Amorphous silicon MIS solar cells

Wilson, J.I.B.; McGill, J.; Kinmond, S.

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“…The best efficiency so far achieved is 5.5% from an anti-reflection-coated platinum Schottky barrier cell at RCA [66], but the cell area was only 2 x 10 -2 cm -2. A comparable result using a niekel/TiO x barrier contact in an M-I-S cell structure has been obtained at Heriot-Watt [68] using a-silicon fabricated by Spear, Lecomber and Kinmond : 4.8% without an anti-reflection coating, and a similar area. Larger areas, of up to 1 cm e, have reduced efficiencies, but these reductions are not attributed to any intrinsic effect of large areas of a-silicon.…”

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Recent progress in thin-film solar cells

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1978

Advances in Physics

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The depletion of energy resources should produce an increase in the range of applications for terrestrial solar cells. The main factor determining the extent of this increase will be cost. In this respect, thln-film solar cells are particularly promising. Recent work on cells based on doped amorphous silicon is reviewed in detail. The properties of this relatively new material are still poorly understood. CONTENTS

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“…sputtering in a partial pressure of hydrogen p-or n-type a-silicon could be produced in a similar manner to the glow discharge method, and both io-n and Schottky diodes were produced. More recently, improved efficiences have been reported for a-silicon solar cells [66][67][68][69]. Figure 11 shows the structure of some of these cells, and fig.…”

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Recent progress in thin-film solar cells

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1978

Advances in Physics

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“…One recent development intended to reduce costs of the silicon wafer is the thin-film amorphous (noncrystalline) silicon cell. To date the most promising results have been efficiencies approaching 6 percent in Schottky barrier cells and 4.8 percent in M-I-S cells (87,89).…”

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Industrial hygiene characterization of photovoltaic solar cell industry.

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The search for viable alternative energy sources has intensified interest in photovoltaic technologies. Although this industry is currently very small, rapid growth is anticipated during the remainder of this century. This expected growth in the production of photovoltaic devices and related base materials and its attendant increased work force warrant an evaluation of the potential occupational health and safety hazards of the industry. The information presented in this report is based on a comprehensive literature review and walk-through surveys of 14 production or" research and development facilities. The investigation covers the technology from base material preparation through final module assembly~D escriptions are given of major technologies under development and the associated chemical and physical agents to which workers could be exposed. In-depth sampling surveys were conducted. Industrial hygiene concerns connected with each major technology are presented. Available health effects literature is listed for the chemicals used in all reviewed technologies. The investigation revealed that of the facilities surveyed, the industry presently appears to be generally well controlled, especially as to the single crystal silicon technology which is the most highly developed technology in the industry. Comprehensive industrial hygiene sampling was performed in a few facilities regarded as representing the norm. With the exception of elevated exposures to silver during grid metalization in one facility and to arsenic during gallium arsenide wafer production in another facility, all other exposures monitored were well within the standards. It must be realized, however, that toxic compounds are used and continued surveillance within the industry during its growth should be maintained.

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“…It includes a proven and prominent technique of solar cells, which is an electrical device that mainly converts solar energy into electricity. Nowadays, relevant technologies of these effects are exploited in industrial systems and admittedly, MS or MOS structures have done well in such areas . However, with the technological advancement, especially the development of nanoengineering provides optoelectronics numerous emerging materials and constructions, highly fueling the technological innovation and progress of photoelectric field .…”

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Lateral Photovoltaic Effect and Photo‐Induced Resistance Effect in Nanoscale Metal‐Semiconductor Systems

Dong

Wang

2019

Annalen der Physik

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Functionalization of photoelectric effect in nanostructures is presenting a promising strategy for humans to achieve precise detection and efficient transformation. Due to the high applied value, numerous materials and constructions are adopted for photoelectric effect to deliver on its potential performance. Among these functional materials, metal-semiconductor (MS) or metal-oxide-semiconductor (MOS) systems own unparalleled advantage including reliable stability, superb physical performance, and simple fabrication process. Herein, two types of photoelectric effect, lateral photovoltaic and photo-induced resistance effect, in nanostructure MS or MOS systems are reviewed. These effects have great potential in applications and will play a beneficial role in future investigations. In addition, how each component of the system contributes to the photoelectric properties and responds to external fields are detailed, suggesting future study directions in photoelectric fields.

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Amorphous silicon MIS solar cells

Cited by 51 publications

References 8 publications

Recent progress in thin-film solar cells

Recent progress in thin-film solar cells

Industrial hygiene characterization of photovoltaic solar cell industry.

Lateral Photovoltaic Effect and Photo‐Induced Resistance Effect in Nanoscale Metal‐Semiconductor Systems

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