Recently, organic-inorganic halide perovskites solar cells (PSCs) emerged as a promising photovoltaic technology and a remarkable highest power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 22.1% has been demonstrated based on mesoscopic PSCs [7].Mesoscopic PSCs usually employ a mesoscopic layer sintered at high temperature as a scaffold, which increases the fabrication
In this paper, a series of blocking layer variants, based on TiO 2 and ZnO:TiO 2, were obtained using the reactive magnetron sputtering method. Material composition, structure and layer...
In this study, we have demonstrated the significant advantages of magnetron-sputtered NiO x
Herein we report an investigation of a CH 3 NH 3 PbI 3 planar solar cell, showing significant power conversion efficiency (PCE) improvement from 4.88% to 6.13% by introducing a homogeneous and uniform NiO blocking interlayer fabricated with the reactive magnetron sputtering method.
In this research, using radio frequency magnetron sputtering (RFMS), TiO 2 cp layers were fabricated and the thickness could be controlled by deposition time; CH 3 NH 3 PbI 3 films were...
The semiconductor antimony sulfide (Sb 2 S 3) is a potential absorber materials for the top sub-cell of Si-based tandem solar cells because of its appropriate band-gap, simple binary composition, nontoxic elements, and long-term stability this study, polycrystalline Sb 2 S 3 films were fabricated by post-annealing of radio frequency (RF) magnetron sputtered
In this work, a simple and effective magnetron sputtering method was
Herein we report an investigation of a CH 3 NH 3 PbI 3 planar solar cell, showing significant power conversion efficiency (PCE) improvement from 4.88% to 6.13% by introducing a homogeneous and uniform NiO
Room-Temperature Sputtered SnO 2 as Robust Electron Transport Layer for Air-Stable and Efficient Perovskite Solar Cells on Rigid and Flexible Substrates
All functional layers of PSCs can be deposited with magnetron sputtering. Replacing the organic charge transport layer (CTL) with a sputtered inorganic CTL can also reduce cost and improve stability. However, due to the
Radio frequency (RF) magnetron sputtering was used to deposit tungsten disulfide (WS2) thin films on top of soda lime glass substrates. The deposition power of RF magnetron sputtering varied at 50
Cu(In, Ga)Se2 (CIGS) solar cell is one of the most promising thin film solar cells. However the marketization of the CIGS solar cells is hindered by the uncertainty of the element ratios. Traditional sputtering with post selenization is one of the most widespread methods to produce the CIGS solar cells. Nevertheless, the post selenization process is the most difficult
The fabrication of Sb2Se3 thin-film solar cells deposited by a pulsed hybrid reactive magnetron sputtering (PHRMS) was proposed and examined for different growth conditions. The influence of growth temperature and Se pulse period were studied in terms of morphology, crystal structure, and composition. The Sb2Se3 growth showed to be dependent
The efficiency and stability of sputtered perovskite solar cells can be
In this work, an efficient method of magnetron sputtering using Sb 2 S 3 target followed with post-sulfurization or post-selenization heat treatment process has been used to prepare S–Sb 2 S 3 and Se–Sb 2 S 3 thin films, then substrate structured Sb 2 S 3 solar cells with configuration of Mo/Sb 2 S 3 /CdS/ITO/Ag were fabricated.
In this research, using radio frequency magnetron sputtering (RFMS), TiO 2
The magnetron sputtering technique was applied to fabricate thin film structures for CIGS solar cells application. The structural properties of the sputtered layers were analyzed using SEM, EDS and XRD methods. The sputtering parameters influence on electrical conductivity of the top and back contact materials was evaluated using four-point
The performance of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) with magnetron-sputtered tin-oxide (SnOx) electron-transport layers (ETLs) is strongly influenced by the optical and electrical characteristics of the SnOx. However, magnetron-sputtered SnOx typically exhibits oxygen vacancy (VO)-related point defects. This leads to significant interface charge
After a brief introduction to the working principles of PSCs and magnetron sputtering deposition, this review discusses the recent progress made in the development of efficient and stable PSCs by incorporating different high-performance metal oxide interlayers fabricated using DC/RF magnetron sputtering. 2 PEROVSKITE SOLAR CELLS AND METAL
In this study, we have demonstrated the significant advantages of magnetron-sputtered NiO x films over spin-coated NiO x films in the application of perovskite solar cells (PSCs). Through detailed process optimization, we achieved sputtered NiO x films with enhanced crystallinity, smoother surfaces, and significantly reduced Ni 3+ species on
In this paper, a series of blocking layer variants, based on TiO 2 and ZnO:TiO
In this work, an efficient method of magnetron sputtering using Sb 2 S 3
The magnetron sputtering technique was applied to fabricate thin film structures for CIGS solar cells application. The structural properties of the sputtered layers were analyzed using SEM, EDS and XRD methods. The
The performance of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) with magnetron-sputtered
The efficiency and stability of sputtered perovskite solar cells can be enhanced significantly by optimizing the sputtered processes and improving the crystallization, which lay a solid foundation for further study of the preparation of
All functional layers of PSCs can be deposited with magnetron sputtering. Replacing the organic charge transport layer (CTL) with a sputtered inorganic CTL can also reduce cost and improve stability. However, due to the working principle of momentum exchange in magnetron sputtering, the deposited particles have an extremely high kinetic energy
Over the last two decades, thin film solar cell technology has made notable progress, presenting a competitive alternative to silicon-based solar counterparts. CIGS (CuIn1−xGaxSe2) solar cells, leveraging the tunable optoelectronic properties of the CIGS absorber layer, currently stand out with the highest power conversion efficiency among second
In this work, a simple and effective magnetron sputtering method was proposed to deposite GeSe precursor thin films using GeSe alloy target. Subsequently, the as-deposited samples were post-annealed in vacuum atmosphere.
This research study examined properties of SnO 2 films deposited at different sputter pressure and room temperate by magnetron sputtering (see Fig. 3) for optimisation of the perovskite solar cell. Sputtering process allows a controlled rate of film deposition, exceptional high film adhesion on substrates, outstanding film homogeneity on a
In this work, a simple and effective magnetron sputtering method was proposed to deposite GeSe precursor thin films using GeSe alloy target. Subsequently, the as-deposited samples were post-annealed in vacuum atmosphere. The effects of different annealing temperatures on crystallinity, morphology and phase transformation of the as-prepared films
The efficiency and stability of sputtered perovskite solar cells can be enhanced significantly by optimizing the sputtered processes and improving the crystallization, which lay a solid foundation for further study of the preparation of perovskite solar cells by magnetron sputtering.
Magnetron sputtering is one of the most well-developed vapor deposition techniques in the electronics industry, with advantages such as wide material selection, uniform and dense film formation, and a fast deposition speed. All functional layers of PSCs can be deposited with magnetron sputtering.
Thanks to the dense and stable inorganic CTL, the device exhibited excellent long-term stability, maintaining 93.5% of its initial PCE after being placed in a nitrogen box for 2000 h. This work, for the first time, achieved magnetron sputtering deposition of all functional layers for PSCs.
All functional layers of PSCs can be deposited with magnetron sputtering. Replacing the organic charge transport layer (CTL) with a sputtered inorganic CTL can also reduce cost and improve stability. However, due to the working principle of momentum exchange in magnetron sputtering, the deposited particles have an extremely high kinetic energy.
Augustowski, D., Kwaśnicki, P., Dziedzic, J. & Rysz, J. Magnetron sputtered electron blocking layer as an efficient method to improve dye-sensitized solar cell performance. Energies 13, 2690 (2020). Odari, V., Musembi, R. & Mwabora, J. Enhanced performance of Sb 2 S 3 mesoscopic sensitized solar cells employing TiO 2: Nb compact layer. J. Mater.
However, due to the working principle of momentum exchange in magnetron sputtering, the deposited particles have an extremely high kinetic energy. It will damage the soft lattice perovskite material if the deposition process is continued upon the perovskite layer.
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