Study of the Effect of Carbon-60 (C-60 Fullerene) on the Photovoltaic Properties and Efficiency of Solar Cells

Mohammedain Adam Allhgabo Belal; Awadia Ibrahim Mohammed Mahdi; Ali Salih Ali Salih; Mohammed Abbas Alhag; Hajer Adam Mohmmed Adam; Hleima Faddal Ezaldein Rewais; Safa Hussein Hassan Braima; Tasabeeh Farh Althir Hassan

doi:10.32213/nsdxtm12

Authors

Mohammedain Adam Allhgabo Belal Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Kordofan, Elobeid, Sudan Author
Awadia Ibrahim Mohammed Mahdi Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Kordofan, Elobeid, Sudan Author
Ali Salih Ali Salih Department of Physics, Faculty of Education, University of Kordofan, Elobeid, Sudan Author
Mohammed Abbas Alhag Electrical Department, Faculty of Engineering and Technical Studies, Kordofan University, Sudan Author
Hajer Adam Mohmmed Adam Department of Physics, Department of Physical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Jazan University, Saudi Arabia Author
Hleima Faddal Ezaldein Rewais Department of Physics, Faculty of Education, University of Kordofan, Elobeid, Sudan Author
Safa Hussein Hassan Braima Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Military Hospital, Elobeid, Sudan Author
Tasabeeh Farh Althir Hassan Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Military Hospital, Elobeid, Sudan Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32213/nsdxtm12

Keywords:

Carbon-60 (C-60), Fullerene, Solar Cells, Photovoltaic Properties, Current–Voltage Characteristics, Power Conversion Efficiency, Electron Transport

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the effect of Carbon-60 (C-60 Fullerene) on the photovoltaic performance of solar cells by analyzing the current–voltage (I–V) characteristics of three different samples. The performance was evaluated using key solar-cell parameters, including open-circuit voltage (V_OC), short-circuit current density (J_SC), fill factor (FF), and power conversion efficiency (η). The results showed a gradual improvement in efficiency from 0.182% to 0.504% with the incorporation of C-60, indicating its effective role in enhancing electron transport and reducing charge recombination losses. The fill factor remained constant at 0.89, reflecting good electrical characteristics of the devices. The study confirms that the use of C-60 contributes significantly to improving the photovoltaic performance of solar cells and enhancing their ability to convert solar energy into electrical energy.