Black silicon is layered on the front surface, usually with another passivation layer. In a recent study by Savin et al. [ 6 ], they have reported a record-breaking b-Si solar cell efficiency of 22.1% using an IBC configuration. Fig. 12 (b) shows the configuration of the solar cell used in their study.
Applications and assisted properties of black silicon in photovoltaics Some notable properties of b-Si are the superior absorption of visible light, antibacterial properties, and hydrophobicity [ 4, 87, 91 ].
Black silicon's largest application is in photovoltaics due to its absorption properties. Currently, the highest efficiency of b-Si-based solar cell reported in the literature is 22.1% with an interdigitated back contact configuration.
Photograph of a black silicon-based solar cell with a reflectance of 1.79% by the PIII method is shown in Fig. 22 . The black silicon-based solar cell had an efficiency of 15.68% with a fill factor of 0.783. In contrast, the reference cell had an efficiency of 17.5% with a fill factor of 0.78. Fig. 22.
Black silicon (BSi) represents a very active research area in renewable energy materials. The rise of BSi as a focus of study for its fundamental properties and potentially lucrative practical applications is shown by several recent results ranging from solar cells and light-emitting devices to antibacterial coatings and gas-sensors.
Black-Si is especially useful for photovoltaic applications due to its exceptional absorbing properties and low production cost [ 8 ]. Black-Si-based solar cells are capable of achieving a similar or even higher efficiency than industry-standard Si solar cells at a lower production cost [ 5 ].
In summary, the paper has reviewed recent developments concerning black silicon and its solar cell applications. Overcoming the high series resistance effect enables …
This paper is a short review on recent research on the use of black silicon for photovoltaic cells. Keywords: black silicon, hyperdoping, laser texturing, intermediate band. The incorporation of …
This paper is a short review on recent research on the use of black silicon for photovoltaic cells. Keywords: black silicon, hyperdoping, laser texturing, intermediate band. The incorporation of …
Silicon solar cells represent > 80% of present commercial cells and the most common AR coating is PECVD silicon nitride; however, recently, black silicon (b-Si) surfaces …
Hu L. presents analysis of the optical absorption in silicon nanowire arrays that have potential applications in solar cells. They simulated not only the effects of wire diameter, …
The rise of BSi as a focus of study for its fundamental properties and potentially lucrative practical applications is shown by several recent results ranging from solar cells and...
We present experimental results and rigorous numerical simulations on the optical properties of Black Silicon surfaces and their implications for solar cell applications.
In this article, the fabrication methods of black silicon (b-Si), application and performance of b-Si in photovoltaics, and the theoretical modelling efforts in b-Si-based …
We present experimental results and rigorous numerical simulations on the optical properties of Black Silicon surfaces and their implications for solar cell applications. The Black Silicon is …
Black silicon (BSi) represents a very active research area in renewable energy materials. The rise of BSi as a focus of study for its fundamental properties and potentially lucrative practical applications is shown by several recent results …
We present experimental results and rigorous numerical simulations on the optical properties of Black Silicon surfaces and their implications for solar cell applications.
For solar energy harvesting applications to generate photovoltaic effect, black silicon surface is a perfectly compatible material with silicon solar cells providing a natural …
Finally, three potential research directions worth exploring for practical solar cell applications are highlighted, namely, encapsulation effects, the development of micro-nano dual-scale BSi, and ...
Metal-assisted chemical etching (MacEtch) of silicon in hydrofluoric acid (HF) aqueous solutions is a widely used top-down approach for silicon micro/nanofabrication due to …
The rise of BSi as a focus of study for its fundamental properties and potentially lucrative practical applications is shown by several recent results ranging from solar cells and...
2 · Black silicon has attracted significant interest for various engineering applications, including solar cells, due to its ability to create highly absorbent surfaces or interfaces for light. …
Black silicon (BSi) represents a very active research area in renewable energy materials. The rise of BSi as a focus of study for its fundamental properties and potentially lucrative practical …
This method has recently emerged as a powerful surface micro/nanostructuring technique for low-cost and scalable production of black silicon (b-Si) with excellent light …
ABSTRACT: Laser-created Black Silicon has been developed since 1998 at Harvard University. The unique optical and semiconducting properties of black silicon first led to interesting …
A power conversion efficiency of 22% is achieved in black silicon back-contacted solar cells through passivation of the nanostructured surface by a conformal alumina layer.
Black silicon is an important material used in solar cells, light sensors, antibacterial surfaces and many other applications. Black silicon is made when the surface of …
We present experimental results and rigorous numerical simulations on the optical properties of Black Silicon surfaces and their implications for solar cell applications. …