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  • Materials Science
  • Renewable Energy
  • Computational Physics

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  • Perovskite solar cells offer promising alternatives for renewable energy.
  • Nontoxic, inorganic perovskite materials are crucial for sustainable solar technology.
  • Optimizing material parameters is key to enhancing solar cell performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of material parameters on the power conversion efficiency (PCE) of nontoxic Cs-based perovskite solar cells.
  • To utilize machine learning algorithms for parameter optimization and performance prediction.
  • To guide experimentalists in fabricating high-efficiency perovskite solar devices.

Main Methods:

  • Simulated 63,500 unique devices using solar cell capacitance simulator-one-dimensional (SCAPS-1D) software.
  • Employed machine learning algorithms to analyze device performance data and rank material parameters.
  • Validated simulation results against predicted outcomes, confirming high accuracy.

Main Results:

  • Identified and ranked key material parameters influencing perovskite solar cell PCE.
  • Optimized parameters, including absorber layer thickness and defect concentration, improved PCE from 13.29% to 16.68%.
  • Demonstrated the effectiveness of machine learning in predicting and enhancing device performance.

Conclusions:

  • Machine learning analysis provides critical insights into optimizing nontoxic Cs-based perovskite solar cells.
  • The study offers guidance for researchers and experimentalists aiming for commercially viable perovskite solar technology.
  • Optimized material parameters and device configurations can significantly enhance PCE for next-generation solar applications.