Design and Optimization of Plasmonic Nanoparticles-Enhanced Perovskite Solar Cells Using the FDTD Method.

Mohammed M. Shabat; Hala  El-Khozondar; Salah Nassar; Guillaume Zoppi; Yasser  Yasser Nassar

doi:10.51646/jsesd.v13i1.170

Authors

Mohammed Shabat Department of Mathematics, Physics & Electrical Engineering, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8ST, United Kingdom.
Hala El-Khozondar Department of Materials and London Centre for Nanotechnology, Imperial College London, UK.
Salah Nassar Departement of Physics, Islamic University of Gaza, P.O. Box 108, Gaza Strip, Palestine.
Guillaume Zoppi Department of Mathematics, Physics & Electrical Engineering, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8ST, United Kingdom.
Yasser Nassar Mechchanical Eng. Dept., Eng. Faculty, Islamic Univ. of Gaza, Gaza Strip, Palestine.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51646/jsesd.v13i1.170

Keywords:

Nanoparticle, Perovskite, Solar Cell, Plasmon, FDTD.

Abstract

This study explores how plasmonic nanoparticles affect absorption, transmission, and reflection—three important performance metrics in organic-inorganic halide perovskite solar cells (PSCs). Through an investigation of different types of nanoparticles and their concentration in the composite layer, the study provides important information for improving PSC design in order to increase overall efficiency. The results highlight the importance of the type and volume fraction of nanoparticles in the composite layer, which influence the spectral characteristics of the solar cell, such as absorption, reflection, and transmission. These findings could encourage PSCs to be widely used as a practical and affordable renewable energy source, which would advance the development of affordable and efficient solar energy technologies.

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