Next-Generation Photovoltaic Materials and Devices: Investigate Emerging Photovoltaic Materials

EasyChair Preprint no. 13859

Abstract

The rapid growth of renewable energy technologies has driven significant research and development in the field of photovoltaics (PV). While traditional silicon-based solar cells continue to dominate the market, there is an increasing focus on exploring novel photovoltaic materials that can unlock new capabilities and overcome the limitations of existing technologies. This review paper investigates the latest advancements in emerging photovoltaic materials and their potential impact on next-generation solar devices.

The paper begins by examining the shortcomings of silicon-based solar cells, such as their relatively low power conversion efficiency, high manufacturing costs, and limited spectral absorption range. It then delves into the promising alternative materials that have gained prominence in recent years, including perovskite solar cells, organic photovoltaics, quantum dot solar cells, and two-dimensional (2D) materials-based devices.

For each material system, the review discusses the underlying working principles, recent breakthroughs in device performance, and the key challenges that need to be addressed for successful commercialization. It highlights the unique properties of these materials, such as their tunable bandgaps, strong light absorption, and potential for low-cost fabrication.

The paper also explores the integration of these emerging materials into tandem and hybrid solar cell architectures, which aim to leverage the complementary strengths of different materials to achieve higher overall efficiency and improved stability. Additionally, it examines the latest advancements in device engineering, such as the use of interface engineering, defect passivation, and advanced light management techniques to further optimize the performance of these next-generation photovoltaic devices.

Keyphrases: Energy, Renewable, Solar, Thermal

@Booklet{EasyChair:13859,
  author = {Axel Egon and Emmanuel Idowu},
  title = {Next-Generation Photovoltaic Materials and Devices: Investigate Emerging Photovoltaic Materials},
  howpublished = {EasyChair Preprint no. 13859},

  year = {EasyChair, 2024}}