Tuning Optical Performance of Silicon Solar Cells with Micro-Structured Multilayer Antireflection Coatings
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Abstract
This study investigates the potential of patterned multiple-layer anti-reflection coatings (MLARCs) integrated with nanocrystalline quantum dots (NQDs) to enhance silicon solar cell (Si-SC) performance by significantly reducing reflection losses. Through a combination of experimental characterization and numerical modeling, the impact of single-layer (SLARCs), continuous MLARCs, and patterned MLARCs on optical and electrical properties was assessed. The results demonstrate substantial improvements in light trapping and absorption through the implementation of patterned MLARCs.
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OpenAlex topics: Thin-Film Transistor Technologies · Silicon Nanostructures and Photoluminescence · Silicon and Solar Cell Technologies
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Department of Electrical Engineering, Taibah University, Medina P.O. Box 344, Saudi Arabia
Department of Telecommunication Engineering, Taibah University, Medina P.O. Box 344, Saudi Arabia
Energy, Industry and Advanced Technologies Research Center, Taibah University, Medina P.O. Box 344, Saudi Arabia
Department of Electronics and Electrical Communications Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Tanta University, Tanta P.O. Box 31527, Egypt
Funding
RC-442/44
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