Carrier lifetimes of> 1 μs in Sn-Pb perovskites enable efficient all-perovskite tandem solar cells

J Tong, Z Song, DH Kim, X Chen, C Chen… - Science, 2019 - science.org
All-perovskite–based polycrystalline thin-film tandem solar cells have the potential to deliver
efficiencies of> 30%. However, the performance of all-perovskite–based tandem devices …

Imaging and quantifying non-radiative losses at 23% efficient inverted perovskite solar cells interfaces

S Cacovich, G Vidon, M Degani, M Legrand… - Nature …, 2022 - nature.com
Interface engineering through passivating agents, in the form of organic molecules, is a
powerful strategy to enhance the performance of perovskite solar cells. Despite its pivotal …

Top and bottom surfaces limit carrier lifetime in lead iodide perovskite films

Y Yang, M Yang, DT Moore, Y Yan, EM Miller, K Zhu… - Nature Energy, 2017 - nature.com
Carrier recombination at defects is detrimental to the performance of solar energy
conversion systems, including solar cells and photoelectrochemical devices. Point defects …

Au nanocluster assisted microstructural reconstruction for buried interface healing for enhanced perovskite solar cell performance

K Li, L Zhang, Y Ma, Y Gao, X Feng, Q Li… - Advanced …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The heterogeneity of perovskite film crystallization along the vertical direction leads to voids
and traps at the buried interfaces, hampering both efficiency and stability of perovskite solar …

Understanding what limits the voltage of polycrystalline CdSeTe solar cells

A Onno, C Reich, S Li, A Danielson, W Weigand… - Nature Energy, 2022 - nature.com
The origin of voltage deficits in polycrystalline cadmium selenide telluride (CdSeTe) solar
cells is unclear. Here, we present a comprehensive voltage loss analysis performed on state …

Monocrystalline CdTe solar cells with open-circuit voltage over 1 V and efficiency of 17%

Y Zhao, M Boccard, S Liu, J Becker, XH Zhao… - Nature Energy, 2016 - nature.com
The open-circuit voltages of mature single-junction photovoltaic devices are lower than the
bandgap energy of the absorber, typically by a gap of 400 mV. For CdTe, which has a …

Photon recycling in halide perovskite solar cells for higher efficiencies

S Lee, K Choi, CH Min, MY Woo, JH Noh - MRS Bulletin, 2020 - cambridge.org
The efficiency of halide perovskite solar cells has progressed rapidly through a series of
major breakthroughs. Currently, a certified efficiency of 25.2% has been achieved for a solar …

Time evolution to CdCl2 treatment on Cd-based solar cell devices fabricated by vapor evaporation

S Chander, MS Dhaka - Solar Energy, 2017 - Elsevier
In this work, a study on the time evolution to post-CdCl 2 heat treatment on the Cd-based
solar cell devices is undertaken where the devices were fabricated employing vapor …

Toward Development of CdZnTe and CdMnTe Thin Film‐Based Solar Cells: Optimized Properties and a Comparative Performance Exploration

S Chander, SK Tripathi - Advanced Materials Interfaces, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Thin‐film solar cells (TFSCs) are garnering attention for their unstoppable growth as a
sustainable energy source as well as their innovations and indispensability. TFSCs' …

Towards CdZnTe solar cells: An evolution to post-treatment annealing atmosphere

S Chander, AK De, MS Dhaka - Solar Energy, 2018 - Elsevier
The increasing energy demand and resulting decay in the conventional energy resources
indicate to find viable and affordable alternative resources. The cell efficiency and properties …