Simulation and analysis of ZnO/SWCNT solar cell using the SCAPS-1D program
The exceptional optical and electrical properties of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube (SWCNT) material present significant potential for solar cells, especially when used with zinc oxide (ZnO) as a buffer layer. This study examines the electrical characteristics and performance metrics of ZnO/SWCNT sol...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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EDP Sciences
2025-01-01
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| Series: | E3S Web of Conferences |
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| Online Access: | https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2025/01/e3sconf_icegc2024_00009.pdf |
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| Summary: | The exceptional optical and electrical properties of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube (SWCNT) material present significant potential for solar cells, especially when used with zinc oxide (ZnO) as a buffer layer. This study examines the electrical characteristics and performance metrics of ZnO/SWCNT solar cells using the SCAPS-1D software. Understanding the impact of various factors such as temperature, thickness, and operational resistors (Rs and Rsh) on the performance of this photovoltaic device is crucial. The ZnO/SWCNT solar cell demonstrates impressive power conversion efficiency (η = 24.42 %), an open-circuit voltage (Voc) of 0.7740 V, a short-circuit current density (Jsc) of 40.303777 mA/cm2, and a fill factor (FF) of 78.27 %. These parameters can be further enhanced through optimization, resulting in an efficiency of η = 26.44 %. Therefore, the results of this simulation suggest the potential for highly efficient solar cells and significant future technological advancements. |
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| ISSN: | 2267-1242 |