Modeling of photoelectric characteristics of solar cells based on CsPbI3, CsPbBr3 and creation of experimental structures

Degterev A.Е., Tarasov A.S., Degtereva M.М., Pavlova M.D., Khorshev N.A., Mikhailov I.I., Lamkin I.A., Tarasov S.А.

For Russian citation (Opticheskii Zhurnal):

Дегтерев А.Э., Тарасов А.С., Дегтерева М.М., Павлова М.Д., Хоршев Н.А., Михайлов И.И., Ламкин И.А., Тарасов С.А. Моделирование фотоэлектрических характеристик солнечных элементов на основе CsPbI3, CsPbBr3 и создание экспериментальных структур // Оптический журнал. 2024. Т. 91. № 8. С. 14–24. http://doi.org/10.17586/1023-5086-2024-91-08-14-24

Degterev A.E., Tarasov A.S., Degtereva M.M., Pavlova M.D., Khorshev N.A., Mikhailov I.I., Lamkin I.A., Tarasov S.A. Modeling of photoelectric characteristics of solar cells based on CsPbI3, CsPbBr3 and creation of experimental structures [in Russian] // Opticheskii Zhurnal. 2024. V. 91. № 8. P. 14–24. http://doi.org/10.17586/1023-5086-2024-91-08-14-24

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Abstract:

Subject of the study. Solar cells based on CsPbI3 and CsPbBr3 photosensitive inorganic perovskites. Aim of study. Simulation and creation of inorganic perovskite solar cells based on CsPbI3 and CsPbBr3. Method. The theoretical study was carried out in the open source AFORS-HET program, which is designed for one-dimensional modeling of solar cells and other optoelectronic devices. When creating the structures, the following equipment was used: an EZ4 spin coater for applying thin films and photoresist, ULAB US-1500D heated laboratory magnetic stirrers, and a vacuum thermal deposition station. Main results. Solar cells based on CsPbI3 and CsPbBr3 photosensitive inorganic perovskites are simulated in AFORS-HET software. The main parameters of the photovoltaic cells: fill factor, short-circuit current, open-circuit voltage, and efficiency are estimated. The theoretical analysis of the factors and perovskite films defects affecting the performance of solar cells was carried out. Photosensitive structures based on CsPbI3 perovskite were fabricated and characterized according to the simulation results. Practical significance. The studied solar cells based on CsPbI3 and CsPbBr3 perovskites can be used as efficient converters of solar energy into electrical energy.

Keywords:

perovskite, photovoltaic structures, solar cells

Acknowledgements:

the work was supported by project № FSEE-2022-0016.

OCIS codes: 350.6050; 040.5350; 310.6805

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