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20 articles for “Power Conversion Efficiency (PCE)”
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A Study on Wireless Energy Harvesting for Low Power IoT Devices
Abstract: The Internet of Things (IoT) is an up-and-coming technology that connects a huge number of physical objects with unique identifiers to the Internet which enable these objects to collect and exchange data. Long-term and self-sustainable operations are key components for the realization of such a complex network and need devices that are capable of harvesting the required energy from available energy sources. Among the different energy harvesting methods available, such …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Embedded System & Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 21–27 Read article
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Study of Perovskite (CH3NH3PbI3) Solar Cell using CuI (Copper Iodide) as Hole Transport Layer (HTL) at different thickness of HTL layer
Abstract: While solar energy is a viable option, future clean energy solutions may require other energy sources. Renewable electricity sources are known for being affordable, easy to access, and not producing greenhouse gases. Photovoltaic cells, which turn sunlight into electrical power, are a good choice. Over the last twenty years, advancements in photovoltaic technology have lowered costs and improved the efficiency of solar cells. Perovskite materials, recognized for their unique crystal …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Analysis of Perovskite (CH3NH3PbI3) Solar Cells Using Cu2O as a Hole Transport Layer (HTL) with Varying ETL Thickness
Abstract: Solar cells offer a viable option for creating new clean energy solutions, though they may require supplementary energy sources. Renewable electricity sources, known for being affordable, accessible, and greenhouse gas-free, are increasingly popular. Photovoltaic cells, which convert sunlight into electricity, stand out as an excellent choice. Over the past two decades, advancements in photovoltaic technology have significantly reduced costs and enhanced the efficiency of solar cells.[4] Perovskite materials, recognized for …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 38–48 Read article
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Machine Learning Framework for Optimizing Polymer–Metal Oxide Composites as Charge Selective Layers in Perovskite Solar Cells
Abstract: To achieve high-performance and stability of perovskite solar cells (PSCs), it was important to incorporate innovative interfacial materials to tune the balanced charge extraction, low recombination, and enhanced operational lifespan. On this note, polymer composites with metal oxides have been proposed as promising candidates as charge selective layers (CSLs), whereby they present a rare combination of tunable energy levels, improved film forming abilities, and better interface engineering capabilities. In this …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 1073–1098 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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Impact analysis of CuSCN in Perovskite (CH3NH3PbI3) Solar Cell as Hole Transport Layer
Abstract: The comprehensive modelling and numerical simulation of perovskite solar cell’s were carried out utilizing perovskite materials such “methyl ammonium lead iodide (MAPbI3, MA= CH3NH3)” with the help of SCAPS tools and measured the measurements like "open-circuit voltage (Voc), fill factor (FF), power conversion efficiency (PCE), and short-circuit current density (Jsc) of the MAPbI3 material used as active layer, respectively.” In the modelled structure of the perovskite solar (Fig 1 as …
Published in Journal of Microcontroller Engineering and Applications · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Effect study of Cu2O in Perovskite (CH3NH3PbX3, X: I, Br, Cl) Solar Cell as Hole Transport Layer
Abstract: AbstractThe detailed modeling and mathematical simulation on perovskite solar cells have been performed with three various perovskite materials, such as “methyl ammonium lead trial halide (MAPbX3, MA= CH3NH3, X: I, Br, Cl)” with aid of solar cell capacitance simulator software (SCAPS) tools. The electrical possessions of MAPbX3 material performed as “active layer” and measured different parameters such as “open-circuit voltage (Voc), fill factor (FF), power conversion efficiency (PCE), and short-circuit …
Published in Journal of Microelectronics and Solid State Devices · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 5–10 Read article
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Effect Analysis of Different ETL Layer Thickness in Perovskite (CH3NH3PbI3) Solar Cell Using CuSCN as Hole Transport Layer
Abstract: Thickness of Electron Transport Layer (ETL) shows an important role in terms of stability and efficiency of perovskite solar cells. In this paper, numerical simulation and detailed modeling on perovskite solar cell was carried out using perovskite material such as methyl ammonium lead iodide (MAPbI3, MA= CH3NH3) at various thickness’s of ETL layer using the SCAPS tool. The electrical properties of the “MAPbI3 material” used as active layer for different …
Published in Journal of Microelectronics and Solid State Devices · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Performance analysis of ETL/Absorber and Absorber/HTL Interface Layer on Perovskite (CH3NH3PbX3, X: I) Solar Cell
Abstract: The effectiveness of perovskite solar cells employing perovskite materials such as methyl ammonium lead tri halide (MAPbX3, MA=CH3NH3, X:I) has been investigated in this research with the use of the SCAPS tool. The electrical properties of the MAPbX3 material utilized for the active layer have been calculated through numerical simulation and modelling for various parameters, including open-circuit voltage (Voc), power conversion efficiency (PCE), fill factor (FF), and short-circuit current density …
Published in Journal of Microelectronics and Solid State Devices · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 8–14 Read article
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Effect of ETL layer thickness on perovskite (CH3NH3PbI3) solar cell
Abstract: Abstract: Thickness of ETL (Electron transport layer) shows important role in term of stability and efficiency of perovskite solar cells. In this paper the numerical simulation and extensive modeling have been performed on perovskite solar cell using perovskite material such as methyl ammonium lead Iodide (MAPbI3, MA=CH3NH3) with the help of SCAPS tool. The electrical properties of the MAPbI3 material used as active layer, have been calculated for different parameter …
Published in Trends in Opto-electro & Optical Communication · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 32–37 Read article
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Impact Analysis of Different Active Layer (CH3NH3PbI3) Thickness Using Cu2O as Hole Transport Layer in Perovskite Solar Cell
Abstract: AbstractThickness of active Layer (CH3NH3PbI3) shows important role in term of stability and efficiency of perovskite solar cells. In this paper the numerical simulation and extensive modeling have been performed on perovskite solar cell using perovskite material such as methyl ammonium lead Iodide (MAPbI3, MA=CH3NH3) at different thickness with the help of SCAPS tool. The electrical properties of the MAPbI3 material used as active layer, have been calculated for different …
Published in Trends in Opto-electro & Optical Communication · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 15–20 Read article
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Impact of ETL/Absorber Interface layer on Perovskite (CH3NH3PbX3, X: I, Br, Cl) Solar Cell
Abstract: In this paper, the impact of ETL/Absorber interface layer has been studied on the efficiency of perovskite solar cell using perovskite materials such as methyl ammonium lead trihalide (MAPbX3, MA=CH3NH3, X: I, Br, Cl) through the SCAPS tool. Modeling and the numerical simulation have been performed with electrical properties of the MAPbX3 material used as the active layer and calculated different parameters such as open-circuit voltage (Voc), power conversion efficiency …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 21, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Recent Advancements in Quantum Dot Sensitized Solar Cells
Abstract: In the last few decades, Quantum Dot Sensitized Solar Cells (QDSSCs) have attracted attention of researchers worldwide and extensive work has been done to improve the efficiency of the solar cell.QDSSCs is considered as the best alternative to the other solar cell devices due to its photovoltaic properties with the combination of miniaturization. The best property of quantum dot is the size and bandgap tunability and it makes quantum dots …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 23, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Variation of PbS Layer Thickness in Colloidal Quantum Dot Solar Cell
Abstract: The broad tuning of semiconductor band structure is proposed for colloidal quantum dot via the quantum size effect by several workers. In this paper, we define brief details on effect of the thickness of lead sulphide (PbS) layer as the absorbing photovoltaic materials in the colloidal CQD solar cell and show their effect on the performance of the solar cell. The calculated results shows that with lower thickness of 180 …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Comparative Evaluation of Tin Perovskite based Solar Cell
Abstract: AbstractPerovskite material utilized in manufacturing solar cells as active layer has altogether improved their effectiveness for power change. They possess conversion efficiency impressively more than the traditional technologies, for example, silicon based cells. They likewise have PCE more than the DSSC. They are accounted for to have conversion efficiency of about 20%. There has been a great increment in the estimation of PCE of these cells utilizing Perovskite as active …
Published in Trends in Opto-electro & Optical Communication · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 15–18 Read article
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Design and Analysis of Quantum Dot Solar Cell Using SCAPS-1D Software
Abstract: Compared to conventional solar cells, quantum dot solar cells (QDSCs) have drawn a lot of attention due to their hybrid structure, low production cost, and greater power conversion efficiency. Nevertheless, carrier recombination in the quasi-neutral region (QNR) continues to limit their performance. The electron transport layer (ETL) and hole transport layer (HTL) are two of the layers that are most important in determining the overall efficiency of the device. The …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 17, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 15–20 Read article
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Modern Progress in the Advance of High-Efficiency Perovskite (CH3NH3PbI3) Solar Cell using different Hole Transport Layer
Abstract: One viable alternative for creating new clean energy is solar cells, although they might need additional energy sources. The affordable, easily accessible, and greenhouse gas-free nature of a renewable energy source are its defining characteristics. An alternative that can generate power by converting solar photons into electrical energy is a photovoltaic cell. Over the past 20 years, scientific advancements in photovoltaic technology have presented a number of real-world opportunities that …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 20–29 Read article
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Performance Optimization of Thin Film Cu(In,Ga)Se2 Solar Cell using BSF Layer
Abstract: This research work offers numerical analysis of CIGS solar cell designing an ultrathin absorber layer. The CIGS structure is outperformed from the theoretical and experimental evaluation considering the physical properties, dimensions and thickness of various layers of solar cell. Concentration of gallium within CIGS (Cu (In, Gа) Sе2) has major influence on the efficiency attributed to CIGS based solar cell and maximum power conversion efficiency of 27.26% is attained by …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 19–26 Read article
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Design of Lead-Free Perovskite (CH3NH3SnX3, X=I) Solar Cell using SCAPS-1D
Abstract: Research on renewable energy conversion technology has accelerated due to the world's growing energy needs. Researchers from all over the world are interested in lead-based perovskite materials. These cells are being developed as a substitute for conventional solar cells (SCs) because they have the potential to increase solar energy conversion efficiency. Lead's advantageous electrical and optical characteristics make it a viable option for photovoltaic and optoelectronic applications. Lead's limited material …
Published in Journal of Semiconductor Devices and Circuits · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 37–43 Read article
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Recent Progress in the Development of High- Efficiency Perovskite Solar Cell Using Copper Iodide (CuI) as Hole Transport Layer
Abstract: Solar cells are a practical option that could potentially require additional energy sources for developing new clean energy. A renewable source of electricity is characterized by its affordability, accessibility, and zero emissions from greenhouse gases. By converting sunlight photons into electrical power, photovoltaic cells are a viable option. The last two decades have witnessed numerous material opportunities for scientific advancements in photovoltaic technology, which have resulted in reduced costs and …
Published in Journal of Semiconductor Devices and Circuits · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2024 Read article