Improved PCE in stable lead-free perovskite solar cells based on band engineering of ETL and absorber

H Ferhati, F AbdelMalek, F Djeffal - Solar Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
In this paper, a unique structure of graded band gap (GBG) electron transport layer (ETL)
based lead-free Perovskite solar cell (PSC) is proposed and numerically investigated. The …

Bandgap assessment of compositional variation for uncovering high‐efficiency improved stable all‐inorganic lead‐free perovskite solar cells

RT Prabu, SR Malathi, A Kumar… - … status solidi (a), 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Bandgap evolution with composition variation of ABX3 perovskites is explored, where A=
MA, FA, Cs, Rb; B= Pb, Sn, Ge; and X= I, Br, Cl. To identify alternative lead‐free and stable …

CsSn0.5Ge0.5I3‐Based Lead‐Free Highly Stable Perovskite Solar Cell: Numerical Modeling for Estimating Performance Ceiling

M Sujith, RT Prabu, A Kumar - physica status solidi (a), 2023 - Wiley Online Library
CsSn0. 5Ge0. 5I3 perovskite is reportedly highly stable in ambient open air, lead free, and
has excellent optoelectrical properties. An inverted p–i–n solar cell device based on this …

Analysing the performance ceiling of RbSnGeI3-based lead-free stable perovskite solar cell

S Gomathi, J Sivapriya, M Kalaiyarasi… - Optical and Quantum …, 2023 - Springer
We explored a lead-free, stable and inorganic perovskite absorber RbSn0. 5Ge0. 5I3 for
photovoltaic application. The stability in RbSn0. 5Ge0. 5I3 is due to the passivation effect of …

Outstanding conversion efficiency of 38.39% from a Perovskite/CIGS tandem PV cell: A synergic optimization through computational modeling

MA Islam, A Jawad, NA Jahan, MM Hossain - Heliyon, 2023 - cell.com
An all-inorganic lead-free tandem PV cell consisting of two sub-cells CsSn 0.5 Ge 0.5 I 3
(perovskite) based top cell/CIGS-based bottom cell has been designed, simulated, and …

Investigation of the Performance of a Sb2S3‐Based Solar Cell with a Hybrid Electron Transport Layer (h‐ETL): A Simulation Approach Using SCAPS‐1D Software

PGDK Ngue, AT Ngoupo, AMN Abena… - International Journal …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
In order to reduce current leakage and improve electron transfer in solar cells, charge
transport layers (CTL), mainly hybrid electron transport layers (h‐ETL), are considered as a …

Exploring Potential of Lead-Free KSn0. 5Ge0. 5I3 Based Perovskite Solar Cell: A Combined First-Principle DFT and SCAPS-1D Study

UU Rehman, A Chauhan, KU Sahar - Materials Today Communications, 2024 - Elsevier
Perovskite solar cells present a promising alternative to conventional silicon or lead-based
solar cells, offering a synergistic blend of cost-effectiveness and potential for elevated power …

Correlation between defect properties and the performance of eco-friendly CsSnI3-based perovskite solar cells

M Mottakin, MS Su'Ait, P Chelvanathan… - Semiconductor …, 2024 - iopscience.iop.org
This study investigates the potential use of eco-friendly, all-inorganic cesium tin iodide
(CsSnI 3) perovskite (PVK) as an absorber layer. Despite having higher temperature stability …

Study of an Efficient and Environmentally Friendly Germanium-Based CsGeI3 Perovskite Structure For Single and Double Solar Cells

H Arbouz - … Journal of Computational and Experimental Science …, 2024 - ijcesen.com
This work deals with the simulation and optimization of a single perovskite solar cell based
on the lead-free, inorganic perovskite absorber CsGeI 3 with a bandgap energy of 1.6 eV …

Numerical simulation of a novel high performance solid‐state dye‐sensitised solar cell based on N719 dye

GG Njema, JK Kibet, N Rono, CC Ahia - IET Optoelectronics, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Among the emerging photovoltaic technologies, solid‐state dye‐sensitised solar cells
(ssDSSCs) have attracted considerable interest due to their cost‐effective production …