کد مقاله کد نشریه سال انتشار مقاله انگلیسی نسخه تمام متن
78752 49342 2011 7 صفحه PDF دانلود رایگان
عنوان انگلیسی مقاله ISI
New Hamiltonian for a better understanding of the quantum dot intermediate band solar cells
موضوعات مرتبط
مهندسی و علوم پایه مهندسی شیمی کاتالیزور
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New Hamiltonian for a better understanding of the quantum dot intermediate band solar cells
چکیده انگلیسی

The quantum dot intermediate band solar cell has the potential for very high conversion efficiency. However, the cells manufactured so far show efficiencies below the expectations mainly because the sub-bandgap photocurrent associated to the quantum dots is too low and because of a substantial reduction of the voltage. We present a new Hamiltonian for the use with the k·p method with low computing power demands. With it, we show here the fundamentals that explain the low light absorption coefficient and, consequently, the low photocurrent observed. We also prove that the bandgap of the host material, GaAs in our case, is reduced by the introduction of the quantum dots, which also explains the voltage reduction. The model is justified by the agreement with internal quantum efficiency measurements. It opens the path for improvement and suggests changes for increasing the photocurrent and for the compensation of the voltage reduction.

Graphical Abstract|X〉|X〉 envelope function contour for the light hole fundamental state.Figure optionsDownload as PowerPoint slideResearch highlights
► A new Hamiltonian is proposed to study the intermediate band solar cell.
► It allows for calculating the absorption coefficient for interband transitions.
► The calculated internal quantum efficiency reproduces the measured one.
► A reduction of the bandgap is calculated that explains the voltage reduction.
► Weak sub-bandgap photon absorption that jeopardizes cell efficiency is explained.

ناشر
Database: Elsevier - ScienceDirect (ساینس دایرکت)
Journal: Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells - Volume 95, Issue 8, August 2011, Pages 2095–2101
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