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SOLAR ENERGY MATERIALS AND SOLAR CELLS
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Dye-sensitized solar cells, in: Physics of Nanostructured Solar Cells
PublicationRozwój nanotechnologii otwiera coraz szersze horyzonty w dziedzinie zastosowania nowych materiałów w istniejących technologiach. Po tranzystorach także inne urządzenia wchodzą w erę nanotechnologii, w tym także te, dla których podstawowym materiałem są półprzewodniki i materiały organiczne. Ogniwa słoneczne nie są w tym zakresie wyjątkiem. W książce przedstawiono różne rodzaje ogniwa fotowoltaicznych i związane z ich eksploatacją...
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Alternative Energy: Photovoltaic Solar Cells
PublicationSolar radiation is a fuel for photovoltaic cells and modules, which are a source of electric energy. Viable solar technologies that have been developed in the past are starting to be adopted on a broader and more meaningful global scale across different sectors with ever-increasing market penetration. In this entry, a brief overview of the material properties relevant to solar cell operation, the structure of the solar cell, and electrical...
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Alternative Energy: Photovoltaic Solar Cells
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Effect of illumination on noise of silicon solar cells
PublicationTransport and noise properties of silicon solar cells in darkness and under illumination have been studied. The measurements were carried out for both reverse and forward bias of the device. The changes in the sample behaviour are due to the variation of PN junction dynamic resistance and, also, the occurence of both 1/f and generation-recombination noise components
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Simulation investigation of perovskite-based solar cells
PublicationThree models of thin-layer lead-halide perovskite solar cells with different electron-transport layers (TiO2,SnO2,ZnO) were investigatedby the simulation method. The perovskite layer thickness was optimized for all the systems. The analysis of the standard photovoltaic cell performanceparameters at various operating temperatures was performed. The best performance was achieved for the system with theSnO2conductive layer.
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Featuring Semitransparent p–i–n Perovskite Solar Cells for High-Efficiency Four-Terminal/Silicon Tandem Solar Cells
PublicationTwo issues need to be resolved when fabricating p–i–n semitransparent perovskite solar cells (ST-PVSCs) for four-terminal (4 T) perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells: 1) damage to the underlying absorber (MAPbI3), electron transporting layer ([6,6]-phenyl-C61-butyric acid methyl ester, PCBM), and work function (WF) modifier (polyethylenimine, PEI), resulting from the harsh sputtering conditions for the transparent electrodes (TEs)...
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Impact of the trap–assisted recombination in the perovskite solar cells
PublicationTo achieve the highest performance using perovskite solar cells it is necessary to understand all the dominant mechanisms which affect the operation of solar cell. Here, we have investigated the bulk and interface trap–assisted recombination processes in the solar cells with p–i–n architecture. These studies are based on the numerical and experimental methods to get better understanding of these physical processes. The following results...
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Polymers in High-Efficiency Solar Cells: The Latest Reports
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The effect of temperature difference on heat transport in solar cells
PublicationW pracy omówiono wpływ wzrostu temperatury i mechanizm transportu ciepła na drodze przewodzenia w układach hybrydowych PV/T. Wyznaczono współczynniki przewodzenia krystalicznego krzemu typu n i p oraz gęstość strumienia ciepła w zakresie temperatur od 0 do 100 st. C.
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Electrical properties of organic and perovskite systems used in solar cells
PublicationNowadays, a great progress in the areas of molecular and hybrid photovoltaics is observed. The devices based on organic and perovskite materials are getting attention mostly due to their low cost production process. However, their efficiency and stability are still lower than for inorganic materials which make them less popular. Therefore, a detailed understanding of the device physics is fundamental for organic and perovskite...
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Experimental Validation of the Chemical Recycling of Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells
PublicationW ostatnich latach systemy fotowoltaiczne stają się bardzo popularne na całym świecie jako korzystne dla środowiska rozwiązanie problemów energetycznych. Zagadnienie zagospodarowania zużytych elementów systemów fotowoltaicznych, których ilość w przyszłości może być znaczna, nie zostało do tej pory opracowane. Konieczne jest znalezienie optymalnej metody recyklingu i ponownego wykorzystania wycofanych z użycia elementów składowych...
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Magnetic field effects in dye-sensitized and organic solar cells
PublicationThe charge recombination and exciton dissociation are generally recognized as the basic electronic processes limiting the efficiency of photovoltaic devices. The aim of this thesis is to understand the electronic processes limiting the operation of efficient solar cells with particular emphasis on the role of electronic states endowed with magnetic dipole moment. The research work is divided into two parts. The first part deals...
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Bias-Dependent Dynamics of Degradation and Recovery in Perovskite Solar Cells
PublicationDegradation of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) is often found to be partially or fully reversible when the cells are allowed to recover in the dark. Unlike the dynamics of degradation, knowledge about the dynamics of PSC cell recovery is very limited. Here, we demonstrate that the PSC recovery strongly depends on the electrical bias conditions during the light-induced degradation and that it can be manipulated by applying an external...
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Light intensity analysis of photovoltaic parameters for perovskite solar cells
PublicationThe number of publications on perovskite solar cells (PSC) continues to grow exponentially. Although the efficiency of PSC is exceeded 25.5%, not every research laboratory can reproduce this result or even pass the border of 20%. Unfortunately, it is not always clear which dominating mechanism is responsible for the performance drop. Here, we develop a simple method of light intensity analysis of JV parameters allowing the understanding...
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CURRENT TRENDS IN RECYCLING OF PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR CELLS AND MODULES WASTE
PublicationIn comparison to other energy producing techniques, photovoltaics (PV) is one of the most promising options: no emission of any matter into the environment during operation; extremely long operation period (estimated average: 25 years), minimum maintenance, robust technique, aesthetic aspects. The use of photovoltaics is rapidly increasing, and the respective market is developing accordingly. Although PV manufacturing equipment...
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Recycling of Photovoltaic Solar Cells and Modules - Te State - Of - Art
PublicationIn comparison to other energy producing techniques, photovoltaics (PV) is one of the most promising options: no emission of any matter into the environment during operation; extremely long operation period (estimated average: 25 years), minimum maintenance, robust technique, aesthetic aspects. The use of photovoltaics is rapidly increasing, and the respective market is developing accordingly. Although PV manufacturing equipment...
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Impact of TiO2 Nanostructures on Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells Performance
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Thermal performance of Si and GaAs based solar cells and modules.
PublicationPraca przedstawia aktualny stan wiedzy na temat wpływu temperatury na parametry pracy ogniw i modułów fotowoltaicznych z amorficznego krzemu i GaAs. Przedstawiono ogólna analizę rezultatów zastosowania modułów fotowoltaicznych w budownictwie ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem systemów hybrydowych, przekształcających energie słoneczną w prąd elektryczny i ciepło.
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Dark current characteristics of single crystalline silicon solar cells.
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono wpływ szkodliwych rezystancji na parametry pracy krzemowych ogniw fotowoltaicznych. W tym celu wyznaczono ciemne charakterystyki prądowo-napięciowe. W celu opisu własności elektrycznych ogniw zastosowano model jedno- i dwu-diodowy. Wyznaczono współczynniki nieidealności charakterystyki i rezystancję szeregową w całym zakresie temperatur pracy ogniw fotowoltaicznych dla zastosowań naziemnych. Wyznaczona za...
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The effect of temperature on the power drop in crystalline silicon solar cells
PublicationPrzedstawiono wpływ temperatury i długości fali zaabsorbowanego promieniowania na parametry elektryczne krzemowych ogniw i modułów fotowoltaicznych. Zaobserwowano spadek mocy wyjściowej (-0.65%/K), współczynnika wypełnienia charakterystyki FF (-0.2%/K) i sprawności konwersji (-0.08%/K) ze wzrostem temperatury. Zaprezentowano również charakterystykę spektralną napięcia otwartego obwodu dla ogniw krzemowych.
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Role of surface recombination in perovskite solar cells at the interface of HTL/CH3NH3PbI3
PublicationIn order to achieve the highest performance of organometal trihalide perovskite solar cells, it is required to recognize the dominant mechanisms which play a key role in a perovskite material. In the following studies, we have focused on the interfacial recombination between the hole transporting layer (HTL) and the perovskite CH3NH3PbI3 in solar cell devices with p–i–n architecture. It has been shown that Cu:NiOx : used as HTL...
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Recovery and re-use of photovoltaic solar cells from crystalline silicon
PublicationCrystalline silicon-type PV modules consist, in order of mass, of glass, an aluminium frame, an EVA coating, solar cells, a terminal box, back film and tapping screws. From the economic point of view, pure silicon, recoverable from spent cells, is the most important material owing to its cost and shortage. For crystalline, silicon-based PV cells, the following chemical treatments were performed: removal of the metal coating, followed...
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Analysis of higher recombination orders in organic bulk heterojunction solar cells
PublicationRecently, it has been experimentally demonstrated that an order of nongeminate recombination exceeds two in some types of organic bulk heterojunction donor-acceptor structures. This result is different than for the case of bimolecular recombination described by Langevin theory. Although several theoretical explanations of this effect have been presented, the origin of higher recombination orders is still questionable. In this work,...
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High order of nongeminate recombination in organic bulk heterojunction solar cells
PublicationWe analyze high order of nongeminate recombination in organic donor–acceptor bulk heterojunction solar cells. The model of recombination where an exciton annihilates on an electron–hole Langevin bound pair near donor–acceptor interface has been applied in our studies. We obtained satisfactory agreement between experimental results and theoretical calculations for the concentration dependences of several parameters characterizing...
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The photocurrent quantum efficiency dependence on the applied voltage in organic solar cells
PublicationWe demonstrate that our recently reported model (Szmytkowski 2007 J. Phys. D: Appl. Phys. 40 3352) of the photocurrent quantum efficiency in organic semiconductors explains the external quantum efficiency dependence on the electric field in organic solar cells. This effect can be explained by taking into account that the photogeneration of charge carriers occurs via the electron-hole pair dissociation and the space charge effects...
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Application of non-metal doped titania for inverted polymer solar cells
PublicationDomieszkowany jodem oraz domieszkowany jodem ditlenek tytanu uzyto jako warstwę buforową w ogniwie ITO/X-TiO2?P3HT-PCMB /MnO2/ Ag.Warswty X-TiO2 nalożono metodą spin-coatingu z zawiesiny nanocząstek w DMSO. Jednorodne struktury scharakteryzowane pod względem morfologii mikroskopowo metodą AFM. Charakterystyka prądowo-napięciowa urzdzeń wskazuje iż domieszkowany jodem TiO2 pozwala osiągnąć lepsze parametry PCE (1,67%) i prąd zwarcia...
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Effect of temperature on dark current characteristics of silicon solar cells and diodes
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono analizę wpływu zmian temperatury na ciemne charakterystyki prądowo-napięciowe ogniw fotowoltaicznych i diod z monokrystalicznego krzemu. Badania eksperymentalne przeprowadzono w zakresie temperatur od 295 do 373 K. W celu wyznaczenia wartości rezystancji szeregowej wyznaczono szereg ciemnych charakterystyk I-U. Stwierdzono, że rezystancja szeregowa rośnie wraz ze wzrostem temperatury 0,65% /K i dlatego...
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Four-body recombination in organic bulk heterojunction solar cells: an alternative interpretation
PublicationWe demonstrate a new interpretation of the previously reported quadrimolecular recombination in organic bulk heterojunction solar cells. It is suggested that the recently described (Szmytkowski 2012 Phys. Status Solidi RRL 6 300) interaction between exciton and electron–hole Langevin bound pair formed across the donor–acceptor interface is a four-particle process. This is in opposition to the treatment of this effect as a three-particle...
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Spray deposited carbon nanotubes counter electrodes for dye-sensitized solar cells
PublicationCarbon nanotubes due to their catalytic properties are a promising alternative to platinum counter electrodes (CE) for dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC). In this study, counter electrodes were made from double-walled carbon nanotube (DWCNT) ink using the spray printing technique and afterwards thermally treated at temperatures ranging from 120 to 300 °C. Morphology and structure was studied using scanning electron microscopy and...
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Spray-deposited carbon-nanotube counter-electrodes for dye-sensitized solar cells
PublicationCarbon nanotubes due to their catalytic properties are a promising alternative to platinum counter electrodes (CE) for dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC). In this study, counter electrodes were made from double-walled carbon nanotube (DWCNT) ink using the spray printing technique and afterwards they were thermally treated at temperatures ranging from 120 to 300 °C. Morphology and structure was studied using scanning electron microscopy...
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Exploring the interfacial effects at the ETL/perovskite boundary in the semitransparent perovskite solar cells
PublicationThe recent focus has been made on the perovskite solar cells (PSCs) with an inverted configuration, where substantial improvements have been already achieved. However, the p–i–n structure needs a buffer layer for most of the configurations to modify the work-function of a deposited electrode. Additionally and very importantly, such a layer can also serve as a protective film that improves a stability of solar cells. Here, we study...
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Influence of excitons interaction with charge carriers on photovoltaic parameters in organic solar cells
PublicationWe report on theoretical analysis of excitons annihilation on charge carriers in organic solar cells. Numerical calculations based on transient one-dimensional drift-diffusion model have been carried out. An impact of three quantities (an annihilation rate constant, an exciton mobility and a recombination reduction factor) on current density and concentrations of charge carriers and excitons is investigated. Finally, we discuss...
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Chemical, thermal and laser processes in recycling of photovoltaic silicon solar cells and modules
PublicationIn recent years, photovoltaic power generation systems have been gaining unprecedented attention as an environmentally beneficial method to solve the energy problem. From the economic point of view the pure silicon, which can be recapture from the used cells, is the most important material due to its cost and shortage. In the paper selected methods of used or damaged module and cells recycling and experimental results are presented....
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Modeling of TiO2-Based Electron-Selective Contacts for Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells
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Examination of the Effect of Selected Factors on the Photovoltaic Response of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells
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Temperature effect on the current-voltage characteristic fill factor for the silicon solar cells
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono badania wpływu temperatury pracy krzemowych ogniw fotowoltaicznych na wartość współczynnika wypełnienia charakterystyki prądowo- napięciowej (FF). Efekty dyfuzyjne w obszarze złącza oraz rekombinacja nośników ładunku ograniczają wartość współczynnika wypełnienia charakterystyki. Spadek tej wartości wynika głównie ze wzrostu wartości rezystancji szeregowej rs. Na rezystancję szeregową składają się: opór emitera...
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Photovoltaic solar cells and modules as the source of electricity in the world and its future in Poland
PublicationJedną z metod ograniczenia emisji CO2 na świecie i w Polsce jest zastępowanie paliw kopalnych odnawialnymi źródłami energii. Systemy fotowoltaiczne, generujące energie elektryczną, są uważane za technologię wpisująca się w politykę zrównoważonego rozwoju dzięki znacznemu postępowi technologicznemu w zakresie ich wytwarzania i znacznej redukcji kosztów tych systemów.W artykule naświetlono postęp, jaki dokonał się w tej dziedzinie...
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Effect of Different Bromine Sources on the Dual Cation Mixed Halide Perovskite Solar Cells
PublicationRecent research has shown that perovskite solar cells with a mixed dual A-cation have much better structural stability without loss of efficiency than single cation devices. Mixed cation perovskites create a lot of questions about the salts being used for the formation of the best-quality layer. Here, we have investigated three sources of bromide in the perovskite absorption layer, using lead bromide (PbBr2), formamidinium bromide...
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Magnetic field effects in dye-sensitized solar cells controlled by different cell architecture
PublicationThe charge recombination and exciton dissociation are generally recognized as the basic electronic processes limiting the efficiency of photovoltaic devices. In this work, we propose a detailed mechanism of photocurrent generation in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) examined by magnetic field effect (MFE) technique. Here we demonstrate that the magnitude of the MFE on photocurrent in DSSCs can be controlled by the radius and...
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Recycling of raw materials, silicon wafers and complete solar cells from photovoltaic modules
PublicationPhotovoltaic modules (PVs) are an attractive way of generating electricity in reliable and maintenance-free systems with the use of solar energy. The average lifetime of photovoltaic modules is 25 to 30 years. To offset the negative impact of photovoltaic modules on the environment, it is necessary to introduce a long-term strategy that includes a complete lifecycle of all system components from the production phase through installation...
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Nongeminate recombination in organic bulk heterojunction solar cells: Contribution of exciton–polaron interaction
PublicationA new model to explain nongeminate recombination in organic bulk heterojunction solar cells is presented. We suggest that the annihilation of excitons on charge carriers at the interface between donor and acceptor phases competes with the bimolecular recombination of Coulombically bound electron–hole pairs. The exciton–polaron interaction gives visible contribution to the reduction of Langevin recombination. An analytical formula,...
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The influence of UV light on Performance of poly(methyl methacrylate) in regard to dyesensitised solar cells
PublicationNiskie kosztu produkcji i prosta budowa Barwnikowych Ogniw Słonecznych (ang.DSSC-Dye Sensitized Solar Cells) a także porównywalne wydajności czynią je konkurencyjnymi wsród komercyjnych technologii ogniw słonecznych. Jednym z elementów wchodzących w skład BOS jest transparentne szkło przewodzące stanowiące jego elektrody. Doskonała transparentność omozliwia zastosowanie polimeru PMMA jako substytutu transparaentnego szkła przewodzącego....
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Synthesis of novel dinuclear ruthenium polypyridine dye for dye-sensitized solar cells application
PublicationA new dinuclear ruthenium(II) polypyridine complex has been successfully synthesized. The new compound has been characterized by spectroscopic and electrochemical methods. Its potential application as a sensitizing dye in dye-sensitized solar cells has been checked under AM 1.5 G irradiation conditions (100 mW cm−2) and its performance was compared to that of a commercially available mononuclear analogous dye. The overall light-to-electricity...
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Modeling the electrical characteristics of P3HT:PCBM bulk heterojunction solar cells: Influence of the interface recombination
PublicationThe interface recombination of charge carriers located in the material with lower permittivity (Szmytkowski 2009 Chem.Phys.Lett. 470 123) has been implemented for the first time to calculate the electrical characteristics of the donor-acceptor P3HT:PCBM bulk heterojunction solar cell. In order to estimate the photocurrent density in this system, a simple analytical formula has been derived. We have obtained a very good agreement...
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1/f noise as a diagnostic tool for non-destructive testing of silicon solar cells
PublicationPrzeprowadzono badania eksperymentalne charakterystyk statycznych i szumowych krzemowych ogniw słonecznych. Wyniki wykazują możliwość wykorzystania szumu 1/f jako narzędzia diagnostycznego w testach nieniszczacych tych przyrzadów.
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Investigations of New Phenothiazine-Based Compounds for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells with Theoretical Insight
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Effect of thienyl units in cyanoacrylic acid derivatives toward dye-sensitized solar cells
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Re-use of photovotaic [i.e. photovoltaic] crystalline silicon solar cells - technological possibilities
PublicationSystemy fotowoltaiczne są stosowane na całym świecie jako niezawodne i wydajne układy zasilania dla zastosowań przemysłowych, komunalnych i komercyjnych. Średni czas eksploatacji modułów fotowoltaicznych wynosi ponad 25 lat. Wyeksploatowane moduły oraz te, które uległy uszkodzeniu, są obecnie przeważnie składowane na wysypiskach jako odpady przemysłowe lub komunalne, np. jako szkło lub materiał rozbiórkowy, co było dopuszczalne...
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Highly stable CsFAPbIBr perovskite solar cells with dominant bulk recombination at real operating temperatures
PublicationMixed-cation mixed-halide perovskite solar cells have been characterized in DC at different temperatures (from −20 °C up to 50 °C) and the time evolution of the device efficiency has been assessed using different degradation protocols (indoors and outdoors). The completely planar p–i–n structure is ITO/CuNiOx/PTAA/CsFAPbIBr/PCBM/PEI/Ag. Pristine current–voltage characteristics barely show hysteresis, at any temperature. Open circuit...