Recent Progress of Surface Plasmon–Enhanced Light Trapping in GaAs Thin-Film Solar Cells

Wei, Bo; Xu, M.; Li, Wen; Ji, Chunxue; Yang, Guiqiang; Bao, Yidi; Chen, Xiaoling; Yang, Fuhua; Wang, Xiaodong

doi:10.1007/s11468-023-01902-0

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“…Several review articles are available on this topic. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7] Those attempts include surface nano-texturing, 8,9 embedded light scatterers, [10][11][12] excitation of localized surface plasmons, [13][14][15] antireflection coating with nano-structures, [16][17][18][19][20] and so on. There also have been works where photovoltaic active layers were made with certain specific shapes to improve light coupling and retention.…”

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Hemispherical-shell-shaped organic photovoltaic cells for absorption enhancement and improved angular coverage

Hah

2024

J. Photon. Energy

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A hemispherical shell shape is proposed for an organic photovoltaic cell structure, aiming at enhancing both light absorption and angular coverage. Three-dimensional finite element analysis method is used to study the absorption spectra within the hemispherical-shell-shaped active layer. The study reveals that the proposed structure can result in 66% and 36% of absorption improvements compared to a flatstructured device when the incoming light is transverse electric (TE)-and transverse magnetic (TM)-polarized, respectively. It is also learned that the proposed hemispherical shell structure has absorption improvement as high as 13% (TE) and 21% (TM) when compared to the previously reported semicylindrical shell structure. The angular coverage of the proposed structure is improved as well, reaching 81 deg (TE) and 82 deg (TM), which becomes quite useful for the wearable electronics applications where the incidence angle can vary in a random manner. These improvements can be attributed to better light coupling and guiding through the active layer made possible by the hemispherical shell shape of the device.

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Hemispherical-shell-shaped organic photovoltaic cells for absorption enhancement and improved angular coverage

Hah

2024

J. Photon. Energy

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“…Essas células representam uma parte significativa do atual mercado, devido ao avançado grau de domínio e desenvolvimento de sua tecnologia. As células de segunda geração 8,9 são células solares que incluem silício amorfo, Telureto de cádmio (CdTe) e células CIGS (material semicondutor composto de cobre, índio, gálio e selênio) que são comercialmente importantes em estações de energia fotovoltaica. Se destacam por sua versatilidade e potencial de redução de custos em comparação com as células solares de silício convencionais.…”

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Células solares de terceira geração: estudo do efeito da degradação nos parâmetros fotovoltaicos

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Primeiramente, agradeço a Deus por me conceder saúde, força e a sabedoria necessária para desenvolver este trabalho de pesquisa. Agradeço por iluminar meu caminho ao longo desta jornada e por colocar as pessoas certas para tornar tudo isso possível.Minha família, pelo apoio incondicional que sempre me proporcionaram, mas sem dúvida, um agradecimento especial à minha bela mãe, que desde a minha infância me ensinou a lutar pelos meus sonhos sem prejudicar ninguém. Ao meu pai, que dedicou toda a sua vida ao trabalho para nos proporcionar o melhor possível. Aos meus irmãos, que se esforçaram para sempre me oferecer o melhor ao seu alcance e por serem minhas referências a seguir.Aos orientadores deste trabalho, ao Prof. Dr. Gregório Couto Faria, que desde o primeiro dia depositou sua confiança em mim, por sua luta constante para que tudo corresse bem e por sempre pensar no meu bem-estar. Ao Prof. Dr. Roberto Mendonça Faria, pela confiança, dedicação, esforço e pelos oportunos e motivacionais mensagens que, sem dúvida, chegavam no momento mais apropriado. Para eles, meus respeitos e admiração.

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Kesterite Films Processed with Organic Solvents: Unveiling the Impact of Carbon‐Rich Fine‐Grain‐Layer Formation on Solar‐Cell Performance

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Donmez,

Jones

et al. 2024

Energy Tech

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Solution‐processed kesterite (copper zinc tin sulfide [CZTS]) solar cells attract significant attention owing to their low cost, ease of large‐scale production, and earth‐abundant elemental composition, which make these devices promising to fulfill the ever‐increasing demand of the photovoltaic (PV) industry. Compared to the performances of expensive vacuum‐based techniques, colloidal nanocrystal kesterite solar cells garner substantial interest due to their economical and rapid processing. Led by the hot‐injection method, organic solvent‐based techniques are widely adopted to realize CZTS nanocrystal inks. With organic solvents, ligand‐stabilized nanoparticles are formed leading to dispersive and homogenous kesterite inks. However, the presence of carbon‐rich ligands around the nanocrystal surface often leads to the formation of a fine‐grain layer that is rich in carbon content. The organic ligands decompose into amorphous carbon residues during a high‐temperature annealing process and hinder the grain growth process. The carbon‐rich fine‐grain (CRFG) layer generally poses a negative influence on the PV performance of the kesterite solar cell; however, few reports maintain their disposition about CRFG as innocuous. In this review study, a detailed discussion on CRFG is presented, aiming to understand the insights about its formation and impact on the device's performance.

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Recent Progress of Surface Plasmon–Enhanced Light Trapping in GaAs Thin-Film Solar Cells

Cited by 9 publications

References 102 publications

Hemispherical-shell-shaped organic photovoltaic cells for absorption enhancement and improved angular coverage

Hemispherical-shell-shaped organic photovoltaic cells for absorption enhancement and improved angular coverage

Células solares de terceira geração: estudo do efeito da degradação nos parâmetros fotovoltaicos

Kesterite Films Processed with Organic Solvents: Unveiling the Impact of Carbon‐Rich Fine‐Grain‐Layer Formation on Solar‐Cell Performance

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