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High-efficiency photon-up-conversion at hetero-interface and application to solar cells

Research Project

Project/Area Number 18K18862
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Research (Exploratory)

Allocation TypeMulti-year Fund
Review Section Medium-sized Section 21:Electrical and electronic engineering and related fields
Research InstitutionKobe University

Principal Investigator

Kita Takashi  神戸大学, 工学研究科, 教授 (10221186)

Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) 原田 幸弘  神戸大学, 工学研究科, 助教 (10554355)
Project Period (FY) 2018-06-29 – 2020-03-31
Project Status Completed (Fiscal Year 2019)
Budget Amount *help
¥6,240,000 (Direct Cost: ¥4,800,000、Indirect Cost: ¥1,440,000)
Fiscal Year 2019: ¥2,340,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,800,000、Indirect Cost: ¥540,000)
Fiscal Year 2018: ¥3,900,000 (Direct Cost: ¥3,000,000、Indirect Cost: ¥900,000)
Keywords太陽電池 / ヘテロ界面 / 量子ドット / アップコンバージョン
Outline of Final Research Achievements

Photon up-conversion (TPU) processes are considered beneficial for energy conversion devices. To understand this new device physics, a quantitative evaluation of the different current generation and loss mechanisms is required. In this project, we use a TPU solar cell containing an InAs/GaAs quantum dot layer located near an AlGaAs/GaAs heterointerface. We study the relation between photocurrent (PC), radiative recombination, and non-radiative recombination as a function of the bias voltage. The radiative interband recombination is evaluated by integrating the photoluminescence (PL). The magnitudes of the PC and PL signals generated via interband excitation of the GaAs layer depend on the bias voltage; a higher forward bias reduces the PC and increases the PL intensity. We verify that, by additional infrared light illumination, the PC density increases while the PL intensity significantly decreases.

Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements

ヘテロ界面を利用したアップコンバージョン効率は非常に高く、バンド間光吸収係数に相当する高い光吸収を実現している。ここではヘテロ界面に蓄積された高濃度な電子が重要な役割を果たす。本研究では、ヘテロ界面に蓄積された電子の密度を赤外光で制御することに成功し、光電流と輻射・無輻射再結合割合の定量的な関係を明らかにすることによって全容を解明することができた点で高い学術的な意義を有している。また、これら一連の成果は、ヘテロ界面における非常に高効率なアップコンバージョンを利用した高効率太陽電池の実現するだけでなく、近赤外から中赤外光の高感度センシングなどにも展開できるなど非常に社会的意義が大きい。

Report

(3 results)
  • 2019 Annual Research Report   Final Research Report ( PDF )
  • 2018 Research-status Report
  • Research Products

    (31 results)

All 2020 2019 2018 Other

All Journal Article (5 results) (of which Int'l Joint Research: 1 results,  Peer Reviewed: 5 results,  Open Access: 4 results) Presentation (23 results) (of which Int'l Joint Research: 14 results) Book (1 results) Remarks (2 results)

  • [Journal Article] Bound-to-continuum intraband transition properties in InAs/GaAs quantum dot superlattice solar cells2019

    • Author(s)
      Yukihiro Harada, Shigeo Asahi, Takashi Kita
    • Journal Title

      Applied Physics Express

      Volume: 12 Issue: 12 Pages: 125008-125008

    • DOI

      10.7567/1882-0786/ab56ef

    • NAID

      210000157573

    • Related Report
      2019 Annual Research Report
    • Peer Reviewed / Open Access
  • [Journal Article] Adiabatic two-step photoexcitation effects in intermediate-band solar cells with quantum dot-in-well structure2019

    • Author(s)
      Shigeo Asahi , Toshiyuki Kaizu & Takashi Kita
    • Journal Title

      Scientific Reports

      Volume: 9

    • NAID

      120006645698

    • Related Report
      2019 Annual Research Report
    • Peer Reviewed / Open Access
  • [Journal Article] Hot-carrier generation and extraction in InAs/GaAs quantum dot superlattice solar cells2019

    • Author(s)
      Yukihiro Harada, Naoto Iwata, Shigeo Asahi, Takashi Kita
    • Journal Title

      Semiconductor Science and Technology

      Volume: 34 Issue: 9 Pages: 094003-094003

    • DOI

      10.1088/1361-6641/ab33a2

    • Related Report
      2019 Annual Research Report
    • Peer Reviewed / Open Access
  • [Journal Article] Reply to: Thermal Artefacts in Two-Photon Solar Cell Experiments2019

    • Author(s)
      S. Asahi, and T. Kita
    • Journal Title

      Nature Communications

      Volume: 10

    • NAID

      120006713586

    • Related Report
      2018 Research-status Report
    • Peer Reviewed / Open Access / Int'l Joint Research
  • [Journal Article] 高変換効率太陽光発電の研究開発~50%を超える変換効率実現に向けた取り組み2018

    • Author(s)
      喜多隆
    • Journal Title

      電気評論

      Volume: 6 Pages: 13-17

    • Related Report
      2018 Research-status Report
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Presentation] 2段階フォトンアップコンバージョン太陽電池におけるバンド内遷移特性2020

    • Author(s)
      原田幸弘、草木和輝、朝日重雄、喜多隆
    • Organizer
      第67回応用物理学会春季学術講演会
    • Related Report
      2019 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] 変調ドープした二段階フォトンアップコンバージョン太陽電池におけるアップコンバージョン電流増大2020

    • Author(s)
      渡辺航平、朝日重雄、喜多隆
    • Organizer
      第67回応用物理学会春季学術講演会
    • Related Report
      2019 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] Efficient Hot-Carrier Generation in InAs/GaAs Quantum Dot Superlattices2019

    • Author(s)
      Y. Harada, N. Iwata, D. Watanabe, S. Asahi, and T. Kita
    • Organizer
      Optics&Photonics International Congress 2019
    • Related Report
      2019 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] One-Dimensional Electronic States in Highly-Stacked InAs/GaAs Quantum Dot Superlattices2019

    • Author(s)
      T. Kaizu, and T. Kita
    • Organizer
      Compound Semiconductor Week2019
    • Related Report
      2019 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Reciprocal Relationship Between Photoluminescence and Photocurrent in Two-Step Photon Up-Conversion Solar Cell2019

    • Author(s)
      N. Kinugawa, S. Asahi, and T. Kita
    • Organizer
      46th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference
    • Related Report
      2019 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Strong Voltage-Boost Effect in Two-Step Photon-Up Conversion Solar Cells2019

    • Author(s)
      S. Asahi, and T. Kita
    • Organizer
      46th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference
    • Related Report
      2019 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Hot-Carrier Extraction in InAs/GaAs Quantum Dot Superlattice Solar Cells2019

    • Author(s)
      Y. Harada, N. Iwata, D. Watanabe, S. Asahi, and T. Kita
    • Organizer
      46th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference
    • Related Report
      2019 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Infrared Photodetector Sensitized by QDs Inserted at the Hetero-Interface2019

    • Author(s)
      T. Murata, S. Asahi, and T. Kita
    • Organizer
      7th International Workshop on Epitaxial Growth and Fundamental Properties of Semiconductor Nanostructures
    • Related Report
      2019 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Extensively-Prolonged Electron Lifetime Within Room Temperature Upon InAs/GaAs Quantum Dot-in-Well Solar Cell2019

    • Author(s)
      Y. Zhu, S. Asahi, and T. Kita
    • Organizer
      7th International Workshop on Epitaxial Growth and Fundamental Properties of Semiconductor Nanostructures
    • Related Report
      2019 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Effect of the accumulated Electron Density at the Hetero-Interface in Two-Step Photon-Up Conversion Solar Cells2019

    • Author(s)
      S. Asahi, and T. Kita
    • Organizer
      7th International Workshop on Epitaxial Growth and Fundamental Properties of Semiconductor Nanostructures
    • Related Report
      2019 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Excitation Energy Dependence of Hot-Carrier Extraction Process in InAs/GaAs Quantum Dot Superlattice Solar Cells2019

    • Author(s)
      Y. Harada, N. Iwata, S. Asahi, and T. Kita
    • Organizer
      7th International Workshop on Epitaxial Growth and Fundamental Properties of Semiconductor Nanostructures
    • Related Report
      2019 Annual Research Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] 2段階フォトンアップコンバージョン太陽電池における光電流と輻射再結合電流の相反関係及びキャリア収集特性2019

    • Author(s)
      絹川典志、朝日重雄、喜多隆
    • Organizer
      第30回光物性研究会
    • Related Report
      2019 Annual Research Report
  • [Presentation] Optimal Band Gap Energies for Two-Step Photon Up-Conversion Solar Cells with Partial Absorptivity2018

    • Author(s)
      Y. Harada, T. Matsuo, S. Asahi, and T. Kita
    • Organizer
      35th European PV Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition
    • Related Report
      2018 Research-status Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Exciton Hopping Dynamics in GaAsBi2018

    • Author(s)
      Y. Harada, T. Wilson, N. P. Hylton, R.D. Richards, J.P. David, T. Kita and N.J. Ekins-Daukes
    • Organizer
      9th International Workshop on Bismuth-Containing Semiconductors
    • Related Report
      2018 Research-status Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Carrier Collection Efficiency of Intraband-Excited Carriers in Two-Step Photon Up-Conversion Solar Cells2018

    • Author(s)
      S. Asahi, K. Nishimura, T. Kaizu, and T. Kita
    • Organizer
      The 7th edition of the World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion
    • Related Report
      2018 Research-status Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Extraction Efficiency of Up-Converted Electrons in Two-Step Photon Up-Conversion Solar Cells2018

    • Author(s)
      S. Asahi, K. Nishimura, T. Kaizu, and T. Kita
    • Organizer
      International Conference on Nanophotonics and Nano-optoelectronics 2018
    • Related Report
      2018 Research-status Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Polarization Dependent Photocurrent in InAs/GaAs Quantum Dot Superlattice Solar Cells2018

    • Author(s)
      Y. Harada, J. Yamada, D. Watanabe, S. Asahi, and T. Kita
    • Organizer
      International Conference on Nanophotonics and Nano-optoelectronics 2018
    • Related Report
      2018 Research-status Report
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] ヘテロ界面を利用した2段階フォトンアップコンバージョン太陽電池における輻射再結合過程2018

    • Author(s)
      絹川典志、朝日重雄、喜多隆
    • Organizer
      第29回光物性研究会
    • Related Report
      2018 Research-status Report
  • [Presentation] Carrier-Collection Efficiency in Two-Step Photon Up-Conversion Solar Cell2018

    • Author(s)
      K. Nishimura, S. Asahi, T. Kaizu, and T. Kita
    • Organizer
      第37回電子材料シンポジウム
    • Related Report
      2018 Research-status Report
  • [Presentation] Intraband Absorption Characteristics in Two-Step Photon Up-Conversion Solar Cell2018

    • Author(s)
      K. Kusaki, T. Murata, S. Asahi, and T. Kita
    • Organizer
      第37回電子材料シンポジウム
    • Related Report
      2018 Research-status Report
  • [Presentation] フォトンアップコンバージョン太陽電池の照射強度変化によるアップコンバージョンへの影響2018

    • Author(s)
      朝日重雄、喜多隆
    • Organizer
      第79回応用物理学会秋季学術講演会
    • Related Report
      2018 Research-status Report
  • [Presentation] 2段階フォトンアップコンバージョン太陽電池における理論変換効率の入射光スペクトル形状依存性2018

    • Author(s)
      原田幸弘、松尾哲弘、朝日重雄、喜多隆
    • Organizer
      第79回応用物理学会秋季学術講演会
    • Related Report
      2018 Research-status Report
  • [Presentation] 正孔のアップコンバージョンを利用したフォトンアップコンバージョン太陽電池の基礎検討2018

    • Author(s)
      朝日重雄、 柴村和樹、 草木和輝、 喜多隆
    • Organizer
      第66回応用物理学会春季学術講演会
    • Related Report
      2018 Research-status Report
  • [Book] Energy Conversion Efficiency of Solar Cells2019

    • Author(s)
      Takashi Kita, Yukihiro Harada, and Shigeo Asahi
    • Total Pages
      202
    • Publisher
      Springer
    • ISBN
      9789811390883
    • Related Report
      2019 Annual Research Report
  • [Remarks] 神戸大学工学研究科フォトニック材料学研究室

    • URL

      http://www.research.kobe-u.ac.jp/eng-photonics/

    • Related Report
      2019 Annual Research Report
  • [Remarks] 神戸大学大学院工学研究科喜多研究室

    • URL

      http://www.research.kobe-u.ac.jp/eng-photonics/

    • Related Report
      2018 Research-status Report

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