Preparation and Characterization of Thin CIGSS Solar Cells on Mo Coated Glass Substrates

Solar Energy ◽  
2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anant H. Jahagirdar ◽  
Ankur A. Kadam ◽  
Neelkanth G. Dhere
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Glass Substrate ◽  
Rf Magnetron Sputtering ◽  
Sulfur Source ◽  
Coated Glass Substrate ◽  
Solar Cell Performance ◽  
Coated Glass ◽  
Glass Substrates ◽  
Evaporation Technique

The aim of this study is to review issues related to the requirement of thin CIGSS absorber layers, prepare and characterize thin CIGSS films on molybdenum coated glass, improve understanding of material properties, and further enhance solar cell performance. This paper presents the preparation and properties of thin (∼1 μm thick) CuIn1−xGaxSe2−ySy (CIGSS) solar cells on molybdenum coated glass substrate. CIGSS films of thickness ∼1 μm were prepared in two steps. Step one involved the deposition of Cu-In-Ga metallic precursors on molybdenum coated glass substrate and step two involves the selenization/sulfurization of these metallic precursors using diluted diethylselenide (DESe) as selenium source and diluted H2S as sulfur source respectively. Thin film solar cells were completed by the deposition of n-type CdS layer by chemical bath deposition, ZnO/ZnO:Al transparent conducting window bilayer by RF magnetron sputtering and Ni-Al front contact fingers by e-beam evaporation technique through a metal mask. This paper presents the preliminary results obtained on very thin (∼ 1 μm) absorber layer.

All Ink-Jet Printed P3HT:PCBM Organic Solar Cells on ITO-Coated Glass Substrate

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (11) ◽  
pp. 8790-8796 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eung-Kyu Park ◽  
Jae-Hyoung Kim ◽  
Dong-Hoon Lee ◽  
Kwang-Su Kim ◽  
Jin-Ha Kal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Organic Solar Cells ◽  
Glass Substrate ◽  
Coated Glass Substrate ◽  
Coated Glass ◽  
Ink Jet

scholarly journals Recovery of FTO coated glass substrate via environment-friendly facile recycling perovskite solar cells

RSC Advances ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (24) ◽  
pp. 14534-14541
Author(s):  
M. S. Chowdhury ◽  
Kazi Sajedur Rahman ◽  
Vidhya Selvanathan ◽  
A. K. Mahmud Hasan ◽  
M. S. Jamal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Glass Substrate ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cells ◽  
Potential Candidate ◽  
Photovoltaic Devices ◽  
Coated Glass Substrate ◽  
Environment Friendly ◽  
Coated Glass

Organic–inorganic perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have recently emerged as a potential candidate for large-scale and low-cost photovoltaic devices.

scholarly journals Improved Photoresponse in Association with a Synthesized Dielectric Material for Quantum Dots Solar Cells

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 230-234
Author(s):  
Subhasis Roy ◽  
Argha Dey ◽  
Bhaskar Chandra Das
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Dots ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Solar Cell ◽  
Glass Substrate ◽  
Dielectric Material ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Transport Layer ◽  
Electron Transport Layer ◽  
Coated Glass Substrate ◽  
Coated Glass

A worldwide investigation is being carried out for improving the photoconversion efficiency of solar cells. Among all solar cells, quantum dots solar cell (QDSC) has proven as the best potential for photocurrent generator. The major focus of this research work is comparing the performance of QD based solar cells with and without the addition of synthesized dielectric nanomaterials for reducing recombination problems and higher the exciton generation. The selection of dielectric nanomaterial was carried out based on their good field-effect passivation, screened columbic attraction, enactment as a back reflector, and recombination inhibitor in solar cell. According to the above-mentioned factors lanthanum doped lead titanate Pb0.85La0.15TiO3 (PLT15) is a promising material for this research work. For improving the performance of QD based solar cells, the PLT15 paired mesoporous TiO2 electron transport layer (ETL) film was deposited onto fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO) coated glass substrate using doctor blading technique followed by annealing the QD deposition onto the coated glass substrate was carried out via dipping of the glass into the QD solution for overnight. The QD used in this research work were namely – PbI3. Finally, the performance study was carried out which indicates that the introduction of dielectric material into the QDSC has proven to be as innovative and as well as efficient for improving the photocurrent conversion efficiency.

Fabrication of an Electrochemical Sensor for Glucose Detection using ZnO Nanorods

MRS Advances ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (13) ◽  
pp. 861-867 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanghamitra Mandal ◽  
Mohammed Marie ◽  
Omar Manasreh
Keyword(s):  
Response Time ◽  
Glass Substrate ◽  
Glucose Sensor ◽  
Limit Of Detection ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Zno Nanorods ◽  
Phosphate Buffer Solution ◽  
Buffer Solution ◽  
Coated Glass Substrate ◽  
Coated Glass

ABSTRACTAn electrochemical glucose sensor based on zinc oxide (ZnO) nanorods is fabricated, characterized and tested. The ZnO nanorods are synthesized on indium titanium oxide (ITO) coated glass substrate, using the hydrothermal sol-gel technique. The working principle of the sensor under investigation is based on the electrochemical reaction taking place between cathode and anode, in the presence of an electrolyte. A platinum plate, used as the cathode and Nafion/Glucose Oxidase/ZnO nanorods/ITO-coated glass substrate used as anode, is immersed in pH 7.0 phosphate buffer solution electrolyte to test for the presence of glucose. Several amperometric tests are performed on the fabricated sensor to determine the response time, sensitivity and limit of detection of the sensor. A fast response time less than 3 s with a high sensitivity of 1.151 mA cm-2mM-1 and low limit of detection of 0.089 mM is reported. The glucose sensor is characterized using the cyclic voltammetry method in the range from -0.8 – 0.8 V with a voltage scan rate of 100 mV/s.

scholarly journals Growth of ZnS:Ag:Cu Thin Film Deposited on Glass Substrates using Thermal Evaporation Technique for Alpha-photovoltaic

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 8
Author(s):  
Emy Mulyani ◽  
Tjipto Sujitno ◽  
Dessy Purbandari ◽  
Ferdiansjah Ferdiansjah ◽  
Sayono Sayono
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Optical Properties ◽  
Glass Substrate ◽  
Thermal Evaporation ◽  
Energy Gap ◽  
Thermal Evaporation Technique ◽  
Optimal Thickness ◽  
Glass Substrates ◽  
Evaporation Technique ◽  
Deposition Depth

This paper presents the research on the growth of ZnS:Ag:Cu thin film on a glass substrate as a radio-luminescent material. The SRIM/TRIM software is used to determine the optimum thickness based on an energy deposition depth of 5.485 MeV Am 241 alpha radiation source on ZnS:Ag:Cu material. To increase the adhesive strength of the coating, initially, the glass substrate is etched using a plasma glow discharged at 280°C for 15 minutes. Multiple coatings of ZnS:Ag:Cu were  etched on the glass substrate; this was carried out using a thermal evaporation technique to achieve the optimal thickness (based on SRIM/TRIM simulation). The thin film thickness was observed using a scanning electron microscope (SEM). The optical properties of the un-etched, etched glass substrate and thin-film were characterized using UV-Vis spectrometer. Based on SRIM/TRIM simulation, the optimal thickness is 22 mm which can be achieved by coating three times. From optical properties of ZnS:Ag:Cu thin film and after being analysed using Taue plot method, it is found that the energy gap of ZnS:Ag:Cu thin film is 2.48 eV. It can be concluded that the addition of Ag and Cu doped decrease the energy gap of ZnS (3.66 eV).

Texture etched ZnO:Al coated glass substrates for silicon based thin film solar cells

1999 ◽  
pp. 355-361 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. Kluth ◽  
B. Rech ◽  
L. Houben ◽  
S. Wieder ◽  
G. Schöpe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Thin Film Solar Cells ◽  
Coated Glass ◽  
Glass Substrates ◽  
Silicon Based
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