Development of metal oxide heterostructures for photovoltaic and solar cell applications

Horta, Isabela Machado; Godoy, Armstrong; Damasceno, Barbara Souza; Pereira, André Luis de Jesus; Leite, Douglas Marcel Gonçalves; Sobrinho, Argemiro Soares da Silva

doi:10.1016/b978-0-323-85241-8.00001-3

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“…Materials 2023, 16, 5683 12 of 15 960 nm. The best crystalline structure of the samples and optimal material composition results in the highest I-V parameters range.…”

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Formation and Characterization of Stable TiO2/CuxO-Based Solar Cells

Wisz,

Sawicka-Chudy,

Sibiński

et al. 2023

Materials

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According to increasing demand for energy, PV cells seem to be one of the best answers for human needs. Considering features such as availability, low production costs, high stability, etc., metal oxide semiconductors (MOS) are a focus of attention for many scientists. Amongst MOS, TiO2 and CuxO seem to be promising materials for obtaining an effective photoconversion effect. In this paper, specific investigation, aimed at the manufacturing of the complete photovoltaic structure based on this concept is described in detail. A set of samples manufactured by DC magnetron sputtering, with various process parameters, is characterized by morphology comparison, layer structure and material composition investigation, and finally by the obtained photovoltaic parameters. Based on SEM studies, it was established that the films are deposited uniformly and complete their formation; without clearly defined faces, the conglomerates of the film grow individually. These are areas with a uniform structure and orientation of atoms. The sizes of conglomerates are in a normal direction range from 20 to 530 nm and increase with film thickness. The film thickness was in the range from 318 to 1654 nm, respectively. The I-V study confirms the photovoltaic behavior of thin film solar cells. The open-circuit voltage (Voc) and short-circuit current density (Jsc) values of the photovoltaic devices ranged from 1.5 to 300 mV and from 0.45 to 7.26 µA/cm3, respectively, which corresponds to the maximum efficiency at the level of 0.01%. Specific analysis of the junction operation on the basis of characteristics flow, Rs, and Rsh values is delivered.

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“…Materials 2023, 16, 5683 12 of 15 960 nm. The best crystalline structure of the samples and optimal material composition results in the highest I-V parameters range.…”

Section: Institutional Review Board Statement: Not Applicablementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Promising materials for PV implementation are metal oxide (MO) semiconductors (MOS), which, thanks to features such as high sensitivity, low power consumption, and ease of synthesis, are widely investigated [ 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 ].…”

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Formation and Characterization of Stable TiO2/CuxO-Based Solar Cells

Wisz,

Sawicka-Chudy,

Sibiński

et al. 2023

Materials

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“…The use of metal oxide nanomaterials can lead to the development of efficient sensors [4][5][6] and heterogeneous catalysts with fast performance, stability, and high selectivity [7]. Furthermore, oxide materials are also used in solar energy applications [8,9], among others, in the form of heterostructures [10].…”

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Creation of One- and Two-Dimensional Copper and Zinc Oxides Semiconductor Structures

Murzin,

Kazanskiy

2023

Applied Sciences

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The most effective methods for the synthesis of nanostructured copper and zinc oxides, which have unique properties and potential applications in a variety of fields including electronics, photonics, sensorics, and energy conversion, are analyzed. Special attention is paid to laser-based methods for synthesizing oxide nanostructures, with an emphasis on the importance of controlling power density distribution to influence the quality and properties of the nanomaterials. The great significance of wavefront shaping techniques for controlling laser-initiated processes is highlighted, which enable precise control over the phase and amplitude of light waves to achieve desired outcomes in optics and laser-assisted formation of one- and two-dimensional structures of oxide semiconductor materials. Diffractive computer optics is presented as a powerful tool for precise beam control. The significance of laser-induced thermochemical processes for creating and improving the properties of ZnO and CuO-based nanomaterials is discussed. The presented analysis shows that the synthesis of nanocomposites based on ZnO and CuO using pulse-periodic laser treatment, coupled with precise laser beam control using free-form diffractive optics, presents novel opportunities for applications in optoelectronics, sensor technology, electronics and portable energy sources manufacturing, and various other fields.

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Progress of Copper Oxide Solar Cells

Shahbazi,

Rahimpour

2024

Encyclopedia of Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

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Development of metal oxide heterostructures for photovoltaic and solar cell applications

Cited by 3 publications

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Formation and Characterization of Stable TiO2/CuxO-Based Solar Cells

Formation and Characterization of Stable TiO2/CuxO-Based Solar Cells

Creation of One- and Two-Dimensional Copper and Zinc Oxides Semiconductor Structures

Progress of Copper Oxide Solar Cells

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