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Cd doped Ba (NO3)2 nanoparticle as broadband solar absorber in thin film organic solar cell

Olasunkanmi R. Kesinro, Adenike O. Boyo, Mohammed S. G. Hamed, Marvel L. Akinyemi, Malik Maaza, Kaviyarasu Kasinathan, Genene Tessema Mola

Polymer Composites· Volume 41· Issue 4
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Abstract

Abstract Enhanced photocurrent was observed by embedding Cd doped Ba (NO3)2 nanoparticle composite in the photoactive layer of bulk heterojunction organic solar cell. The research was conducted based on P3HT: PCBM blend active layer containing Cd doped Ba (NO3)2 at various concentrations. The best performance of the fabricated devices was found to be dependent on the concentration of the composite nanoparticle. A substantial improvement in PCE of 5.01% compared to 3.25% of the pristine device was obtained. The optical and electrical properties of the fabricated devices were carried out. Also, the structural properties of the nanoparticle composite were established.
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NanomaterialsComposites

OpenAlex topics: Organic Electronics and Photovoltaics · Conducting polymers and applications · Perovskite Materials and Applications

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Affiliations

Department of Physics Covenant University Ota Ogun State Nigeria

Department of Physics Lagos State University Ojo Lagos State Nigeria

School of Chemistry & Physics University of Kwazulu‐Natal, Pietermaritzburg Campus, Private Bag X01, Scottsville 3209 South Africa

Nanosciences African network, Materials Research Group iThemba LABS‐ National Research Foundation Somerset West Western Cape Province South Africa

Funding

National Research Foundation South Africa

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