Energy Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 20, 2024
Cadmium
telluride
(CdTe)
thin‐film
solar
cells
that
are
introduced
in
1970s
have
emerged
as
one
of
the
forefront
materials
second
generation‐based
cells.
They
preferred
an
ideal
candidate
for
fabrication
reliable
and
economical
photovoltaic
systems
owing
to
high
optical
absorption
coefficient,
nearly
optimum
bandgap
ensuring
maximum
conversion
efficiency
chemical
stability.
The
major
challenges
associated
with
these
low
concentration
carriers,
which
limits
parameters
notably
open‐circuit
voltage
fill
factor
well
short
life
time
absorber
minority
carriers.
This
article
explores
pivotal
role
doping
enhancing
electrical
properties
carriers
CdTe
through
extensive
literature
study
complexity
mechanisms
output
achieved
various
reported
works.
Doping
has
been
systematically
reviewed
emphasis
on
types
doping,
classification
dopants
into
group
I
V
along
a
concise
summary
different
dopants.
comprehensive
review
not
only
evaluates
recent
advancements
but
also
addresses
issues
provides
future
perspectives
paves
way
development
improved
stable
highly
efficient
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.
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 1, 2025
Abstract
This
study
utilizes
a
method
to
enhance
the
structural
and
thermal
stability
of
perovskite
solar
cells
(PSCs)
by
incorporating
an
alkali
halide
interlayer
between
electron
transport
layer
(ETL)
perovskite,
which
is
known
improve
device
efficiency.
passivation
technique
significantly
reduces
residual
stress
within
at
room
temperature
(3.68
MPa
→
2.56
MPa)
maintains
integrity
under
cycling
(−40
85
°C)
as
per
IEC
61215:
2016
standards.
Following
50
cycles,
treated
film
exhibits
minimal
increase
in
(≈5.34
MPa),
contrast
control
(≈29.72
based
on
Williamson‐Hall
2θ
–
Sin
2
Ψ
analysis.
The
incorporation
wide‐bandgap
halides
facilitates
strong
lattice
registry,
thereby
enhancing
reliability.
Moreover,
fluorescence
lifetime
imaging
microscopy
(FLIM)
confirms
reduction
defect
formation,
correlating
with
macroscopic
studies.
also
increases
open
circuit
voltage
(
V
OC
)
(1.08
1.15
V)
efficiency
(17.9%
20.6%).
Notably,
retains
≈71%
its
initial
PCE
after
whereas
devices
ceased
operation
30
cycles
due
stress‐induced
interfacial
delamination.
approach
effectively
prevents
delamination,
improving
long‐term
reliability
and,
thereby,
enabling
efficient
thermally
stable
PSC
deployment.
InfoMat,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 9, 2025
Abstract
The
performance
of
optoelectronic
materials
has
been
booming
developed.
Yet,
the
traditional
solar
cell
manufacturing
techniques,
such
as
spin
coating
and
screen
printing,
have
significant
limitations
that
seem
to
hinder
further
development
technology.
Compared
with
processes,
additive
(AM)
boasts
advantages
flexibility
in
printing
process,
precise
control
over
material
deposition,
simpler
procedures.
These
features
provide
a
foundation
for
enhancing
expanding
their
applications.
This
review
outlines
superiority
AM
compared
methods
highlights
how
addressed
specific
challenges
currently
faced
by
cells.
most
widely
researched
structures
recent
years
were
briefly
reviewed
summarizing
disadvantages.
Then,
comprehensive
overview
different
including
AM,
is
presented.
Especially,
workflows,
characteristics,
impressive
innovative
applications
discussed
detail.
Finally,
based
on
current
state
research,
reflects
future
prospects
applying
technology
space
energy
production,
integrated
protective
outer
layers
together
cells,
customized
functional
structure
flexible
large‐scale
high‐performance
novel
nanoscale
microscale
structures.
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ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(44), P. 60258 - 60267
Published: Oct. 25, 2024
Bifacial
perovskite
solar
cells
(Bi-PSCs)
have
attracted
substantial
attention
within
the
photovoltaic
(PV)
community
due
to
their
potential
for
enhanced
power
generation,
suitability
integration
into
building
structures
and
applicability
in
multijunction
PV
systems.
This
study
presents
fabrication
of
efficient
Bi-PSCs
investigates
unique
properties
using
various
characterization
techniques,
including
Lambertian
reflection
effects
through
tilt
angle
arrangements
bottom
albedo
illuminations.
The
control
device
achieved
a
maximum
conversion
efficiency
(PCE)
17.46%
under
front-side
1
Sun
AM1.5G
illumination.
A
significant
influence
ground
is
observed
with
variations,
resulting
an
increase
PCE
from
→
18.82%
as
reached
20°.
Additionally,
enhancing
rear-side
0.5
yielded
26%
bifaciality
factor
∼90%
at
Consequently,
synergistic
effect
20°
angular
light
inclination
led
development
26.46%.
SCAPS-1D
simulations
are
further
employed
validate
experimental
effects.
Moreover,
exhibited
intrinsic
self-encapsulation
chemical
robustness
(T80
2000
h
N2
atmosphere).
anticipates
that
cost-effective
highly
will
emerge
leading
technology
both
single-junction
tandem
configurations
electricity
generation
near
future.
