Quantum Dot Solar Cells

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xiv

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2. Recent Progress in Colloidal Quantum Dot-Sensitized Solar Cells

   • Irene Barceló, Néstor Guijarro, Teresa Lana-Villarreal, Roberto Gómez

   Pages 1-38

3. Hierarchically Nanostructured Photoelectrodes for Quantum-Dot-Sensitized Solar Cells

   • Eui-Hyun Kong, Yong-June Chang, Hyun Myung Jang

   Pages 39-66

4. Hybrid Optoelectronic Devices with Colloidal Quantum Dots

   • Chien-Chung Lin

   Pages 67-90

5. Control of Photoinduced Charge Transfer in Semiconducting Quantum Dot-Based Hybrids

   • Zhihua Xu, Corey R. Hine, Mathew M. Maye, Qinpeng Meng, Mircea Cotlet

   Pages 91-111

6. Theory of Quantum Dot Arrays for Solar Cell Devices

   • Stanko Tomić

   Pages 113-134

7. Material Selection for the Quantum Dot Intermediate Band Solar Cell

   • Steven Jenks, Robert Gilmore

   Pages 135-166

8. AlGaInAs Quantum Dots for Intermediate Band Formation in Solar Cell Devices

   • Stefan Kremling, Christian Schneider, Sven Höfling, Martin Kamp, Alfred Forchel

   Pages 167-186

9. Requisites for Highly Efficient Hot-Carrier Solar Cells

   • Yasuhiko Takeda

   Pages 187-232

10. Increasing Efficiency with Multiple Exciton Generation

    • N. McElroy, M. Cadirci, A. Al-Otaify, R. Page, D. J. Binks

    Pages 233-253

11. Graphene Quantum Dot-Based Organic Solar Cells

    • Vinay Gupta, Tanvi Upreti, Suresh Chand

    Pages 255-268

12. Graphene and Quantum Dot Nanocomposites for Photovoltaic Devices

    • Xukai Xin

    Pages 269-294

13. The Dynamics of Multiple Exciton Generation in Semiconductor Quantum Dots

    • Qing Shen, Kenji Katayama, Taro Toyoda

    Pages 295-310

14. Light-Induced Charge Carrier Dynamics at Nanostructured Interfaces Investigated by Ultrafast Electron Diffractive Photovoltammetry

    • Kiseok Chang, Ryan A. Murdick, Tzong-Ru T. Han, Fei Yuan, Chong-Yu Ruan

    Pages 311-347

15. Photonics and Plasmonics for Enhanced Photovoltaic Performance

    • Yunlu Xu, Joseph Murray, Jeremy N. Munday

    Pages 349-382

16. Back Matter

    Pages 383-387

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The third generation of solar cells includes those based on semiconductor quantum dots. This sophisticated technology applies nanotechnology and quantum mechanics theory to enhance the performance of ordinary solar cells. Although a practical application of quantum dot solar cells has yet to be achieved, a large number of theoretical calculations and experimental studies have confirmed the potential for meeting the requirement for ultra-high conversion efficiency. In this book, high-profile scientists have contributed tutorial chapters that outline the methods used in and the results of various quantum dot solar cell designs, including quantum dot intermediate band solar cells, hot electron quantum dot solar cells, quantum-dot sensitized solar cells, colloidal quantum dot solar cells, hybrid polymer-quantum dot solar cells, and MEG quantum dot solar cells. Both theoretical and experimental approaches are described. Quantum Dot Solar Cells helps to connect the fundamental laws of physics and the chemistry of materials with advances in device design and performance. The book can be recommended for a broad audience of chemists, electrical engineers, and materials scientists, and is suitable for use in courses on materials and device design for advanced and future optoelectronics.

• Colloidal Quantum Dot Solar Cells
• Hot Electron Quantum Dot Solar Cells
• Hybrid Polymer-quantum Dot Solar Cells
• MEG Quantum Dot Solar Cells
• Nanotechnology Solar Cells
• Quantum Dot Intermediate Band Solar Cells
• Quantum Dot Solar Cells
• Quantum Solar Cells
• Quantum-dot Sensitized Solar Cells
• Semiconductor Materials Solar Cells
• Third-generation Solar Cells

• State Key Laboratory of Electronic Thin, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China, People's Republic

  Jiang Wu

• State Key Laboratory of Electronic, University of Electronic Science and Technology, Chengdu, China, People's Republic

  Zhiming M. Wang

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