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Energy & Fuels
Joyprokash Chakrabartty, Md. Aminul Islam, Sahariar Reza
Summary: Perovskite solar cells have achieved competitive photovoltaic conversion efficiency with other commercial solar cells, but long-term stability remains a major hindrance for commercialization. Recent research on low-dimensional perovskites aims to improve photo-stability, while two-dimensional/three-dimensional bilayer PSCs show potential to overcome limitations in output power. Incorporating 2D perovskite into 3D perovskite may enhance throughput and reduce fabrication costs for active absorber layers in inverted PSCs.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Kanij Fatema, Md Shamsul Arefin
Summary: Inorganic-organic perovskite solar cells have attracted attention due to their low cost fabrication and rapid efficiency progression. This paper focuses on the determination of the efficiency of both lead-based and lead-free tin-based perovskite solar cells. The results suggest that lead-free tin-based organic perovskite solar cells could be more efficient and environmentally friendly.
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Crystallography
Tarek I. Alanazi
Summary: The advancement of lead-free double perovskite materials, such as Cs2AgBiBr6, for photovoltaic applications has gained significant interest. This study presents the design and numerical simulations of a Cs2AgBiBr6-based double perovskite solar cell using the SCAPS-1D device simulator. By engineering important technological parameters, such as the conduction band offset and the thickness of the absorber film, the power conversion efficiency can be boosted to 14.23%.
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Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Nicholas Rono, Abdelkrim E. Merad, Joshua K. Kibet, Bice S. Martincigh, Vincent O. Nyamori
Summary: A numerical simulation of a perovskite solar cell was conducted to optimize its performance, showing that adjusting the thickness and defect density of the absorber layer, as well as the thickness and doping densities of the hole transport and electron transport layers, can significantly enhance device efficiency.
OPTICAL AND QUANTUM ELECTRONICS
(2022)
Article
Optics
Brahmadutta Mahapatra, Rangam Vamsi Krishna, Laxmi, Piyush K. Patel
Summary: By optimizing the absorber layer and ETL through varying their thickness, doping concentration and defect density, the performance of the perovskite solar cell was enhanced. After optimization, the solar cell achieved a power conversion efficiency of 28.9%, fill factor of 82.08%, open circuit voltage of 1.1 V, and short circuit current density of 31.192 mA/cm(2).
OPTICS COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Optics
M. Ayad, M. Fathi, A. Mellit
Summary: The performance of CuI/CH3NH3PbI3-xClx/ZnO/TCO perovskite solar cells was studied using SCAPS-1D, and the optimal configuration was obtained by varying the thickness of different layers. The simulated results show a promising conversion efficiency of 25.40%, indicating the potential of the proposed configuration for developing cost-effective and efficient PSCs.
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Physics, Multidisciplinary
Pranjal Srivastava, Shambhavi Sadanand, Shambhavi Rai, Pooja Lohia, D. K. Dwivedi, Hussam Qasem, Ahmad Umar, Sheikh Akbar, Hassan Algadi, Sotirios Baskoutas
Summary: This study investigates the performance of perovskite solar cells through structure and simulation, by varying parameters such as thickness, bandgap, doping concentration, and temperature. Results show that high power conversion efficiency and fill factor can be achieved using optimal parameters. Additionally, the influence of donor concentrations on performance is observed.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Muhammad Ismail, Muhammad Noman, Shayan Tariq Jan, Muhammad Imran
Summary: This study focuses on the analysis and improvement of FASnI(3)-based perovskite solar cells (PSCs) by using different inorganic charge transport materials. Copper-based materials and fullerene derivatives are introduced as hole and electron transport layers, respectively. The effect of these materials on various aspects of the cell's performance is studied and the reasons for low performance are identified and improved through design optimization. The best result is achieved with an efficiency of 27.26%, V-oc of 1.08 V, J(sc) of 29.5 mAcm(-2), and FF of 85.6% using ITO/CuSCN/FASnI(3)/C-60/Al structure.
ROYAL SOCIETY OPEN SCIENCE
(2023)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Ana C. Pinon Reyes, Roberto C. Ambrosio Lazaro, Karim Monfil Leyva, Jose A. Luna Lopez, Javier Flores Mendez, Aurelio H. Heredia Jimenez, Ana L. Munoz Zurita, Francisco Severiano Carrillo, Esteban Ojeda Duran
Summary: The paper proposes a n-i-p planar heterojunction simulation of Sn-based iodide perovskite solar cell, with CZTS as the hole transporting layer. The simulations focus on optimizing parameters such as absorber thickness, band gap, temperature, acceptor concentration, and defect density to achieve the best efficiency of the solar cell. The results show that with specific parameters, the solar cell can achieve high electrical values and be used in solar energy harvesting systems.
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Chemistry, Physical
Gaurav Kumar, Jaspinder Kaur, Rikmantra Basu
Summary: Perovskite photovoltaic cells have gained significant attention due to their reduced thickness, low fabrication cost, and impressive performance. In this study, the authors investigated the performance of solar cells with perovskite CH3NH3PbI3 material using simulation. They proposed a new solar cell design consisting of SnO2/CH3NH3PbI3/SiGe and Spiro-OMeTAD/SiGeSn layers grown on a glass substrate. The simulation results showed higher conversion efficiency compared to existing perovskite solar cells. The study also analyzed the effects of perovskite layer thickness, doping concentrations, hole transport layers, Ge mole fraction, hole mobility, and backplanes on the solar cell performance.
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Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Km Shivani Bhardwaj, Shambhavi Rai, Sadanand, Pooja Lohia, D. K. Dwivedi
Summary: Recent advancements in perovskite solar cells have achieved an efficiency of approximately 25.6%, although stability remains a concern. By using a mixed cation lead mixed halide perovskite and Cu2O as the hole transport layer, the power conversion efficiency can be increased to 19.38%, demonstrating potential for further improvements in device performance.
OPTICAL AND QUANTUM ELECTRONICS
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tasmin Kamal Tulka, Nowshin Alam, Md Akhtaruzzaman, K. Sobayel, M. Mofazzal Hossain
Summary: In this study, an ultra-thin lead-free all-inorganic PV cell structure was optimized using SCAPS-1D simulator. The simulations showed that by optimizing the thickness and materials of each layer, higher power conversion efficiency could be achieved.
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Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Kapil Kumar, Pushpa Giri
Summary: In this study, the simulation of formamidinium lead-based perovskite solar cell device was conducted using SCAPS-1D software. The variations in bandgap, electron affinity, density of states, and thickness were investigated and their effects on photovoltaic performance parameters were analyzed. Moreover, the influence of absorber layer thickness, different ETL materials, and rear electrode on the overall photovoltaic performance were also explored.
OPTICAL AND QUANTUM ELECTRONICS
(2023)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Kanij Fatema
Summary: This paper focuses on determining the key parameters of inorganic Ti-based (Cs2TiI6) perovskite solar cells (PSC) by using solar cell capacitance software (SCAPS-ID). The results show that the structure 1 (TCO/ZnO/Cs2TiI6/CdTe/Au) achieves the highest power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 23.51% with a band gap of 1.7 eV and a thickness of 500 nm at 300 K temperature. The maximum efficiency of approximately 98% is found for all simulated structures at a wavelength around 360 nm.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
T. F. Alhamada, M. A. Azmah Hanim, D. W. Jung, A. A. Nuraini, W. Z. Wan Hasan
Summary: This article discusses the application of two-dimensional metal MXenes in solar cells, pointing out the advantages of this technology and its specific applications in perovskite solar cells. The article highlights key issues that need to be addressed in research and proposes new research ideas to explore the potential of MXene in solar cells.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Adnan Daud Khan, Aimal Daud Khan, Sultan Daud Khan, Muhammad Noman
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Aimal Daud Khan, Javed Iqbal, Salim Ur Rehman
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(2018)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Aimal Daud Khan, Adnan Daud Khan
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(2018)
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Chemistry, Physical
Aimal Daud Khan, Adnan Daud Khan, Fazal E. Subhan, Muhammad Noman
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Aimal Daud Khan, Qandeel Rehman, Adnan Daud Khan, Fazal E. Subhan, Muhammad Noman, Salman Ahmed, Haseeb Ahmad Khan
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Syed Asfandyar Ali Kazmi, Aimal Daud Khan, Adnan Daud Khan, Abdul Rauf, Waqas Farooq, Muhammad Noman, Haider Ali
APPLIED PHYSICS A-MATERIALS SCIENCE & PROCESSING
(2020)
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Optics
Waqas Farooq, Aimal Daud Khan, Adnan Daud Khan, Muhammad Noman
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Optics
Afrasiab, Aimal Daud Khan, Fazal E. Subhan, Adnan Daud Khan, Sultan Daud Khan, Muhammad Shakeel Ahmad, Muhammad Saad Rehan, Muhammad Noman
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Optics
Zulfiqar Ali, Wahid Amin, Aimal Daud Khan, Adnan Daud Khan, Muhammad Imran, Muhammad Noman
Summary: The study successfully enhanced the absorption efficiency and widened the spectral range of thin-film tandem solar cells through optimized design, resulting in higher short circuit current density in the active layers, which could offer broad advantages for photovoltaic applications.
JOURNAL OF OPTICS-INDIA
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fazal E. Subhan, Aimal Daud Khan, Adnan Daud Khan, Najeeb Ullah, Muhammad Imran, Muhammad Noman
Correction
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
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Waqas Farooq, Aimal Daud Khan, Adnan Daud Khan, Abdul Rauf, Sultan Daud Khan, Haider Ali, Javed Iqbal, Rehan Ullah Khan, Muhammad Noman
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fazal E. Subhan, Aimal Daud Khan, Fazal E. Hilal, Adnan Daud Khan, Sultan Daud Khan, Rehan Ullah, Muhammad Imran, Muhammad Noman
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qandeel Rehman, Aimal Daud Khan, Adnan Daud Khan, Muhammad Noman, Haider Ali, Abdul Rauf, Muhammad Shakeel Ahmad