Theoretical Model for Observation of the Conversion Efficiency into Quantum Dot Solar Cells
Publication: Journal of Energy Engineering
Volume 142, Issue 1
Abstract
In this work, a theoretical model for investigating the induced photocurrent and the corresponding power conversion efficiency is established. The quantum dot solar cells (QDSCs) model is used to determine the dependence of these figures of merits on its various parameters, such as optical generation lifetime, recombination lifetime, quantum dot size, surface density of quantum dots, effective density state into QDs, and number of QD layers. The spectral response for the power conversion efficiency is theoretically calculated. The obtained results ensure that up to 78% conversion efficiency is obtained due to the intrinsic region in the p-n junction being equipped with QD layers. Additionally, the results ensure that a wide spectrum of efficiency is obtained that is not only concentrated near 200 nm, as considered before, but also extended to longer wavelengths up to 3 μm. As a result, the QDSCs will respond to visible light, yielding a higher performance. Finally, the method overcomes the narrow-band response problem reported in the literature.
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Journal of Energy Engineering
Volume 142 • Issue 1 • March 2016
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Received: Sep 16, 2014
Accepted: Dec 2, 2014
Published online: Jan 19, 2015
Discussion open until: Jun 19, 2015
Published in print: Mar 1, 2016
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