研究目的
Investigating the use of ultra-thin n-type hydrogenated nanocrystalline silicon oxide as an electron transport layer in rear-junction silicon heterojunction solar cells to reduce front parasitic absorption and improve cell performance.
研究成果
The introduction of nc-Si:H (n) contact or seed layer in solar cells with ultra-thin nc-SiOx:H (n) ETL improves cell performance by reducing the energy barrier for electrons and lowering front contact resistivity. The best cell performance was achieved with a double layer of 5 nm nc-SiOx:H (n) and 5 nm nc-Si:H (n), demonstrating the potential for high-efficiency SHJ solar cells.
研究不足
The study focuses on the optimization of ETL in SHJ solar cells but does not address potential scalability issues in mass production or the long-term stability of the cells under operational conditions.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study involved the deposition of nc-SiOx:H (n) films by PECVD to replace a-Si:H (n) as ETL in SHJ solar cells. The impact of nc-Si:H (n) contact or seed layer thickness on cell performance was investigated.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Textured n-type Czochralski silicon wafers with a thickness of 170 μm were used. The opto-electrical properties of the films were measured using various techniques including QSSPC lifetime measurement, EQE, and J-V characteristics.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
PECVD system, LOANA solar cell analysis system, AFORS-HET simulator, Quokka 3 simulator, indium tin oxide (ITO) layers, Ag layer for screen printing.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
The wafers were cleaned, silicon stacks were grown, ITO layers were deposited, and Ag layers were screen printed followed by annealing. The performance of the cells was evaluated under standard test conditions.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
The data was analyzed using AFORS-HET for band diagram simulation and Quokka 3 for optical and electrical loss analysis.
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