Electrodeposited Cu2O Heterojunction Solar Cells
Abstract
The potential of cuprous oxide (Cu2O) as a p-type semiconductor in solar cell devices has been recognized since 1970s due to its direct bandgap with an energy of 1.5eV for good solar spectral absorption and energy conversion, non-toxic nature, abundant copper source, simple and inexpensive process, and its theoretical 9-11% solar efficiency. In our study, we investigated Cu2O/ITO solar cells fabricated by a low cost electrochemical deposition process. The solar cells successfully demonstrated photovoltaic activities which are promising for commercial photovoltaic applications.
About the Presenter
Binghao Wang
Binghao Wang is currently a graduate student pursuing Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering at Washington State University, Vancouver since 2018. His research is focused on oxide based solar cells for photovoltaic applications and resistive switching non-volatile memories for neuromorphic computing.