Chapter 8: Time-Resolved Photoluminescence Characterization of Polycrystalline Thin-Film Solar Cells

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DOI:https://doi.org/10.1049/PBPO166E_ch8· OSTI ID:1783563

Kuciauskas, Darius

This chapter describes some photoluminescence (PL) approaches to characterize thin film solar cells with emphasis on time-resolved methods. Spectral PL analysis is complementary and was recently reviewed. Since TRPL is not very commonly used in PV characterization, we consider interface and bulk recombination in the test structures and in devices, briefly describe charge-carrier transport and recombination microscopy, and finally, summarize and compare some CdTe, CdSeTe, CIGS, kesterite, and perovskite EO characteristics.

• Research Organization: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
• DOE Contract Number: AC36-08GO28308
• OSTI ID: 1783563
• Report Number(s): NREL/CH-5900-80000; MainId:41205; UUID:70c28b5d-72c8-4382-bef1-1d5177d6adcd; MainAdminID:23467
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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