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Ali Elrashidi^1,2, Khaled Elleithy³

¹Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Business and Technology, Jeddah 21432, Saudi Arabia.

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Summary

This study presents a high-efficiency organic solar cell using grating nanostructures and gold nanoparticles. Optimized designs achieved a 9.46% power conversion efficiency, demonstrating enhanced light absorption.

Keywords:

FDTD plasmonic nanoparticles polymer solar cell power conversion efficiency short circuit current density

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Nanotechnology
Renewable Energy

Background:

Organic solar cells (OSCs) offer a promising alternative for renewable energy generation.
Enhancing light absorption and charge transport is crucial for improving OSC performance.
Nanostructuring and plasmonic nanoparticles are key strategies for boosting OSC efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a high-efficiency organic solar cell using advanced nanostructures.
To optimize grating nanostructures and gold nanoparticle (Au NP) integration for enhanced performance.
To investigate the impact of temperature and light polarization on device characteristics.

Main Methods:

Utilized Lumerical finite difference time domain (FDTD) software for optimizing grating periods.
Simulated and analyzed optimal Au NP radius on the zinc oxide (ZnO) layer.
Employed optical and electrical models to calculate key performance parameters.
Investigated the effects of temperature and light polarization on solar cell parameters.

Main Results:

Achieved a maximum short circuit current density of 18.11 mA/cm².
Attained a peak power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 9.46%.
Demonstrated high light absorption in the visible spectrum.
Analyzed the influence of incident light angles (0°–70°) and temperature variations.

Conclusions:

The proposed organic solar cell design with grating nanostructures and Au NPs significantly enhances light absorption and efficiency.
Optimization of nanostructure parameters is critical for maximizing solar cell performance.
The developed device shows potential for efficient solar energy conversion.