4-T CdTe/Perovskite Thin Film Tandem Solar Cells with Efficiency >24%
ACS Energy Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(6), P. 3019 - 3026
Published: May 29, 2024
An
integration
of
perovskite
and
cadmium
telluride
(CdTe)
solar
cells
in
a
tandem
configuration
has
the
potential
to
yield
efficient
thin-film
cells.
Owing
promise
higher
efficiency
at
low
cost,
presented
study
aims
explore
for
combining
this
commercially
established
CdTe
photovoltaics
(PV)
with
next-generation
PV.
Here,
we
developed
four-terminal
(4-T)
CdTe/perovskite
cells,
starting
18.3%
near-infrared-transparent
(NIR-TPSCs)
an
average
transmission
(Tavg)
24.76%
300–900
nm
wavelength
range.
These
were
then
integrated
19.56%
opaque
achieving
23.42%
4-T
configuration.
Additionally,
using
refractive
index
matching
liquid
increases
overall
power
conversion
(PCE)
24.2%.
This
pioneering
achievement
marks
first
instance
cell
exceeding
PCE
24.2%,
significant
123.72%
increase
PCE.
Language: Английский
Challenges and opportunities in high efficiency scalable and stable perovskite solar cells
Kashimul Hossain,
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S. Nayak,
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Dinesh Kabra
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et al.
Applied Physics Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
125(17)
Published: Oct. 21, 2024
Perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs)
are
the
fastest-growing
photovoltaic
(PV)
technology
and
hold
great
promise
for
industry
due
to
their
low-cost
fabrication
excellent
efficiency.
To
achieve
commercial
readiness
level,
most
important
factor
would
be
yield
beyond
95%
at
PSC
module
levels.
The
current
essential
requirements
PSCs
reproducibility
of
high
efficiency
devices,
scalability,
stability.
reported
certified
(24–26%)
results
based
on
use
FAPbI3
perovskites
with
a
bandgap
Eg≈
1.5
eV,
typical
device's
active
area
ranges
from
≈
0.1
cm2
maximum
1
cm2.
However,
relatively
higher
essential,
especially
in
tandem
cell
applications.
Hence,
optimization
is
necessity.
As
increases,
goes
down
reduced
JSC
increased
VOC
loss.
Therefore,
understanding
loss
mechanism
corresponding
solutions
need
developed.
Scaling
up
without
compromising
fill
and,
hence,
non-trivial.
So,
large
devices
crucial.
stability
analysis
literature
inconsistent,
preventing
data
comparison
identifying
various
degradation
factors
or
failure
mechanisms.
Moreover,
how
accelerated
tests
useful
predicting
real
lifetime
yet
knowledge
technological
gaps
between
laboratory
industry-scale
production
crucial
further
development.
this
review
article,
we
discuss
challenges
opportunities
scalable
stable
PSCs.
Language: Английский
Near ideal photoluminescence in perovskites: Excitonic effects and self-consistent back extraction of recombination parameters
Journal of Applied Physics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
137(8)
Published: Feb. 25, 2025
Recent
reports
indicate
that
perovskite-based
light
emitting
diodes
(LEDs)
have
achieved
an
external
quantum
efficiency
(EQE)
of
32%—rather
internal
close
to
100%.
Much
this
improved
performance
is
attributed
the
role
excitons.
While
experimental
trends
are
encouraging,
recombination
parameters
estimated
through
extensive
curve-fitting
photoluminescence
transients
often
not
amenable
reasonable
interpretations.
In
view
same,
a
detailed
analysis
free
carrier–exciton
dynamics
in
perovskite
optoelectronic
materials,
here
we
identify
coherent
scheme
unambiguously
back
extract
relevant
parameters.
The
model
predictions
compare
well
with
recent
results
on
LEDs
record
EQE,
thus
quantifying
Importantly,
work
identifies
physics
aware
for
design
experiments
tailored
toward
consistent
exploration
underlying
physical
mechanisms
and
hence
could
enable
synergistic
optimization
process
technology
device
performance.
Language: Английский
Decoding recombination dynamics in perovskite solar cells: an in-depth critical review
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
This
review
systematically
analyses
the
recombination
pathways
in
PSCs,
unveils
cutting-edge
suppression
strategies,
and
underscores
potential
of
ML
optimizing
device
performance
expediting
commercial
integration.
Language: Английский
Low dark current with high-speed detection in a scalable perovskite photodetector
Device,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2(11), P. 100513 - 100513
Published: Aug. 23, 2024
Language: Английский
Recombination Resistance Identification through Current-Voltage Curve Reconstruction in Perovskite Solar Cells
Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Coupled
recombination
and
transport/extraction
resistances
in
equivalent
circuits
of
perovskite
solar
cells
can
obscure
key
photovoltaic
processes
impedance
spectroscopy.
j
–
V
curve
reconstruction
serves
as
a
tool
for
identifying
resistance.
Language: Английский
Extended Short‐Wave Infrared Colloidal Quantum Dot Lasers with Nanosecond Excitation
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 6, 2024
Abstract
Solution‐processed
gain
media
have
great
technological
potential
as
lasers
due
to
their
ease
of
integration
with
on‐chip
photonics,
scalability
and
tuneable
optoelectronic
properties.
Currently,
the
spectral
coverage
solution‐processed
extends
from
visible
up
telecom
wavelengths
in
short‐wave
infrared
(SWIR)
(<1650
nm).
Here,
optical
extended
SWIR
1600
nm
2500
is
demonstrated,
using
PbSbased
colloidal
quantum
dots
(CQDs).
This
region
has
many
applications
such
LIDAR,
biological
imaging
environmental
monitoring
currently
served
by
exotic,
costly
materials
limitedscalability.
Using
CQDs
distributed
feedback
laser
cavities,
lasing
emission
tuned
between
2150
reported.
We
show
that
increased
absorption
cross‐section
larger
CQDs,
threshold
reduced
a
factor
36
compared
smaller‐sized
reaching
an
amplified
spontaneous
(ASE)
down
42
µJ
cm
−2
.
Furthermore,
under
nanosecond
excitation
are
demonstrated
for
first
time
PbS
use
transient
spectroscopy
data
model
thresholds.
paves
way
realizing
compact
practical
CQD
potentially
toward
electrically
driven
diodes.
Language: Английский