3D surface microstructure of silicon modified by QDs to improve solar cell performance through down-conversion and anti-reflection mechanism

Liu, Pei; Gong, Xiaokai; Li, Lan; Ma, Zenghong; Chen, Zijian; Zhang, Xiaosong

doi:10.1016/j.colsurfa.2023.132015

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“…Another way is to prepare a special surface optical structure on the surface of the PV cell so that more useful wavelengths of light are refracted into the PV cell and absorbed. [23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30] Fateme H. 23) used an evaporation-induced self-assembly method to prepare a three-layer mesoporous silica coating with an average transmittance of 96% in the wavelength range of 400-800 nm. Baohua Zhu et al 24) processed the regular hemisphere pit arrays (RHPA) on the surface of the quartz glass of the solar cell using micro-nano processing.…”

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“…For the study of silicon cells, it has also been reported that the quantum dots [31][32][33] and nano-composite materials 32,34,35) are coated on the surface of the battery to increase the Sunlight absorption. Liu P. et al 30) used the down-conversion effect of quantum dot materials to increase the PCE of single-crystal silicon solar cells coated with hybrid structures to 15.87%. Yifan Guo et al 33) proposed an antireflective nano-structured coating that can be applied to ARC.…”

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Optimization design of surface optical characteristics of space solar cells based on transfer matrix method

Chen,

Zhong,

et al. 2024

Jpn. J. Appl. Phys.

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The antireflection coating (ARC) can improve the photoelectric conversion efficiency of photovoltaic (PV) cells. In this paper, the influence of film thickness and refractive index of single-layer and double-layer ARC on solar light absorption under different spectral conditions is simulated by the transfer matrix method. The optimum values of ARC film thickness and refractive index are obtained. To optimize it at AM 0 (air mass 0) solar irradiance, a 66 nm thick SiN x ARC with a refractive index of 2.0 was used. The PV cell’s maximum power density is 89.87. The maximum power density of the PV cell with double-layer SiN x as ARC is 90.94. This work provides a theoretical basis for the application of ARC in ground PV power generation systems and space solar power systems.

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Optimization design of surface optical characteristics of space solar cells based on transfer matrix method

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Zhong,

et al. 2024

Jpn. J. Appl. Phys.

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Bioinspired Antireflective and Antifogging Surface for Highly Efficient and Stable Inverted Solar Cells

Chen,

Quan,

Wang

et al. 2024

ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces

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Photovoltaic devices are essentially solar energy collectors that convert incident photons into charge carriers. However, light reflection losses and external factors (e.g., fog) can lead to an inefficient utilization of incident photons. Therefore, the development of antifogging surface materials that can efficiently reduce reflection is a critical issue in the upgradation of photovoltaic devices. Herein, inspired by the wing scale structures of butterfly Trogonoptera brookiana, an antireflective and antifogging surface (BRFS) was prepared by a method combining biotemplate and sol−gel. Remarkably, the BRFS possesses a relatively large surface roughness and exhibits superhydrophilic property (static water contact angle of 0°), which can quickly split fog droplet film within 6.6 s to realize the antifogging effect. In addition, the final transmittance of BRFS is as high as 90.25%. Furthermore, as an application demonstration, BRFS was applied to the surface of the reverse organic solar cells. Without compromising the inherent performance of the panels, the BRFS enhances the electrical performance of the inverted solar panels by 18%. This work provides a simple and effective strategy for designing surfaces with superior antifogging and antireflective properties and offers significant potential value for the practical application of photoelectric devices.

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Effect of potash alum nano on the efficiency of the photovoltaic cell

Jamil,

Khalaf,

Neamah Hussein

et al. 2024

E3S Web Conf.

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With the increasing demand for renewable energy and improving the efficiency of solar cells, it has become necessary to search for materials that help enhance the efficiency of converting light energy into electricity, one of these materials is potash alum. This study aims to study the effect of using Potash alum on the efficiency of the solar cell. The results showed that adding potash alum contributed to significantly improving the efficiency of the solar cell. This study confirms that potash alum can be a pivotal element in improving the efficiency of the solar cell and increasing energy production. The original efficiency of the PV cell was 18.05%. After using potash alum, the efficiency increased to 29.54% at a concentration of 7 mol/l, with a maximum current (I_max) of 42.73 mA and a maximum voltage (V_max) of 4.402 V, and a fill factor (FF) of 0.753.

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3D surface microstructure of silicon modified by QDs to improve solar cell performance through down-conversion and anti-reflection mechanism

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Optimization design of surface optical characteristics of space solar cells based on transfer matrix method

Optimization design of surface optical characteristics of space solar cells based on transfer matrix method

Bioinspired Antireflective and Antifogging Surface for Highly Efficient and Stable Inverted Solar Cells

Effect of potash alum nano on the efficiency of the photovoltaic cell

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