An investigation of physical properties and photovoltaic performance of methylammonium lead-tin iodide (CH3NH3Sn1-xPbxI3) solar cells

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Omid Malekan ◽  
Mehdi Adelifard ◽  
Mohamad Mehdi Bagheri Mohagheghi
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Photovoltaic Performance ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cells ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Content Type ◽  
X Ray ◽  
High Absorption Coefficient ◽  
High Absorption

Purpose In the past several years, CH3NH3PbI3 perovskite material has been extensively evaluated as an absorber layer of perovskite solar cells due to its excellent structural and optical properties, and greater than 22% conversion efficiency. However, improvement and future commercialization of solar cells based on CH3NH3PbI3 encountered restrictions due to toxicity and instability of the lead element. Recently, studies on properties of lead-free and mixture of lead with other cations perovskite thin films as light absorber materials have been reported. The purpose of this paper was the fabrication of CH3NH3Sn1-xPbxI3 thin films with different SnI2 concentrations in ambient condition, and study on the structural, morphological, optical, and photovoltaic performance of the studied solar cells. The X-ray diffraction studies revealed the formation of both CH3NH3PbI3 and CH3NH3SnI3 phases with increasing the Sn concentration, and improvement in crystallinity and morphology was also observed. All perovskite layers had a relatively high absorption coefficient >104 cm−1 in the visible wavelengths, and the bandgap values varied in the range from 1.46 to 1.63 eV. Perovskite solar cells based on these thin films have been fabricated, and device performance was investigated. Results showed that photo-conversion efficiency (PCE) for the pure CH3NH3PbI3sample was 1.20%. With adding SnI2, PCE was increased to 4.48%. Design/methodology/approach In this work, the author mixed tin and lead with different percentages in the perovskite thin film. Also, the preparation of these layers and also other layers to fabricate solar cells based on them were conducted in an open and non-glove box environment. Finally, the effect of [Sn/Pb] ratio in the CH3NH3Sn1-xPbxI3 layers on the structural, morphological, optical, electrical and photovoltaic performance have been investigated. Findings CH3NH3Sn1-xPbxI3 (x = 0.0, 0.25, 0.50, 0.75, 1.0) perovskite thin films have been grown by a spin-coating technique. It was found that as tin concentration increases, the X-ray diffraction and FESEM images studies revealed the formation of both CH3NH3PbI3 and CH3NH3SnI3 phases, and improvement in crystallinity, and morphology; all thin films had high absorption coefficient values close to 104 cm−1 in the visible region, and the direct optical bandgap in the layers decreases from 1.63 eV in pure CH3NH3SnI3 to 1.46 eV for CH3NH3Sn0.0.25Pb0.75I3 samples; all thin films had p-type conductivity, and mobility and carrier density increased; perovskite solar cells based on these thin films have been fabricated, and device performance was investigated. Results showed that photo-conversion efficiency (PCE) for the pure CH3NH3PbI3sample was 1.20%. With adding SnI2, PCE was increased to 4.48%. Originality/value The preparation method seems to be interesting as it is in an ambient environment without the protection of nitrogen or argon gas.

scholarly journals Charge Transfer in Mixed-Phase TiO2 Photoelectrodes for Perovskite Solar Cells

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 788 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Nikolskaia ◽  
Marina Vildanova ◽  
Sergey Kozlov ◽  
Nikolai Tsvetkov ◽  
Liudmila Larina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Anatase Phase ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cells ◽  
Band Alignment ◽  
Mixed Phase ◽  
X Ray

In mesoscopic perovskite solar cells (PSCs) the recombination processes within the TiO2 photoelectrode and at the TiO2/perovskite interface limit power conversion efficiency. To overcome this challenge, we investigated the effect of TiO2 phase composition on the electronic structure of TiO2 photoelectrodes, as well as on PSCs performance. For this, a set of PSCs based on TiO2 thin films with different content of anatase and rutile particles was fabricated under ambient conditions. X-ray diffraction, optical spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy were used to study the structural, morphological and optical characteristics of TiO2 powders and TiO2-based thin films. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analysis of anatase revealed a cliff conduction band alignment of 0.2 eV with respect to the rutile. Energy band alignment at the anatase/rutile/perovskite interfaces deduced from the XPS data provides the possibility for interparticle electron transport from the rutile to anatase phase and the efficient blocking of electron recombination at the TiO2/perovskite interface, leading to efficient electron-hole separation in PSCs based on mixed-phase TiO2 photoelectrodes. PSCs based on TiO2 layers with 60/40 anatase/rutile ratio were characterized by optimized charge extraction and low level of recombination at the perovskite/TiO2 interface and showed the best energy conversion efficiency of 13.4% among the studied PSCs. Obtained results provide a simple and effective approach towards the development of the next generation high efficiency PSCs.

scholarly journals Effect of Ammonium Halide Additives on the Performance of Methyl Amine Based Perovskite Solar Cells

Materials ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 1417 ◽  
Author(s):  
Do Heo ◽  
Zhengtang Luo ◽  
Soo Kim
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Power Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Power Conversion ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cells ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Methyl Amine ◽  
Scanning Electron

CH3NH3PbI3-xClx species were fabricated as light-absorbing layers for perovskite solar cells (PSCs), by employing NH4I, NH4Br, and NH4Cl as additives via annealing at 100 °C for different times. Solutions containing CH3NH3I, PbI2, and PbCl2 (4:1:1 molar ratio) in N,N-dimethylformamide were used to prepare perovskites with NH4I, NH4Br, and NH4Cl as additives, at concentrations of 0.1 M and 0.3 M. The additives helped increase the grain size and reduce pinholes in the perovskite films, as confirmed by field-emission scanning electron microscopy. The X-ray diffraction profiles of CH3NH3PbI3-xClx clearly showed peaks at 14° and 28° for the samples with additives, indicative of crystallinity. The best PSC performance with a power conversion efficiency of 9.13%, was achieved using 0.1 M NH4I by annealing for 5 min, whereas the power conversion efficiency of the perovskite solar cells without additives was 5.40%.

A thiourea additive-based quadruple cation lead halide perovskite with an ultra-large grain size for efficient perovskite solar cells

Nanoscale ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (45) ◽  
pp. 21824-21833 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jyoti V. Patil ◽  
Sawanta S. Mali ◽  
Chang Kook Hong
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Grain Size ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Power Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Power Conversion ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cells ◽  
Inorganic Perovskite ◽  
Halide Perovskite ◽  
Lead Halide

Controlling the grain size of the organic–inorganic perovskite thin films using thiourea additives now crossing 2 μm size with >20% power conversion efficiency.

scholarly journals Effect Of Fluorine Doping On The Structural, Optical And Electrical Properties Of Spin Coated Tin Oxide Thin Films For Solar Cells Application

2019 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Electrical Properties ◽  
Tin Oxide ◽  
Transparent Conducting Oxide ◽  
Optical And Electrical Properties ◽  
Fluorine Doping ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transparent Conducting

Transparent conducting oxide (TCO) thin films are materials of significance for their applications in optoelectronics and sun powered cells. Fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO) is an elective material in the advancement of TCO films. This paper reports the impact of fluorine doping on structural, optical and electrical properties of tin oxide thin films for solar cells application. The sol-gel was prepared from anhydrous stannous chloride, SnCl2 as an originator, 2-methoxyethanol as a solvent, di-ethanolamine as a preservative and ammonium fluoride as the dopant source. FTO precursor solution was formulated to obtain 0, 5, 10, 15 and 20 % doping concentration and deposited on glass substrates by means of spin coater at the rate of 2000 rpm for 40 seconds. After pre-heated at 200 oC, the samples were annealed at 600 oC for 2 h. The structural, optical and electrical characteristics of prepared films were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, UV-visible spectroscopy and electrical measurement. X-ray diffraction (XRD) investigation of the films demonstrated that the films were polycrystalline in nature with tetragonal-cassiterite structure with most extraordinary pinnacle having a grain size of 17.01 nm. Doping with fluorine decreases the crystallite size. There was increment in the absorbance of the film with increasing wavelength and the transmittance was basically reduced with increasing fluorine doping in the visible region. The energy band gaps were in the range of 4.106-4.121 eV. The sheet resistance were observed to decrease as the doping percentage of fluorine increased with exception at higher doping of 15 and 20 %. In view of these outcomes, FTO thin films prepared could have useful application in transparent conducting oxide electrode in solar cell.

Control by Mixed-Chloride Additives of the Quality and Homogeneity of Bulk Halide Perovskite upon Film Formation Process

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thierry Pauporté ◽  
Daming zheng
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Formation Process ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Film Formation ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cells ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Stability Issue ◽  
Halide Perovskite ◽  
The Stability

Nowadays, overcoming the stability issue of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) while keeping high efficiency has become an urgent need for the future of this technology. By using x-ray diffraction (XRD),...

Fabrication of lead-free CsBi3I10 based compact perovskite thin films by employing solvent engineering and anti-solvent treatment techniques: an efficient photo-conversion efficiency up to 740 nm

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (10) ◽  
pp. 5042-5049
Author(s):  
Pandiyarajan Mariyappan ◽  
Towhid H. Chowdhury ◽  
Shanthi Subashchandran ◽  
Idriss Bedja ◽  
Hamid M. Ghaithan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cells ◽  
Lead Free ◽  
Solvent Treatment ◽  
Solvent Engineering ◽  
Treatment Techniques

Lead free CsBi3I10 based thin films has been developed for perovskite solar cells by introducing antisolvent method with photo conversion efficiency up to 740 nm.

scholarly journals Studies on optical characteristics of CuInSe2 thin films

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Bhuiyan ◽  
Abdus Bhuiyan ◽  
Ahmad Hossain ◽  
Zahid Mahmood
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Optical Properties ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Stoichiometric Composition ◽  
Film Material ◽  
High Efficiency Solar Cells ◽  
Evaporation Technique ◽  
High Absorption Coefficient ◽  
High Absorption

AbstractCuInSe2 is considered as a striking semiconductor for second generation solar cells. An investigation of optical properties of CuInSe2 thin films is essential to evaluate its perfectibility as high efficiency solar cells. The films were fabricated by thermal co-evaporation technique. For this experiment, a shimadzu spectrophotometer of model number 1201 is used. The optical properties of these films are determined for the wavelength range 350 nm–1100 nm. From the experiment it is evident that the reflectance and transmittance of the films are negligible in comparison to the absorption of these films. The high absorption coefficient of the order of 104/cm of the film material also supports this. The band gap of the CuInSe2 films was evaluated to be 1.1 eV. From XRD and EDAX analysis it is evident that CuInSe2 films are polycrystalline in nature having ideal stoichiometric composition.

Characterization of Physical Properties of Thermally Evaporated Doped CdS Thin Films for Photovoltaics

2012 ◽  
Vol 510-511 ◽  
pp. 156-162 ◽  
Author(s):  
G.H. Tariq ◽  
M. Anis-ur-Rehman
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Window Layer ◽  
Bandgap Energy ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Polycrystalline Thin Films ◽  
Cds Thin Film ◽  
Cds Thin Films ◽  
Evaporation Technique

Polycrystalline thin films of Cadmium Sulfide (CdS) have been extensively studied for application as a window layer in CdTe/CdS and CIGS/CdS thin film solar cells. Higher efficiency of solar cells is possible by a better conductivity of a window layer, which can be achieved by doping these films with suitable elements. CdS thin films were deposited on properly cleaned glass substrate by thermal evaporation technique under vacuum2×10-5mbar. Films were structurally characterized by using X-ray diffraction. The X-ray diffraction spectra showed that the thin films were polycrystalline in nature. Aluminum was doped chemically in as deposited and annealed thin films by immersing films in AlNO33.9H2O solutions respectively. Comparison between the effects of different doping ratios on the structural and optical properties of the films was investigated. Higher doping ratios have improved the electrical properties by decreasing the resistivity of the films and slightly changed the bandgap energy Eg. The grain size, strain, and dislocation density were calculated for as-deposited and annealed films.

scholarly journals Triple-cation low-bandgap perovskite thin-films for high-efficiency four-terminal all-perovskite tandem solar cells

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (46) ◽  
pp. 24608-24619 ◽  
Author(s):  
Somayeh Moghadamzadeh ◽  
Ihteaz M. Hossain ◽  
The Duong ◽  
Saba Gharibzadeh ◽  
Tobias Abzieher ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Power Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Conversion Efficiency ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Power Conversion ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cells ◽  
Tandem Solar Cells ◽  
Low Bandgap ◽  
Photo Stability

Incorporating 2.5% Cs in FA0.8MA0.2Sn0.5Pb0.5I3 improves the photo-stability of the low-bandgap perovskite solar cells. The champion device with power conversion efficiency of 18.9% maintain 92% of its initial efficiency after 120 min MPP tracking.

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