Advancements in eco-friendly lead-free perovskite/Sb2Se3 tandem solar cells: TCAD simulations
In light of the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions, this research addresses the critical environmental concerns of traditional lead-based perovskite materials. This paper explores advancements in an eco-friendly tandem solar cell (TSC) that incorporates both lead-free wide bandgap perovski...
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| description | In light of the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions, this research addresses the critical environmental concerns of traditional lead-based perovskite materials. This paper explores advancements in an eco-friendly tandem solar cell (TSC) that incorporates both lead-free wide bandgap perovskite and narrow bandgap antimony selenide (Sb2Se3), focusing on optimization strategies utilizing TCAD numerical simulations. The study begins with the calibration of experimental standalone solar cells based on wide bandgap lead-free perovskite (1.62 eV) with a p-i-n heterostructure and narrow bandgap Sb2Se3 (1.2 eV) with an n-i-p configuration. The research then transitions to evaluating the lead-free perovskite/Sb2Se3 system in a four-terminal (4-T) tandem, followed by optimization of the top cell to an n-i-p heterostructure for compatibility with a two-terminal (2-T) structure. Key optimization areas include replacing the organic hole transport layer (HTL) with other inorganic candidates, conduction band offsets (CBOs), and absorber thicknesses. Through these optimizations, the 2-T tandem design achieves a significant improvement, with a simulated PCE reaching 30.96 %. Numerical simulations using TCAD tools are employed to predict performance and guide experimental modifications. This research integrates material science and advanced TCAD simulations to optimize TSC performance with a focus on eco-friendly materials for environmental sustainability. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-7cb49f97db334847a1f76cdc3e7e74c22025-01-17T04:49:23ZengElsevierAin Shams Engineering Journal2090-44792025-01-01161103202Advancements in eco-friendly lead-free perovskite/Sb2Se3 tandem solar cells: TCAD simulationsTarek I. Alanazi0Ahmed Shaker1Dalia Selim2Mohamed Okil3Department of Physics, College of Science, Northern Border University, Arar 73222, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Engineering Physics and Mathematics, Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt; Corresponding author.Department of Engineering Physics and Mathematics, Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University, Cairo, EgyptDepartment of Basic Engineering Sciences, Benha Faculty of Engineering, Benha University, Benha, EgyptIn light of the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions, this research addresses the critical environmental concerns of traditional lead-based perovskite materials. This paper explores advancements in an eco-friendly tandem solar cell (TSC) that incorporates both lead-free wide bandgap perovskite and narrow bandgap antimony selenide (Sb2Se3), focusing on optimization strategies utilizing TCAD numerical simulations. The study begins with the calibration of experimental standalone solar cells based on wide bandgap lead-free perovskite (1.62 eV) with a p-i-n heterostructure and narrow bandgap Sb2Se3 (1.2 eV) with an n-i-p configuration. The research then transitions to evaluating the lead-free perovskite/Sb2Se3 system in a four-terminal (4-T) tandem, followed by optimization of the top cell to an n-i-p heterostructure for compatibility with a two-terminal (2-T) structure. Key optimization areas include replacing the organic hole transport layer (HTL) with other inorganic candidates, conduction band offsets (CBOs), and absorber thicknesses. Through these optimizations, the 2-T tandem design achieves a significant improvement, with a simulated PCE reaching 30.96 %. Numerical simulations using TCAD tools are employed to predict performance and guide experimental modifications. This research integrates material science and advanced TCAD simulations to optimize TSC performance with a focus on eco-friendly materials for environmental sustainability.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2090447924005835Lead-Free PerovskiteAntimony SelenideTandem Solar CellsOptimizationTCADEco-Friendly PVs |
| spellingShingle | Tarek I. Alanazi Ahmed Shaker Dalia Selim Mohamed Okil Advancements in eco-friendly lead-free perovskite/Sb2Se3 tandem solar cells: TCAD simulations Ain Shams Engineering Journal Lead-Free Perovskite Antimony Selenide Tandem Solar Cells Optimization TCAD Eco-Friendly PVs |
| title | Advancements in eco-friendly lead-free perovskite/Sb2Se3 tandem solar cells: TCAD simulations |
| title_full | Advancements in eco-friendly lead-free perovskite/Sb2Se3 tandem solar cells: TCAD simulations |
| title_fullStr | Advancements in eco-friendly lead-free perovskite/Sb2Se3 tandem solar cells: TCAD simulations |
| title_full_unstemmed | Advancements in eco-friendly lead-free perovskite/Sb2Se3 tandem solar cells: TCAD simulations |
| title_short | Advancements in eco-friendly lead-free perovskite/Sb2Se3 tandem solar cells: TCAD simulations |
| title_sort | advancements in eco friendly lead free perovskite sb2se3 tandem solar cells tcad simulations |
| topic | Lead-Free Perovskite Antimony Selenide Tandem Solar Cells Optimization TCAD Eco-Friendly PVs |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2090447924005835 |
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