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Rasmiah S Almufarij1, Muazma Jamil2, M Yasir Ali2
1Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University P. O. Box 84428 Riyadh 11671 Saudi Arabia.
Abstract:
This study investigates a tin-based perovskite solar cell (PSC) incorporating an inorganic hole transport layer, examined through simulations with the SCAPS simulator. The chosen CuZnSn(Se1- S ) compound emerges as a promising candidate for the hole transport layer, allowing for a tunable band gap via adjustments to the S/(S + Se) ratio. The band gap varies from 0.95 eV for Cu2ZnSnSe4 to 1.5 eV for Cu2ZnSnS4, achieved through strategic valence band offset engineering at the MAPbI3/CuZnSn(Se1- S ) interface. However, achieving an optimal Valence Band Offset (VBO) at MASnI3/CuZnSn(Se1- S ) remains challenging yet crucial for realizing high-performance Perovskite Solar Cells. The device efficiency is systematically optimized by manipulating the S content, resulting in a noteworthy Power Conversion Efficiency of 18.29%. Furthermore, it is uncovered that a carefully selected VBO (0.22 eV) is achieved with the CZTSe0.4S0.6 hole transport layer, contributing significantly to the improved performance of the PSC. These findings underscore the importance of precise engineering in achieving optimal device properties for advanced solar energy conversion applications.
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