Simulation study of chalcogenide perovskite (BaZrSe3) solar cell by SCAPS-1D

Thakur, Nikhil; Kumar, Pawan; Sharma, Pankaj

doi:10.1016/j.matpr.2023.01.012

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“…One such option is solar energy, which can help meet human energy demands. 1 Perovskite structure solar cells have gained attention worldwide due to their high performance and preferable optical and electrical features. PSCs have significant advantages, such as inexpensive manufacturing at room temperature, lowered exciton binding energy, a direct energy band gap, and superior light absorption.…”

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Optimizing Lead-Free Chalcogenide Perovskite Solar Cells: A Path to High Efficiency and Stability for Renewable Energy Conversion

Mushtaq,

Tahir,

Ashfaq

et al. 2024

Energy Fuels

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Chalcogenide perovskites have emerged as promising materials for energy conversion applications due to their remarkable durability, Earth abundance, and nontoxic nature. Despite the exceptional optical, electronic, mechanical, and electrical properties of perovskite materials, the instability and long-term health concerns associated with inorganic and organic lead-based perovskite solar cells have spurred parallel research on less toxic alternatives. In this study, a numerical modeling-guided optimization approach was employed to design highly efficient lead-free n−i−p barium zirconium selenide (BaZrSe 3 ) perovskite solar cells. Exploring the impact of different hole and electron transport layers (HTLs and ETLs) on device performance, we systematically optimized various parameters including the doping density of HTLs/ETLs, perovskite layer thickness, absorption layer N A /N D , and defect density. Numerically simulated SCAPS 1D simulations were instrumental in exploring the parameter space. The optimized BaZrSe 3 -based perovskite solar cells exhibited impressive characteristics, including a short-circuit current density of 45.87 mA/cm 2 , an open-circuit voltage of 0.8192 V, a fill factor of 85.72%, and a theoretical power conversion efficiency of 32.22%. Additionally, quantum efficiencies of 98% were achieved. This research underscores the potential of BaZrSe 3 as a lead-free chalcogenide perovskite material for generating nontoxic, renewable energy. The thermal stability of chalcogenide perovskite solar cells at room temperature further enhances their viability for practical applications. The presented findings contribute to ongoing efforts to develop environmentally friendly and stable alternatives in the field of solar energy conversion.

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“…However, the degradation of nonrenewable energy resources and the increasing worldwide energy consumption has led to the need for clean and ecologically friendly procedures. One such option is solar energy, which can help meet human energy demands …”

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Optimizing Lead-Free Chalcogenide Perovskite Solar Cells: A Path to High Efficiency and Stability for Renewable Energy Conversion

Mushtaq,

Tahir,

Ashfaq

et al. 2024

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“…The abundance of solar radiation and its characteristics indicates that the renewable energy is an emerging field of study. Many materials have been researched and produced for solar cells, including Si, CdTe, perovskite, and others that have successful commercial products and high photovoltaic efficiencies [ [3] , [4] , [5] , [6] , [7] , [8] , [9] , [10] , [11] , [12] ]. However, these materials are toxic and have a few limitations that inhibit them from developing further.…”

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Design and simulation of nitrogenated holey graphene (C2N) based heterostructure solar cell by SCAPS-1D

Taseen,

Julkarnain,

Islam

2024

Heliyon

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“…Chalcogenide perovskites, particularly BaZrS 3 , have recently gained attention as reliable and environmentally friendly alternatives for various energy conversion applications, addressing issues associated with halide perovskites. Thakur et al investigate the BaZrS 3 synthesis methods, highlight its unique properties, and discuss current challenges and future trends in the field [1][2][3]. Hybrid perovskite's cost-effectiveness has driven its burgeoning use in photovoltaic cells.…”

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Enhancing CsSn0.5Ge0.5I3 Perovskite Solar Cell Performance via Cu2O Hole Transport Layer Integration

Rayhan,

Khan,

Islam

2024

International Journal of Photoenergy

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Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have emerged as a promising alternative to traditional silicon solar cells due to their low cost of fabrication and high power conversion efficiency (PCE). The utilization of lead halide perovskites as absorber layers in perovskite solar cells has been impeded by two major issues: lead poisoning and stability concerns. These hindrances have greatly impeded the industrialization of this cutting-edge technology. In light of the harmful effects of lead in perovskite solar cells, researchers have shifted their attention to exploring lead-free metal halide perovskites. However, the present alternatives to lead-based perovskite exhibit poor performance, thus prompting further inquiry into this matter. The primary objective of this research is to investigate the use of Cu2O as a hole transport layer in combination with lead-free metal halide perovskite (CsSn0.5Ge0.5I3) to achieve superior performance. Through meticulous experimentation, the suggested model has achieved outstanding results by optimizing several key variables. These variables include the thickness of the absorber layer (CsSn0.5Ge0.5I3), defect density, and doping densities, as well as the back contact work function and the operating temperature associated with each layer. The proposed FTO/PC60BM/CsSn0.5Ge0.5I3/Cu2O/Au solar cell structure surpassed prior configurations by comprehensively examining key aspects such as absorber layer thickness and defect density, doping densities, and back contact work. The structure has been also compared with multiple electron transport elements and concluded that the proposed model functions superior due to the use of PC60BM as an electron transport layer and it has an improved electron extraction procedure. Finally, the proposed model has achieved the optimized values as Jsc of 31.56 mA/cm-2, Voc of 1.12 V, FF of 81.47%, and PCE of 27.72%. As a consequence of this research, the investigated structure may be an excellent contender for the eventual creation of lead-free solar power cells made from perovskite.

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Simulation study of chalcogenide perovskite (BaZrSe3) solar cell by SCAPS-1D

Cited by 15 publications

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Optimizing Lead-Free Chalcogenide Perovskite Solar Cells: A Path to High Efficiency and Stability for Renewable Energy Conversion

Optimizing Lead-Free Chalcogenide Perovskite Solar Cells: A Path to High Efficiency and Stability for Renewable Energy Conversion

Design and simulation of nitrogenated holey graphene (C2N) based heterostructure solar cell by SCAPS-1D

Enhancing CsSn0.5Ge0.5I3 Perovskite Solar Cell Performance via Cu2O Hole Transport Layer Integration

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