The Effect of Active Layer Thickness on the Performance of Tin Halide Perovskite (CH_3NH_3SnI_3)

Authors

  • B. A. Ikyo
    Department of Physics, Benue State University, Makurdi
  • F. O. Abutu
    Department of Physics, Benue State University, Makurdi
  • A. Itodo
    Department of Physics, Benue State University, Makurdi

Keywords:

GPVDM software, Organic solar cells, Perovskites, Absorber thickness

Abstract

The effect of active layer thickness on the electrical properties of Tin Halide Perovskite (CH_3NH_3SnI_3) was studied using the General-purpose Photovoltaic Device Model (GPVDM) software which is an efficient tool in simulating optoelectronic devices. The simulation was based on some semi-empirical results, and the parameters were inputed to definite materials of each active layer of the solar cell while parameters such as operational temperature and suggestive resistance were based on default entry of the GPVDM simulation software. Absorber thickness was varied from 100nm to 1000nm while other parameters were kept constant. Optimum efficiency of 13.9% was obtained by absorber layer with 600nm thickness, with fill factor and open circuit voltage values decreasing as the absorber thickness increases. Results also showed that the efficiency of this device can be improved by adjusting the active layer thickness.

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Published

2021-07-07

How to Cite

The Effect of Active Layer Thickness on the Performance of Tin Halide Perovskite (CH_3NH_3SnI_3). (2021). Physics Memoir - Journal of Theoretical & Applied Physics, 3(1), 48-57. https://physicsmemoir.org.ng/index.php/pmjtap/article/view/133

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 1 (2021): Volume 3, Issue 1, March 2021

Section

Material Science, Photonics & Solid State Physics
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The Effect of Active Layer Thickness on the Performance of Tin Halide Perovskite (CH_3NH_3SnI_3). (2021). Physics Memoir - Journal of Theoretical & Applied Physics, 3(1), 48-57. https://physicsmemoir.org.ng/index.php/pmjtap/article/view/133