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  • Materials Science
  • Photovoltaics
  • Nanotechnology

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  • Maximizing solar cell efficiency is crucial for renewable energy.
  • Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) face limitations in spectral absorption.
  • Lanthanide-doped nanoparticles offer potential for light management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of NaGdF4:Yb3+,Tm3+@NaGdF4:Eu3+ (TMN) and NaGdF4:Yb3+,Er3+@NaGdF4:Eu3+ (ERN) nanoparticles on PSC efficiency.
  • To explore the photon-converting capabilities of these core-shell nanoparticles.
  • To enhance the power conversion efficiency (PCE) of perovskite solar cells.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of TMN and ERN nanoparticles via thermolysis.
  • Characterization using photoluminescence spectroscopy, TEM, XRD, and quantum yield measurements.
  • Fabrication and testing of PSCs incorporating the synthesized nanoparticles under solar simulation.

Main Results:

  • Lanthanide-doped nanoparticles exhibited strong downshifting and minor upconversion luminescence.
  • PSCs with ERN nanoparticles showed a 22.19% relative increase in PCE.
  • PSCs with TMN nanoparticles demonstrated a 13.23% relative increase in PCE.

Conclusions:

  • Lanthanide-based photon-converting materials can overcome spectral absorption limitations in PSCs.
  • Downshifting emission and core-shell architecture improve surface passivation, reducing recombination.
  • These nanoparticles offer a promising strategy for next-generation photovoltaic technologies.