Optimization of Third Generation Nanostructured Silicon- Based Solar Cells

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.

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Double grating high efficiency nanostructured silicon-based ultra-thin solar cells

Results in Physics ◽

10.1016/j.rinp.2020.103442 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 19 ◽

pp. 103442

Author(s):

Tangyou Sun ◽

Hui Shi ◽

Le Cao ◽

Yun Liu ◽

Jie Tu ◽

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Keyword(s):

Solar Cells ◽

High Efficiency ◽

Nanostructured Silicon ◽

Silicon Based ◽

Thin Solar Cells

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Materials Design for Third Generation Solar Cells

10.29363/nanoge.ngfm.2019.225 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Luis Campos

Keyword(s):

Solar Cells ◽

Materials Design ◽

Third Generation

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A recent overview on the porphyrin-based π-extended small molecules as donors and acceptors for high-performance organic solar cells

Materials Chemistry Frontiers ◽

10.1039/d1qm00952d ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Venkatesh Piradi ◽

Feng Yan ◽

Xunjin Zhu ◽

Wai-Yeung Raymond Wong

Keyword(s):

Solar Cells ◽

Solar Cell ◽

Small Molecules ◽

Organic Solar Cells ◽

High Performance ◽

Cost Effective ◽

Effective Alternative ◽

The Past ◽

Cost Effective Alternative ◽

Silicon Based

Organic solar cells (OSCs) have been considered as a promising cost-effective alternative to silicon-based solar cell counterparts due to their lightweight, mechanical flexibility, and easy fabrication features. Over the past...

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Application of quinoline derivatives in third-generation photovoltaics

Journal of Materials Science Materials in Electronics ◽

10.1007/s10854-021-06225-6 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Gabriela Lewinska ◽

Jerzy Sanetra ◽

Konstanty W. Marszalek

Keyword(s):

Solar Cells ◽

Polymer Solar Cells ◽

Energy Levels ◽

Photovoltaic Cells ◽

Third Generation ◽

Quinoline Derivatives ◽

Emission Layer ◽

Light Emitting ◽

Photovoltaic Applications ◽

Architecture And Design

AbstractAmong many chemical compounds synthesized for third-generation photovoltaic applications, quinoline derivatives have recently gained popularity. This work reviews the latest developments in the quinoline derivatives (metal complexes) for applications in the photovoltaic cells. Their properties for photovoltaic applications are detailed: absorption spectra, energy levels, and other achievements presented by the authors. We have also outlined various methods for testing the compounds for application. Finally, we present the implementation of quinoline derivatives in photovoltaic cells. Their architecture and design are described, and also, the performance for polymer solar cells and dye-synthesized solar cells was highlighted. We have described their performance and characteristics. We have also pointed out other, non-photovoltaic applications for quinoline derivatives. It has been demonstrated and described that quinoline derivatives are good materials for the emission layer of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and are also used in transistors. The compounds are also being considered as materials for biomedical applications.

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