Abstract
This chapter discusses the use of new approaches in thin film photovoltaic solar cells. The chapter first reviews devices which use nanowires and quantum dots in inorganic thin film solar cells. The second part is devoted to organic solar cells, explaining their working principles and strategies for light trapping and efficiency enhancement. The last part describes new chalcopyrite materials deposited by state-of-the-art technologies at the industrial level such as spray, electrodeposition, or doctor blading. Such technologies allow low-cost deposition of advanced materials on large surfaces for harvesting sun energy.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Optical Thin Films and Coatings |
| Subtitle of host publication | From Materials to Applications |
| Publisher | Elsevier Ltd |
| Pages | 596-630 |
| Number of pages | 35 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780857095947 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Aug 2013 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Chalcopyrite
- Nanowires
- Organic
- Photovoltaic
- Quantum dots
- Solar cells