Design and simulation of a highly efficient eco-friendly, non-toxic perovskite solar cell

Discover Nano, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 20(1)

Published: Feb. 12, 2025

Abstract A highly efficient and nontoxic material methylammoniumtin(II) iodideperovskite solar cell is proposed. This proposed uses CH 3 NH SnI as the absorber layer, TiO 2 an Electron transport layer (ETL), Indium tin oxide a buffer Copper(I) hole (HTL). The device simulated using SCAPS-1D simulation tool. study details optimization of set parameters, including defect densities thickness layer. structure optimized result 31.73% enhanced power conversion efficiency (PCE), J SC 24.526 mA/cm (short-circuit current), FF 81.40% (fill factor), V OC 1.56 (open-circuit voltage) obtained through process. Compared to previously reported works, performance has improved significantly due better optimization. Along with this electrical characteristic temperature analyses, conductance voltage, capacitance–voltage, bandgap analyses have also been carried out examine device’s performance.

Language: Английский

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Efficiency improvement of CsSnI3 based heterojunction solar cells with P3HT HTL: A numerical simulation approach

Materials Science and Engineering B, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 307, P. 117524 - 117524

Published: June 22, 2024

Language: Английский

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Performance Enhancement of Lead-Free CsSnI₃ Perovskite Solar Cell: Design and Simulation With Different Electron Transport Layers

IEEE Access, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12, P. 8296 - 8312

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

CsSnI ₃ is a promising lead-free material that shows potential as substitute for lead-based in the development of ecologically benign perovskite solar cells (PSCs) due to its low cost, high efficiency, and excellent thermal stability. This research intended enhance efficiency -based PSCs by employing numerical simulation through One Dimensional Solar Cell Capacitance Simulator (SCAPS-1D) optimize optoelectronic properties electron transport layer (ETL), absorber layer, hole (HTL), different interface layers. An investigation was conducted evaluate influence ETLs namely WS xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">2 , ZnSe, C xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">60 PCBM on performance utilizing poly (3-hexylthiophene-2,5-diyl) (P3HT) HTL. Moreover, variations thickness, doping density, defect density ETL, HTL key photovoltaic parameters including power conversion (PCE), short-circuit current (J xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">SC ), open circuit voltage (V xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">OC fill factor (FF) observed. The findings revealed depending ETL employed, PCE varies between structures. For structures using corresponding values are 31.63%, 29.64%, 29.75%, 29.62%. Additionally, all PSC structures, effects defect, temperature, series-shunt resistance, capacitance-voltage characteristics, Mott-Schottky plot have been observed, density-voltage (J-V), quantum (QE), generation, recombination rates computed. Finally, outcomes this analysis were compared with prior PSCs, thereby offering significant perspectives their advancement commercial viability.

Language: Английский

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Exploring the Optoelectronic and Photovoltaic Characteristics of Lead‐Free Cs₂TiBr₆ Double Perovskite Solar Cells: A DFT and SCAPS‐1D Investigations

Advanced Electronic Materials, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Aug. 27, 2024

Abstract In recent times, the remarkable advancements achieved in field of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have sparked significant research efforts aimed at enhancing their overall performance because exceptional optoelectronic properties. Due to toxicity lead (Pb), emergence Ti‐based (Cs 2 TiBr 6 ) double‐halide PSCs is regarded as a good alternative Pb‐based PSCs. Here, density functional theory (DFT) calculations are performed examine prospect Cs layer absorber for photovoltaic (SCs). These computations looked material's structural, optical, and electrical characteristics. The states (DOS) results demonstrate strong conductivity, principally provided by 4p Br, whilst Ti‐3d Cs‐5p orbital electrons offer insignificant contributions. electronic band structure discloses direct gap 1.534 eV. covalent connections that exist between Ti Br atoms robust charge around atom both buildup along 100 planes. dielectric function coefficient absorption significance irrespective lower energies it extremely valuable energy applications. UV peaks maximum ≈15.51 eV magnified with photon up 2.46 eV, indicating may potential This work also investigated combination hole transport (HTL) electron (ETL) layer. AZnO, Nb O 5 , LBSO, Zn SnO 4 executed ETLs, MoO 3 CuAlO MEH‐PPV, ZnTe, CNTS, GaAs, MoS PTAA, Cu Te, P considered HTLs identify best HTL/Cs /ETL combinations using SCAPS‐1D numerical simulation. Among all configurations, ITO/LBSO/Cs /CNTS/Au examined best‐optimized PSC, J SC 26.63 mA cm −2 V OC 1.123 V, FF 82.94%, power conversion efficiency 24.82%. To validate findings, PV parameters like effect generation rate, recombination J−V, Q‐E characteristics evaluated. series shunt resistance working temperature explored observe these on PSC devices. accomplished outcomes suggest can be viewed an optimistic material its higher stability environment‐friendly

Language: Английский

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Study of optical and thermoelectric properties of double perovskites Cs2KTlX6 (X = Cl, Br, I) for solar cell and energy harvesting

Materials Today Communications, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 32, P. 104083 - 104083

Published: July 22, 2022

Language: Английский

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Investigating the theoretical performance ofCs₂TiBr₆‐based perovskite solar cell with La‐dopedBaSnO₃andCuSbS₂as the charge transport layers

International Journal of Energy Research, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 46(5), P. 6045 - 6064

Published: Dec. 20, 2021

A lead-free, completely inorganic, and nontoxic Cs2TiBr6-based double perovskite solar cell (PSC) was simulated via SCAPS 1-D. La-doped BaSnO3 (LBSO) applied as the electron transport layer (ETL) unprecedentedly in simulation study of PSCs, while CuSbS2 utilized hole (HTL). wxAMPS used to validate results simulations. Moreover, first-principle density function theory (DFT) calculations were performed for validating 1.6 eV bandgap Cs2TiBr6 absorber. To enhance device performance, we analyzed optimized various parameters PSC using SCAPS. The optimum thickness, defect density, absorber 1000 nm, 1013 cm−3, 1.4 eV, respectively. Furthermore, mobility, affinity HTL 400 102 cm2V−1 s−1, 4.1 However, ETL thickness had a negligible effect on device's efficiency. values doping layer, HTL, 1015, 1020, 1021 Herein, different HTLs by matching up built-in voltage (Vbi) respect open-circuit (VOC). It found that Vbi directly proportional VOC, champion terms efficiency PSC. work metal contact temperature 5.9 300 K, After final optimization, achieved an exhilarating PCE 29.13%. Novelty Statement LBSO very first time HTL. DFT understand electronic behavior validation accomplished wxAMPS. Different ETL, 29.13% after optimization device.

Language: Английский

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Numerical simulation and performance optimization of a lead-free inorganic perovskite solar cell using SCAPS-1D

Heliyon, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10(1), P. e23985 - e23985

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

The perovskite solar cells, founded on lead halides, have garnered significant attention from the photovoltaic industry owing to their superior efficiency, ease of production, lightweight characteristics, and affordability. However, due hazardous nature lead-based compounds, these cells are currently unsuitable for commercial production. In this context, a lead-free perovskite, cesium-bismuth iodide (Cs

Language: Английский

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Recent Advances of Lead-Free Halide Perovskites: From Synthesis to Applications

Journal of Materials Chemistry C, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(28), P. 10267 - 10329

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

The recent progress and development directions in lead-free perovskites are summarized from the perspective of device physics materials science.

Language: Английский

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Interface engineering for improved performance of perovskite solar cells using CdTe buffer layer

Results in Engineering, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 23, P. 102618 - 102618

Published: July 25, 2024

In order to achieve high power conversion efficiency, interface engineering of the charge transport layers in perovskite solar cells (PSCs) has significantly reduced energy band mismatching and accumulation. This simulation study investigated effect cadmium telluride (CdTe) buffer layer (BL) on performance PSC through SCAPS-1D modeling program. The device configuration with BL consisted metal electrode/CuI/CdTe/CH3NH3SnI3/TiO2/TCO/glass substrate. insertion between absorber HTM improved alignment by increasing efficiency (PCE) from 11.09 % 14.76 %. important parameters including thicknesses layers, doping concentrations absorber, electron material (ETM), hole (HTM) were investigated. Moreover, affinity ETM, mobility optimized further enhance proposed structure. results showed noticeable increase 23.56

Language: Английский

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Unveiling the Potential of GaPbI3 Perovskite: Structural, Mechanical, and Optoelectronic Insights for Next-Generation Solar Cells

Materials Today Communications, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 111490 - 111490

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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