Numerical Investigation of Power Conversion Efficiency of Sustainable Perovskite Solar Cells
Perovskite solar cells have been researched for high efficiency only in the last few years. These cells could offer an efficiency increase of about 3% to more than 15%. However, lead-based perovskite materials are very harmful to the environment. So, it is imperative to find lead-free materials and...
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| description | Perovskite solar cells have been researched for high efficiency only in the last few years. These cells could offer an efficiency increase of about 3% to more than 15%. However, lead-based perovskite materials are very harmful to the environment. So, it is imperative to find lead-free materials and use them in designing solar cells. This research investigates the potential for using a lead-free double-perovskite material, La<sub>2</sub>NiMnO<sub>6</sub>, as an absorbing layer in perovskite solar cells to enhance power conversion efficiency (PCE). Given the urgent need for environmentally friendly energy sources, the study addresses the problem of developing alternative materials to replace lead-based perovskite materials. Compared to single-perovskite materials, double perovskites offer several advantages, such as improved stability, higher efficiency, and broader absorption spectra. In this research work, we have simulated and analyzed a double-perovskite La<sub>2</sub>NiMnO<sub>6</sub> as an absorbing material in a variety of electron transport layers (ETLs) and hole transport layers (HTLs) to maximize the capacity for high-efficiency power conversion (PCE). It has been observed that for a perovskite solar cells with La<sub>2</sub>NiMnO<sub>6</sub> absorbing layer, C<sub>60</sub> and Cu<sub>2</sub>O provide good ETLs and HTLs, respectively. Therefore, the achieved power conversion efficiency (PCE) is improved. The study demonstrates that La<sub>2</sub>NiMnO<sub>6</sub>, as a lead-free double-perovskite material can serve as an effective absorbing layer in perovskite solar cells. The findings of this study contribute to the growing body of research on developing high-efficiency, eco-friendly perovskite solar cell technologies and have important implications for the advancement of renewable energy production. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-0ee2b0643f224597b1a229e2635bdd602023-11-17T19:00:32ZengMDPI AGElectronics2079-92922023-04-01128176210.3390/electronics12081762Numerical Investigation of Power Conversion Efficiency of Sustainable Perovskite Solar CellsVivek Bhojak0Praveen K. Jain1Deepak Bhatia2Shashi Kant Dargar3Michał Jasinski4Radomir Gono5Zbigniew Leonowicz6Swami Keshvanand Institute of Technology, Management & Gramothan, Jaipur 302017, Rajasthan, IndiaSwami Keshvanand Institute of Technology, Management & Gramothan, Jaipur 302017, Rajasthan, IndiaDepartment of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Rajasthan Technical University, Kota 324010, Rajasthan, IndiaKalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Srivilliputhur 626126, Tamil Nadu, IndiaDepartment of Electrical Engineering Fundamentals, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, 50-370 Wroclaw, PolandDepartment of Electrical Engineering Fundamentals, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, 50-370 Wroclaw, PolandDepartment of Electrical Engineering Fundamentals, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, 50-370 Wroclaw, PolandPerovskite solar cells have been researched for high efficiency only in the last few years. These cells could offer an efficiency increase of about 3% to more than 15%. However, lead-based perovskite materials are very harmful to the environment. So, it is imperative to find lead-free materials and use them in designing solar cells. This research investigates the potential for using a lead-free double-perovskite material, La<sub>2</sub>NiMnO<sub>6</sub>, as an absorbing layer in perovskite solar cells to enhance power conversion efficiency (PCE). Given the urgent need for environmentally friendly energy sources, the study addresses the problem of developing alternative materials to replace lead-based perovskite materials. Compared to single-perovskite materials, double perovskites offer several advantages, such as improved stability, higher efficiency, and broader absorption spectra. In this research work, we have simulated and analyzed a double-perovskite La<sub>2</sub>NiMnO<sub>6</sub> as an absorbing material in a variety of electron transport layers (ETLs) and hole transport layers (HTLs) to maximize the capacity for high-efficiency power conversion (PCE). It has been observed that for a perovskite solar cells with La<sub>2</sub>NiMnO<sub>6</sub> absorbing layer, C<sub>60</sub> and Cu<sub>2</sub>O provide good ETLs and HTLs, respectively. Therefore, the achieved power conversion efficiency (PCE) is improved. The study demonstrates that La<sub>2</sub>NiMnO<sub>6</sub>, as a lead-free double-perovskite material can serve as an effective absorbing layer in perovskite solar cells. The findings of this study contribute to the growing body of research on developing high-efficiency, eco-friendly perovskite solar cell technologies and have important implications for the advancement of renewable energy production.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/12/8/1762perovskite solar cellpower conversion efficiencymaterial optimizationLMNO |
| spellingShingle | Vivek Bhojak Praveen K. Jain Deepak Bhatia Shashi Kant Dargar Michał Jasinski Radomir Gono Zbigniew Leonowicz Numerical Investigation of Power Conversion Efficiency of Sustainable Perovskite Solar Cells Electronics perovskite solar cell power conversion efficiency material optimization LMNO |
| title | Numerical Investigation of Power Conversion Efficiency of Sustainable Perovskite Solar Cells |
| title_full | Numerical Investigation of Power Conversion Efficiency of Sustainable Perovskite Solar Cells |
| title_fullStr | Numerical Investigation of Power Conversion Efficiency of Sustainable Perovskite Solar Cells |
| title_full_unstemmed | Numerical Investigation of Power Conversion Efficiency of Sustainable Perovskite Solar Cells |
| title_short | Numerical Investigation of Power Conversion Efficiency of Sustainable Perovskite Solar Cells |
| title_sort | numerical investigation of power conversion efficiency of sustainable perovskite solar cells |
| topic | perovskite solar cell power conversion efficiency material optimization LMNO |
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