Article
Energy & Fuels
Martin A. A. Green, Ewan D. D. Dunlop, Masahiro Yoshita, Nikos Kopidakis, Karsten Bothe, Gerald Siefer, Xiaojing Hao
Summary: This article presents consolidated tables showing the highest independently confirmed efficiencies for solar cells and modules. The guidelines for including results into these tables are outlined, and new entries since January 2023 are reviewed.
PROGRESS IN PHOTOVOLTAICS
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Martin A. Green, Ewan D. Dunlop, Jochen Hohl-Ebinger, Masahiro Yoshita, Nikos Kopidakis, Xiaojing Hao
Summary: This article presents consolidated tables showing the highest independently confirmed efficiencies for solar cells and modules, with guidelines outlined for inclusion of results into these tables and a review of new entries since June 2021.
PROGRESS IN PHOTOVOLTAICS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Martin A. Green, Ewan D. Dunlop, Jochen Hohl-Ebinger, Masahiro Yoshita, Nikos Kopidakis, Xiaojing Hao
Summary: This article presents consolidated tables showing the highest confirmed efficiencies for solar cells and modules, along with guidelines for inclusion of results and a review of new entries since January 2021.
PROGRESS IN PHOTOVOLTAICS
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Martin A. Green, Ewan D. Dunlop, Jochen Hohl-Ebinger, Masahiro Yoshita, Nikos Kopidakis, Karsten Bothe, David Hinken, Michael Rauer, Xiaojing Hao
Summary: This article presents consolidated tables showing the highest independently confirmed efficiencies for solar cells and modules. The guidelines for including results in these tables are outlined, and new entries since January 2022 are reviewed. An appendix describing temporary electrical contacting methods and terminology for large-area solar cells is also included.
PROGRESS IN PHOTOVOLTAICS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Martin A. Green, Ewan D. Dunlop, Gerald Siefer, Masahiro Yoshita, Nikos Kopidakis, Karsten Bothe, Xiaojing Hao
Summary: This article presents consolidated tables that provide an extensive listing of the highest independently confirmed efficiencies for solar cells and modules. It outlines the guidelines for including results into these tables and reviews new entries since July 2022. The article also includes graphs showing the progress of each cell technology over the past 30 years and an updated list of designated test centers.
PROGRESS IN PHOTOVOLTAICS
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Martin Green, Ewan Dunlop, Jochen Hohl-Ebinger, Masahiro Yoshita, Nikos Kopidakis, Xiaojing Hao
Summary: This article presents consolidated tables showing the highest independently confirmed efficiencies for solar cells and modules, including guidelines for inclusion of results and reviewing new entries since June 2020. It also includes charts showing efficiency improvements since 1993 and an updated list of recognized test centers.
PROGRESS IN PHOTOVOLTAICS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Gideon Oyibo, Thomas Barrett, Sharadh Jois, Jeffrey L. Blackburn, Ji Ung Lee
Summary: This study presents an all-semiconducting single-walled carbon nanotube device with a tandem geometry that models the process of photosynthesis. By separating the light absorption and power generation processes using distinct chirality and bandgap single-walled carbon nanotubes, the device captures photons from multiple regions of the solar spectrum and enhances the photoresponse.
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ramarajan Ramanathan, Ramesh Chandra Mallik, Michael Zinigrad
Summary: Perovskites have shown revolutionary impact on device performance in solar-cell technology, but their market-up is limited due to their inherent instability affected by heat, light, and moisture. This review aims to analyze the fundamental properties of perovskite solar cells and discuss various processing approaches. Future prospects for enhancing device performance are also discussed.
PHYSICA STATUS SOLIDI A-APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
J. Hu, X. Xiong, W. Guan, Z. Xiao, C. Tan, H. Long
Summary: All-inorganic cesium-based perovskites have gained significant attention in the field of perovskite photovoltaic devices due to their superior environmental stability and efficiency. This review article provides a comprehensive discussion on the materials, structure, preparation techniques, and kinetics of all-inorganic perovskites. The advantages and shortcomings of different strategies presented in recent publications are also analyzed, and future research directions and commercial applications are highlighted.
MATERIALS TODAY CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zhenghong Dai, Srinivas K. Yadavalli, Min Chen, Ali Abbaspourtamijani, Yue Qi, Nitin P. Padture
Summary: The use of iodine-terminated self-assembled monolayer (I-SAM) in perovskite solar cells (PSCs) leads to increased adhesion toughness at the interface, improved power conversion efficiency, reduced hysteresis, and enhanced operational stability. This is attributed to a decrease in hydroxyl groups at the interface and higher interfacial toughness achieved with I-SAM treatment.
Review
Physics, Condensed Matter
Divya Sharma, Rajesh Mehra, Balwinder Raj
Summary: Solar energy, as a renewable and pollution-free energy source, has paved the way for compensating the exploitation of non-renewable sources through the discovery of photovoltaic cells. Significant developments have been made in solar cells over time, resulting in smaller sizes and increased power conversion rates. This paper presents a comparative analysis of third-generation solar cells, exploring their constructions, applications, efficiencies, and future trends. Among all types of solar cells, concentrated solar cells have achieved a maximum efficiency of 38.9% to date.
SUPERLATTICES AND MICROSTRUCTURES
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
A. A. Belsky, D. Y. Glukhanich, M. J. Carrizosa, V. V. Starshaia
Summary: This paper analyzes the parameters of photovoltaic panels and provides useful results for simulating the operation of photovoltaic power plants and improving the accuracy of feasibility studies for autonomous power supply systems.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2022)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Andriy Zakutayev, Jonathan D. Major, Xiaojing Hao, Aron Walsh, Jiang Tang, Teodor K. Todorov, Lydia H. Wong, Edgardo Saucedo
Summary: This paper presents the second version of efficiency tables for emerging inorganic absorbers in photovoltaic solar cell technologies. It details the highest certified and non-certified solar cell efficiencies, new entries and materials, as well as highlights a specific aspect of materials research deemed relevant by the authors. Additionally, it includes an overview of progress in quasi one-dimensional absorbers, such as antimony chalcogenides, for photovoltaic applications.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS-ENERGY
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Anwer B. Al-Aasam, Adnan Ibrahim, Kamaruzzaman Sopian, M. Bassam Abdulsahib, Mojtaba Dayer
Summary: The thermal performance of a photovoltaic thermal (PVT) collector with a twisted absorber tube and nanoparticle-enhanced phase change material (Nano-PCM) was evaluated. The photovoltaic, thermal, and combined photovoltaic thermal efficiencies were assessed using an indoor solar simulator. Circular and twisted absorber tubes with Nano-PCM were tested in two designs. Water with different volume fractions of SiC nanofluids was used as the working fluid. The highest efficiencies were achieved by the PVT-PCM with twisted tube and 0.6% nanofluids, with photovoltaic, thermal, and combined photovoltaic thermal efficiencies of 9.57, 84.74, and 94.31, respectively.
CASE STUDIES IN THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Huimin Xiang, Jingsheng He, Ran Ran, Wei Zhou, Wei Wang, Zongping Shao
Summary: Over the past 10 years, halide perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have gained increasing interest due to their easy fabrication, cost-effective raw materials, and high power conversion efficiencies (PCEs). However, the current organic-inorganic PSCs suffer from high defect concentration and poor humid/thermal stability, limiting their widespread applications. To address these issues, we introduced iodide/triiodide (I-/I-3(-)) redox shuttles as additives to simultaneously passivate the cation and anion defects of methylammonium lead iodide (MAPbI(3))-based PSCs. This approach resulted in significantly improved PCEs and durability of the PSCs.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Byeong-Cheol Kang, Sang-Joon Park, Tae-Jun Ha
Summary: Capacitive-type physical sensors based on hybrid dielectric composites of zinc oxide nanowires/poly(dimethylsiloxane) (ZnO NWs@PDMS) and flexible electrodes of immobilized carbon nanotube (CNT) random networks are highly sensitive to pressure and touch stimuli. The sensors demonstrate significantly enhanced sensitivity in low-pressure regions and are capable of detecting ultralow pressures and differentiating between touch and pressure stimuli in real-time.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Physics, Applied
Byeong-Cheol Kang, Tae-Jun Ha
Summary: In this study, a solution-processed trapezoidal electrode array is demonstrated for highly sensitive and reliable detection of EEG signals even when in direct contact with the scalp. The electrode based on nanocomposites showed low contact impedance and high sensitivity, without the need for conductive gels or electrolytes.
APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Physics, Applied
Sang-Joon Park, Tae-Jun Ha
Summary: This study investigates the effects of recessed source/drain (S/D) electrodes on the performance of microwave-induced metal-oxide thin-film transistors (oxide-TFTs) by analyzing their contact resistances. The results show that oxide-TFTs with recessed S/D electrodes exhibit higher field-effect mobility and lower effective contact resistance compared to those with elevated S/D electrodes.
APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Electrochemistry
Bhavna Hedau, Byeong-Cheol Kang, Sang-Joon Park, Tae-Jun Ha
Summary: A facile electrochemical sensing nanoplatform for detection of ultralow dopamine concentrations is developed by modifying cobalt-benzene tricarboxylic acid derived cobalt-carbon-matrix. The nanoplatform exhibits high sensitivity and selectivity as a catalyst, and demonstrates excellent operational stability and selectivity in the presence of interferents. Real samples of human serum show outstanding recovery using this non-enzymatic biosensor.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bhavna Hedau, Byeong-Cheol Kang, Tae-Jun Ha
Summary: By fabricating MoS2@PVDF hybrid nanocomposite films, this study successfully improved the output performance of TENGs. The incorporation of MoS2 and postannealing were found to promote the formation of the β-crystal phase and generate polarity in PVDF, resulting in enhanced charge capture capacity and potential difference of TENGs.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Gajanan A. Bodkhe, Dhanashri D. Khandagale, Mayuri S. More, Megha A. Deshmukh, Nikesh N. Ingle, Pasha W. Sayyad, Manasi M. Mahadik, Sumedh M. Shirsat, M. S. Al-Buriahi, Meng-Lin Tsai, Myunghee Kim, Mahendra D. Shirsat
Summary: A novel method was developed to detect heavy metal ions in water using an electrochemical sensor probe composed of silver nanoparticles and copper benzene carboxylate. The sensor showed high selectivity and sensitivity towards nickel ions, without responding to other ions.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Sang-Joon Park, Tae-Jun Ha
Summary: The effects of a recessed gate structure on the device performance of sol-gel-based metal-oxide thin-film transistors (oxide-TFTs) were investigated. The recessed gate structure showed improved device performance including higher OFF-state current and field-effect mobility, as well as better operational stability and higher dc gain.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON ELECTRON DEVICES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Byeong-Cheol Kang, Sang-Joon Park, Hyeong-Jun Choi, Tae-Jun Ha
Summary: Moist-electric generators (MEGs) have been developed as wearable devices capable of harvesting energy directly from ambient moisture. These MEGs show high open-circuit voltage and short-circuit current, demonstrating their potential for providing continuous and stable electricity. The MEGs also exhibit high sustainability and reliability in electrical output performance, as well as excellent mechanical stability under bending states. A practical self-powered application using MEGs in series is demonstrated, allowing for the operation of light-emitting diodes on a commercial mask.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sang-Joon Park, Tae-Jun Ha
Summary: In this study, Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) monolayers functionalized with nanometals using microwave absorption were developed for high-performance field-effect transistor (FET)-type gas sensors. These sensors can detect NO2 molecules in ppb-levels for health monitoring bioelectronics. The functionalization of MoS2 monolayer films with gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) solution was optimized through microwave-induced process. The FET-type gas sensor exhibited excellent sensing performance with high selectivity and stability against environmental factors.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Sang-Joon Park, Tae-Jun Ha
Summary: The incorporation of Sn into the sol-gel-based IGZO channel layer improved the electrical properties and operational stability of amorphous metal-oxide TFTs. The Sn-doped IGZO-TFTs exhibited high field-effect mobility, on/off ratio, and low subthreshold swing. The suppressed formation of oxygen-related defect states after Sn doping affected the electrical characteristics and operational stability.
IEEE ELECTRON DEVICE LETTERS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Megha A. Deshmukh, Sang-Joon Park, Hanuman N. Thorat, Gajanan A. Bodkhe, Arunas Ramanavicius, Simonas Ramanavicius, Mahendra D. Shirsat, Tae -Jun Ha
Summary: In this paper, the development of dynamic, highly stable, and cost-effective electro-and photo-catalysts as energy materials crucial for achieving electro-and photo-catalytic H2 production from water splitting is investigated in terms of engineering chemistry. The fundamental physics of water splitting and the recent progress in the design and construction of energy materials based on metal-based cata-lysts is discussed. Future challenges and scope to enable the design of active and robust energy materials for hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions are outlined.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shaoyang Wang, Byeong-Cheol Kang, Sang-Joon Park, Tae-Jun Ha, Lethy Krishnan Jagadamma
Summary: In recent years, indoor photovoltaic devices have emerged with the rapid development of IoT technology. Halide perovskites, with their outstanding optoelectronic properties, are attracting attention for indoor light harvesting. This study investigated the indoor PV properties of CH3NH3PbI3-based devices using Spiro-OMeTAD and P3HT as the hole transport layers. The Spiro-OMeTAD-based devices showed higher power conversion efficiency under indoor illumination and 1 sun, making them suitable for self-powering wearable motion sensors.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS-MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Myeong-Hyeon Kim, Sang-Joon Park, Tae-Jun Ha
Summary: In this study, wearable triboelectric nanogenerators incorporating PVDF films and Co-MOF were developed. The enhanced output performance was attributed to the phase transition of PVDF, and the developed TENG demonstrated its feasibility in powering self-powered mobile electronics.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bhavna Hedau, Sang-Joon Park, Byeong-Cheol Kang, Tae-Jun Ha
Summary: Bifunctional CQD@MOF nanohybrid is a promising electrocatalyst for efficient water splitting and CO2 reduction, showing excellent electrochemical performance and chemical stability.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Siddharth Sradhasagar, Omkar Subhasish Khuntia, Srikanta Biswal, Sougat Purohit, Amritendu Roy
Summary: In this study, machine learning models were developed to predict the bandgap and its character of double perovskite materials, with LGBMRegressor and XGBClassifier models identified as the best predictors. These models were further employed to predict the bandgap of novel bismuth-based transition metal oxide double perovskites, showing high accuracy, especially in the range of 1.2-1.8 eV.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Wei Shuai, Haoran Xu, Baoyang Luo, Yihui Huang, Dong Chen, Peiwang Zhu, Gang Xiao
Summary: In this study, a hybrid model based on numerical simulation and deep learning is proposed for the optimization and operation of solar receivers. By applying the model to different application scenarios and considering multiple performance objectives, small errors are achieved and optimal structure parameters and heliostat scales are identified. This approach is not only applicable to gas turbines but also heating systems.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Mubashar Ali, Zunaira Bibi, M. W. Younis, Muhammad Mubashir, Muqaddas Iqbal, Muhammad Usman Ali, Muhammad Asif Iqbal
Summary: This study investigates the structural, mechanical, and optoelectronic properties of the BaCuF3 fluoroperovskite using the first-principles modelling approach. The stability and characteristics of different cubic structures of BaCuF3 are evaluated, and the alpha-BaCuF3 and beta-BaCuF3 compounds are found to be mechanically stable with favorable optical properties for solar cells and high-frequency UV applications.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Dong Le Khac, Shahariar Chowdhury, Asmaa Soheil Najm, Montri Luengchavanon, Araa mebdir Holi, Mohammad Shah Jamal, Chin Hua Chia, Kuaanan Techato, Vidhya Selvanathan
Summary: A novel recycling system is proposed in this study to decompose and reclaim the constituent materials of organic-inorganic perovskite solar cells (PSCs). By utilizing a one-step solution process extraction approach, the chemical composition of each layer is successfully preserved, enabling their potential reuse. The proposed recycling technique helps mitigate pollution risks, minimize waste generation, and reduce recycling costs.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Peijie Lin, Feng Guo, Xiaoyang Lu, Qianying Zheng, Shuying Cheng, Yaohai Lin, Zhicong Chen, Lijun Wu, Zhuang Qian
Summary: This paper proposes an open-set fault diagnosis model for PV arrays based on 1D VoVNet-SVDD. The model accurately diagnoses various types of faults and is capable of identifying unknown fault types.