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New Sb2Se3-based solar cell for achieving high efficiency theoretical modeling

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In this paper, we presented a numerical study of a CdS/Sb2Se3 mono junction solar cell (SC) using the SC Capacitive Simulator (SCAPS-1D). We validated an experimental work using a variety of Sb2Se3 experimental parameters, and the results showed excellent agreement between numerical and experimental J-V curves, yielding a PCE of 7.54%.To continue, we analyzed the impact of Sb2Se3 thin layer thickness, charge carrier concentration, bulk defect density, and interface defect (CdS/Sb2Se3) on solar cell characteristics. With the optimum Sb2Se3 layer thickness of 1.2 µm, carrier concentration of 1015 cm−3, bulk defect of 1013 cm−3, and CdS/Sb2Se3 interface defect densities of 1010 cm−2, we were able to attain an efficiency of 16.62%, Jsc = 35.38 mA/cm2, Voc = 0.66 V, and FF = 70.33%. Finally, we investigated the insertion effect of n-GaAs (ETL) and P+-CuO HTL (BSF) on Sb2Se3 solar cell efficiency. The novel ITO/n-CdS/n-GaAs/p-Sb2Se3/p+-CuO HTL/Au heterostructure achieved a huge efficiency of 19.60%.

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The data sources computed and analyzed during the present study are accessible upon reasonable request from the corresponding author (Abdelaziz AIT ABDELKADIR). All data investigated and analyzed in this original work research are included in this published paper as tables, figures, and detailed parameters with their reference’s sources.

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Acknowledgements

The authors would like to thank Dr. Burgelman of Ghent University in Belgium for providing the SCAPS 1D simulation tool, as well as everyone else who contribute significantly to this scientific paper.

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  1. MESE/Lab. PETI, Ouarzazate Polydisciplinary Faculty, University of Ibn Zohr, Agadir, Morocco

    Abdelaziz Ait Abdelkadir, Mustapha Sahal & Essaadia Oublal

  2. Department of Chemistry, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana, India

    Naveen Kumar

  3. LM3ER-OTEA Department of Physics, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, Moulay Ismail University of Meknes, BP 509, 52000, Boutala-Mine, Errachidia, Morocco

    Abdellah Benami

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The study's conception and design were contributed to by all of the authors. Material preparation, data collecting, and analysis were provided by Ph. D student AAA and Professor MS, while Ph. D student EO, Professor NK and Professor AB provided feedback on the earlier manuscript. The final paper was read and authorized by all of the writers.

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Ait Abdelkadir, A., Sahal, M., Oublal, E. et al. New Sb2Se3-based solar cell for achieving high efficiency theoretical modeling. Opt Quant Electron 55, 514 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11082-023-04797-7

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