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Simulation of Two‐Dimensional Photonic Crystal Absorption Layers Based on GaAs Matrixes With LiNbO 3 Scattering Elements for Solar Cells

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: In this work, a two‐dimensional (2D) photonic crystal (PC) absorption layer is designed for solar cells based on bandgap‐tunable and low‐cost gallium arsenide (GaAs) with lithium niobate (LiNbO 3 ) as scatterers. The effects of scatterer shape, arrangement, and thickness on the absorption efficiency and photoelectric conversion efficiency (PCE) of the absorption layer are systematically investigated. All simulations are performed using rigorously coupled wave analysis (RCWA) method analysis with incident light in the wavelength range of 0.30–0.80 μm. The simulation results demonstrate that the optimal performance can be yielded when adopting LiNbO 3 hexagonal scatterers with a triangular lattice configuration. Compared to the air‐hole–based layer, the absorption efficiency of the LiNbO 3 scatterer–based layer is increased by 4.70% along with the PCE of above 98%. These results show a huge potential to enhance the efficiency of large‐scale solar cells by using cost‐effective perovskite materials and promote promising applications of solar cells in the fields of miniaturization and intellectualization.

Source: International Journal of Chemical Engineering

DOI: 10.1155/ijce/5546097

Authors: Yu Song, Jiajia Quan, Feng Yuan, Zhijie Bi, Yong Wan

Institution: Qingdao University

Language: English

Topic: Photonic Crystals and Applications

Subfield: Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Affordable and clean energy

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,790