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218 articles for “solar cells”
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Design Simulation and Analysis of Improved Anti Reflecting Coating for Reflection Loss Minimization of Solar Cell
Abstract: Antireflection coatings are made up of a thin layer of dielectric material with a specific thickness and refractive index that causes the wave reflected from the top surface of the antireflection coating to be out of phase with the wave reflected from the semiconductor surface due to interference effects in the coating. Anti-reflective coating design and modelling were utilised to improve the efficiency of solar cells. When integrated into arrays …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 32–41 Read article
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Growth of Cu2O on TCO by SILAR method acts as an alternative buffer electrode layer towards the development of organic solar cell
Abstract: In many types of optoelectronic devices, layer of PEDOT: PSS is sandwiched between the indium-tin oxide (ITO) electrode and the active layer. Buffer PEDOT: PSS provides a well- defined work function which is higher than that of ITO (4.2eV), it smooths the ITO surface and so avoids shorts, and it also protects the active layer from ingress of indium or oxygen, leading to longer device lifetimes. The role of PEDOT: …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 20–27 Read article
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A Study on the Effect of Ionic Conductivity on Addition of Salt for Polymer Nanocomposite Gel Electrolyte for Solar Cell Applications
Abstract: AbstractDye sensitized solar cells (DSSC) have attracted greater attention in the recent years because of their relatively high energy conversion efficiency and low cost. In the DSSCs, the electrolytes play a vital role in the determination of the efficiency and long term stability. In this investigation, we report on the synthesis, characterization and conductivity study of polymer nanocomposite gel electrolyte. Cadmium oxide nanoparticles were added into polymer blend of poly …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 8–15 Read article
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InGaN Based p-i-n Solar Cell
Abstract: AbstractA major hurdle in achieving ultrahigh efficiency solar cells is the availability of materials and corresponding device structures. The ternary alloy InGaN has the potential to achieve high efficiency due to its several advantages. However, the efficiency of a p-n InGaN solar cell is still quite low compared to other III–V technologies. In this work, with a view to attain better efficiency, inclusion of an intrinsic layer (i-layer) in the …
Published in Journal of Semiconductor Devices and Circuits · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Co-Doping of Titanium Dioxide with Zinc and Nitrogen for Improvement of Dye Sensitized Solar Cell Performance
Abstract: Energy will be one of the major problems all over the world in coming decades, as the natural energy sources will be exhausted soon. Solar energy will be a best alternative energy sources to solve this problem. Different types of solar cells have been fabricated for solar energy conversion into electricity. In the present work, dye sensitized solar cell (DSSC) has been fabricated by co-doping of TiO2 with Zn (metal) …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Numerical Simulation of Efficient Two-dimensional Based Perovskite Solar Cell by Changing the Hole Transporting Layer
Abstract: In the designing of Photo Solar Cell (PSC) the choice of suitable electron transport layer (ETL)/ absorber layer / hole transport layer (HTL) with optimal thickness is very important. In the present device configuration of perovskite solar cell is TCO/ electron transport layer (TiO2)/ absorber layer (CH3NH3PbI3)/ hole transport layer (MoTe2/MoSe2/MoS2)/ metal back contact (Au). In the suggested device Hole transport layer was changed one by one with the MoTe2, …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 23, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 11–19 Read article
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Development of 12V-30W Solar Cell by Local Materials of Rural Bangladesh
Abstract: Sustainable social and economic development depends on adequate power generation capacity of a country. In order to increase the power generation by fuel diversification, the development of renewable energy is one of the important strategies. Bangladesh is one of the densely populated countries which do not have sufficient supply of energy. The present crisis in power supply hints at the troublesome time to come ahead. To cope with the exponential …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 39–43 Read article
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Chlorophyll-Mimicking Ti₃C₂Tₓ MXene-Conjugated Polymer Nanocomposites: Nature-Inspired Exciton Funneling Architecture for Ultrahigh Photon-to-Electron Conversion in Organic Solar Cells
Abstract: Green plant photosynthetic machinery is one of the most efficient natural systems for harvesting solar energy and converting it into useable electronic charge. Specifically, chlorophyll molecules in the Light-Harvesting Complex II (LHC-II) achieve nearly unity quantum yield via a well-organized Förster Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET) mechanism that enables excitons to migrate towards reaction centers. This study presents a bio-inspired nanocomposite architecture using two-dimensional Ti₃C₂Tₓ MXene nanosheets functionalized with chlorophyll-mimicking porphyrin …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 · pp. 114–130 Read article
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Advanced Materials for Solar Photovoltaic Cells: Recent Developments and Future Prospects
Abstract: Solar energy is becoming a key component of renewable energy systems due to the global shift to sustainable energy sources. Recent developments in solar photovoltaic (PV) cell materials have resulted in notable gains in scalability, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency. With an emphasis on inorganic, organic, hybrid, and developing materials, this review looks at the most recent advancements in materials for photovoltaic technology. Notably, organic photovoltaics’ offer benefits in flexibility and inexpensive …
Published in Journal of Microelectronics and Solid State Devices · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Layered Filler Based Nanocomposite Polymer Electrolyte For Solar Cell Application
Abstract: In the present work we fabricated natural dye sensitized solar cell using PVA based nanocomposite polymer electrolyte with MMT Clay (Montmorillonite) as layered filler in order to improve the conductivity of polymer electrolyte. In this work, we applied TiO2-WO3 to natural dye sensitizer solar cells as a photoelectrode to reduce the recombination rate by providing energy barrier and we also explore the use of natural dyes, betacyanin obtained from the …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 15–19 Read article
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Organic Material Based Device of VLSI :Solar Cell
Abstract: This focuses on one of the organic material-based devices of VLSI, which is Solar Cell, an electrical device that absorbs and converts the light energy precisely into electricity. This operates through the absorption of light which produces the pairs of electron-hole. After which it operates through the separation of charge carriers of the opposite one and lastly the separation of those carriers originates to a circuit. This covers the overall …
Published in Journal of VLSI Design Tools and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 16–20 Read article
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Numerical Simulation and Performance Characteristics of Solid-state Dye-sensitized Solar Cell using SCAPS 1D
Abstract: In this research article, we studied the optimization and performance of a titanium oxide (TiO2) working electrode for the manufacture of solid-state dye sensitized solar cell (so-DSSC). The structure of solid-state dye sensitized solar cell used in current work is composed of FTO/TiO2/N719/PEDOT: PSS/Pt. The only variable for simulation is absorber layer. The computational simulation findings indicate that parameters of solid-state DSSC such as VOC, JSC, FF and PCE are …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 23, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Perovskite-Silicon Thin Film Based Tandem Solar Cell
Abstract: A perovskite-microcrystalline silicon-based thin-film tandem solar cell was designed and investigated, where perovskite and microcrystalline cells used as top and bottom cells, respectively, for better and higher light absorption utilizing the very high open-circuit voltage. The study was carried out for simulation results of quantum efficiency and short circuit current based on different thicknesses of the top and bottom cell-intrinsic layer. A very good short circuit matched current has been …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 22, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 23–29 Read article
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Nanotechnology Based Solar Cells: A Review
Abstract: In the last few decades, a change in the global climate has given rise to a strong interest in renewable sources of energy and most of all, solar energy, an industry which has gone through steady growth over the last few years. As with most industries, the solar industry also has an equal number of pros and cons. In this scenario, where the biggest and the main pro is the …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 37–42 Read article
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The Effect of Ni2+ Ions on Energy Band gap of TiO2 Nanoparticles for Solar Cell Applications
Abstract: Pure TiO2 and Nickel doped TiO2 nanoparticles were prepared by chemical synthesis route with different doping percent of Nickel at 4500 C annealing temperature. UV-Visible and XRD characterizations were performed to know the doping effect of Nickel in pure TiO2. XRD results show increased particle size with doping of Ni2+, the particle size of samples are in the range of 27.43 nm to 45.85 nm. UV-Visible results revealed decreased band …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 69–74 Read article
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Structural and Optical Properties Investigation of Sn doped ZnTe Thin Film
Abstract: To increase the efficiency of a single-junction solar cell the Intermediate Band Solar Cell (IBSC) is proposed, where, IBSC designed to provide extra optical transitions that enable sub-band gap energy photons to participate in current generation through pumping of electrons from the valence band (VB) to the Intermediate Band (IB) and further from the IB to the conduction band (CB) hence it provide high conversion efficiency. Thin film of undoped …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 21, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 13–20 Read article
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A Review on Assembly of Solar Electric Vehicle
Abstract: In today’s world, the greenhouse effect is a big concern. Solar energy is a renewable energy source that can be used for thousands of years. In order to keep global warming below 2°C, COP21 convened the Paris Climate Conference 2015 in Paris in 2015, and nearly 190 countries pledged to collaborate on climate change issues. Solar electric vehicles emit no pollutants and are environmentally friendly. Solar energy is a renewable …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 28–31 Read article
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A Study of Nature Based Dye with Different Extracting Solvents as a Sensitizer for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells
Abstract: In this paper, natural dye extracts were used as a sensitizer for Dye Sensitized Solar Cell (DSSC). The natural dye was extracted from Lantana camara leaf, flower and Clitoria ternatea flower using ethanol and acidified ethanol (in 1% HCl) as extracting solvent. The DSSCs have been fabricated using pure TiO2 and Ni doped TiO2 layers as photoanodes deposited by Doctor Blade method on fluorine doped Tin Oxide (FTO) glass substrate …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 69–73 Read article
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Growth and Characterization of CuInSe2 Nanoparticles for Solar Cell Applications
Abstract: This paper investigates the possibility of growing copper indium diselenide (CuInSe2) nanoparticles by solution method for solar cell applications. The purpose is to study the reaction, growth mechanism and to optimize the parameters of this method. Upon successful synthesizing the samples, they were characterized using various techniques. EDAX, SEM, PIXE, XRD together with the measured optical parameters obtained from UV-VIS absorption testing were analyzed. They show reasonably identical values that …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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Role of Redox-Couples for Generation of Electrical Energy in Dye Sensitized Solar Cell
Abstract: Growing concern of rise in fossil fuel prices and environmental degradation have led to the world’s interest in renewable energy sources. Out of various renewable energy sources, solar energy is freely available and commercially viable source for electrical energy generation. It is one of the most resourceful sources of energy for the future.The conversion of solar energy into electrical energy can be done by DSS cells. DSS cell is based …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 20–26 Read article