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ETL engineering in lead-free new Ca3PBr3 perovskite type structure of anti-perovskite derivative material for stable and effective photovoltaic solar cells

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Solar power conversion: CuI hole transport layer and Ba3NCl3 absorber enable advanced solar cell technology boosting efficiency over 30%

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Harnessing the untapped potential of a lanthanide-based perovskite (RbYbCl3) absorber: from material properties to device implementation

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Improving the efficiency of a CIGS solar cell to above 31% with Sb2S3 as a new BSF: a numerical simulation approach by SCAPS-1D

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A novel investigation of pressure-induced semiconducting to metallic transition of lead free novel Ba3SbI3 perovskite with exceptional optoelectronic properties

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A comprehensive investigation of the Sr3AsX3 (X = F/Cl/Br) inorganic cubic perovskites’ strain-induced structural, electronic, optical, and mechanical properties with solar cell applications

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Tuning the hole transport layer in the Ca3SbI3 absorber-based solar cells to improve the power conversion efficiency

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Improving the Efficiency of a New Perovskite Solar Cell Based on Sr3SbI3 by Optimizing the Hole Transport Layer

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Comprehensive analysis of Sr3PCl3 absorber for solar cells using DFT, SCAPS-1D, and machine learning techniques

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Numerical Investigation of a Highly Efficient Hole Transport Layer-Free Solid-State Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell Based on N719 Dye

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Enhanced photovoltaic performance in Sb2(S,Se)3/CuI planar-heterojunction solar cells: Insights from device simulation

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Achieving 34 % efficiency with a dual-absorber solar cell design using CaRbCl3 and Ca3NCl3 perovskites

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Enhancing physical characteristics of the narrow bandgap of perovskite KAgJ3 (J = F, Cl, Br, and I) materials for optoelectronics and energy storage applications

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Examining the electronic, structural, optical, and photovoltaic capabilities of Sr3AsBr3 perovskite under tensile and compressive strains with DFT and SCAPS-1D

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Strategic design and evaluation of charge transport layers for high-efficiency lead-free BeSiP2-based perovskite solar cells: A careful examination into electron and hole transport layers

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Harnessing Sr₃SbI₃ perovskites with optimized charge transport layers for high-efficiency solar energy conversion

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Examining anion influence on the physical properties and performance analysis of lead-free calcium-based Ca3NX3 (X=F, Cl, Br and I) perovskite

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Achieving over 30% efficiency employing a novel double absorber solar cell configuration integrating Ca3NCl3 and Ca3SbI3 perovskites

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Modelling and Numerical Evaluation of Photovoltaic Parameters of a Highly Efficient Perovskite Solar Cell Based on Methylammonium Tin Iodide

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Numerical design and simulation of a tin-based perovskite solar cell incorporating MoO3 as the hole transport layer

Abdul Basit, Syed M. Hasnain, Irfan Qasim, Abid Iqbal, Muhammad Imran Malik, Iram Zubair and M. Amin. Mir

Next Materials, 2026, 10, 101376
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DFT insights into bandgap engineering of lead-free LiMCl3 (M = Mg, Be) halide perovskites for optoelectronic device applications

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Sci Rep, 2025, 15
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The impact of group V cation substitution on the structural and functional properties of Sr3MF3 (M = Sb, As, P, N) fluoro-perovskites

Md. Ferdous Rahman, Akbar Hasan, Md. Shah Alam, Mahmudul Hassan, Md. Afsha Habib, Md. Harun-Or-Rashid, Md. Faruk Hossain, Safa Ezzine and Mongi Amami

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Next-generation nanotechnology: Exploring the potential of In2S3-based perovskite solar cells

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Enhancing solar cell efficiency beyond 27% through the implementation of an efficient charge transport layer utilizing an innovative inorganic perovskite Sr3PI3

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Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids, 2024, 190, 112029
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Insights from computational analysis on novel Lead-Free FrGeCl3 perovskite solar cell using DFT and SCAPS-1D

Md.Shahriar Rahman, Apon Kumar Datta, Sahjahan Islam, Md.Mahmudul Hasan, Ushna Das, M.Abu Sayed, Md.Ferdous Wahid, Avijit Ghosh and Dipika Das Ria

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Introducing a New and Highly Efficient Double‐Absorber Solar Cell with Combination of Sr3PBr3 and CsPbI3 Perovskites

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Synergizing perovskite solar cell and thermally regenerative thermocapacitive cycle toward full-spectrum solar energy conversion

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Exploring new lead-free halide perovskites RbSnM3 (M = I, Br, Cl) and achieving power conversion efficiency > 32 %

Md. Harun-Or-Rashid, Md. Ferdous Rahman, Mongi Amami, Lamia Ben Farhat, Md. Monirul Islam and Abdellah Benami

Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids, 2025, 197, 112437
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A novel design and optimization of Si based high performance double absorber heterojunction solar cell

Basra Sultana, Md. Ferdous Rahman, Amaresh Chandra Roy, Md. Masum Mia, Md. Al Ijajul Islam, Ahmad Irfan, Aijaz Rasool Chaudhry and Md. Dulal Haque

Materials Science and Engineering: B, 2024, 304, 117360
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Halogen engineering in lead-free Mg3PX3 perovskites: A first-principles investigation for UV to IR optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications

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Investigating the physical characteristics and photovoltaic performance of inorganic Ba3NCl3 perovskite utilizing DFT and SCAPS-1D simulations

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A theoretical investigation of MoS2-based solar cells with CdS electron transport layer and V2O5 hole transport layer for boosting performance

Avijit Ghosh, Md Saiful Islam, Md Khaledur Rahman, Mohammad Fokhrul Islam Buian, Abeer A. Hassan, H.A. Alrafai and Siham Khalaf Alla Abdelrahim

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Unlocking the lead-free new all inorganic cubic halide perovskites of Ba3MI3 (M = P, As, Sb) with efficiency above 29%

Md. Monirul Islam, Md. Ferdous Rahman, Md. Hafizur Rahman, Mutasem Z. Bani-Fwaz, Rahul Pandey and Md. Harun-Or-Rashid

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Innovative double absorber solar cell design combining Ca3AsI3 and Ca3PI3 perovskites for achieving over 29% efficiency

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Design and performance exploration of Pb-free low-cost all-inorganic perovskite-inspired CuAgBi2I8 solar cells: theoretical approach

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Physical parameter optimization and band alignment approach for efficiency improvement in Cs2AgBiBr6 based lead-free perovskite solar cells

Abhishek Raj, Manish Kumar, Dharm Veer Singh, Bhupendra Singh, D. K. Dwivedi and Avneesh Anshul

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Simulation of dual-absorber perovskite solar cells by SCAPS for enhanced efficiency

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Harnessing the potential of RbPbBr3 halide perovskite solar cells using C6TBTAPH2 as hole transport layer: A numerical analysis

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Advancements in eco-friendly lead-free perovskite/Sb2Se3 tandem solar cells: TCAD simulations

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A Deep Analysis and Enhancing Photovoltaic Performance Above 31% with New Inorganic RbPbI3‐Based Perovskite Solar Cells via DFT and SCAPS‐1D

Md. Ferdous Rahman, Md. Harun‐Or‐Rashid, Md. Rasidul Islam, Ahmad Irfan, Aijaz Rasool Chaudhry, Md. Atikur Rahman and Samah Al‐Qaisi

Advcd Theory and Sims, 2024, 7
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Computational investigations to evaluate the performance of [X3SbI3; X = Sr, Ba] optical absorber-based solar cells

Sana Rehan, Irfan Qasim, M Farooq Nasir and Muhammad Imran Malik

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A comparative study of CuO based solar cell with ZnTe HTL and SnS2 ETL using SCAPS 1D simulation

Nushrat Jahan, Avijit Ghosh, Ferdous Ahmed, Mohammad Fokhrul Islam Buian, Md. Yousup Ali, Asif Ahammad Miazee, Muhammad Sajid, Anup Nandi, Md. Mukter Hossain Emon, Md. Khaledur Rahman and Md. Ashraful Azad

J Opt, 2025, 54, 952
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Analysis of the role of A-cations in lead-free A3SbI3 (A = Ba, Sr, Ca) perovskite solar cells

Md. Harun-Or-Rashid, Lamia Ben Farhat, Ameni Brahmia, Mustafa K. A. Mohammed, Md. Azizur Rahman, Ahmed Azzouz-Rached and Md. Ferdous Rahman

J Mater Sci, 2024, 59, 6365
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Efficiency improvement of lead-free Rb2LiInBr6 perovskite solar cells via TiO2 and MoO3

Md. Saiful Islam, Md. Ramjan Chowdhury, Hmoud Al-Dmour and Md. Shamim Reza

Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 2026, 186, 116362
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Design and simulation numerically with performance enhancement of extremely efficient Sb2Se3-Based solar cell with V2O5 as the hole transport layer, using SCAPS-1D simulation program

Md. Forhad Hossain, Avijit Ghosh, Mohd Abdullah Al Mamun, Asif Ahammad Miazee, Hamad Al-lohedan, R. Jothi Ramalingam, Mohammad Fokhrul Islam Buian, Syed Riazul Islam Karim, Md. Yousup Ali and M. Sundararajan

Optics Communications, 2024, 559, 130410
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Discovering the relationship between sulfide and selenide-based HTLs and cubic Ba3SbI3 solar cells with SCAPS-1D and machine learning modelling

Avijit Ghosh, Md Rafid Hasan, Mahbuba Moumita, Kutub Uddin Apu, Shirin Begum, Abdur Rahman, Md Aliahsan Bappy, Shahan Ahmed, Yedluri Anil Kumar, Abeer A. Hassan and H.A. Alrafai

Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 2025, 173, 113782
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DFT and SCAPS-1D simulation of single-layer and bilayer perovskite solar cells: Ca3BiI3 and Sr3BiI3

Lakhdar Benahmedi, Anissa Besbes, Radouan Djelti and Samia Moulebhar

Semicond. Sci. Technol., 2025, 40, 025001
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DFT analysis and comparative 1D optoelectrical simulation of AcPbI3 halide perovskite solar cell: introducing a new perovskite layer

Leila Ebrahimkhani, Valiollah Mirkhani, Majid Moghadam, Shahram Tangestaninejad, Amir H. Montazer, Mohammad Ebrahimkhani and Iraj Mohammad poor-Baltork

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A comprehensive study on electron and hole transport layers for designing and optimizing the efficiency of MoSe2-Based solar cells using numerical simulation techniques

Avijit Ghosh, Abeer A. Hassan, H.A. Alrafai and Siham Khalaf Alla Abdelrahim

Heliyon, 2024, 10, e35061
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Comprehensive first-principles investigation of electronic, optical, thermoelectric, and mechanical properties of Cs₂ZAuF₆ (Z = In, Tl) double perovskites for sustainable energy conversion

Sarika Bajpai, Ali B.M. Ali, Preeti Kumari, Sabirov Sardor, Abdulla Hayitov, Imen Kebaili, F.F. Al-Harbi, A.J.A. Moayad and R. Sharma

Polyhedron, 2026, 283, 117822
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Strain-induced changes in the electronic, optical and mechanical properties of the inorganic cubic halide perovskite Sr3PBr3 with FP-DFT

Avijit Ghosh, Ferdous Ahmed, Md. Jannatul Ferdous, Mst. Miftahul Jannat Juhi, Mohammad Fokhrul Islam Buian, Asif Ahammad Miazee, Muhammad Sajid, Md. Maniruzzaman, Ammar M. Tighezza, Md Farad Ahmmed and Md. Shoriful Islam

Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids, 2024, 191, 112053
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A comprehensive investigation involving numerous HTL and ETL layers to design and simulate high-efficiency Ca3AsI3-based perovskite solar cells

Md. Selim Reza, Avijit Ghosh, Abdelaziz Gassoumi, Md Rafid Hasan, Mohammad Shahjalal, Abul Kashem Mohammad Yahia, Md. Shamim Reza, Ripan Kumar Prodhan, Md Majharul Islam, Md Jakaria Talukder, Aijaz Rasool Chaudhry and Mst. Mohona Akter

Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 2025, 172, 113647
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Exploring A2CeCl6 (A = K, Rb, Cs, Fr) lead-free double perovskites via first-principles and device simulation for photovoltaic applications

Rifat Rafiu, Md. Sakib Hasan Saikot, Ali El-Rayyes, Imtiaz Ahamed Apon, Mohd. Shkir, Mohd Taukeer Khan, M.A. Sayed and Md. Azizur Rahman

Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids, 2026, 208, 113126
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Design and Optimization of High-Performance Novel RbPbBr3-Based Solar Cells with Wide-Band-Gap S-Chalcogenide Electron Transport Layers (ETLs)

Md. Selim Reza, Md. Ferdous Rahman, Abdul Kuddus, Mustafa K. A. Mohammed, Debashish Pal, Avijit Ghosh, Md. Rasidul Islam, Sagar Bhattarai, Ibrahim A. Shaaban and Mongi Amami

ACS Omega, 2024, 9, 19824
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Theoretical analysis of stability, physical properties, and photovoltaic potential of Sr3SbCl3 perovskite across varying pressure conditions via DFT and SCAPS-1D

Md Azizur Rahman, Avijit Ghosh, Nasser S. Awwad, Noureddine Elboughdiri, Amnah Mohammed Alsuhaibani, Q. Mohsen and Moamen S. Refat

Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids, 2025, 203, 112728
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Boosting solar cell performance: optimization of WS2 absorber with Cu2O HTL & ZnSe ETL using SCAPS-1D simulation

Muhammad Sajid, Khuram Ali, Humayon Shehzad Shah, Asma Shahid, Suriani Abu Bakar, Muhammad Yousaf and Shern-Long Lee

J Opt, 2026, 55, 462
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