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Device optimization of FASnI3 / MAPbI3 tandem solar cells: evaluating carrier recombination and engineering parameters for high PCE

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This study introduces the design and optimization of a perovskite-–perovskite tandem solar cell (PPTSC) composed of all perovskite absorber materials. The optimization process involved individual tuning of top and bottom perovskite solar cells, comprising MAPbI3 and FASnI3, respectively. Various material properties, including thickness, electrical characteristics, and recombination mechanisms such as radiative recombination, Auger electron, Auger hole, and band-to-band recombination, have been systematically tuned. After optimizing each subcell independently, the standalone subcells have been then integrated into PPTSC. The optimum PPTSC thickness has been determined by achieving a matching current for each subcell. By changing each subcell's thickness, a current matching \({J}_{sc}\) of 13.4 mA/cm2 has been achieved with a 135 nm top subcell thickness and a bottom subcell thickness of 400 nm. Under these conditions of current matching, the designed device indicated that the tandem cell would exhibit a notably enhanced voltage in the open circuit (Voc) of 3.080 V. Consequently, this configuration would result in an impressive efficiency of 38.5%, surpassing the individual efficiencies of each subcell.

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The authors express their gratitude to the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India (GOI), for the financial support provided under the DST SERB Project (File No. SRG/2021/002110), which facilitated the completion of this study. Dr. Amitesh Kumar acknowledges DST SERB for sponsoring a Start-up Research Grant, enabling research activities at NIT Patna pertaining to this project. Mr. Parshuram Singh extends appreciation to the Ministry of Education and NIT Patna for their support through a research fellowship.

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The Department of Science and Technology (DST), GOI, is acknowledged by the authors for the financial support given under the DST SERB Project (File No. SRG/2021/002110) that allowed to complete this study.

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Singh, P., Kumar, A. Device optimization of FASnI3 / MAPbI3 tandem solar cells: evaluating carrier recombination and engineering parameters for high PCE. J Mater Sci: Mater Electron 35, 985 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-024-12757-4

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