Resistance dynamics in a solar cell with novel lead-free perovskite absorbers (LiMgI3 and NaMgI3): Performance optimization using SCAPS-1D simulation and impedance spectroscopy
{"title":"Resistance dynamics in a solar cell with novel lead-free perovskite absorbers (LiMgI3 and NaMgI3): Performance optimization using SCAPS-1D simulation and impedance spectroscopy","authors":"Nabil Bouri , Tesfaye Abebe Geleta , Kefyalew Wagari Guji , Abdellah Hammad , Selma Rabhi , Khalid Nouneh","doi":"10.1016/j.jpcs.2025.112972","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The lead-free perovskite is regarded as a significant advancement in the realm of safe, clean energy due to its prolonged stability. This development has led to a vast array of opportunities to fabricate optimal absorber layers that can achieve these objectives. The present study utilizes a novel lead-free perovskite as an absorber layer, employing compounds of LiMgI<sub>3</sub> and NaMgI<sub>3</sub> as promising materials for photovoltaic applications. This study enables an examination of the impact of the electronic affinity, thickness, and defect density of the absorber layers. It also enables an examination of the impact of interfacial defects. Furthermore, the utilization of alternative HTLs enables the identification of the most suitable one for our devices. Following this identification process, the back contact work function is investigated. Each effect studied is accompanied by an impedance spectroscopy analysis. By applying the optimized parameters identified in this study, the best performance was achieved. For LiMgI<sub>3</sub>, the results include a Voc of 1.233 V, a Jsc of 33.43 mA/cm<sup>2</sup>, a FF of 85.67 %, and a PCE of 35.31 %. Similarly, for NaMgI<sub>3</sub>, the values obtained were 1.248 V for Voc, 33.25 mA/cm<sup>2</sup> for Jsc, 85.88 % for FF, and 35.62 % for PCE.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16811,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids","volume":"207 ","pages":"Article 112972"},"PeriodicalIF":4.3000,"publicationDate":"2025-06-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids","FirstCategoryId":"88","ListUrlMain":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S002236972500424X","RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q2","JCRName":"CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY","Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 0
Abstract
The lead-free perovskite is regarded as a significant advancement in the realm of safe, clean energy due to its prolonged stability. This development has led to a vast array of opportunities to fabricate optimal absorber layers that can achieve these objectives. The present study utilizes a novel lead-free perovskite as an absorber layer, employing compounds of LiMgI3 and NaMgI3 as promising materials for photovoltaic applications. This study enables an examination of the impact of the electronic affinity, thickness, and defect density of the absorber layers. It also enables an examination of the impact of interfacial defects. Furthermore, the utilization of alternative HTLs enables the identification of the most suitable one for our devices. Following this identification process, the back contact work function is investigated. Each effect studied is accompanied by an impedance spectroscopy analysis. By applying the optimized parameters identified in this study, the best performance was achieved. For LiMgI3, the results include a Voc of 1.233 V, a Jsc of 33.43 mA/cm2, a FF of 85.67 %, and a PCE of 35.31 %. Similarly, for NaMgI3, the values obtained were 1.248 V for Voc, 33.25 mA/cm2 for Jsc, 85.88 % for FF, and 35.62 % for PCE.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids is a well-established international medium for publication of archival research in condensed matter and materials sciences. Areas of interest broadly include experimental and theoretical research on electronic, magnetic, spectroscopic and structural properties as well as the statistical mechanics and thermodynamics of materials. The focus is on gaining physical and chemical insight into the properties and potential applications of condensed matter systems.
Within the broad scope of the journal, beyond regular contributions, the editors have identified submissions in the following areas of physics and chemistry of solids to be of special current interest to the journal:
Low-dimensional systems
Exotic states of quantum electron matter including topological phases
Energy conversion and storage
Interfaces, nanoparticles and catalysts.