Exploration of CZTS-based solar using the ZrS2 as a novel buffer layer by SCAPS simulation

Moustafa, Mohamed; AlZoubi, Tariq; Yasin, S.

doi:10.1016/j.optmat.2022.112001

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“…Recently, transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs) have received high attention to become potential candidates instead of traditional materials for various applications especially solar cells 2 , 3 as well as batteries 4 , photodetector 5 , 6 , biomedical 7 , and catalysis 8 . In these materials, the d- d transition positioned at a metal site producing large band-edge excitation and therefore unique electronic properties leading for such various applications.…”

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“…Zirconium disulfide (ZrS 2 ), belongs to group IV of TMDCs, is n-type semiconductor which reveals a low mismatch lattice with other absorber materials because of Van-der-Waals force (VdW) force 2 , 9 . ZrS 2 is considered as a powerful applicant to fabricate optoelectronics particularly photovoltaics since it has high absorption coefficient and bandgap energy that could be easily engineered to be in the range of 1.2–2.2 eV 2 , 3 , 10 . Moreover, ZrS 2 has several unique electronic and optical properties owing to quasi 2D characteristic 2 .…”

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“…ZrS 2 is considered as a powerful applicant to fabricate optoelectronics particularly photovoltaics since it has high absorption coefficient and bandgap energy that could be easily engineered to be in the range of 1.2–2.2 eV 2 , 3 , 10 . Moreover, ZrS 2 has several unique electronic and optical properties owing to quasi 2D characteristic 2 . Based on these properties, ZrS 2 could be utilized in many fields besides solar cells 2 , 3 such as field-effect transistors (FETs) 11 , lithium-ion batteries 12 , water-splitting 13 , photocatalysis 14 , lubricant additives 15 , and photodetectors 16 .…”

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“…Moreover, ZrS 2 has several unique electronic and optical properties owing to quasi 2D characteristic 2 . Based on these properties, ZrS 2 could be utilized in many fields besides solar cells 2 , 3 such as field-effect transistors (FETs) 11 , lithium-ion batteries 12 , water-splitting 13 , photocatalysis 14 , lubricant additives 15 , and photodetectors 16 .…”

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SCAPS simulation of novel inorganic ZrS2/CuO heterojunction solar cells

Abdelfatah

Sayed

Ismail

et al. 2023

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ZrS2 is transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs) which is believed one of the most talented applicants to fabricate photovoltaics. Therefore, we present here for the first-time numerical simulation of novel inorganic ZrS2/CuO heterojunction solar cells employing SCAPS-1D. The influence of the thickness, carrier concentration, and bandgap for both the window and absorber layers on the solar cell fundamental parameters was explored intensely. Our results reveal that the solar cell devices performance is mainly affected by many parameters such as the depletion width (Wd), built-in voltage (Vbi), collection length of charge carrier, the minority carrier lifetime, photogenerated current, and recombination rate. The η of 23.8% was achieved as the highest value for our simulated devices with the Voc value of 0.96 V, the Jsc value of 34.2 mA/cm2, and the FF value of 72.2%. Such efficiency was obtained when the CuO band gap, thickness, and carrier concentration were 1.35 eV, 5.5 µm, and above 1018 cm−3, respectively, and for the ZrS2 were 1.4 eV, 1 µm, and less than 1020 cm−3, respectively. Our simulated results indicate that the inorganic ZrS2/CuO heterojunction solar cells are promising to fabricate low-cost, large-scale, and high-efficiency photovoltaic devices.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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SCAPS simulation of novel inorganic ZrS2/CuO heterojunction solar cells

Abdelfatah

Sayed

Ismail

et al. 2023

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“…The shunt and series resistances were kept fixed at 1000 Ω and 1.5Ω, respectively during the entire simulation. The values of various parameters of the devices are taken from already reported works [13], [14], [15], [16], [17] and a few by reasonable assumptions as listed in Table 1…”

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Numerical Study on the Effect of ZrS₂ on CZTSSe Photovoltaic Device Using SCAPS 1-D

Thomas

2022

IOP Conf. Ser.: Mater. Sci. Eng.

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CZTSSe based photovoltaic devices are gaining attention recently. They have many favorable properties like less costly and simple manufacturing processes, comparably nontoxic and easily available constituent components, and most importantly, excellent optoelectronic properties. Herein, we propose a CZTSSe based solar cell and aim to report for the first time a new material for the buffer layer: Zirconium Sulphide (ZrS2). The suggested device here is Al-doped ZnO(AZO)/ZrS2/CZTSSe/Mo. Here we use a numerical simulation package called Solar Cell Capacitance Simulator or SCAPS 1-D to analyze the output of the device with varying input parameters. To explore the impact of the ZrS2 layer on the functioning of the suggested device,its donor density was changed from 1012 cm−3 to 1016 cm−3. The simulations indicate that the donor density doesn’t particularly affect the output parameters of the device within the tested range. Besides the influence of the ZrS2 layer, a study was also carried out to find the role of operating temperature and the intrinsic layer on the proposed device. Most of the parameters declined rapidly with the increase in temperature while they remain constant with the change in ZnO thickness. Efficiency dropped to 9% at 500K from 23 % at 300K and the efficiency of the device remained 23% with the variation of intrinsic layer thickness. As per the simulation results, we can conclude that ZrS2 is an appropriate material as buffer layer for photovoltaic devices with a CZTSSe absorber layer.

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A CdS‐Free Alternative TiS₂ Buffer: Toward High‐Performing Cu₂MSnS₄ (M = Co, Mn, Fe, Mg) Solar Cells

Arockiadoss,

Rasu Chettiar,

Linda

et al. 2024

Advcd Theory and Sims

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Cu2MSnS4 (M = Co,Mn,Fe,Mg) are emerging as potential photovoltaic absorbers owing to their exceptional properties. However, a large open‐circuit voltage (VOC) deficit caused by the unfavorable band alignment with the toxic CdS buffer limits their overall efficiency. Therefore, identifying an appropriate alternative buffer is essential for improving performance. Herein, solar cell capacitance simulator in one dimension (SCAPS‐1D) is employed to theoretically design and analyze these emerging solar cells using TiS₂ as a substitute for CdS. The investigation focuses on various parameters, including buffer, absorber, and interface characteristics, to evaluate their impacts on performance. Remarkably, the highest efficiencies achieved with TiS₂ buffers are 27.02%, 27.04%, 30.04%, and 30.26% for Cu2MSnS4 (M = Co,Mn,Fe,Mg), respectively, surpassing CdS by 1.36, 1.76, 1.23, and 1.15 times. The high efficiencies obtained are associated with reduced electron barrier of −0.24 eV, −0.4 eV, −0.04 eV, and 0.08 eV at TiS2/Cu2MSnS4 (M = Co,Mn,Fe,Mg) interface, lower accumulation capacitance, significantly higher built‐in potentials (>1.2 V), lower VOC losses (<0.35 V) and improved recombination resistance in TiS₂ solar cells compared to CdS. Additionally, the study addresses the experimental challenges and strategies necessary for the practical fabrication of TiS2‐based solar cells, providing valuable insights for the photovoltaic community.

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Exploration of CZTS-based solar using the ZrS2 as a novel buffer layer by SCAPS simulation

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SCAPS simulation of novel inorganic ZrS2/CuO heterojunction solar cells

SCAPS simulation of novel inorganic ZrS2/CuO heterojunction solar cells

Numerical Study on the Effect of ZrS₂ on CZTSSe Photovoltaic Device Using SCAPS 1-D

A CdS‐Free Alternative TiS₂ Buffer: Toward High‐Performing Cu₂MSnS₄ (M = Co, Mn, Fe, Mg) Solar Cells

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Exploration of CZTS-based solar using the ZrS2 as a novel buffer layer by SCAPS simulation

Cited by 33 publications

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SCAPS simulation of novel inorganic ZrS2/CuO heterojunction solar cells

SCAPS simulation of novel inorganic ZrS2/CuO heterojunction solar cells

Numerical Study on the Effect of ZrS2 on CZTSSe Photovoltaic Device Using SCAPS 1-D

A CdS‐Free Alternative TiS2 Buffer: Toward High‐Performing Cu2MSnS4 (M = Co, Mn, Fe, Mg) Solar Cells

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Numerical Study on the Effect of ZrS₂ on CZTSSe Photovoltaic Device Using SCAPS 1-D

A CdS‐Free Alternative TiS₂ Buffer: Toward High‐Performing Cu₂MSnS₄ (M = Co, Mn, Fe, Mg) Solar Cells