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    Area of Science:

    • Materials Science
    • Solid State Physics
    • Renewable Energy

    Background:

    • Indium Gallium Nitride (InGaN)/Gallium Nitride (GaN) multiple quantum wells (MQWs) are promising for solar cell applications.
    • Optimizing carrier dynamics and reducing internal fields are crucial for enhancing solar cell performance.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To demonstrate enhanced power conversion efficiency (PCE) in InGaN/GaN MQW solar cells.
    • To investigate the effect of gradually decreasing indium composition in quantum wells (GQWs) on solar cell performance.

    Main Methods:

    • Fabrication and characterization of InGaN/GaN MQW solar cells with GQWs.
    • Comparative analysis of solar cells with GQWs versus typical MQWs.
    • Simulation and experimental validation of carrier collection mechanisms.

    Main Results:

    • Gradually graded quantum wells (GQWs) improved the fill factor from 42% to 62%.
    • Short-circuit current density increased from 0.8 mA/cm² to 0.92 mA/cm².
    • Overall power conversion efficiency (PCE) was boosted from 0.63% to 1.11% under AM1.5G illumination.

    Conclusions:

    • The enhanced PCE in GQW solar cells is attributed to improved carrier collection.
    • Reduced potential barriers and piezoelectric polarization fields contribute to better performance.
    • The GQW approach offers a pathway toward highly efficient InGaN-based solar cells and related devices.