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Research Journal of Physical S Vol. 5(7), 1-7, September (201 International Science Community Associa PEC solar cell behaviour Kunjal Patel*, G.K. Solanki Department of Physics, Avai Received 30 th Apr Abstract Transition Metal dichalcogenides constitu These compounds have energy band gap c cell materials. P-N junction and other sol transformed from research level to comme their commercialisation. Nevertheless, the different material properties of semic Photoelectrochemical solar cell with semi techniquei. E. Direct Vaapour Transport ( as photoelectrodes have been prepared. ferrocyanide [K 4 Fe(CN) 6 ] was employed [K 3 Fe(CN) 6 ]. The dark and polychromati intensity of illumination between 30 mW/ Voltage (V oc ), Short circuit Current (I sc ) obtained results are discussed in reference Keywords: PEC solar cells, Crystal Grow Introduction Transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs considerable attention for fabricating the Pho (PEC) solar cell electrode 1 . The reason is that n-and p-type nature, have energy band gaps i maxima and well suited to solar energy c absorption coefficient in the visible range, a stability and no effect of corrosion when they various aqueous and non-aqueous electroly cheap and abundant. Metal chalcogenides su etc. are technologically important class materials. They possess layered structure wh weak Van der Wall’s bonding. Due to this lay exhibit large anisotropy in physical, chemic properties which are explored to realize ap solid state lubricant, solar cell, EFT, phase ch devices. Recently after invention of graphene, upsurge in the research activities pertaini studies of these materials. Exotic property ch devices are a subject matter of these mater undergo a transition from indirect to direct ba transforming them from bulk to monolaye structural, chemical compositional, electric properties are proposed to be studied in o suitability of grown materials for their appl Sciences _______________________________________ 17) ation of NbSe 2 and NbS 2 single crystals technique i, Pratik Pataniya, K.D. Patel, V.M. Pathak and Mohit Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar-388120, Gujarat, [email protected] ilable online at: www.isca.in, www.isca.me ril 2017, revised 6 th August 2017, accepted 1 st September 2017 ute a well- defined family of compounds which crystallize close to the solar spectrum maxima and hence they form a lid junction solar cells are practical form of solar cells w ercial shape; where as solid liquid junction solar cells ey form an important tool to study electrochemical inter conductor electrode. 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Different cal, thermoelectric order to know the lication and use in some junction based semicond electrochemical Solar Cells (PE application of pressure this clas structural phase change and hen electrical properties of this materi studied in this work. Materials and methods Crystal growth: In the present inv crystals have been grown by Va Direct vapour Transport (DVT) tec furnace having required dimension quartz ampoule as shown in F constructed by a special sillimanite end, 450 mm in length, 70 mm o diameter with threaded pitch of 3 Koppers Fabriken Feuerfester, Ge quartz ampoules were used for These quartz ampoules have dime cm outer diameter and 2.2 cm inn preparation the ultra-cleaned quar stoichiometric proportion of Nb (9 (99.99 %) pure of about 10 g for g under pressure of 10 -5 Torr so tha molecules and surrounding gases. T __________ISSN 2320–4796 Res. J. 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  • Research Journal of Physical Sciences

    Vol. 5(7), 1-7, September (201

    International Science Community Association

    PEC solar cell behaviour of NbSe

    Kunjal Patel*, G.K. Solanki, Pratik Pataniya, K.D. Patel, V.M. Pathak and Mohit TannaranaDepartment of Physics, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar

    AvailableReceived 30th April

    Abstract

    Transition Metal dichalcogenides constitute a well

    These compounds have energy band gap close to the solar spectrum maxima and hence they form an

    cell materials. P-N junction and other solid junction solar cells are practical form of solar cells which have been, by now,

    transformed from research level to commercial shape; where as solid

    their commercialisation. Nevertheless, they form an important tool to study electrochemical interaction for characterizing

    different material properties of semiconductor electrode.

    Photoelectrochemical solar cell with semiconductor electrode using crystals of NbX

    techniquei. E. Direct Vaapour Transport (DVT)

    as photoelectrodes have been prepared. A mixture of iodine [I

    ferrocyanide [K4Fe(CN)6] was employed as an electrolyte with concentration of 0.025M I

    [K3Fe(CN)6]. The dark and polychromatic solar

    intensity of illumination between 30 mW/cm

    Voltage (Voc), Short circuit Current (Isc) and photoconversion

    obtained results are discussed in reference to the intensity and wavelength of incident radiation.

    Keywords: PEC solar cells, Crystal Growth, Fill factor and photo conversion efficiency.

    Introduction

    Transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs) have attracted

    considerable attention for fabricating the Photo electrochemical

    (PEC) solar cell electrode1. The reason is that available in both,

    n-and p-type nature, have energy band gaps in solar absorption

    maxima and well suited to solar energy conversion, a high

    absorption coefficient in the visible range, an extremely good

    stability and no effect of corrosion when they are in contact

    various aqueous and non-aqueous electrolytes

    cheap and abundant. Metal chalcogenides such as GeS, GeSe

    etc. are technologically important class of group IV

    materials. They possess layered structure which are bonded by

    weak Van der Wall’s bonding. Due to this layered structure they

    exhibit large anisotropy in physical, chemical and electronic

    properties which are explored to realize applications such as

    solid state lubricant, solar cell, EFT, phase change memory etc.

    devices. Recently after invention of graphene, there has been an

    upsurge in the research activities pertaining to monolayer

    studies of these materials. Exotic property changes and related

    devices are a subject matter of these materials today as they

    undergo a transition from indirect to direct band gap material on

    transforming them from bulk to monolayer form.

    structural, chemical compositional, electrical, thermoelectric

    properties are proposed to be studied in order to know the

    suitability of grown materials for their applic

    Sciences _______________________________________

    (2017)

    Association

    PEC solar cell behaviour of NbSe2 and NbS2 single crystals grown by DVT

    technique Kunjal Patel*, G.K. Solanki, Pratik Pataniya, K.D. Patel, V.M. Pathak and Mohit Tannarana

    Physics, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar-388120, Gujarat, India

    [email protected]

    Available online at: www.isca.in, www.isca.me April 2017, revised 6th August 2017, accepted 1st September 2017

    Transition Metal dichalcogenides constitute a well- defined family of compounds which crystallize in a layer type structure.

    These compounds have energy band gap close to the solar spectrum maxima and hence they form an

    N junction and other solid junction solar cells are practical form of solar cells which have been, by now,

    transformed from research level to commercial shape; where as solid – liquid junction solar cells have so

    their commercialisation. Nevertheless, they form an important tool to study electrochemical interaction for characterizing

    different material properties of semiconductor electrode. In this paper authors have attempted to fabricate

    lectrochemical solar cell with semiconductor electrode using crystals of NbX2 (X= S, Se) grown by Vapour transport

    E. Direct Vaapour Transport (DVT) technique. Two solar cell electrodes using single crystals of NbSe

    have been prepared. A mixture of iodine [I2], potassium ferricyanide [K3] was employed as an electrolyte with concentration of 0.025M I2 + 0.1M [K

    ]. The dark and polychromatic solar cell responses were recorded with the help of incandescent lamp varying

    intensity of illumination between 30 mW/cm2 to 120 mW/cm

    2. The solar cell parameters like fill factor (FF), Open circuit

    ) and photoconversion efficiency (η) for both the cells have been determined. The

    obtained results are discussed in reference to the intensity and wavelength of incident radiation.

    PEC solar cells, Crystal Growth, Fill factor and photo conversion efficiency.

    Transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs) have attracted

    considerable attention for fabricating the Photo electrochemical

    The reason is that available in both,

    type nature, have energy band gaps in solar absorption

    maxima and well suited to solar energy conversion, a high

    absorption coefficient in the visible range, an extremely good

    stability and no effect of corrosion when they are in contact with

    aqueous electrolytes and they are

    cheap and abundant. Metal chalcogenides such as GeS, GeSe

    etc. are technologically important class of group IV-VI

    materials. They possess layered structure which are bonded by

    . Due to this layered structure they

    exhibit large anisotropy in physical, chemical and electronic

    properties which are explored to realize applications such as

    solid state lubricant, solar cell, EFT, phase change memory etc.

    ion of graphene, there has been an

    upsurge in the research activities pertaining to monolayer

    studies of these materials. Exotic property changes and related

    devices are a subject matter of these materials today as they

    o direct band gap material on

    transforming them from bulk to monolayer form. Different

    structural, chemical compositional, electrical, thermoelectric

    properties are proposed to be studied in order to know the

    suitability of grown materials for their application and use in

    some junction based semiconductor devices like Photo

    electrochemical Solar Cells (PEC). Apart from this on

    application of pressure this class of materials undergo a

    structural phase change and hence effect of pressure on

    electrical properties of this materials are also proposed to be

    studied in this work.

    Materials and methods

    Crystal growth: In the present investigations NbSe

    crystals have been grown by Vapor transport technique I.e.

    Direct vapour Transport (DVT) technique. Du

    furnace having required dimensions has been used for placing

    quartz ampoule as shown in Figure

    constructed by a special sillimanite threaded tube closed at one

    end, 450 mm in length, 70 mm outer diameter, 56 mm inner

    diameter with threaded pitch of 3 mm, imported form from

    Koppers Fabriken Feuerfester, Germany. Very High quality

    quartz ampoules were used for crystal growth experiment.

    These quartz ampoules have dimensions of 24 cm length, 2.4

    cm outer diameter and 2.2 cm inner diameter. For compound

    preparation the ultra-cleaned quartz ampoule was filled with

    stoichiometric proportion of Nb (99.999%), S (99.99%) and Se

    (99.99 %) pure of about 10 g for growth. Ampoule was sealed

    under pressure of 10-5

    Torr so that there is

    molecules and surrounding gases. The sealed ampoule was kept

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    single crystals grown by DVT

    Kunjal Patel*, G.K. Solanki, Pratik Pataniya, K.D. Patel, V.M. Pathak and Mohit Tannarana 388120, Gujarat, India

    defined family of compounds which crystallize in a layer type structure.

    These compounds have energy band gap close to the solar spectrum maxima and hence they form an important class of solar

    N junction and other solid junction solar cells are practical form of solar cells which have been, by now,

    liquid junction solar cells have some limitations for

    their commercialisation. Nevertheless, they form an important tool to study electrochemical interaction for characterizing

    In this paper authors have attempted to fabricate

    (X= S, Se) grown by Vapour transport

    technique. Two solar cell electrodes using single crystals of NbSe2 and NbS2

    3Fe(CN)6] and potassium

    + 0.1M [K4Fe(CN)6] + 0.1M

    cell responses were recorded with the help of incandescent lamp varying

    . The solar cell parameters like fill factor (FF), Open circuit

    ) for both the cells have been determined. The

    some junction based semiconductor devices like Photo

    electrochemical Solar Cells (PEC). Apart from this on

    application of pressure this class of materials undergo a

    structural phase change and hence effect of pressure on

    ies of this materials are also proposed to be

    In the present investigations NbSe2 and NbS2 crystals have been grown by Vapor transport technique I.e.

    Direct vapour Transport (DVT) technique. Dual zone horizontal

    furnace having required dimensions has been used for placing

    quartz ampoule as shown in Figure-1. The furnace was

    constructed by a special sillimanite threaded tube closed at one

    end, 450 mm in length, 70 mm outer diameter, 56 mm inner

    iameter with threaded pitch of 3 mm, imported form from

    Koppers Fabriken Feuerfester, Germany. Very High quality

    quartz ampoules were used for crystal growth experiment.

    These quartz ampoules have dimensions of 24 cm length, 2.4

    m inner diameter. For compound

    quartz ampoule was filled with

    stoichiometric proportion of Nb (99.999%), S (99.99%) and Se

    (99.99 %) pure of about 10 g for growth. Ampoule was sealed

    Torr so that there is no effect of air

    molecules and surrounding gases. The sealed ampoule was kept

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    in dual-zone horizontal furnace as shown in the Figure

    temperatures of the two zones i.e. source zone and growth zone

    were slowly but gradually raised up to desired temp

    K/hr keeping some temperature gradient of 50 K and maintained

    that temperature for 80 hours. The temperature of the furnace

    was lowered at the rate of 20 K/hr upto the room temperature

    (i.e. 300K). The quartz ampoule was broken and fine cryst

    were taken out and used as photoelectrode. These growth

    parameters with crystals dimensions are mentioned in Table

    Table-1: Growth conditions for NbSe2 and NbS

    Compositions

    Temperature (K) Growth

    Period

    (hours)Source

    zone

    Growth

    zone

    NbSe2 1173 1123 80

    NbS2 1173 1123 80

    Preparation of semiconductor electrode: Crystals with plane

    faces i.e. crystals with step free surfaces were employed after a

    careful examination of the samples under an optical microscope.

    Step free van der Walls surfaces could be easily obtained from

    the grown crystal by cleaving the as grown samples with an

    adhesive tape. A glass rod of 0.5 cm in diameter and 10 to 12

    cm in length with a narrow bore of diameter 0.05 cm

    to prepare the electrode. One end of this narrow bore glass rod

    was flattened by hot gas blow to make a circular platform such

    it the flat portion could be used as a platform for resting the

    crystal3. The narrow bore was used as a passage for tra

    good conducting copper wire. The copper wire was flattened at

    one end for getting a contact with the crystal4.

    Figure 1: Dual zone horizontal furnace with co

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    zone horizontal furnace as shown in the Figure-12. The

    temperatures of the two zones i.e. source zone and growth zone

    were slowly but gradually raised up to desired temperature at 20

    K/hr keeping some temperature gradient of 50 K and maintained

    The temperature of the furnace

    was lowered at the rate of 20 K/hr upto the room temperature

    (i.e. 300K). The quartz ampoule was broken and fine crystals

    were taken out and used as photoelectrode. These growth

    parameters with crystals dimensions are mentioned in Table-1.

    and NbS2 crystals.

    Growth

    Period

    (hours)

    Crystal

    Dimensions

    (mm ×

    mm)

    15 ×8

    16 × 8

    Crystals with plane

    i.e. crystals with step free surfaces were employed after a

    optical microscope.

    Step free van der Walls surfaces could be easily obtained from

    the grown crystal by cleaving the as grown samples with an

    adhesive tape. A glass rod of 0.5 cm in diameter and 10 to 12

    cm in length with a narrow bore of diameter 0.05 cm was used

    to prepare the electrode. One end of this narrow bore glass rod

    was flattened by hot gas blow to make a circular platform such

    it the flat portion could be used as a platform for resting the

    . The narrow bore was used as a passage for traversing a

    good conducting copper wire. The copper wire was flattened at

    .

    Counter electrode: A counter electrode in PEC solar cells is

    required to complete the electrochemical reactions in a cell for

    better performance of PEC solar cell. Generally Platinum or

    Copper is widely used material for the same

    Selection of appropriate electrolyte:

    appropriate electrolyte in a PEC solar cell is extremely

    important because it actually is a source

    reactions leading to the photo-effects. The electrolyte consists of

    the oxidized and reduced species. These species should be ionic

    in nature, which help in transfer of photo generated carrier from

    the photo-electrode to the counter

    necessary photo conversion efficiency from Photo electro

    chemical solar cell, the selection of appropriate electrolyte plays

    a vital role in energy conversion. The electrolyte decides the

    efficiency of photo conversion. Here we have

    0.1M [K4Fe(CN)6] + 0.1M [K3Fe(CN)

    Experiment setup of photo electrotchemical solar cell for I

    characteristics: The semiconductor electrode prepared in the

    manner outlined above was dipped in an appropriate electro

    contained in a glass beaker. Copper grid (2cm

    role of the counter electrode. A schematic diagram of the photo

    electrochemical solar cell is shown in Figure

    the cell was provided with different light intensity from a

    tungsten filament bulb (incandescent lamp). The illumination

    intensity IL was changed by changing the distance between the

    electrode and the bulb. The incident intensity of illumination

    was measured using solar meter (LUX meter). Biasing Voltage

    was applied across the electrodes and corresponding

    Photocurrent was recorded using Keithley 2400 multimeter

    operated using LAB TRACER software.

    of PEC solar cell in ideal cases as well as in practical cases is

    shown in Figure-4. The I-V characteristics of practical cases

    largely deviate from ideal characteristics

    : Dual zone horizontal furnace with co-axially loaded ampoule14

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    A counter electrode in PEC solar cells is

    required to complete the electrochemical reactions in a cell for

    performance of PEC solar cell. Generally Platinum or

    Copper is widely used material for the same5.

    Selection of appropriate electrolyte: The selection of

    appropriate electrolyte in a PEC solar cell is extremely

    important because it actually is a source for the electrochemical

    effects. The electrolyte consists of

    the oxidized and reduced species. These species should be ionic

    in nature, which help in transfer of photo generated carrier from

    electrode to the counter electrode. To obtain a

    necessary photo conversion efficiency from Photo electro

    chemical solar cell, the selection of appropriate electrolyte plays

    a vital role in energy conversion. The electrolyte decides the

    efficiency of photo conversion. Here we have used 0.025M I2 +

    Fe(CN)6] as an electrolyte5.

    Experiment setup of photo electrotchemical solar cell for I-V

    The semiconductor electrode prepared in the

    manner outlined above was dipped in an appropriate electrolyte

    contained in a glass beaker. Copper grid (2cmХ2cm) played the

    role of the counter electrode. A schematic diagram of the photo

    electrochemical solar cell is shown in Figure-3. Illumination of

    the cell was provided with different light intensity from a

    tungsten filament bulb (incandescent lamp). The illumination

    was changed by changing the distance between the

    electrode and the bulb. The incident intensity of illumination

    was measured using solar meter (LUX meter). Biasing Voltage

    d across the electrodes and corresponding

    Photocurrent was recorded using Keithley 2400 multimeter

    operated using LAB TRACER software. The I-V characteristics

    of PEC solar cell in ideal cases as well as in practical cases is

    acteristics of practical cases

    largely deviate from ideal characteristics6.

    .

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    Figure-

    Figure-3: The schematic

    Electrode: NbSe2 and NbS2 single crystal.

    0.004cm2(NbSe2) 0.017cm

    2(NbS2). Electrolyte:

    0.1M [K4Fe(CN)6] + 0.1M [K3Fe(CN)6] Counter Electrode:

    Copper.

    Photoelectrochemical solar cell using single crystals of NbX

    (X= S, Se) as a semiconductor electrode grown by direct vapour

    transport (DVT) technique. Two solar cell electrodes using

    single crystals of NbSe2 and NbS2 as photoelectrodes have been

    prepared7. A mixture of iodine [I2], potassium ferricyanide

    [K3Fe(CN)6], potassium ferrocyanide [K

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    -2: Semiconductor electrode for PEC solar cell14

    .

    The schematic diagram of PEC solar cell used to measure I-V characteristic.

    single crystal. Area of Crystal:

    Electrolyte: 0.025M I2 +

    Counter Electrode:

    Photoelectrochemical solar cell using single crystals of NbX2

    (X= S, Se) as a semiconductor electrode grown by direct vapour

    transport (DVT) technique. Two solar cell electrodes using

    as photoelectrodes have been

    ], potassium ferricyanide

    ], potassium ferrocyanide [K4Fe(CN)6] was

    employed as an electrolyte with concentration of 0.025M I

    0.1M [K4Fe(CN)6] + 0.1M [K

    polychromatic solar cell responses

    of incandescent lamp varying intensity of illumination between

    30 mW/cm2 to 120 mW/cm

    2. The solar cell characteristic output

    parameters like Short Circuit Current (

    (Voc), Fill Factor (FF) and photo con

    both the cells have been determined. The obtained results are

    discussed in reference to the intensity and wavelength of

    incident radiation8.

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    V characteristic.

    employed as an electrolyte with concentration of 0.025M I2 +

    ] + 0.1M [K3Fe(CN)6]. The dark and

    polychromatic solar cell responses were recorded with the help

    of incandescent lamp varying intensity of illumination between

    . The solar cell characteristic output

    parameters like Short Circuit Current (Isc), Open Circuit Voltage

    ), Fill Factor (FF) and photo conversion efficiency (η) for

    both the cells have been determined. The obtained results are

    discussed in reference to the intensity and wavelength of

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    Figure-4:

    Characteristic parameters of PEC solar cell:

    current (Isc):

    Where: I0= Reverse saturation current. k = Boltzmann constant.

    T = Operating temperature (Room temperature). V

    circuit voltage.

    Open circuit voltage (Voc):

    Where: n = ideality factor. kT/e = 0.0259 volt at 300K. I

    Intensity of illumination.

    Fill Factor (FF):

    Where: Jsc is the short circuit current density, J

    density at maximum power point, Vmp is the voltage at

    maximum power point.

    Photo conversion Efficiency (η%):

    Quantum efficiency (nq):

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    4: Ideal and Practical I-V characteristic of solar cell.

    Characteristic parameters of PEC solar cell: Short circuit

    = Boltzmann constant.

    T = Operating temperature (Room temperature). Voc= Open

    Where: n = ideality factor. kT/e = 0.0259 volt at 300K. IL =

    is the short circuit current density, Jmp is the current

    is the voltage at

    Results and discussion

    An amalgamation of K3 [Fe(CN)6],K

    as an electrolyte. Electrolyte solutions were prepared using

    double distilled water9.

    It was observed that electrolyte with

    + 0.1M [K4Fe(CN)6] + 0.1M [K3Fe(CN)

    value of photocurrent and photo voltage for all the electrodes

    and minimum dark voltage VD and dark current I

    be used as electrodes. So it was used as an electrolyte

    The Open circuit Voltage (Voc) and Short circuit Current (I

    show a large deviation from the linear dependence on the

    intensity of incident illumination with reference to the ideal

    case11

    .

    Voc and Isc show a small deviation for polychromatic and

    monochromatic sources of different intensities.

    The large deviation in I-V characteristics from ideal behaviour

    is due to the fact that there are several other parameters

    associated with materials, electrolyte, incident light, incident

    light intensity and the semiconductor

    which governs the effective photo generation and charge

    transfer mechanism12

    .

    The area under the I-V characteristics increases with increase in

    the intensity of incident illuminations

    and 6.

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    ],K4 [Fe(CN)6]and I2 was used

    as an electrolyte. Electrolyte solutions were prepared using

    observed that electrolyte with the composition 0.025M I2 Fe(CN)6] gave the maximum

    voltage for all the electrodes

    and dark current ID well suited to

    des. So it was used as an electrolyte10

    .

    ) and Short circuit Current (Isc)

    show a large deviation from the linear dependence on the

    intensity of incident illumination with reference to the ideal

    show a small deviation for polychromatic and

    monochromatic sources of different intensities.

    V characteristics from ideal behaviour

    is due to the fact that there are several other parameters

    electrolyte, incident light, incident

    light intensity and the semiconductor-liquid electrolyte interface

    which governs the effective photo generation and charge

    V characteristics increases with increase in

    tensity of incident illuminations13

    as shown in Figure-5

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    Figure

    Figure

    Figure-7: Efficiency comparison between NbSe

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    Figure-5: I-V Characteristics of NbSe2 single crystal.

    Figure-6: I-V Characteristics of NbS2 single crystal.

    Efficiency comparison between NbSe2 and NbS2 single crystal.

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    ingle crystal.

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    Table-2: Parameters of the investigated PEC solar cell.

    Illumination

    Intensity

    mW/cm2

    Isc(A) Voc (V) Fill Factor Efficiency (η%)

    NbSe2 NbS2 NbSe2 NbS2 NbSe2 NbS2 NbSe2 NbS2

    30 1.2E-04 1.9E-04 2.3E-01 3.4E-01 0.19 0.47 4.30 5.90

    40 1.1E-04 1.9E-04 2.1E-01 3.4E-01 0.21 0.47 2.91 4.39

    50 1.0E-04 1.9E-04 2.0E-01 3.4E-01 0.21 0.47 2.13 3.54

    60 1.0E-04 1.9E-04 2.0E-01 3.3E-01 0.21 0.49 1.79 2.99

    70 1.0E-04 1.9E-04 2.0E-01 3.4E-01 0.21 0.52 1.49 2.56

    80 1.0E-04 1.9E-04 1.9E-01 3.3E-01 0.21 0.49 1.27 2.25

    90 9.8E-05 1.9E-04 2.0E-01 3.3E-01 0.20 0.49 1.10 2.00

    100 1.0E-04 2.0E-04 2.0E-01 3.3E-01 0.20 0.49 1.01 1.83

    110 9.7E-05 2.0E-04 2.0E-01 3.4E-01 0.20 0.47 0.88 1.70

    120 9.3E-05 2.0E-04 1.9E-01 3.4E-01 0.20 0.48 0.75 1.59

    Conclusion

    Single crystal of NbSe2 and NbS2 semiconductor were

    successfully grown using Vapour Transport technique i.e. Direct

    Vapour Transport (DVT) technique. We have synthesized this

    crystal used this crystal as an electrode in photo electrochemical

    solar cell and interpreted the variation of solar cell characteristic

    output parameters like Open circuit Voltage Voc, Short circuit

    Current Isc, Fill Factor and Efficiency η% (Figure-7) vary little

    but they are directly dependent on the Illumination intensity IL of polychromatic light as shown in the Table-2.

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