The
remarkable
applications
of
the
non-fullerene
acceptors
(NFAs)
and
perovskite
solar
cells
make
them
highly
favorable
for
commercialization
as
organic
photovoltaic
materials.
Herein,
novel
perylene
diimide-based
compounds
(PDFD1-PDFD9)
were
structurally
modified
by
altering
π−bridges
efficient
(OSCs).
A1−π−A2−π−A1
configured
contain
central
acceptor-based
core.
To
further
enhance
their
optical,
opto-electronic
properties,
small
end-capped
employed.
These
molecules
investigated
using
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
approach
i.e.,
M06/6-31G(d,p)
to
ascertain
enhancement
photophysical
electronic
responses.
designed
exhibited
remarkably
reduced
energy
gaps
(2.355-3.053
eV)
red-shifted
absorption
(λmax)
462.214-751.510
nm
in
gas
475.308-756.462
chloroform
solvent
phases.
molecular
electrostatic
potential
(MEP)
mapping
lower
exciton
binding
energies
(0.444-0.739
demonstrated
charge
separation
recombination
which
showed
enhanced
performance.
Among
proposed
chromophores,
PDFD8
most
promising
results
i.e,
least
band
gap
(2.355
highest
λmax
(755.540
nm).
donor:acceptor
complex
(PBDB-T:PDFD8)
revealed
significant
open-circuit
voltage
(Voc)
power
conversion
efficiency
(PCE).
All
outperforming
attributes
due
they
can
serve
suitable
electron
transport
materials
(ETMs)
cell
applications.
International Journal of Renewable Energy Development,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
14(2), С. 255 - 264
Опубликована: Янв. 25, 2025
This
study
investigates
the
ozone
treatment
process
that
can
be
utilized
across
various
fabrication
stages
to
enhance
performance
of
silicon
solar
cells.
The
effectiveness
this
on
p-type
surfaces
was
examined
through
application
dissolved
in
deionized
water
(DIO3)
and
ultraviolet-ozone
(UVO3)
cleaning
prior
two-step
texturization
procedure.
procedure
applied
work
eliminates
use
nitride
(SiN)
as
an
anti-reflective
coating
(ARC)
layer
for
elimination
toxic
gases
leads
environment-friendly
An
alternative
RCA,
DIO3
UVO3
represent
promising
chemical
options
applications
eliminate
hazardous
chemicals.
It
discovered
surface
with
10
minutes
resulted
a
significantly
enhanced
quality
wafer.
In
DIO₃
cleaning,
is
create
highly
oxidative
solution
capable
removing
organic
contaminants
particles
effectively.
contrast,
UVO₃
harnesses
ultraviolet
light
synthesize
directly
wafer's
surface,
promoting
degradation
residues
into
volatile
compounds,
including
CO₂
H₂O.
According
field
emission
scanning
electron
microscope
(FESEM)
micrographs
UV-visible
spectrometer
(UV-Vis)
measurements,
textured
wafer
improves
morphology
decreases
front
reflection.
As
result,
treatments
were
reported
optimal;
range
size
height
pyramid
formed
1.9–2.0
µm
0.8–1.5
µm,
offering
lower
reflectivity
value
below
12%,
respectively.
Results
from
Atomic
Force
Microscope
(AFM)
also
confirm
increase
average
roughness
203.65
nm
300.27
expected
improve
absorption.
Moreover,
methodology
considerable
reduction
damage
applicable
cell
manufacturing.
Abstract
Energy
demand
has
dramatically
increased
globally,
posing
a
serious
risk
of
future
energy
crises.
While
various
sources
have
been
utilized,
solar
emerged
as
the
most
promising
renewable
option,
convertible
to
electrical
via
cells.
Among
developed
cells,
perovskite
cells
(PSCs)
recently
received
significant
attentions
due
their
simple
fabrication,
high
performance,
and
cost‐effectiveness.
In
particular,
lead
(Pb)
halide‐based
PSCs
achieved
highest
power
conversion
efficiency.
However,
despite
excellent
Pb
are
hindered
by
toxicity
in
structures.
Consequently,
researchers
explored
germanium
(Ge)
tin
(Sn)
halide
materials
for
development
Pb‐free
(LFPSCs).
The
past
few
years
seen
rapid
advancements
numerical
simulation
LFPSCs
using
SCAPS
software.
These
studies
crucial
developing
with
enhanced
performance.
This
mini‐review
article
summarizes
recent
progress
tin‐based
LFPSCs.
