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Proton Radiation Tolerance of Wide and Narrow Band Gap Perovskite Solar Cells

  • Brandon K. Durant
  • , Hadi Afshari
  • , Shashi Sourabh
  • , Vishal Yeddu
  • , Matthew T. Bamidele
  • , Satyabrata Singh
  • , Bibhudutta Rout
  • , Giles E. Eperon
  • , Do Young Kim
  • , Ian R. Sellers
  • University of Oklahoma
  • Oklahoma State University
  • University of North Texas
  • National Renewable Energy Laboratory
  • Swift Solar Inc.

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Abstract

Two different single junction mixed organic-inorganic halide perovskite solar cells (PSCs) were assessed for their tolerance to high energy proton radiation. Both the narrow band gap mixed tin-lead iodide and wide band gap lead iodide-bromide show remarkable tolerance for fluences up to 1x1011 p/cm2. Both materials show a retention of open circuit voltage and decrease in dark current densities indicating minimal effect on SRH recombination that typically plagues traditional III-V based solar cells. Additionally, a control device that was processed without the perovskite absorber layer showed better diode characteristics and lower dark current densities after proton irradiation. The tolerance of these perovskite as a class of materials is promising for multijunction tandem flexible photovoltaic devices.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2021 IEEE 48th Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, PVSC 2021
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1111-1114
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781665419222
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 20 2021
Event48th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, PVSC 2021 - Fort Lauderdale, United States
Duration: Jun 20 2021Jun 25 2021

Publication series

NameConference Record of the IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference
ISSN (Print)0160-8371

Conference

Conference48th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, PVSC 2021
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityFort Lauderdale
Period06/20/2106/25/21

Keywords

  • perovskite
  • proton
  • radiation effects
  • radiation tolerance
  • space

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