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This study introduces barium phosphochloride (Ba₃PCl₃) as a novel, non-toxic absorber for perovskite solar cells (PSCs). Optimized with cerium oxide electron transport layers, it achieves a high 25.38% power conversion efficiency.

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  • Materials Science
  • Renewable Energy
  • Photovoltaics

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  • Lead-based perovskite solar cells (PSCs) offer high performance but pose environmental toxicity concerns.
  • Research is actively seeking lead-free alternatives with comparable optoelectronic properties for sustainable solar energy.
  • Barium phosphochloride (Ba₃PCl₃) emerges as a promising non-toxic candidate absorber material.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and optimize a lead-free perovskite solar cell using Ba₃PCl₃ as the absorber material.
  • To investigate the impact of electron transport layers (ETLs) on device performance.
  • To model and fine-tune device architecture for enhanced power conversion efficiency (PCE).

Main Methods:

  • Screening of various electron transport layers (ETLs), identifying cerium oxide (CeO₂) as optimal.
  • Device architecture modeling and optimization using SCAPS-1D simulation software.
  • Comprehensive parametric sweeps focusing on absorber thickness and defect density.

Main Results:

  • Cerium oxide (CeO₂) ETL demonstrated superior carrier extraction and reduced recombination.
  • Optimized device configuration achieved a short circuit current density (Jsc) of 43.35 mA/cm², open circuit voltage (Voc) of 0.7059 V, and fill factor (FF) of 82.92%.
  • The optimized lead-free PSC reached a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 25.38%.

Conclusions:

  • Ba₃PCl₃ is a viable non-toxic alternative absorber for high-performance perovskite solar cells.
  • CeO₂ is an effective ETL for enhancing carrier dynamics and device efficiency in lead-free PSCs.
  • Device optimization through parameter tuning is crucial for maximizing the potential of novel absorber materials.