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Numerical Simulation and Optimization of Inorganic Lead-Free Cs 3 Bi 2 I 9 -Based Perovskite Photovoltaic Cell: Impact of Various Design Parameters

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  • Arnob Das

    (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology, Rajshahi 6204, Bangladesh)

  • Susmita Datta Peu

    (Department of Agriculture, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur 5200, Bangladesh)

  • Md Abdul Mannan Akanda

    (School of Engineering and Technology, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859, USA)

  • Mostafa M. Salah

    (Electrical Engineering Department, Future University in Egypt, Cairo 11835, Egypt)

  • Md. Sejan Hossain

    (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology, Rajshahi 6204, Bangladesh)

  • Barun Kumar Das

    (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology, Rajshahi 6204, Bangladesh)

Abstract

The lead halide-based perovskite solar cells have attracted much attention in the photovoltaic industry due to their high efficiency, easy manufacturing, lightweight, and low cost. However, these lead halide-based perovskite solar cells are not manufactured commercially due to lead-based toxicity. To investigate lead-free inorganic perovskite solar cells (PSCs), we investigated a novel Cs3Bi2I9-based perovskite configuration in SCAPS-1D software using different hole transport layers (HTLs). At the same time, WS 2 is applied as an electron transport layer (ETL). Comparative analysis of the various design configurations reveals that ITO/WS 2 /Cs 3 Bi 2 I 9 /PEDOT:PSS/Au offers the best performance with 20.12% of power conversion efficiency (PCE). After optimizing the thickness, bandgap, defect density, and carrier density, the efficiency of the configuration is increased from 20.12 to 24.91%. Improvement in other performance parameters such as short circuit current (17.325 mA/cm 2 ), open circuit voltage (1.5683 V), and fill factor (91.66%) are also observed after tuning different attributes. This investigation indicates the potential application of Cs 3 Bi 2 I 9 as a lead-free and stable perovskite material that can contribute to improving the renewable energy sector.

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  • Arnob Das & Susmita Datta Peu & Md Abdul Mannan Akanda & Mostafa M. Salah & Md. Sejan Hossain & Barun Kumar Das, 2023. "Numerical Simulation and Optimization of Inorganic Lead-Free Cs 3 Bi 2 I 9 -Based Perovskite Photovoltaic Cell: Impact of Various Design Parameters," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(5), pages 1-20, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:16:y:2023:i:5:p:2328-:d:1083544
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