Theoretical modeling of reflectance and scattering properties of nanostructured glass surfaces for solar cells applications

A.-M. Ruiz-Ramírez; J. P. Cuanalo-Fernández; R. Ramos-García; S. Mansurova

doi:10.1117/12.3028304

4 October 2024 Theoretical modeling of reflectance and scattering properties of nanostructured glass surfaces for solar cells applications

A.-M. Ruiz-Ramírez, J. P. Cuanalo-Fernández, R. Ramos-García, S. Mansurova

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Proceedings Volume 13116, Nanoengineering: Fabrication, Properties, Optics, Thin Films, and Devices XXI; 131160F (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3028304
Event: Nanoscience + Engineering, 2024, San Diego, California, United States

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This work investigates the reflectance properties of nanostructured glass surfaces modeled as random monolayers of air spheres embedded in a glass matrix. The study employs three analytical models: the Maxwell-Garnett Model (MGM), the 2D Dipole Model (2-DMM), and the Coherent Scattering Model (CSM). All models predicted a decrease in reflectance due to the nanostructuring of the glass surface. This decrease in reflectance is particularly significant, reaching up to almost 20% across the entire visible spectrum, for nanostructures with 15% surface coverage and crater radii of 50nm. Each model’s suitability, advantages, and limitations are discussed in the context of varying particle sizes and surface coverages.

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A.-M. Ruiz-Ramírez, J. P. Cuanalo-Fernández, R. Ramos-García, and S. Mansurova "Theoretical modeling of reflectance and scattering properties of nanostructured glass surfaces for solar cells applications", Proc. SPIE 13116, Nanoengineering: Fabrication, Properties, Optics, Thin Films, and Devices XXI, 131160F (4 October 2024); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3028304

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