The Effect of Bandgap Graded Absorber on the Performance of a-Si1–xGex : H Single-Junction Cells with μc-SiOx:H N-Type Layer
Joint Authors
Tsai, Chuang-Chuang
Hsu, Hung-Jung
Hsu, Cheng-Hang
Source
International Journal of Photoenergy
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-11-27
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
We reported the effect of bandgap grading of absorbers on the performance of a-Si1−xGex:H cells employing μc-SiOx:H n-layer.
The influence of bandgap grading widths extended from the p-layer (the p/i grading) and the n-layer (the i/n grading) to the absorber on the cell performance which were systematically studied.
The p/i grading reduced the interface defects and thus improved the VOC.
The reduced JSC and FF were presumably due to the degraded hole transport by the potential gradient of p/i grading.
Increasing the i/n grading width improved the carrier collection significantly.
The EQE, the JSC, and the FF were improved substantially.
Bias-dependent EQE revealed that the carrier collection is efficient in the cell employing optimal i/n grading.
On the other hand, increasing the i/n grading width was accompanied by the decrease in long-wavelength response which potentially constrained the i/n grading width.
Compared to the cell without grading, the a-Si1−xGex:H cells with optimal p/i and i/n grading width improved the efficiency from 5.5 to 7.5%.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hsu, Hung-Jung& Hsu, Cheng-Hang& Tsai, Chuang-Chuang. 2013. The Effect of Bandgap Graded Absorber on the Performance of a-Si1–xGex : H Single-Junction Cells with μc-SiOx:H N-Type Layer. International Journal of Photoenergy،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hsu, Hung-Jung…[et al.]. The Effect of Bandgap Graded Absorber on the Performance of a-Si1–xGex : H Single-Junction Cells with μc-SiOx:H N-Type Layer. International Journal of Photoenergy No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Hsu, Hung-Jung& Hsu, Cheng-Hang& Tsai, Chuang-Chuang. The Effect of Bandgap Graded Absorber on the Performance of a-Si1–xGex : H Single-Junction Cells with μc-SiOx:H N-Type Layer. International Journal of Photoenergy. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-466165