Hybrid heterojunction solar cells based on single-walled carbon nanotubes and amorphous silicon thin films

Pramod M. Rajanna; Peter D. Lund; Albert G. Nasibulin

doi:10.1002/wene.402

Hybrid heterojunction solar cells based on single-walled carbon nanotubes and amorphous silicon thin films

Pramod M. Rajanna^*
, Peter D. Lund
, Albert G. Nasibulin^*

^*Corresponding author for this work

Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology

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Abstract

Hybrid heterojunction solar cells based on silicon and single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) thin films have a simple structure and their manufacture employ simple low-temperature processes. Moreover, their progress has been rapid during the last decade, wherein the efficiency of heterojunction solar cells combining hydrogenated amorphous silicon (a-Si:H) and SWCNTs thin film has increased from 0.03% to 8.80%. Here, we present a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art on SWCNTs/a-Si:H heterojunction solar cells. In addition to a comprehensive technology review, important special features such as adhesion of SWCNT film to a-Si:H, the interface between SWCNT and a-Si:H, and their influence on the performance of the heterojunctions are included. Future paths for improving the performance of such solar cells are also suggested. Finally, key challenges and trends for further research and development of SWCNTs/amorphous silicon heterojunction solar cells are discussed. This article is categorized under: Photovoltaics > Science and Materials.

Original language	English
Article number	402
Number of pages	16
Journal	Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Energy and Environment
Volume	11
Issue number	1
Early online date	3 May 2021
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/wene.402
Publication status	Published - Jan 2022
MoE publication type	A1 Journal article-refereed

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Jane ja Aatos Erkon Säätiö, Grant/Award Number: 700056 T30404; Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation, Grant/Award Number: FZSR‐2020‐0007; Opetushallitus, Grant/Award Number: TM‐19‐11028; Russian Foundation for Basic Research, Grant/Award Number: 18‐29‐19169 Funding information Pramod M. Rajanna and Peter D. Lund acknowledge the ASPIRE funded by Jane and AatosErkko Foundation (project # 700056 T30404), Finland. This work was supported by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation (project no. FZSR‐2020‐0007 in the framework of the state assignment no. 075‐03‐2020‐097/1). Albert G. Nasibulin acknowledges the Russian Foundation for Basic Research (project no. 18‐29‐19169). Pramod M. Rajanna thanks for the partial financial support from EDUFI Fellowship (# TM‐19‐11028) from Finnish National Agency for Education.

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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

amorphous silicon
hybrid heterojunction
single-walled carbon nanotubes
solar cells
thin film

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