure ◽  
Short Circuit ◽  
Silicon Layer ◽  
Hybrid Solar Cells

AbstractWe present a study on the performance and analysis of hybrid solar cells comprising a planar heterojunction between between a conjugated donor polymer, P3HT or PCPDTBT, and hydrogenated amorphous silicon (a-Si:H). A comparison of the modeled absorption spectra of the layer stack with the measured external quantum efficiency is used to investigate the contribution of the inorganic and organic material to the photocurrent generation in the device. Although both materials contribute to the photocurrent, the devices exhibit poor quantum efficiencies and low short circuit currents. Bandstructure simulations of the hybrid layer structure reveal that an unfavorable electric field distribution within the planar multilayer structure limits the performance. Using electroabsorption measurements we can show that the electric field is extremelyweak in the amorphous silicon but strong in the organic material. The situation changes drasticallywhen the conjugated polymer is p-doped. Doping not only increases the conductivity of the organic material, but also restores the electric field in the amorphous silicon layer. Optimized hybrid solar cells comprising thin doped P3HT layers exhibit energy conversion efficiencies (ECE) up to 2.8 %.

Use of Transparent Conductive Oxide Materials with Low Indices of Refraction in Amorphous Silicon-Based Solar Cell Technology

2005 ◽  
Vol 862 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott J. Jones ◽  
Joachim Doehler ◽  
Tongyu Liu ◽  
David Tsu ◽  
Jeff Steele ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cell ◽  
Amorphous Silicon ◽  
Transparent Conductive Oxide ◽  
Open Circuit ◽  
Long Term Stability ◽  
Back Reflectors ◽  
Stability Issues ◽  
Silicon Based ◽  
Solar Cell Technology

AbstractNew types of transparent conductive oxides with low indices of refraction have been developed for use in optical stacks for the amorphous silicon (a-Si) solar cell and other thin film applications. The alloys are ZnO based with Si and MgF added to reduce the index of the materials through the creation of SiO2 or MgF2, with n=1.3-1.4, or the addition of voids in the materials. Alloys with 12-14% Si or Mg have indices of refraction at λ=800nm between 1.6 and 1.7. These materials are presently being used in optical stacks to enhance light scattering by Al/multi-layer/ZnO back reflectors in a-Si based solar cells to increase light absorption in the semiconductor layers and increase open circuit currents and boost device efficiencies. In contrast to Ag/ZnO back reflectors which have long term stability issues due to electromigration of Ag, these Al based back reflectors should be stable and usable in manufactured PV products. In this manuscript, structural properties for the materials will be reported as well as the performance of solar cell devices made using these new types of materials.

Effect of Void Shape in Polymeric Insulator on the Electric Field Distribution

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 96
Author(s):  
I. Made Yulistya Negara ◽  
Dimas Anton Asfani ◽  
Daniar Fahmi ◽  
Yusrizal Afif
Keyword(s):  
Electric Field ◽  
Field Distribution ◽  
Electric Field Distribution ◽  
Void Shape

Tuning the Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance of Al-Al2O3 Nanosphere Towards NIR Region by Gold Coating

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jyoti Katyal ◽  
Shivani Gautam
Keyword(s):  
Electric Field ◽  
Field Distribution ◽  
Dielectric Layer ◽  
Electric Field Distribution ◽  
Active Material ◽  
Visible Region ◽  
Field Enhancement ◽  
Localized Surface Plasmon ◽  
Sers Substrate ◽  
Al Nanoparticles

Background: A relatively narrow LSPR peak and a strong inter band transition ranging around 800 nm makes Al strongly plasmonic active material. Usually, Al nanoparticles are preferred for UV-plasmonic as the SPR of small size Al nanoparticles locates in deep UV-UV region of the optical spectrum. This paper focused on tuning the LSPR of Al nanostructure towards infrared region by coating Au layer. The proposed structure has Au as outer layer which prevent the further oxidation of Al nanostructure. Methods: The Finite Difference Time Domain (FDTD) and Plasmon Hybridization Theory has been used to evaluated the LSPR and field enhancement of single and dimer Al-Al2O3-Au MDM nanostructure. Results: It is observed that the resonance mode show dependence on the thickness of Al2O3 layer and also on the composition of nanostructure. The Au layered MDM nanostructure shows two peak of equal intensities simultaneously in UV and visible region tuned to NIR region. The extinction spectra and electric field distribution profiles of dimer nanoparticles are compared with monomer to reveal the extent of coupling. The dimer configuration shows higher field enhancement ~107 at 1049 nm. By optimizing the thickness of dielectric layer the MDM nanostructure can be used over UV-visible-NIR region. Conclusion: The LSPR peak shows dependence on the thickness of dielectric layer and also on the composition of nanostructure. It has been observed that optimization of size and thickness of dielectric layer can provide two peaks of equal intensities in UV and Visible region which is advantageous for many applications. The electric field distribution profiles of dimer MDM nanostructure enhanced the field by ~107 in visible and NIR region shows its potential towards SERS substrate. The results of this study will provide valuable information for the optimization of LSPR of Al-Al2O3-Au MDM nanostructure to have high field enhancement.

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