Stable and efficient Sb2Se3 solar cells with solution-processed NiOx hole-transport layer

02 engineering and technology 0210 nano-technology 7. Clean energy
DOI: 10.1016/j.solener.2021.02.063 Publication Date: 2021-03-21T10:10:38Z
ABSTRACT
Abstract Sb2Se3 is a promising absorber material for thin-film solar cells owing to its earth-abundant and non-toxic constituents, superior optoelectronic properties, and unique one-dimensional crystal structure. To further increase the power conversion efficiency of the Sb2Se3, we fabricated an n-i-p structure by integrating a solution-processed NiOx hole-transport layer (HTL) into Sb2Se3 solar cells to enhance the carrier collection. In this study, we systematically screen the thickness of NiOx HTL and demonstrate an improved average power conversion efficiency from 6.12% to 7.15% with a 50 nm NiOx HTL. The mechanism associated with the improved device performance was characterized through the microstructure of the material, device physics, and interface electronic behaviors. It is also shown that the low-cost and scalable solution-processed NiOx HTL can improve device stability under an accelerated stress test. Thus, this work paves a way to further improve the performance of antimony chalcogenides-based solar cells via tailoring the inorganic HTL.
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