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Experimental and theoretical studies of CuInS2 thin films for photovoltaic applications
摘要： CuInS2 thin films were synthesized by spray pyrolysis. The films were characterized using X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, and spectrophotometer (UV–Vis). The structural studies reveal that CuInS2 thin films are of chalcopyrite phase. The complex dielectric constants (εr and εi), the refractive index (n), extinction coefficient (k), absorption coefficient (α), gap energy (Eg), and the optical conductivity (σ) were calculated. The obtained results are suitable for photovoltaic applications. To confirm our experimental results, a series of Ab initio calculations was performed. The generalized gradient approximation and the mBJ potential for the exchange–correlation potential have been used to calculate the band structure, density of states, charge density, and optical properties of CuInS2.
关键词： thin films,optical properties,CuInS2,Ab initio calculations,spray pyrolysis,photovoltaic applications
更新于2025-09-12 10:27:22
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Electrodeposition of crystalline silicon films from silicon dioxide for low-cost photovoltaic applications
摘要： Crystalline-silicon solar cells have dominated the photovoltaics market for the past several decades. One of the long standing challenges is the large contribution of silicon wafer cost to the overall module cost. Here, we demonstrate a simple process for making high-purity solar-grade silicon films directly from silicon dioxide via a one-step electrodeposition process in molten salt for possible photovoltaic applications. High-purity silicon films can be deposited with tunable film thickness and doping type by varying the electrodeposition conditions. These electrodeposited silicon films show about 40 to 50% of photocurrent density of a commercial silicon wafer by photoelectrochemical measurements and the highest power conversion efficiency is 3.1% as a solar cell. Compared to the conventional manufacturing process for solar grade silicon wafer production, this approach greatly reduces the capital cost and energy consumption, providing a promising strategy for low-cost silicon solar cells production.
关键词： crystalline-silicon solar cells,molten salt,silicon dioxide,photovoltaic applications,electrodeposition
更新于2025-09-12 10:27:22
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AIP Conference Proceedings [AIP Publishing 15th International Conference on Concentrator Photovoltaic Systems (CPV-15) - Fes, Morocco (25–27 March 2019)] 15th International Conference on Concentrator Photovoltaic Systems (CPV-15) - Optimum design of V-trough solar concentrator for photovoltaic applications
摘要： This paper presents a novel design of V-trough Solar Concentrator (VSC) for low concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) applications. The conventional VSC design comprises of two flat reflectors slanted by an angle and attached to a PV module. The maximum reported concentration ratio (CR) and optical efficiency (OE) of this concentrator are 2x and 89.91%, respectively. This paper demonstrates the process of improving the VSC. The geometrical and optical performance of the conventional VSC were optimized by the theoretical image technique. The experimental CR and OE are increased by 43.50% and 4.32%, respectively. Then, a crossed V-trough design “Pyramid” is suggested to increase the concentrated radiation. Pyramid concentrator boosted the CR, but the OE is dropped. Eventually, a new VSC geometry is proposed and resulted in CR of 4.70x and OE of 91.83%. The new design demonstrates the possibility of obtaining the same CR using a smaller reflector area than conventional and pyramid V-trough configurations, leading to a reduction in production cost. The results show the potential to further improve this type of solar concentrator for photovoltaic applications.
关键词： V-trough Solar Concentrator,solar concentrator design,concentration ratio,photovoltaic applications,optical efficiency
更新于2025-09-11 14:15:04
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Accelerating the Screening of Perovskite Compositions for Photovoltaic Applications through High‐Throughput Inkjet Printing
摘要： The exploration and optimization of numerous mixed perovskite compositions are causing a strong demand for high-throughput synthesis. Nevertheless high-throughput fabrication of perovskite films with representative film properties, which can efficiently screen the perovskite compositions for photovoltaic applications, has rarely been explored. A high-throughput inkjet printing approach that can automatically fabricate perovskite films with various compositions with high reproducibility and high speed is developed. The automatic sequential printing of four precursors forms 25 mixed films in a fast and reproducible manner. The obtained bandgaps, photoluminescence (PL) peak positions, and PL lifetimes allow for the efficient screening of perovskite compositions for photovoltaic applications. To exemplify this concept, among 25 tested films, two compositions CH3NH3PbBr0.75I2.25 (MA) and (HC(NH2)2)0.75(CH3NH3)0.25PbBr0.75I2.25 (FA0.75MA0.25) with a long (237 ns) and short (49.0 ns) PL lifetime, respectively, are screened out for device investigations. As expected, the MA-based device exhibits a much higher efficiency (19.0%) than that (15.3%) of the FA0.75MA0.25 counterpart. This efficiency improvement is mainly ascribed to a smaller dark saturate current density, a lower level of energetic disorder, more efficient charge transfer and decreased charge recombination losses, which are consistent with the much longer PL lifetime in the database.
关键词： perovskites,photovoltaic applications,inkjet printing,high throughput fabrication
更新于2025-09-11 14:15:04
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Single Source Thermal Evaporation of Two-dimensional Perovskite Thin Films for Photovoltaic Applications
摘要： Hybrid two-dimensional (2D) halide perovskites has been widely studied due to its potential application for high performance perovskite solar cells. Understanding the relationship between microstructural and opto-electronic properties is very important for fabricating high-performance 2D perovskite solar cell. In this work, the effect of solvent annealing on grain growth was investigated to enhance the efficiency of photovoltaic devices with 2D perovskite films based on (BA)2(MA)3pb4i13 prepared by single-source thermal evaporation. Results show that solvent annealing with the introduction of solvent vapor can effectively enhance the crystallization of the (BA)2(MA)3pb4i13 thin films and produce denser, larger-crystal grains. The thin films also display a favorable band gap of 1.896 eV, which benefits for increasing the charge-diffusion lengths. The solvent-annealed (BA)2(MA)3pb4i13 thin-film solar cell prepared by single-source thermal evaporation shows an efficiency range of 2.54–4.67%. Thus, the proposed method can be used to prepare efficient large-area 2D perovskite solar cells.
关键词： solvent annealing,thermal evaporation,two-dimensional perovskite,photovoltaic applications,grain growth
更新于2025-09-11 14:15:04