Oxide optimization at the p-Si/aqueous electrolyte interface
- 15 November 1981
- journal article
- research article
- Published by AIP Publishing in Applied Physics Letters
- Vol. 39 (10), 798-800
- https://doi.org/10.1063/1.92587
Abstract
In this letter we report a combination of surface chemical and voltammetric treatments that optimize the stability and performance of p‐Si/V2+−V3+, 4MHCl/C solar cells. The power conversion efficiency is 6.1% under 60‐mW/cm2 illumination. The results of capacitance‐voltage measurements and the improved solar cell properties are discussed on the basis of an electrolyte‐oxide‐semiconductor energy band diagram.Keywords
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