A New Method for Fitting Current–Voltage Curves of Planar Heterojunction Perovskite Solar Cells

Abstract Herein we propose a new equivalent circuit including double heterojunctions in series to simulate the current–voltage characteristic of P–I–N planar structure perovskite solar cells. This new method can theoretically solve the dilemma of the parameter diode ideal factor being larger than 2...

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Main Authors: Peizhe Liao, Xiaojuan Zhao, Guolong Li, Yan Shen, Mingkui Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2017-10-01
Series:Nano-Micro Letters
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40820-017-0159-z
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Summary:Abstract Herein we propose a new equivalent circuit including double heterojunctions in series to simulate the current–voltage characteristic of P–I–N planar structure perovskite solar cells. This new method can theoretically solve the dilemma of the parameter diode ideal factor being larger than 2 from an ideal single heterojunction equivalent circuit, which usually is in the range from 1 to 2. The diode ideal factor reflects PN junction quality, which influences the recombination at electron transport layer/perovskite and perovskite/hole transport layer interface. Based on the double PN junction equivalent circuit, we can also simulate the dark current–voltage curve for analyzing recombination current (Shockley–Read–Hall recombination) and diffusion current (including direct recombination), and thus carrier recombination and transportation characteristics. This new model offers an efficacious and simple method to investigate interfaces condition, film quality of perovskite absorbing layer and performance of transport layer, helping us further improve the device efficiency and analyze the working mechanism.
ISSN:2311-6706
2150-5551