Super absorption of solar energy using a plasmonic nanoparticle based CdTe solar cell

Rehman, Qandeel; Khan, Aimal Daud; Khan, Adnan Daud; Noman, Muhammad; Ali, Haider; Rauf, Abdul; Ahmad, Muhammad Shakeel

doi:10.1039/c9ra07782k

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“…It is notable that numerous research groups have been working on thin lm solar cell materials as an absorber layer such as copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS), cadmium telluride (CdTe) with plasmonic nanogratings. 18,29 However, silicon-based devices show less problems than their contenders such as toxicity and scarcity problems with CdTe cells, and low manufacturing prots of CIGS due to material complexity. Furthermore, a-Si can be produced in a variety of shapes and sizes and greater resistance to heat, as a-Si PV modules experience good results even in high temperatures as observed by National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).…”

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“…The effective coupling between metallic nanograting modes and the incident light essentially presents an efficient light trapping developing from surface plasmon resonances and their resultant near-eld light concentration. [17][18][19] X. Meng et al, proposed a model with different periods of diffraction gratings by combining 1D and 2D front and rear structures within TFSC, based on crystalline silicon and showing spectral density around 90% in the visible range, with a few absorption spikes in the broader spectrum. 20 However, for better performance, TFSC required uniform absorption enhancement above 90% at longer wavelength.…”

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Efficient broadband light absorption in thin-film a-Si solar cell based on double sided hybrid bi-metallic nanogratings

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Efficient broadband light absorption in thin-film a-Si solar cell based on double sided hybrid bi-metallic nanogratings

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“…[ 159 ] ( D ). Influence on optical absorption with ( a ) different materials and ( b ) different shapes of NPs [ 160 ] (Reprinted with permission from [ 160 ], 2019, Creative Commons Attribution—Noncommercial 3.0 Unported License.). ( E ) A schematic diagram of an ultrathin silicon solar cell representing 20 nm-diameter Ag NPs periodically substituted on the Al gratings to enhance the light-trapping mechanism [ 154 ].…”

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Research Progress of Plasmonic Nanostructure-Enhanced Photovoltaic Solar Cells

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Enhancement of the electromagnetic properties of metallic nanostructures constitute an extensive research field related to plasmonics. The latter term is derived from plasmons, which are quanta corresponding to longitudinal waves that are propagating in matter by the collective motion of electrons. Plasmonics are increasingly finding wide application in sensing, microscopy, optical communications, biophotonics, and light trapping enhancement for solar energy conversion. Although the plasmonics field has relatively a short history of development, it has led to substantial advancement in enhancing the absorption of the solar spectrum and charge carrier separation efficiency. Recently, huge developments have been made in understanding the basic parameters and mechanisms governing the application of plasmonics, including the effects of nanoparticles’ size, arrangement, and geometry and how all these factors impact the dielectric field in the surrounding medium of the plasmons. This review article emphasizes recent developments, fundamentals, and fabrication techniques for plasmonic nanostructures while investigating their thermal effects and detailing light-trapping enhancement mechanisms. The mismatch effect of the front and back light grating for optimum light trapping is also discussed. Different arrangements of plasmonic nanostructures in photovoltaics for efficiency enhancement, plasmonics’ limitations, and modeling performance are also deeply explored.

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“…of 0.0666 volume percent and a mass flow of 0.0195kgs Furthermore, nanoparticles are also widely used in other solar energy technologies such as solar stills, solar thermal photovoltaics, solar-assisted refrigeration, and dye-sensitized solar cells [154], to enhance their efficiency. Whether it is solar mechanical system or solar cells of different types, the wide use of nanoparticles is being investigated where researchers have found notable difference in energy efficiency of these solar technologies [155]. Many other related works are reported in [156][157][158][159][160][161][162][163][164][165][166][167].…”

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Developments in Nanoparticles Enhanced Biofuels and Solar Energy in Malaysian Perspective: A Review of State of the Art

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Journal of Nanomaterials

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The rapid rise in global oil prices, the scarcity of petroleum sources, and environmental concerns have all created severe issues. As a result of the country’s rapid expansion and financial affluence, Malaysia’s energy consumption has skyrocketed. Biodiesel and solar power are currently two of the most popular alternatives to fossil fuels in Malaysia. These two types of renewable energy sources appear to be viable options because of their abundant availability together with environmental and performance competence to highly polluting and fast depleting fossil fuels. The purpose of adopting renewable technology is to expand the nation’s accessibility to a reliable and secure power supply. The current review article investigates nonconventional energy sources added with nanosized metal particles called as nanomaterials including biodiesel and solar, as well as readily available renewable energy options. Concerning the nation’s energy policy agenda, the sources of energy demand are also investigated. The article evaluates Malaysia’s existing position in renewable energy industries, such as biodiesel and solar, as well as the impact of nanomaterials. This review article discusses biodiesel production, applications, and government policies in Malaysia, as well as biodiesel consumption and recent developments in the bioenergy sector, such as biodiesel property modifications utilizing nanoparticle additions. In addition, the current review study examines the scope of solar energy, different photovoltaic concentrators, types of solar energy harvesting systems, photovoltaic electricity potential in Malaysia, and the experimental setup of solar flat plate collectors (FPC) with nanotechnology.

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Super absorption of solar energy using a plasmonic nanoparticle based CdTe solar cell

Abstract: Improving the photon absorption in thin-film solar cells with plasmonic nanoparticles is essential for the realization of extremely efficient cells with substantial cost reduction.

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Efficient broadband light absorption in thin-film a-Si solar cell based on double sided hybrid bi-metallic nanogratings

Efficient broadband light absorption in thin-film a-Si solar cell based on double sided hybrid bi-metallic nanogratings

Research Progress of Plasmonic Nanostructure-Enhanced Photovoltaic Solar Cells

Developments in Nanoparticles Enhanced Biofuels and Solar Energy in Malaysian Perspective: A Review of State of the Art

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