Fabrication and characterization of graphene based silicon Schottky solar cell. (August 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Singh, Sumitra; Powar, Sadanand; Mahala, Pramila; Majee, Subimal; Eshwar, T.; Kumar, Anil; Akhtar, Jamil
• Is Part Of: Superlattices and microstructures. Volume 120(2018)
• Page Start: 637
• Page End: 641
• Publication Date: 2018-08
• Subjects: Superlattices as materials -- Periodicals; Microstructure -- Periodicals; Semiconductors -- Periodicals; Superréseaux -- Périodiques; Microstructure (Physique) -- Périodiques; Semiconducteurs -- Périodiques; 621.38152
• DOI: 10.1016/j.spmi.2018.06.010
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0749-6036

Abstract

Abstract: Graphene, which is mechanically flexible, electrically conductive, and optically nearly transparent, is a promising contact material in flexible electronics and photovoltaic devices. In the present investigation, methods to obtain graphene film on silicon wafer and fabricate a graphene based Schottky solar cell have been presented. Scrutiny of atomic force microscopy (AFM) and Raman spectroscopy elucidates the formation of thin layer graphene on silicon. Further, I-V (current-voltage) characteristics of Schottky junction (graphene/silicon junction) have also been studied and presented. Highlights: Graphene synthesis by mechanical exfoliation on silicon wafer. AFM and Raman spectroscopy elucidates the formation of thin layer graphene on silicon. Fabricated a graphene based Schottky solar cell.