Query: inorganic solar cell review

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abstract: Abstract The rapid increase in the efficiency of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) in last few decades have made them very attractive to the photovoltaic (PV) community. However, the serious challenge is related to the stability under various conditions and toxicity issues. A huge number of articles have been published in PSCs in the recent years focusing these issues by employing different strategies in the synthesis of electron transport layer (ETL) active perovskite layer, hole transport layer (HTL) and back contact counter electrodes. This article tends to focus on the role and classification of different materials used as HTL in influencing long term stability, in improving the photovoltaic parameters and thereby enhancing the device efficiency. Hole Transport Materials (HTMs) are categorized by dividing into three primary types, namely; organic, inorganic and carbonaceous HTMs. To analyze the role of HTM in detail, we further divide these primary type of HTMs into different subgroups. The organic based HTMs are subdivided into three categories, namely; long polymer HTMs, small molecule HTMs and cross linked polymers and the inorganic HTMs have been classified into nickel (Ni) derivatives and copper (Cu) derivatives based HTMs, p type semiconductor based HTMs and transition metal based HTMs. We further analyze the dual role of carbonaceous materials as HTM and counter electrode in the perovskite devices. In addition, in this review, an overview of the preparation methods, and the influence of the thickness of the HTM layers on the performance and stability of the perovskite devices are also provided. We have carried out a detailed comparison about the various classification of HTMs based on their cost effectiveness and considering their role on effective device performance. This review further discusses the critical challenges involved in the synthesis and device engineering of HTMs. This will provide the reader a better insight into the state of the art of perovskite solar devices.
author_names: Selvakumar Pitchaiya

Muthukumarasamy Natarajan

Agilan Santhanam

Vijayshankar Asokan

Akila Yuvapragasam

Venkatraman Madurai Ramakrishnan

Subramaniam E Palanisamy

Senthilarasu Sundaram

Dhayalan Velauthapillai
title: A review on the classification of organic/inorganic/carbonaceous hole transporting materials for perovskite solar cell application
year: 2020

abstract: This paper presents the Efficiency Tables of materials considered as emerging inorganic absorbers for photovoltaic solar cell technologies. The materials collected in these Tables are selected based on their progress in recent years, and their demonstrated potential as future photovoltaic absorbers. The first part of the paper consists of the guidelines for the inclusion of the different technologies in this paper, the verification means used by the authors, and recommendation for measurement best practices. The second part details the highest world class certified solar cell efficiencies, and the highest non certified cases (some independently confirmed) The third part highlights the new entries including the record efficiencies, as well as new materials included in this version of the Tables. The final part is dedicated to review a specific aspect of materials research that the authors consider of high relevance for the scientific community. In this version of the Efficiency Tables, we are including an overview of the latest progress in theoretical methods for modelling of new photovoltaic absorber materials expected to be synthesized and confirmed in the near future. We hope that this Emerging Inorganic Solar Cell Efficiency Tables (Version 1) paper, as well as its future versions, will advance the field of emerging photovoltaic solar cells by summarizing the progress to date and outlining the future promising research directions.
author_names: Lydia Helena Wong

Andriy Zakutayev

Jonathan D Major

Xiaojing Hao

Aron Walsh

Teodor K Todorov

Edgardo Saucedo
title: Emerging inorganic solar cell efficiency tables (Version 1)
venue: Journal of Physics: Energy
year: 2019

abstract: Abstract Solar cells are emerging as serious contenders to rival leading energy sources to generate electricity for environment friendly renewable and sustainable energy technologies. Earth is receiving an incredible amount of solar energy which can be converted into electricity by means of high performance solar cells for meeting the future global energy needs. This article reviews the rapid progress in the developments of inorganic and organic solar cells (SCs) such as silicon SCs, perovskite SCs, III V SCs, quantum dot SCs, dye sensitized SCs, flexible SCs, thin film SCs and tandem SCs. This article highlights the factors influencing the photovoltaic (PV) performance of SCs such as solar cell architectures, photovoltaic materials, photo electrode materials, operational and thermal stability challenges, recombination losses, thermal and chemical treatments, trap defects, hole transport materials and optical irradiation. This paper also point out the reliability issues and challenges in the commercialization of SCs. Solar cells are emerging as a promising solution for power generating windows, power saving display systems, self powered flexible and wearable electronic devices, building integrated photovoltaics, charging of e vehicles, space craft and satellite applications and solar lighting.
author_names: J Ajayan

D Nirmal

P MohanKumar

M S Saravanan

M Jagadesh

L Arivazhagan
title: A review of photovoltaic performance of organic/inorganic solar cells for future renewable and sustainable energy technologies
year: 2020

abstract: Abstract Photovoltaic research has recently attracted great attention. Photovoltaic energy with the solution of methylimine incorporating with lead halide perovskite absorbent has reached the efficiency of almost 21% in configurations of solid state devices, which has replaced traditional dye sensitized solar cells and evaporated organic solar cells as well as several thin film photovoltaic films. Due to development in photovoltaic devices and its promising results, interest in this research has been increased. Consequently, it is essential to explain the operational mechanism of solar cells based on perovskite for further development. In this article, we present the structure and the method preparation of methylamine lead halide of organic inorganic hybrid perovskite and review its current research on the application of solar cells. Meanwhile, the comparative analysis has been made between different points of view and key issues such as the choice of materials, the architecture of the device etc.
author_names: Ubaid Khan

Yu Zhi-nong

Abbas Khan

Almas Zulfiqar

Qudrat Ullah Khan
title: Organic inorganic hybrid perovskites based on methylamine lead halide solar cell
venue: Solar Energy
year: 2019

abstract: Abstract Perovskite (CH3NH3PbI3) semiconductor materials are promising high performance light energy absorber for solar cell application. However, the power conversion efficiency of perovskite solar cell is severely affected by the surface quality of the deposited thin film. Spin coating is a low cost and widely used deposition technique for perovskite solar cell. Notably, film deposited by spin coating evolves surface hydroxide and defeats from uncontrolled precipitation and inter diffusion reaction. Alternatively, vapor deposition (VD) method produces uniform thin film but requires precise control of complex thermodynamic parameters which makes the technique unsuitable for large scale production. Most deposition techniques for perovskite require tedious surface optimization to improve the surface quality of deposits. Optimization of perovskite surface is necessary to significantly improve device structure and electrical output. In this review, electrodeposition of perovskite solar cell is demonstrated as a scalable and reproducible technique to fabricate uniform and smooth thin film surface that circumvents the need for high vacuum environment. Electrodeposition is achieved at low temperatures, supports precise control and optimization of deposits for efficient charge transfer.
author_names: Ukeme Charles

Mohd Adib Ibrahim

Mohd Asri Mat Teridi
title: Electrodeposition of organic inorganic tri halide perovskites solar cell
year: 2018

abstract: Organic inorganic halide perovskite solar cells (OIHPSCs) offer a fantastic opportunity to harness solar energy in a low cost and efficient way. This ambition for commercialization has been greatly encouraged by the surge in device performance from 3.8% in 2009 to the state of the art 22.7% For high device performance, tailoring the interfacial properties is demonstrated essentially important. Being in a molecular scale, the self assembly monolayers (SAMs) are proved a facile but effective tool for interface modification. And lots of studies have demonstrated that SAMs have a variety of positive effects for perovskite solar cells, including mediating the morphology, improving energy level alignment, passivating trap states, etc. In this mini review, we give an insightful summary on the recent application of SAMs in OIHPSCs, analyze the mechanisms to improve device performance, and provide guidance to SAM boosted perovskite solar cells for high performance and practical application. Finally, a landscape is depicted for future application of SAMs in perovskite solar cells.
author_names: Ru Qiao

Lijian Zuo
title: Self assembly monolayers boosting organic inorganic halide perovskite solar cell performance
year: 2018

abstract: Understanding the defect structure in organic inorganic hybrid perovskite material (OHP) is a crucial role to explain several physical properties such as material stability, energy band, carrier mobility, and so on. In the solar cell applications using OHP, finding, understanding, and controlling defects is essential to making a more advanced device with high efficiency and stability. Naturally, we need to find, understand, and control the possible defects in OHP. However, the defect research field in OHP material is just beginning now. In this short review, we will explore the kinds of defects and their effects on OHP.
author_names: Young Mi Lee

In-Hui Maeng

Jinwoo Park

Myungkwan Song

Jung-Ho Yun

Min-Cherl Jung

Masakazu Nakamura
title: Comprehensive Understanding and Controlling the Defect Structures: An Effective Approach for Organic Inorganic Hybrid Perovskite Based Solar Cell Application
venue: Front. Energy Res.
year: 2018

abstract: Abstract When transferring photovoltaic technologies from laboratory scale fabrication to industrial applications, low cost, large area, high throughput, high solar to energy power conversion efficiency, long lifetime, and low toxicity are crucial attributes. In recent years, organic inorganic halide perovskite solar cells have emerged as a promising high performance, cost effective solar cell technology. However, most of the best reported efficiencies have been obtained on small active area devices ~0.1 cm 2 Therefore, development of protocols to industrialize such a technology is of paramount importance. In this article, we review the progress of perovskite solar cells with a particular emphasis on fabrication processes and instrumentation that have scale up potential. For successful commercialization, the capacity to fabricate large area modules is essential. Long term stability is discussed, focusing on lifetime measurement and quantification protocols for commercialization. Cost performance and life cycle assessment analysis based on recently reported state of the art perovskite solar cells are discussed. These analyses offer insights regarding required efficiency, module area size, and lifetime, in order for perovskite solar cells to be competitive with existing photovoltaic technologies. Finally, lead toxicity and possible solutions to this issue will be discussed. In the outlook, we outline future research directions based on reported results and trends in the field.
author_names: Longbin Qiu

Luis K Ono

Yabing Qi
title: Advances and challenges to the commercialization of organic inorganic halide perovskite solar cell technology
year: 2017

abstract: Last few years, the perovskite materials have attracted great attention in organic inorganic solar cells due to their excellent light harvesting properties, tune able direct band gap, high molar extinction coefficient, high carrier mobility. This platform makes new opportunities for the development of solution processed, high efficiency and low cost solar cells. The power conversion efficiency of perovskite based organic inorganic hybrid solar cells has now above 15% making it competitive with crystalline Si solar cells. This review summarised the current performance and drawback of perovskite materials in solar cell applications. Also the versatile synthesizes methods of perovskite thin film has been discussed in this article.
author_names: Mohammad Salim

Shahadat Hussain Chowdhury

Muhammad Salim Hossain

M A Islam
title: A MICRO REVIEW ON PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES OF PEROVSKITE MATERIALS IN ORGANIC INORGANIC HYBRID SOLAR CELL APPLICATIONS
year: 2015

abstract: Abstract Organometal lead halides perovskites are promising solar cells material due to their outstanding properties such as tuneable bandgap, impressive tolerance to defects, long exciton diffusion length, high carrier mobility and absorption coefficient. Up to now, the organometal lead halides based solar cells (PSCs) have demonstrated impressive power conversion efficiency reaching 25.2% (not stabilised) However, their operating life times are limited due to degradation of the organic components under some environmental conditions. Therefore, researchers have focused their interest on the all inorganic perovskite; especially on the caesium lead triiodide perovskite (CsPbI3) which exhibits a better compositional and chemical stability. Nevertheless, the phase instability of the black phase of this material constitutes its main limitation for its use in the solar cell devices production. This review aims to present the most impactful research giving insights on the factors that may cause the instability of all inorganic lead halide perovskite materials, as well as the instability of the whole device. In addition to deposition methods, the composition, structure and optical properties of inorganic perovskite materials have also been presented. Furthermore, this review highlights the different strategies used in order to improve the phase stability of caesium lead halide perovskite material through either engineering on the material structure or the fabrication method.
author_names: Nabonswende Aida Nadege Ouedraogo

Yichuan Chen

Yueyue Xiao

Qi Meng

Chang Bao Han

Hui Yan

Yongzhe Zhang
title: Stability of all inorganic perovskite solar cells
year: 2020