scholarly journals Efficiency Enhancement of Perovskite Solar Cells with Plasmonic Nanoparticles: A Simulation Study

Materials ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 1626 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Hajjiah ◽  
Ishac Kandas ◽  
Nader Shehata
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Solar Cell ◽  
Short Circuit ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cells ◽  
Plasmonic Nanoparticles ◽  
Rear Side ◽  
Plasmonic Resonance ◽  
Ag Nps ◽  
Gold And Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Perovskite Layer

Recently, hybrid organic-inorganic perovskites have been extensively studied due to their promising optical properties with relatively low-cost and simple processing. However, the perovskite solar cells have some low optical absorption in the visible spectrum, especially around the red region. In this paper, an improvement of perovskite solar cell efficiency is studied via simulations through adding plasmonic nanoparticles (NPs) at the rear side of the solar cell. The plasmonic resonance wavelength is selected to be very close to the spectrum range of lower absorption of the perovskite: around 600 nm. Both gold and silver nanoparticles (Au and Ag NPs) are selected to introduce the plasmonic effect with diameters above 40 nm, to get an overlap between the plasmonic resonance spectrum and the requested lower absorption spectrum of the perovskite layer. Simulations show the increase in the short circuit current density (Jsc) as a result of adding Au and Ag NPs, respectively. Enhancement in Jsc is observed as the diameter of both Au and Ag NPs is increased beyond 40 nm. Furthermore, there is a slight increase in the reflection loss as the thickness of the plasmonic nanoparticles at the rear side of the solar cell is increased. A significant decrease in the current loss due to transmission is achieved as the size of the nanoparticles increases. As a comparison, slightly higher enhancement in external quantum efficiency (EQE) can be achieved in case of adding Ag NPs rather than Au NPs.

Modeling of Abnormal Hysteresis in CsPbBr3 based Perovskite Solar Cells

2021 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 01-08
Author(s):  
B GopalKrishna ◽  
Sanjay Tiwari
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Solar Cell ◽  
Simulation Study ◽  
Open Circuit Voltage ◽  
Layer Structure ◽  
Short Circuit ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cells ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cell ◽  
Open Circuit ◽  
Perovskite Layer

Perovskite solar cells are emerging photovoltaic devices with PCE of above 25%. Perovskite are suitable light absorber materials in solar cells with excellent properties like appropriate band gap energy, long carrier lifetime and diffusion length, and high extinction coefficient. Simulation study is an important technique to understand working mechanisms of perovskites solar cells. The study would help develop efficient, stable PSCs experimentally. In this study, modeling of perovskite solar cell was carried out through Setfos software. The optimization of different parameters of layer structure of solar cell would help to achieve maximum light absorption in the perovskite layer of solar cell. Simulation study is based drift-diffusion model to study the different parameters of perovskite solar cell. Hysteresis is one of the factors in the perovskite solar cell which may influence the device performance. The measurement of abnormal hysteresis can be done by current-voltage curve during backward scan during simulation study. In backward scan, the measurement starts from biasing voltage higher than open circuit voltage and sweep to voltage below zero. The numerical simulation used to study the various parameters like open circuit voltage, short circuit current, fill factor, power conversion efficiency and hysteresis. The simulation results would help to understand the photophysics of solar cell physics which would help to fabricate highly efficient and stable perovskite solar cells experimentally.

scholarly journals Analysis of the role of hole transport layer materials to the performance of perovskite solar cell

2018 ◽  
Vol 67 ◽  
pp. 01021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Istighfari Dzikri ◽  
Michael Hariadi ◽  
Retno Wigajatri Purnamaningsih ◽  
Nji Raden Poespawati
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Solar Cell ◽  
Short Circuit ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cells ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cell ◽  
Open Circuit ◽  
Hole Transport ◽  
Transport Layer ◽  
Hole Transport Layer

Research in solar cells is needed to maximize Indonesia’s vast solar potential that can reach up to 207.898 MW with an average radiation of 4.8 kWh/m2/day. Organometallic perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have gained immense attention due to their rapid increase in efficiency and compatibility with low-cost fabrication methods. Understanding the role of hole transport layer is very important to obtain highly efficient PSCs. In this work, we studied the effect of Hole Transport Layer (HTL) to the performance of perovskite solar cell. The devices with HTL exhibit substantial increase in power conversion efficiency, open circuit voltage and short circuit current compared to the device without HTL. The best performing device is PSC with CuSCN as HTL layer, namely Voc of 0.24, Isc of 1.79 mA, 0.27 FF and efficiency of 0.09%.

scholarly journals Facile NiOx Sol-Gel Synthesis Depending on Chain Length of Various Solvents without Catalyst for Efficient Hole Charge Transfer in Perovskite Solar Cells

Polymers ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 1227 ◽  
Author(s):  
Byung Kim ◽  
Woongsik Jang ◽  
Dong Wang
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Chain Length ◽  
Short Circuit ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cells ◽  
Open Circuit ◽  
Hole Transport ◽  
Transport Layer ◽  
Hole Transport Layer ◽  
Perovskite Layer

Nickel oxide (NiOx)–based perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have recently gained considerable interest, and exhibit above 20% photovoltaic efficiency. However, the reported syntheses of NiOx sol-gel used toxic chemicals for the catalysts during synthesis, which resulted in a high-temperature annealing requirement to remove the organic catalysts (ligands). Herein, we report a facile “NiOx sol-gel depending on the chain length of various solvents” method that eschews toxic catalysts, to confirm the effect of different types of organic solvents on NiOx synthesis. The optimized conditions of the method resulted in better morphology and an increase in the crystallinity of the perovskite layer. Furthermore, the use of the optimized organic solvent improved the absorbance of the photoactive layer in the PSC device. To compare the electrical properties, a PSC was prepared with a p-i-n structure, and the optimized divalent alcohol-based NiOx as the hole transport layer. This improved the charge transport compared with that for the typical 1,2-ethanediol (ethylene glycol) used in earlier studies. Finally, the optimized solvent-based NiOx enhanced device performance by increasing the short-circuit current density (Jsc), open-circuit voltage (Voc), and fill factor (FF), compared with those of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrenesulfonate)–based devices.

Reduced open-circuit voltage loss for highly efficient low-bandgap perovskite solar cells via suppression of silver diffusion

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (29) ◽  
pp. 17324-17333 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meiyue Liu ◽  
Ziming Chen ◽  
Yongchao Yang ◽  
Hin-Lap Yip ◽  
Yong Cao
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Solar Cell ◽  
Energy Level ◽  
Open Circuit Voltage ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cells ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cell ◽  
Open Circuit ◽  
Perovskite Layer ◽  
Low Bandgap ◽  
Voltage Loss

Ag diffused across the PCBM layer increased the trap density and down-shifted the energy level of the perovskite layer. Fortunately, PCBM/ZnO layer efficiently suppressed the Ag diffusion, resulting in a perovskite solar cell with PCE of 18.1%.

The effect of methyl ammonium chloride doping for perovskite solar cells on structure, crystallization and power conversion efficiency

2020 ◽  
pp. 2150096
Author(s):  
Jing Gao ◽  
Chujian Liao ◽  
Yanqun Guo ◽  
Difan Zhou ◽  
Zhigang Zeng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Power Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Surface Defects ◽  
Short Circuit ◽  
Power Conversion ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cells ◽  
Short Circuit Current ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Perovskite Layer

The perovskite membrane with large particle size, uniform coverage and high quality is the prerequisite for the preparation of efficient and stable perovskite solar cells. Various additives have been used to increase the grain size and improve the film morphology and crystal quality. In this paper, methylammonium chloride (MACl) was proposed to obtain high crystalline quality of [Formula: see text] perovskite absorption layer. The results show that the adding ammonium methyl chloride into the precursor of tricationic perovskite not only passivates surface defects to form high-quality and large-grain perovskite films, but also facilitates the formation of pure [Formula: see text]-phase [Formula: see text]. Meanwhile, the designed perovskite precursor solutions were used to fabricate mesoporous perovskite solar cells (PSCs). Owing to the perovskite layer consisting of optimized MACl doping, the short-circuit current density [Formula: see text] of PSCs reaches 23.81 mA/cm2, which is 2.73 mA/cm2 higher than the primary [Formula: see text] based on PSCs. The obtained power conversion efficiency (PCE) increases from 13.67% to 17.59%.

scholarly journals Powder Pressed Cuprous Iodide (CuI) as A Hole Transporting Material for Perovskite Solar Cells

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (13) ◽  
pp. 2037 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siva Uthayaraj ◽  
D. Karunarathne ◽  
G. Kumara ◽  
Thanihaichelvan Murugathas ◽  
Shivatharsiny Rasalingam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Short Circuit ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cells ◽  
Powder Layer ◽  
Perovskite Layer ◽  
Pressing Method ◽  
Air Mass ◽  
Hole Transporting ◽  
Top Contact ◽  
Hole Transporting Material

This study focuses on employing cuprous iodide (CuI) as a hole-transporting material (HTM) in fabricating highly efficient perovskite solar cells (PSCs). The PSCs were made in air with either CuI or 2,2′,7,7′-Tetrakis[N,N-di(4-methoxyphenyl)amino]-9,9′-spirobifluorene (spiro-OMeTAD) as HTMs. A simple and novel pressing method was employed for incorporating CuI powder layer between perovskite layer and Pt top-contact to fabricate devices with CuI, while spiro-OMeTAD was spin-coated between perovskite layer and thermally evaporated Au top-contact to fabricate devices with spiro-OMeTAD. Under illuminations of 100 mW/cm2 with an air mass (AM) 1.5 filter in air, the average short-circuit current density (JSC) of the CuI devices was over 24 mA/cm2, which is marginally higher than that of spiro-OMeTAD devices. Higher JSC of the CuI devices can be attributed to high hole-mobility of CuI that minimizes the electron-hole recombination. However, the average power conversion efficiency (PCE) of the CuI devices were lower than that of spiro-OMeTAD devices due to slightly lower open-circuit voltage (VOC) and fill factor (FF). This is probably due to surface roughness of CuI powder. However, optimized devices with solvent-free powder pressed CuI as HTM show a promising efficiency of over 8.0 % under illuminations of 1 sun (100 mW/cm2) with an air mass 1.5 filter in air, which is the highest among the reported efficiency values for PSCs fabricated in an open environment with CuI as HTM.

scholarly journals Perovskite Solar Cell with Added Gold/Silver Nanoparticles: Enhanced Optical and Electrical Characteristics

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (15) ◽  
pp. 3854
Author(s):  
Ali Hajjiah ◽  
Hussein Badran ◽  
Ishac Kandas ◽  
Nader Shehata
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cell ◽  
Short Circuit ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cells ◽  
Short Circuit Current ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cell ◽  
Open Circuit ◽  
Electrical Characteristics ◽  
Ag Nps ◽  
Resonance Frequencies ◽  
Gold Silver

Different perovskite materials, such as methylammonium lead triiodide MAPbI3, exhibit many outstanding and desirable properties in solar energy harvesting. In this paper, the enhancement of perovskite solar cells’ both optical and electrical characteristics through adding either gold (Au) or silver (Ag) nanoparticles (NPs) using different simulations was studied. The used plasmonic nanoparticles were found to be able to compensate for the low absorption of MAPbI3 in the visible with optical coupling resonance frequencies close to that spectrum. Optimal diameters of Au and Ag NPs were found and simulated, and their impact on different parameters such as transmission, absorption, reflection, external quantum efficiency (EQE), open circuit voltage, short-circuit current density, fill factor, and most importantly, efficiency of the perovskite solar cell, have been investigated.

scholarly journals Flexible Perovskite Solar Cells via Surface-Confined Silver Nanoparticles on Transparent Polyimide Substrates

Polymers ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 427 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiangfu Liu ◽  
Lin Hu ◽  
Rongwen Wang ◽  
Junli Li ◽  
Honggang Gu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Flexible Electronics ◽  
Short Circuit ◽  
Flexible Substrate ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cells ◽  
Interparticle Distance ◽  
Localized Surface Plasmon ◽  
Ag Nps

We report about a flexible substrate incorporating surface-confined silver nanoparticles on transparent polyimide (PI). The incorporated silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs), which possessed excellent adhesive strength with the PI substrate, induced localized surface plasmon resonance and light scattering effects by changing the particle size and interparticle distance to promote light harvesting in the perovskite solar cells. Moreover, the reduced sheet resistance was beneficial for the charge extraction and transportation in the devices when high-conductivity poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrene sulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS, PH1000) was deposited on the Ag NP-confined PI serving as a flexible bottom electrode. A power conversion efficiency of 10.41% was obtained for the flexible perovskite solar cells based on a Ag NP-confined PI substrate (the particle size of the Ag NPs was 25 nm mixed with 40 nm), which was obviously enhanced in all parameters. Especially, a 61% improvement existed in the short-circuit current density compared to that based on the bare PI substrates. It indicates that the substrate would be a promising candidate for the development of flexible electronics.

scholarly journals Enhanced Efficiency of MAPbI3 Perovskite Solar Cells with FAPbX3 Perovskite Quantum Dots

Nanomaterials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 121 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lung-Chien Chen ◽  
Ching-Ho Tien ◽  
Zong-Liang Tseng ◽  
Jun-Hao Ruan
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Dots ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Solar Cell ◽  
Cell Structure ◽  
Short Circuit ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cells ◽  
Hole Transport ◽  
Transport Layer ◽  
Electron Transport Layer ◽  
Perovskite Quantum Dots

We describe a method to enhance power conversion efficiency (PCE) of MAPbI3 perovskite solar cell by inserting a FAPbX3 perovskite quantum dots (QD-FAPbX3) layer. The MAPbI3 and QD-FAPbX3 layers were prepared using a simple, rapid spin-coating method in a nitrogen-filled glove box. The solar cell structure consists of ITO/PEDOT:PSS/MAPbI3/QD-FAPbX3/C60/Ag, where PEDOT:PSS, MAPbI3, QD-FAPbX3, and C60 were used as the hole transport layer, light-absorbing layer, absorption enhance layer, and electron transport layer, respectively. The MAPbI3/QD-FAPbX3 solar cells exhibit a PCE of 7.59%, an open circuit voltage (Voc) of 0.9 V, a short-circuit current density (Jsc) of 17.4 mA/cm2, and a fill factor (FF) of 48.6%, respectively.

scholarly journals Fabrication and Characterization of CH3NH3PbI3 Perovskite Solar Cells Added with Polysilanes

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takeo Oku ◽  
Junya Nomura ◽  
Atsushi Suzuki ◽  
Hiroki Tanaka ◽  
Sakiko Fukunishi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Short Circuit ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cells ◽  
Short Circuit Current ◽  
Short Circuit Current Density ◽  
Open Circuit ◽  
Interfacial Structure ◽  
Perovskite Layer ◽  
Photovoltaic Properties ◽  
Coating Method

Effects of polysilane additions on CH3NH3PbI3 perovskite solar cells were investigated. Photovoltaic cells were fabricated by a spin-coating method using perovskite precursor solutions with polymethyl phenylsilane, polyphenylsilane, or decaphenyl cyclopentasilane (DPPS), and the microstructures were examined by X-ray diffraction and optical microscopy. Open-circuit voltages were increased by introducing these polysilanes, and short-circuit current density was increased by the DPPS addition, which resulted in the improvement of the photoconversion efficiencies to 10.46%. The incident photon-to-current conversion efficiencies were also increased in the range of 400~750 nm. Microstructure analysis indicated the formation of a dense interfacial structure by grain growth and increase of surface coverage of the perovskite layer with DPPS, and the formation of PbI2 was suppressed, leading to the improvement of photovoltaic properties.

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