Boosting efficiency above 28% using effective charge transport layer with Sr₃SbI₃ based novel inorganic perovskite

RSC Advances, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(45), P. 31330 - 31345

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Strontium antimony iodide (Sr

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An in-depth analysis of how strain impacts the electronic, optical, and output performance of the Ca3NI3 novel inorganic halide perovskite

Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 185, P. 111791 - 111791

Published: Nov. 14, 2023

Language: Английский

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New highly efficient perovskite solar cell with power conversion efficiency of 31% based on Ca3NI3 and an effective charge transport layer

Optics Communications, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 561, P. 130511 - 130511

Published: March 26, 2024

Language: Английский

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Unveiling the Structural, Electronic, Optical, Mechanical, and Photovoltaic Properties of Lead-Free Inorganic New Ba₃MBr₃ (M = As, N, P, and Sb) Perovskites

Energy & Fuels, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 38(8), P. 7260 - 7278

Published: March 28, 2024

Highly efficient, stable perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are investigated using barium (Ba)-based homologous series compound materials such as Ba3MBr3 (M = As, P, Sb, and N) absorbers due to their exceptional light-absorbing stability qualities. Despite achieving a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of approximately 25% with lead (Pb)-based perovskites, significant challenges persist absorbing efficacy environmental instability. Our study employs first-principles calculations (Density Functional Theory; DFT) SCAPS-1D simulation unveil the electronic, mechanical, optical, cell characteristics compounds. These compounds exhibit unique geometric structures, suitable band charge density distributions, partial states (PDOS), direct band-gaps ranging from 0.532 0.976 eV. Investigation into photoconversion in structures utilizing SnS2 electron transport layers (ETL) reveals peak PCE ≈29.8% Ba3PBr3-absorber heterostructure, VOC 0.720 V, JSC 49.50 mA cm–2, FF 83.30%, quantum (QE) ≥ 90% range 300–1200 nm AM1.5G spectra. The combined (DFT SCAPS-1D) studies provide detailed insights Ba-based perovskites necessary resources for fabricating high-efficiency, inorganic PSCs advanced photovoltaic technology.

Language: Английский

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Investigating the physical characteristics and photovoltaic performance of inorganic Ba3NCl3 perovskite utilizing DFT and SCAPS-1D simulations

Materials Science and Engineering B, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 308, P. 117559 - 117559

Published: July 14, 2024

Language: Английский

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Unveiling the potential of lead-free Cs2AgBi0.75Sb0.25Br6 double perovskite solar cells with multilayer charge transport for 30% efficiency

Inorganic Chemistry Communications, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 165, P. 112439 - 112439

Published: April 24, 2024

Language: Английский

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Boosting efficiency above 30 % of novel inorganic Ba3SbI3 perovskite solar cells with potential ZnS electron transport layer (ETL)

Materials Science and Engineering B, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 300, P. 117073 - 117073

Published: Dec. 12, 2023

Language: Английский

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Design and analysis of a SnS₂/WS₂/V₂O₅ double-heterojunction toward high-performance photovoltaics

Energy Advances, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 2(11), P. 1843 - 1858

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Tungsten disulfide (WS 2 ) transition metal dichalcogenide (TMDC) absorber-based solar cells comprising tin (SnS buffer and vanadium oxide V O 5 , BSF layers have been designed analyzed using a SCAPS-1D simulator in this study.

Language: Английский

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High-Efficiency Lead-Free La₂NiMnO₆-Based Double Perovskite Solar Cell by Incorporating Charge Transport Layers Composed of WS₂, ZnO, and Cu₂FeSnS₄

Energy & Fuels, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 37(24), P. 19898 - 19914

Published: Dec. 7, 2023

A comprehensive understanding of the operational principles perovskite solar cells (PSCs) is crucial for achieving efficient conversion energy into electrical energy. Moreover, utilization environmentally sustainable materials constitutes a pivotal aspect within realm cell investigation. This present study involves an investigation double PSCs based on La2NiMnO6, with primary aim developing lead-free alternative. The focus current lies in numerical two most promising structures to enhance their efficiency. Cu2FeSnS4 (CFTS) widely recognized as hole-transport layer (HTL) material, whereas ZnO and WS2 are acknowledged electron-transport (ETL) materials. Therefore, selected structures, namely, ITO/ZnO/La2NiMnO6/CFTS/Au ITO/WS2/La2NiMnO6/CFTS/Au, analyzed optimize various optoelectronic parameters. initial experimentation back metal contact (BMC) optimization involved use 10 different materials, Cu, Ag, C, Ni, Pt, Au, Fe, W, Pd, Se. Following extensive investigation, Se determined be optimal material both studied structures. finds optimized configurations: ITO/ZnO/La2NiMnO6/CFTS/Se PCE 17.23% ITO/WS2/La2NiMnO6/CFTS/Se 20.18%. Thereafter, impact absorber thickness acceptor defect density examined using contour mapping. To maximize efficiency optimizations parameters conducted. These include adjusting absorber, ETL, HTL, well modifying doping densities HTL. Additionally, made minimize interfacial densities. performances structure monitored respect series–shunt resistance. Furthermore, this examines properties capacitance Mott–Schottky characteristics rate generation recombination. In study, analysis conducted current–voltage (J–V) quantum (QE) profiles. entire procedure involving by utilizing SCAPS-1D software. By exploration these aspects, research contributes significantly advancement cells.

Language: Английский

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SCAPS-1D Simulation for Device Optimization to Improve Efficiency in Lead-Free CsSnI3 Perovskite Solar Cells

Inorganics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(4), P. 123 - 123

Published: April 21, 2024

In this study, a novel systematic analysis was conducted to explore the impact of various parameters, including acceptor density (NA), individual layer thickness, defect density, interface and metal electrode work function, on efficiency within FTO/ZnO/CsSnI3/NiOx/Au perovskite solar cell structure through SCAPS-1D (Solar Cell Capacitance Simulator in 1 Dimension) simulation. ZnO served as electron transport (ETL), CsSnI3 absorption (PAL), NiOx hole (HTL), all contributing optimization device performance. To achieve optimal power conversion (PCE), we determined ideal PAL (NA) be 2 × 1019 cm−3 thicknesses 20 nm for ETL (ZnO), 700 (CsSnI3), 10 HTL (NiOx), with remaining Au. As result process, increased from 11.89% 23.84%. These results are expected contribute performance enhancement eco-friendly, lead-free inorganic hybrid cells Sn-based PAL.

Language: Английский

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