Comparison of Various Thin-Film-Based Absorber Materials: A Viable Approach for Next-Generation Solar Cells
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Thin-film solar cells are simple and affordable to produce, but their efficiency is low compared crystalline-silicon cells, needs be improved. This study investigates the photovoltaic performance of different absorber materials (CdTe, CIGS, Sb2Se3, CZTS) with structure Au/absorber/CdS/ITO. The research uses SCAPS (Solar Cell Capacitance Simulator), a mathematical model based on Poisson continuity equations. impact various parameters cell performance, such as layer thickness, acceptor density, electron affinity, back contact work function, temperature, examined. As per simulation results, an thickness 4 µm suitable for achieving maximum all materials. optimized density CdTe/CIGS/ Sb2Se3 CZTS taken 1016 cm−3 1017 cm−3, respectively. function device temperature were set 5.1 eV 300 K, respectively, achieve excellent performance. Among materials, highest 28.2% was achieved CZTS. aim highlight layers’ performances by optimizing parameters. obtained results can used in energy harvesting applications due improved characteristics.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Coatings
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['2079-6412']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings12030405