Peeling process of thin-film solar cells using graphene layers

A novel peeling process for thin-film solar cells using graphene layers was demonstrated. We fabricated amorphous silicon (a-Si) solar cells as substitutes for the undeveloped nanostructured silicon solar cells on graphene layers in order to investigate the solar cell performance after peeling for t...

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Published inApplied physics express Vol. 10; no. 8; pp. 82301 - 82304
Main Authors Ishikawa, Ryousuke, Kurokawa, Yasuyoshi, Miyajima, Shinsuke, Konagai, Makoto
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published The Japan Society of Applied Physics 01.08.2017
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Summary:A novel peeling process for thin-film solar cells using graphene layers was demonstrated. We fabricated amorphous silicon (a-Si) solar cells as substitutes for the undeveloped nanostructured silicon solar cells on graphene layers in order to investigate the solar cell performance after peeling for the first time. The graphene layers functioned as transparent electrodes after the peeling process, even though the series resistance increased after the peeling. Next, we fabricated a silicon nanowire (SiNW) array on graphene layers by a combination of chemical etching and thermal crystallization. Finally, we successfully peeled a SiNW array using graphene layers.
ISSN:1882-0778
1882-0786
DOI:10.7567/APEX.10.082301