Optimization of ultra-thin CIGS-based solar cells by strained In1−xGaxAs absorption layer: 1D SCAPS modeling

Tarbi, A.; Chtouki, T.; Sellam, M. A.; Benahmed, A.; Kouari, Y. El; Erguig, H.; Migalska‐Zalas, A.; Goncharova, I. V.; Taboukhat, S.

doi:10.1007/s10825-023-02040-w

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“…The analysis of solar cell performance is based on various software packages, including SCAPS, SETFOS, SILVACO TCAD, AFORS-HET, wxAMPS, PC-1D, and COMSOL [30][31][32][33][34][35][36]. In this analysis, SCAPS-1D version 3.3.10 was chosen because of its user-friendliness, ability to simulate light and dark conditions, and flexibility in designing multilayer heterostructures.…”

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Numerical modeling and DFT study for a CsPbCl3 lead-based perovskite solar cell using Zn-doped Cu2O as HTL

Hachimi,

Tarbi,

El-Mrabet

et al. 2024

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In recent years, inorganic perovskite solar cells have attracted increasing interest in the field of photovoltaics. This study focused on the optimization of these cells using CsPbCl3 as the absorber material through extensive simulations using SCAPS-1D software. In addition, first-principles calculations were performed using density functional theory (DFT) to explore the properties of CsPbCl3, such as its structure, energy band, total and partial density of states, and their optical properties. Different ETL layers, such as C60, ZnSe, PCBM, SnO2 and WS2, and an inorganic HTL composed of zinc-doped Cu2O (7%), were evaluated. The results showed that using SnO2 as the ETL yielded the best performance. The study also examined the impact of various critical parameters, such as the thickness and defect density of the absorber layer, donor doping density in this layer, series and shunt resistances, and operating temperatures, on the overall cell performance. The optimum device configuration, FTO/SnO2/CsPbCl3/Cu2O:Zn(7%)/Au, showed a PCE of 24.23%, FF of 88.45%, VOC of 1.567 V, and JSC of 17.48 mA/cm2. The results underline the crucial importance of CsPbCl3 for optical applications, particularly in solar energy conversion, highlighting the considerable potential of this material.

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Numerical modeling and DFT study for a CsPbCl3 lead-based perovskite solar cell using Zn-doped Cu2O as HTL

Hachimi,

Tarbi,

El-Mrabet

et al. 2024

Preprint

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“…The analysis of solar cell performance is based on various software packages, including SCAPS, SETFOS, SILVACO TCAD, AFORS-HET, wxAMPS, PC-1D, and COMSOL (Hajjiah 2022;Tarbi et al 2023b;Metin et al 2023;Boukortt et al 2023;Mohamad et al 2023;Kaur et al 2023;Panda et al 2024). In this analysis, SCAPS-1D version 3.3.10 was chosen because of its user-friendliness, ability to simulate light and dark conditions, and flexibility in designing multilayer heterostructures.…”

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Numerical modeling of Zn-doped Cu2O used as HTL for CsPbCl3 lead-based perovskite solar cell

Hachimi,

Tarbi,

El-Mrabet

et al. 2024

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In recent years, inorganic perovskite solar cells have emerged as a promising and environment friendly technology for photovoltaics. In this study, an in-depth simulation was carried out using SCAPS-1D software to optimize inorganic perovskite solar cells, with particular emphasis on the use of CsPbCl3 as an absorber material. Various ETL layers such as C60, ZnSe, PCBM, SnO2, and WS2, and an inorganic HTL consisting of zinc-doped Cu2O (7%) were evaluated. The highest performance was achieved by using SnO2 as the ETL layer. This study focused on the impact of critical parameters such as the thickness and defect density of the absorber layer, donor doping density in this layer, series and shunt resistances, and operating temperatures on the overall cell performance. The optimum device configuration, FTO/SnO2/CsPbCl3/Cu2O:Zn(7%)/Au, demonstrated a PCE of 24.23%, FF of 88.45%, a VOC of 1.567 V, and a JSC of 17.48 mA/cm2. These results underline that the use of CsPbCl3 as an absorber material in perovskite solar cells leads to improved performance and notable thermal stability, highlighting the considerable potential of this material.

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Numerical Modeling and DFT Study for a CsPbCl3 Lead-Based Perovskite Solar Cell Using Zn-Doped Cu2O as HTL

Hachimi,

Tarbi,

El-Mrabet

et al. 2024

J Inorg Organomet Polym

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Optimization of ultra-thin CIGS-based solar cells by strained In1−xGaxAs absorption layer: 1D SCAPS modeling

Cited by 7 publications

References 20 publications

Numerical modeling and DFT study for a CsPbCl3 lead-based perovskite solar cell using Zn-doped Cu2O as HTL

Numerical modeling and DFT study for a CsPbCl3 lead-based perovskite solar cell using Zn-doped Cu2O as HTL

Numerical modeling of Zn-doped Cu2O used as HTL for CsPbCl3 lead-based perovskite solar cell

Numerical Modeling and DFT Study for a CsPbCl3 Lead-Based Perovskite Solar Cell Using Zn-Doped Cu2O as HTL

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