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Energy converting layers for thin-film flexible photovoltaic structures

  • Katarzyna Znajdek EMAIL logo , Natalia Szczecińska , Maciej Sibiński , Przemysław Czarnecki , Gabriela Wiosna-Sałyga , Aleksandra Apostoluk , Fabien Mandrolo , Szymon Rogowski and Zbigniew Lisik
Published/Copyright: December 26, 2018
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From the journal Open Physics Volume 16 Issue 1

Abstract

The paper presents research focused on the efficiency improvement of inorganic flexible thin-film solar cells, using energy converting layers. The light capture enhancement was achieved through the introduction of layers based on rare-earth elements, as top coatings on the amorphous silicon photovoltaic structures. Such luminescent layers are converting high-energy photons into low-energy ones, which are more efficient in photovoltaic conversion of the investigated solar cells. Towards this goal, powders consisting rare-earth elements were applied as active particles in polymer layer. For practical experiments, the screen-printing method, as a cheap, reliable and industrially-ready technology was used for layers deposition. For the experiments two compositions were selected: Sr4Al14O25: Eu,Dy (BGL-300M) and SrAl2O4: Eu,Dy (G-300M). These materials are characterized by excellent thermal and optical stability and interesting luminescent properties (they absorb ultraviolet and emit in the visible range). For the verification of investigated materials and methods, various compositions of powders and proportions were tested and analyzed.

Keywords: energy down-conversion; thin-film solar cells; flexible photovoltaic structures; rare-earth elements
PACS: 47.54.Jk; 88.40.hj; 88.40.jj; 81.07.Wx; 82.35.Np

1 Introduction

Permanent growth of the world global energy needs requires novel technological solutions that would meet this increasing demand. Simultaneously, the environment protection policy accompanied by the concept of energy sources diversification, leads to growing interest in the increase of renewable energy usage. Photovoltaic conversion is considered as one of the main roads successfully fulfilling the growing energy demand.

The development of photovoltaics in recent years has been concentrated on activities aimed at reducing the costs of photovoltaic (PV) devices manufacturing, as well as at the improvement of their photovoltaic conversion efficiency. Adjusting both of these factors at the suitable levels could make photovoltaics competitive with the conventional energy sources. Introducing innovative solutions, such as thin-film and flexible photovoltaic structures, substantially broadens the possibilities of the implementation of solar cells.

The objective of the presented research aims at novel solar cell structures with enhanced efficiency, due to the introduction of energy converters. Authors propose the application of thin films composed of rare-earth (RE) elements, or their mixtures with ZnO nanoparticles (NPs), as luminescent down-converting layers. The idea is to convert high-energy photons (UV light) into lower energy ones (visible light) which are more efficient in the photovoltaic conversion. General concept of the down-conversion and down-shifting process using nanoparticles is shown in Figure 1 A down-converting layer placed on the front side of a solar cell has the potential to generate more than one low-energy photon (precisely speaking, it generates two photons) per every incident high-energy photon. Many decades of research have been dedicated to the optimization of photovoltaic devices and it is anticipated that further advances can be made by modifying the input spectrum rather than the electronic properties of the PV structure [1].

Figure 1 Schematic illustration of the energy down-conversion and down-shifting concept, using nanoparticles as front layer of a solar cell, based on Ref. [2]. The losses by reflection at the interface of the air and the energy converter layer are not shown.
Figure 1

Schematic illustration of the energy down-conversion and down-shifting concept, using nanoparticles as front layer of a solar cell, based on Ref. [2]. The losses by reflection at the interface of the air and the energy converter layer are not shown.

In practice, a lot of research on luminescence down-conversion with an external quantum efficiency (EQE) of less than unity has been performed for shifting the shorter wavelengths to longer ones [1]. The application of down converting layers in PV includes luminescent solar concentrators [3-5] and measures to overcome limitations in the front surface of some solar cell designs [6]. For example, the luminescent silicon nanoparticle/polymer composite films that provided UV wavelength to visible light down-conversion, were proposed [7]. Other methods for light trapping, in order to increase the absorption in the solar cell active material, and hence boost cell’s efficiency, use the phenomenon of localized surface plasmon excitation in metallic nanoparticles, which are deposited on the semiconductor surface. There were already some theoretical and practical investigations performed in this area, with the utilization of silver nanoparticles for enhancing the absorbance of silicon solar cells [8, 9]. It was shown that silver nanoparticles deposited onto the surface of a single p-n junction silicon solar cell can slightly enhance the light absorption and hence increase the photocurrent generation in the active silicon layer [9]. There is also some research made on rare-earth-doped luminescent materials in the application as down-converting layers to enhance solar cell performance [5]. In our previous work, we proposed the application of zinc oxide nanoparticles as a down-converting layer [10, 11]. The preliminary results led us to the new proposal, which combines two last methods and includes an easy-to-implement deposition technology.

2 Approach and methods

The results presented in this paper focus on the efficiency improvement of thin-film flexible solar cells made of amorphous silicon. As it is shown in Figure 2, there is a high potential for the down-conversion in that type of PV structures. External quantum efficiency for these solar cells is very low in the shorter wavelengths range (presented in clear pink in Figure 2). The proposed approach is to use rare-earth elements and ZnO nanoparticles to obtain down-conversion or down-shifting phenomenon (in the wavelength range presented in dark pink in Figure 2).

Figure 2 AM 1.5 spectrum (dashed curve) and the external quantum efficiency (EQE) of the amorphous silicon (a-Si) solar cells, showing the mismatch between the solar illumination spectrum and the efficiency curve. Clear pink and dark pink rectangles represent, respectively, the UV spectral zone which is turned the visible light thanks to the down-conversion or down-shifting phenomenon.
Figure 2

AM 1.5 spectrum (dashed curve) and the external quantum efficiency (EQE) of the amorphous silicon (a-Si) solar cells, showing the mismatch between the solar illumination spectrum and the efficiency curve. Clear pink and dark pink rectangles represent, respectively, the UV spectral zone which is turned the visible light thanks to the down-conversion or down-shifting phenomenon.

Rare-earth elements are chosen because of their high luminescent quantum efficiency. Another big advantage of this kind of materials is that they are usually characterized by the phenomenon of phosphorescence, hence it is possible not only to use the emission of elements during the irradiation, but also the emission after the exposure. Unfortunately, these elements have narrow emission and excitation spectra, therefore we fabricated some mixtures including these elements with various compositions, in order to improve their properties.

In the first series of experiments, two types of RE elements’ components have been chosen basing on the previous investigations. Materials called BGL-300M (Sr4Al14O25: Eu, Dy) and G-300M (SrAl2O4: Eu, Dy) were used. They are characterized by the excellent thermal and optical stability and interesting luminescent properties [12]. In the experimental process, RE powders were first milled using a ball mill equipment in order to create smaller particles. The results of milling for BGL-300M material are shown in Figure 3. In the next step, the luminescent properties of such prepared powders have been measured and analysed. Subsequently, in order to prepare optimized compositions for screen-printing deposition, a proper polymer matrix has been selected, in which milled RE powders were dispersed. After the layers’ deposition onto a-Si flexible thin-film solar cells, EQE measurements have been conducted. For the further energy conversion improvement, investigated RE compositionswere mixed with two types of ZnO NPs powders, with nanoparticles’ diameters of 20 nm and from 90 to 210 nm. The results demonstrate that both types of materials (RE elements in a polymer matrix only or RE elements mixed with ZnO NPs in a matrix) have very promising optical properties.

Figure 3 Microscope images of BGL-300M mixture powder, from the left: not milled, milled for 10 and 20 minutes.
Figure 3

Microscope images of BGL-300M mixture powder, from the left: not milled, milled for 10 and 20 minutes.

3 Results

For all prepared samples, including BGL-300M and G-300M powders, as well as two types of ZnO nanoparticle powders (20 nm and 90-210 nm, respectively) and their compositions, optical measurements were conducted in order to check their suitability as photon converting layers for photovoltaic applications. Excitation and emission spectra for all investigated samples were measured using fluorescence spectroscopy with FLS920 computer controlled spectro-fluorimeter (Edinburgh Instruments), the equipment for measuring steady state luminescence spectra in the ultraviolet to near infrared spectral range, with single photon counting sensitivity. Microscopic images were taken using Keyence VHX optical 3D microscope.

The initial sets of experiments were conducted on the chosen compositions of rare-earth elements’ mixtures. Selected powders (BGL-300M and G-300M) were first crumbled using ball mill equipment. The aim of this treatment was to obtain smaller particles for better down-conversion efficiency. Although the decrease of particles size is observed (Figure 3), there is no significant difference in the energy-conversion performances of milled and not milled powder of investigated REs. Figures 4 and 5 show the excitation and emission spectra of both studied materials (BGL-300M and G-300M).

Figure 4 The excitation (left) and emission (right) spectrum of Sr4Al14O25: Eu,Dy (BGL-300M).
Figure 4

The excitation (left) and emission (right) spectrum of Sr4Al14O25: Eu,Dy (BGL-300M).

Figure 5 The excitation (left) and emission (right) spectrum of SrAl2O4:Eu,Dy (G-300M) sample.
Figure 5

The excitation (left) and emission (right) spectrum of SrAl2O4:Eu,Dy (G-300M) sample.

The wide part of the Sr4Al14O25: Eu,Dy component’s excitation spectrum is situated in the part of UV spectral zone. It can be observed that investigated RE powder converts this radiation to the visible light. The maximum emission of this sample is at 490 nm.

Very similar situation occurs in the case of SrAl2O4:Eu,Dy, the second studied material. The maximum excitation for this one is situated between 370 - 400 nm. The powder absorbs the UV radiation and converts it into the visible light. The maximum emission is observed at 520 nm. Comparing maximum emission values for both cases with the Figure 2, it can be concluded that the emission ranges for both BGL-300M and G-300M fits the external quantum efficiency characteristics of a-Si solar cell.

In order to deposit down-converting layers on flexible thin-film solar cells, it was necessary to prepare a dispersion of selected RE mixtures. BGL-300M and G-300M were dispersed, in the solution containing PMMA (poly(methyl methacrylate)) and carbitol butyl acetate. Layers were deposited using screen-printing technology, which is well known, one of the cheapest, and can be easily implemented in the industry. Figure 6 presents optical microscope images of a such deposited layer containing 30% (in weight) BGL-300M, together with its 3D surface profile.

Figure 6 Optical microscope images and surface profiles of Sr4Al14O25: Eu,Dy (BGL-300M) layers.
Figure 6

Optical microscope images and surface profiles of Sr4Al14O25: Eu,Dy (BGL-300M) layers.

Crucial tests in the evaluation of the suitability of the proposed materials as down converting layers for the efficiency improvement of a-Si solar cells, are the external quantum efficiency (EQE) measurements. For comparison, reference solar cell was used with no additional layer (referred as "none" in the Figure 7). Dispersions containing 10% and 30% (in weight) of the studied RE materials were tested. Results of EQE measurements on the a-Si solar cells with the deposited down-converting layers on their top are presented in Figure 7.

Figure 7 External quantum efficiency results for flexible a-Si solar cells with and without down-converting layers based on BGL-300M and G-300M rare-earth compositions, with various concentrations in the initial dispersion.
Figure 7

External quantum efficiency results for flexible a-Si solar cells with and without down-converting layers based on BGL-300M and G-300M rare-earth compositions, with various concentrations in the initial dispersion.

Authors investigated three levels of RE content, namely 10%, 30% and 50%. Specific investigation results of the optical transmittance measurements, presented in [13], proved that the 50% level of RE admixture significantly reduced the visible light transmission efficiency, and thus appeared negative for the overall cell performance. Considering 10% content of tested admixtures (especially in BGL case) the luminescence effectiveness was insufficient for practical application, which is depicted in Figure 7.

It can be observed that the first investigated composition (BGL-300M) has more significant influence on the EQE characteristics of a-Si photovoltaic structures. Comparing to the reference solar cell without any down-converting layer, there is a substantial increase of EQE values in the UV spectral zone, especially for the concentration of 30% of RE materials. The second RE composition (G-300M) appeared not suitable for the proposed application. For the higher concentration of 30% there is only a very weak influence on the EQE of the solar cell in the UV, while for lower concentration of 10% the influence is detrimental.

The objective of our further research was to broaden the emission spectrum of the investigated down converting layers. Thus, basing of the previous experience with ZnO nanoparticles, we propose to prepare mixtures of the studied RE elements compositions with two types of ZnO nanoparticle powders - with the sizes of 20 and 90-210 nm in NPs diameter. Excitation and emission spectra of both pure ZnO NP powders are shown in Figure 8. The emission range in both cases is much wider than for the investigated RE element powders alone. Thus, the improvement of the performances of the RE elements-ZnO mixtures is expected.

Figure 8 The excitation and emission spectra of ZnO nanopowders with different nanoparticle sizes (20 nm and 90-210 nm, respectively). The excitation wavelength for each curve is indicated in the legend.
Figure 8

The excitation and emission spectra of ZnO nanopowders with different nanoparticle sizes (20 nm and 90-210 nm, respectively). The excitation wavelength for each curve is indicated in the legend.

All samples of ZnO-RE mixtures were prepared using ball milling in with two different milling times: 10 and 20 minutes. All samples were prepared in 1:1 mass proportions. Figures 9 and 10 show the excitation and emission spectra of the material containing RE elements mixed with 20 nm ZnO NPs, while Figures 11 and 12 present the curves obtained for RE mixtures with ZnO NPs of 90-210 nm. All spectra were measured for the studied materials in the form of the powder (before preparing the final down-converting layers).

Figure 9 The excitation and emission spectra of mixtures BGL-300M-ZnO (NPs of 20 nm), milled for 10 and 20 minutes. The excitation wavelength for each curve is indicated in the legend.
Figure 9

The excitation and emission spectra of mixtures BGL-300M-ZnO (NPs of 20 nm), milled for 10 and 20 minutes. The excitation wavelength for each curve is indicated in the legend.

Figure 10 The excitation and emission spectra of mixtures G-300M-ZnO (NPs of 20 nm), milled for 10 and 20 minutes. The excitation wavelength for each curve is indicated in the legend.
Figure 10

The excitation and emission spectra of mixtures G-300M-ZnO (NPs of 20 nm), milled for 10 and 20 minutes. The excitation wavelength for each curve is indicated in the legend.

Figure 11 The excitation and emission spectra of mixtures BGL-300M-ZnO (NPs of 90-210 nm), milled for 10 and 20 minutes. The excitation wavelength for each curve is indicated in the legend.
Figure 11

The excitation and emission spectra of mixtures BGL-300M-ZnO (NPs of 90-210 nm), milled for 10 and 20 minutes. The excitation wavelength for each curve is indicated in the legend.

Figure 12 The excitation and emission spectra of mixtures G-300M-ZnO (NPs of 90-210 nm)), milled for 10 and 20 minutes. The excitation wavelength for each curve is indicated in the legend.
Figure 12

The excitation and emission spectra of mixtures G-300M-ZnO (NPs of 90-210 nm)), milled for 10 and 20 minutes. The excitation wavelength for each curve is indicated in the legend.

The obtained results show that the emission in visible range for both compositions (BGL-300M-ZnO (NPs of 20 nm) and G-300M-ZnO (NPs of 20 nm)) in the region of 500-530 nm. Higher values of the emission were observed for the first composition. Thus the results are promising for the proposed application of these materials as the energy converters in thin-film flexible photovoltaic structures.

The results for the mixtures of RE elements and ZnO of bigger nanoparticle size (90-210 nm) also reveal the absorption in UV and the emission in the visible range. Analogically, as for previous set of samples (RE elements mixed with ZnO NPs of 20 nm in size), maximum emission is observed at about 500 nm for the mixture of BGL-300M-ZnO NPs of 90-210 nm in size , and at about 525 nm for G-300M-ZnO NPs of 90-210 nm in size mixture.

Unfortunately, the spectral range of the emission does not change significantly for both mixtures of RE elements and ZnO of either 20 nm or 90-210 nm in diameter, when compared to the RE element powders alone. Following this observation, the preparation of the dispersion containing ZnO NPs mixed with RE elements and the deposition of the layers on solar cells was abandoned.

4 Conclusions

In the presented paper, the luminescent and optical properties of RE elements compositions and ZnO powders were studied. The screen-printing method was used as an effective, relatively uncomplicated and easily scalable layer deposition technique. As a result, a series of homogeneous layers on thin-film flexible solar cells was obtained and investigated. External quantum efficiency curves showed that there is an increase in the solar cell efficiency value in the low wavelengths region after deposition of the down-converting layer containing BGL-300M material.

The excitation and emission spectra of the investigated rare-earth element compositions, ZnO nanoparticles as well as their mixtures show that these materials can be effectively used for energy shifting of the UV into visible in order to improve the EQE characteristic of a-Si solar cell. However, the decrease of the rare earth elements grain size in the grinding process does not influence their luminescent properties significantly.

It was also proven that examined materials can be successfully incorporated into a polymer matrix in order to obtain an efficient and mechanically stable luminescent layer to be deposited on a flexible thin-film a-Si solar cell. This shows that it is possible to use proposed RE elements as a down-converting material in order to improve the properties of thin-film flexible photovoltaic cells.

Acknowledgement

Presented work was supported by the National Science Centre, Poland, within the research project SONATA 11 number: 2016/21/D/ST7/01215.

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Received: 2017-09-21
Accepted: 2018-10-27
Published Online: 2018-12-26

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https://doi.org/10.1515/phys-2018-0102
Keywords for this article
energy down-conversion; thin-film solar cells; flexible photovoltaic structures; rare-earth elements
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