scholarly journals Functionalized rGO Interlayers Improve the Fill Factor and Current Density in PbS QDs-Based Solar Cells

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (24) ◽  
pp. 4221 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anton A. Babaev ◽  
Peter S. Parfenov ◽  
Dmitry A. Onishchuk ◽  
Aliaksei Dubavik ◽  
Sergei A. Cherevkov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Solar Cell ◽  
Current Density ◽  
Fill Factor ◽  
Solar Cell Efficiency ◽  
Cell Efficiency ◽  
Reduced Graphene ◽  
Graphene Derivatives ◽  
State Densities ◽  
Significant Attention

Graphene-quantum dot nanocomposites attract significant attention for novel optoelectronic devices, such as ultrafast photodetectors and third-generation solar cells. Combining the remarkable optical properties of quantum dots (QDs) with the exceptional electrical properties of graphene derivatives opens a vast perspective for further growth in solar cell efficiency. Here, we applied (3-mercaptopropyl) trimethoxysilane functionalized reduced graphene oxide (f-rGO) to improve the QDs-based solar cell active layer. The different strategies of f-rGO embedding are explored. When f-rGO interlayers are inserted between PbS QD layers, the solar cells demonstrate a higher current density and a better fill factor. A combined study of the morphological and electrical parameters of the solar cells shows that the improved efficiency is associated with better layer homogeneity, lower trap-state densities, higher charge carrier concentrations, and the blocking of the minor charge carriers.

scholarly journals CdTe-Based Thin Film Solar Cells: Past, Present and Future

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 1684
Author(s):  
Alessandro Romeo ◽  
Elisa Artegiani
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Solar Cell ◽  
Short Circuit ◽  
Short Circuit Current ◽  
Short Circuit Current Density ◽  
Open Circuit ◽  
Early Years ◽  
Solar Cell Efficiency ◽  
Cell Efficiency

CdTe is a very robust and chemically stable material and for this reason its related solar cell thin film photovoltaic technology is now the only thin film technology in the first 10 top producers in the world. CdTe has an optimum band gap for the Schockley-Queisser limit and could deliver very high efficiencies as single junction device of more than 32%, with an open circuit voltage of 1 V and a short circuit current density exceeding 30 mA/cm2. CdTe solar cells were introduced at the beginning of the 70s and they have been studied and implemented particularly in the last 30 years. The strong improvement in efficiency in the last 5 years was obtained by a new redesign of the CdTe solar cell device reaching a single solar cell efficiency of 22.1% and a module efficiency of 19%. In this paper we describe the fabrication process following the history of the solar cell as it was developed in the early years up to the latest development and changes. Moreover the paper also presents future possible alternative absorbers and discusses the only apparently controversial environmental impacts of this fantastic technology.

scholarly journals Junction Configuration Effects on the Photovoltaic Parameters of a-Si/CZTS Solar Cells

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Bitam ◽  
B. Hadjoudja ◽  
Beddiaf Zaidi ◽  
C. Shakher ◽  
S. Gagui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Solar Cell ◽  
Open Circuit Voltage ◽  
Open Circuit ◽  
Photovoltaic Devices ◽  
Solar Cell Efficiency ◽  
Cell Efficiency ◽  
Reported Study ◽  
Stated Problem

Due to increased energy intensive human activities resulting accelerated demand for electric power coupled with occurrence of natural disasters with increased frequency, intensity, and duration, it becomes essential to explore and advance renewable energy technology for sustainability of the society. Addressing the stated problem and providing a radical solution has been attempted in this study. To harvest the renewable energy, among variety of solar cells reported, a composite a-Si/CZTS photovoltaic devices has not yet been investigated. The calculated parameters for solar cell based on the new array of layers consisting of a-Si/CZTS are reported in this study. The variation of i) solar cell efficiency as a function of CZTS layer thickness, temperature, acceptor, and donor defect concentration; ii) variation of the open circuit current density as a function of temperature, open circuit voltage; iii) variation of open circuit voltage as a function of the thickness of the CZTS layer has been determined. There has been no reported study on a-Si/CZTS configuration-based solar cell, analysis of the parameters, and study to address the challenges imped efficiency of the photovoltaic device and the same has been discussed in this work. The value of the SnO2/a-Si/CZTS solar cells obtained from the simulation is 23.9 %.

Thin‐film solar cells exceeding 22% solar cell efficiency: An overview on CdTe-, Cu(In,Ga)Se2-, and perovskite-based materials

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 041602 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Powalla ◽  
Stefan Paetel ◽  
Erik Ahlswede ◽  
Roland Wuerz ◽  
Cordula D. Wessendorf ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Solar Cell ◽  
Thin Film Solar Cells ◽  
Solar Cell Efficiency ◽  
Cell Efficiency

Increasing Polymer Solar Cell Active Layer Efficiency and Organization by Adding Gold-Functionalized Reduced Graphene Oxide

2013 ◽  
Vol 1500 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca Isseroff ◽  
Andrew Chen ◽  
Sneha Chittabathini ◽  
Alexandra Tse ◽  
Cheng Pan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Solar Cell ◽  
Reduced Graphene Oxide ◽  
Active Layer ◽  
Bulk Heterojunction ◽  
Solar Cell Efficiency ◽  
Cell Efficiency ◽  
Reduced Graphene ◽  
Polymer Component ◽  
Low Efficiency

ABSTRACTRelatively low efficiency is one of the main obstacles to overcome in the engineering of organic bulk heterojunction (BHJ) solar cells. Reduced graphene oxide (RGO), which has high conductivity, has been proposed to enhance the function of PCBM in the interfacial dissociation of excitons, but incorporating it into the hydrophobic photoactive polymers has proved challenging. Here we describe a novel technique for incorporating Au nanoparticles (AuNp) into the structure of the RGO. The AuNps then interact with the sulfur groups on the photoactive polymer component, while the RGO interacts via π – π stacking with the chemically similar PCBM, thereby anchoring the complex to the polymer interface. Graphene oxide was synthesized and then reduced in the presence of a gold salt. The resulting gold-functionalized RGO (AuRGO) sheets were characterized using TGA, FTIR, and TEM. The AuRGO was not soluble in chlorobenzene; however, in the presence of P3HT, the AuRGO dissolved, suggesting a reaction between the gold and the sulfur of the P3HT via a metal-thiolate bond. At 2 mg/ml, AuRGO increased the solar cell efficiency approximately 50% over the control, but higher concentrations produced large, columnar structures which blocked the electrode from having a uniform contact with the active layer.

scholarly journals Preparation of Hybrid Molybdenum Disulfide/Single Wall Carbon Nanotube–n-Type Silicon Solar Cells

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 287
Author(s):  
Samira Almalki ◽  
LePing Yu ◽  
Tom Grace ◽  
Abdulaziz S. R. Bati ◽  
Joseph G. Shapter
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Fill Factor ◽  
Single Wall Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Photovoltaic Devices ◽  
Layer System ◽  
Solar Cell Efficiency ◽  
Single Wall Carbon ◽  
Heterojunction Solar Cells ◽  
Cell Efficiency

Carbon nanotube/silicon (CNT/Si) heterojunction solar cells represent one new architecture for photovoltaic devices. The addition of MoS2 to the devices is shown to increase the efficiency of the devices. Two structures are explored. In one case, the single wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) and MoS2 flakes are mixed to make a hybrid, which is then used to make a film, while in the other case, a two layer system is used with the MoS2 deposited first followed by the SWCNTs. In all cases, the solar cell efficiency is improved largely due to significant increases in the fill factor. The rise in fill factor is due to the semiconducting nature of the MoS2, which helps with the separation of charge carriers.

scholarly journals Water-soluble ZnSe/ZnS:Mn/ZnS quantum dots convert UV to visible light for improved Si solar cell efficiency

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hisaaki Nishimura ◽  
Takaya Maekawa ◽  
Kazushi Enomoto ◽  
Naoteru Shigekawa ◽  
Tomomi Takagi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Dots ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Solar Cell ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Solar Spectrum ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Solar Cell Efficiency ◽  
Cell Efficiency ◽  
Si Solar Cell ◽  
Si Solar Cells

The sensitivity of Si solar cells to the UV portion of the solar spectrum is low, and must be increased to further improve their efficiencies.

Self-assembled propylammonium cations at grain boundaries and the film surface to improve the efficiency and stability of perovskite solar cells

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (41) ◽  
pp. 23739-23746 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chengbin Fei ◽  
Meng Zhou ◽  
Jonathan Ogle ◽  
Detlef-M. Smilgies ◽  
Luisa Whittaker-Brooks ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Solar Cell ◽  
Grain Boundary ◽  
Grain Boundaries ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cells ◽  
Film Surface ◽  
Solar Cell Efficiency ◽  
Cell Efficiency ◽  
Large Size ◽  
Moisture Stability

Large size cation (PA) was introduced into the grain boundary and film surface of the 3D perovskite to improve the solar cell efficiency and moisture stability.

scholarly journals Investigation of Indoor Stability Testing of Polymer Solar Cell

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pelin Kavak ◽  
Elif Alturk Parlak
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Solar Cell ◽  
Organic Solar Cell ◽  
Polymer Solar Cell ◽  
Stability Testing ◽  
Solar Cell Efficiency ◽  
Cell Efficiency ◽  
Photocurrent Generation ◽  
The Stability ◽  
First Time

We have fabricated organic solar cell of a new low bandgap polymer poly[4,4-bis(2-ethylhexyl)-4H-cyclopenta[2,1-b:3,4-b′]dithiophene-2,6-diyl-alt-4,7-bis(2-thienyl)-2,1,3-benzothiadiazole-5′,5′′-diyl] (PCPDTTBTT). We have investigated for the first time the stability tests, ISOS-L-1 and ISOS-D-3, of PCPDTTBTT solar cells. Thermal annealing of PCPDTTBTT solar cells at 80°C brought about an improvement of photocurrent generation, stability, and efficiency of the solar cells. T80 value of PCPDTTBTT solar cell is about 150 hours which is close to P3HT (235 h). PCPDTTBTT is very promising polymer for both polymer solar cell efficiency and stability.

scholarly journals Enhanced Performance and Air Stability of 3.2% Hybrid Solar Cells: How the Functional Polymer and CdTe Nanostructure Boost the Solar Cell Efficiency

2011 ◽  
Vol 23 (45) ◽  
pp. 5451-5455 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hsieh-Chih Chen ◽  
Chih-Wei Lai ◽  
I-Che Wu ◽  
Hsin-Ru Pan ◽  
I-Wen P. Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Solar Cell ◽  
Hybrid Solar Cells ◽  
Functional Polymer ◽  
Solar Cell Efficiency ◽  
Cell Efficiency

The influence of the mesoporous TiO2 scaffold on the performance of methyl ammonium lead iodide (MAPI) perovskite solar cells: charge injection, charge recombination and solar cell efficiency relationship

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (44) ◽  
pp. 22154-22161 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alba Matas Adams ◽  
Jose Manuel Marin-Beloqui ◽  
Georgiana Stoica ◽  
Emilio Palomares
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Solar Cell ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cells ◽  
Charge Recombination ◽  
Mesoporous Tio2 ◽  
Lead Iodide ◽  
Solar Cell Efficiency ◽  
Cell Efficiency ◽  
Carrier Recombination ◽  
Recombination Kinetics

This works shows the influence of the mesoporous TiO2 nature over the carrier recombination kinetics and the perovskite efficiency.

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