X‐Ray microscopy of halide perovskites: techniques, applications, and prospects
X‐ray microscopy can provide unique chemical, electronic, and structural insights into
perovskite materials and devices leveraging bright, tunable synchrotron X‐ray sources. Over …
perovskite materials and devices leveraging bright, tunable synchrotron X‐ray sources. Over …
Thermal-healing of lattice defects for high-energy single-crystalline battery cathodes
Single-crystalline nickel-rich cathodes are a rising candidate with great potential for high-
energy lithium-ion batteries due to their superior structural and chemical robustness in …
energy lithium-ion batteries due to their superior structural and chemical robustness in …
Hierarchical defect engineering for LiCoO2 through low-solubility trace element doping
Real-world industry-relevant battery composite electrodes are hierarchically structured. In
particular for active cathode particles, there is a consensus that their structural and chemical …
particular for active cathode particles, there is a consensus that their structural and chemical …
Distribution of Copper States, Phases, and Defects across the Depth of a Cu-Doped CdTe Solar Cell
S Rojsatien, A Mannodi-Kanakkithodi… - Chemistry of …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Copper has been used as a p-type dopant in cadmium telluride (CdTe) for decades.
However, the density of Cu atoms in the finished device is much higher than that of holes …
However, the density of Cu atoms in the finished device is much higher than that of holes …
Effects of X-rays on perovskite solar cells
Synchrotron micro-and nanoprobe beamlines have demonstrated great potential to advance
photovoltaic devices. Most importantly, their small X-ray spot size has enabled the direct …
photovoltaic devices. Most importantly, their small X-ray spot size has enabled the direct …
The nanoscale distribution of copper and its influence on charge collection in CdTe solar cells
For decades, Cu has been the primary dopant in CdTe photovoltaic absorbers. Typically, Cu
acceptor concentrations in these devices are on the order of 1× 10 14 cm− 3, which has …
acceptor concentrations in these devices are on the order of 1× 10 14 cm− 3, which has …
Impact of dopant-induced optoelectronic tails on open-circuit voltage in arsenic-doped Cd (Se) Te solar cells
Fluctuations refer to inhomogeneity in the distribution of donors and acceptors at the
nanometer scale and occur in many compound solar cell materials such as Cu (In, Ga) Se 2 …
nanometer scale and occur in many compound solar cell materials such as Cu (In, Ga) Se 2 …
Grain boundary strain localization in a CdTe solar cell revealed by scanning 3D X-ray diffraction microscopy
Cadmium telluride (CdTe) solar cell technology is a promising candidate to help boost green
energy production. However, impurities and structural defects are major barriers to …
energy production. However, impurities and structural defects are major barriers to …
Defect activation and annihilation in CIGS solar cells: an operando x-ray microscopy study
The efficiency of thin-film solar cells with a Cu (${\mathrm {In}} _ {1-x} $ Ga x) Se 2 absorber
is limited by nanoscopic inhomogeneities and defects. Traditional characterization methods …
is limited by nanoscopic inhomogeneities and defects. Traditional characterization methods …
Four-Fold Multi-Modal X-ray Microscopy Measurements of a Cu(In,Ga)Se2 Solar Cell
C Ossig, C Strelow, J Flügge, A Kolditz, J Siebels… - Materials, 2021 - mdpi.com
Inhomogeneities and defects often limit the overall performance of thin-film solar cells.
Therefore, sophisticated microscopy approaches are sought to characterize performance …
Therefore, sophisticated microscopy approaches are sought to characterize performance …