Plasma-produced ZnO nanorod arrays as an antireflective layer in c-Si solar cells

Huang, Feifei; Guo, Bin; Li, Shuai; Fu, Junchi; Zhang, Ling; Lin, Guanhua; Yang, Qinru; Cheng, Qijin

doi:10.1007/s10853-018-3099-1

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“…This difference was attributed to the enhanced light response performance of the TiO 2 nanoflowers compared to that of pyramidal NRs, which in turn is due to the superior light scattering ability of the TiO 2 nanoflowers, which imparts them with an excellent light capture ability. In another study, Huang et al employed plasma in the preparation of high-quality pyramidal ZnO NR arrays as anti-reflection layers for c-Si solar cells [276]. They reported that the resulting solar cell achieved a photovoltaic conversion efficiency of 20.23%, which is conducive to improving the photoelectric performances of solar cells in practical applications.…”

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Role of Pyramidal Low-Dimensional Semiconductors in Advancing the Field of Optoelectronics

Jiang,

Xing,

Lin

et al. 2024

Photonics

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Numerous optoelectronic devices based on low-dimensional nanostructures have been developed in recent years. Among these, pyramidal low-dimensional semiconductors (zero- and one-dimensional nanomaterials) have been favored in the field of optoelectronics. In this review, we discuss in detail the structures, preparation methods, band structures, electronic properties, and optoelectronic applications (photocatalysis, photoelectric detection, solar cells, light-emitting diodes, lasers, and optical quantum information processing) of pyramidal low-dimensional semiconductors and demonstrate their excellent photoelectric performances. More specifically, pyramidal semiconductor quantum dots (PSQDs) possess higher mobilities and longer lifetimes, which would be more suitable for photovoltaic devices requiring fast carrier transport. In addition, the linear polarization direction of exciton emission is easily controlled via the direction of magnetic field in PSQDs with C3v symmetry, so that all-optical multi-qubit gates based on electron spin as a quantum bit could be realized. Therefore, the use of PSQDs (e.g., InAs, GaN, InGaAs, and InGaN) as effective candidates for constructing optical quantum devices is examined due to the growing interest in optical quantum information processing. Pyramidal semiconductor nanorods (PSNRs) and pyramidal semiconductor nanowires (PSNWRs) also exhibit the more efficient separation of electron-hole pairs and strong light absorption effects, which are expected to be widely utilized in light-receiving devices. Finally, this review concludes with a summary of the current problems and suggestions for potential future research directions in the context of pyramidal low-dimensional semiconductors.

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confidence: 99%

Role of Pyramidal Low-Dimensional Semiconductors in Advancing the Field of Optoelectronics

Jiang,

Xing,

Lin

et al. 2024

Photonics

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“…[106] Arrays of ZnO 1D nanostructures were fabricated in RF PECVD setup with a purpose to serve as an antireflective surface in c-Si solar cells where the efficiency of 20% in photovoltaic conversion was reached. [107] Multi-layered architecture developed by use of PECVD was studied to decrease the value of optical losses, and the lowest reflectivity of 1.05% was achieved for six layers based on silicon nitride and silicon oxynitride. [108] The recycling of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) into synthetic fuels via Power-to-Gas (PtG) [109] by implementation of plasma reactors in the production cycle is also beneficial.…”

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How to Survive at Point Nemo? Fischer–Tropsch, Artificial Photosynthesis, and Plasma Catalysis for Sustainable Energy at Isolated Habitats

Levchenko,

Xu,

Baranov

et al. 2023

Global Challenges

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Inhospitable, inaccessible, and extremely remote alike the famed pole of inaccessibility, aka Point Nemo, the isolated locations in deserts, at sea, or in outer space are difficult for humans to settle, let alone to thrive in. Yet, they present a unique set of opportunities for science, economy, and geopolitics that are difficult to ignore. One of the critical challenges for settlers is the stable supply of energy both to sustain a reasonable quality of life, as well as to take advantage of the local opportunities presented by the remote environment, e.g., abundance of a particular resource. The possible solutions to this challenge are heavily constrained by the difficulty and prohibitive cost of transportation to and from such a habitat (e.g., a lunar or Martian base). In this essay, the advantages and possible challenges of integrating Fischer–Tropsch, artificial photosynthesis, and plasma catalysis into a robust, scalable, and efficient self‐contained system for energy harvesting, storage, and utilization are explored.

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“…Nanostructures of ZnO with an RI profile between air and bulk ZnO are one of the most promising candidates [ 18 , 19 , 20 ] for ARCs, which are physically and technically compatible with the window layer. Consequently, these characteristics suggest that ZnO NRs are emerging as promising materials for solar cell antireflective coatings and solar thermal selective surfaces [ 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 ], demonstrating remarkable prospects.…”

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The Effect of the Solution Flow and Electrical Field on the Homogeneity of Large-Scale Electrodeposited ZnO Nanorods

Zhao,

Li,

et al. 2024

Materials

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In this paper, we demonstrate the significant impact of the solution flow and electrical field on the homogeneity of large-scale ZnO nanorod electrodeposition from an aqueous solution containing zinc nitrate and ammonium nitrate, primarily based on the X-ray fluorescence results. The homogeneity can be enhanced by adjusting the counter electrode size and solution flow rate. We have successfully produced relatively uniform nanorod arrays on an 8 × 10 cm2 i-ZnO-coated fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO) substrate using a compact counter electrode and a vertical stirring setup. The as-grown nanorods exhibit similar surface morphologies and dominant, intense, almost uniform near-band-edge emissions in different regions of the sample. Additionally, the surface reflectance is significantly reduced after depositing the ZnO nanorods, achieving a moth-eye effect through subwavelength structuring. This effect of the nanorod array structure indicates that it can improve the utilization efficiency of light reception or emission in various optoelectronic devices and products. The large-scale preparation of ZnO nanorods is more practical to apply and has an extremely broad application value. Based on the research results, it is feasible to prepare large-scale ZnO nanorods suitable for antireflective coatings and commercial applications by optimizing the electrodeposition conditions.

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Plasma-produced ZnO nanorod arrays as an antireflective layer in c-Si solar cells

Cited by 13 publications

References 39 publications

Role of Pyramidal Low-Dimensional Semiconductors in Advancing the Field of Optoelectronics

Role of Pyramidal Low-Dimensional Semiconductors in Advancing the Field of Optoelectronics

How to Survive at Point Nemo? Fischer–Tropsch, Artificial Photosynthesis, and Plasma Catalysis for Sustainable Energy at Isolated Habitats

The Effect of the Solution Flow and Electrical Field on the Homogeneity of Large-Scale Electrodeposited ZnO Nanorods

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