The paper was published in the Journal of Nanomaterials, with Prof. Sogabe as the corresponding author.
https://www.hindawi.com/journals/jnm/2023/5578627/
“Drift-Diffusion Simulation of Intermediate Band Solar Cell: Effect of Intermediate Band Continuity Constraint“
Kodai Shiba, Yoshitaka Okada, and Tomah Sogabe: Journal of Nanomaterials [IF: 3.791] vol.2023, Article ID 5578627, DOI 10.1155/2023/5578627 (2023/11/27)
This paper investigates the impact of intermediate band (IB) continuity constraints on the performance of intermediate band solar cells (IBSCs) using a self-consistent drift-diffusion model. Extensive simulations reveal that strict IB continuity constraints yield consistent band potential profiles under various conditions. The study highlights the need for rigorous IB continuity in device design, demonstrating improved reliability and performance insights for IBSCs.