- Features comprehensive coverage of novel technologies for quantum dot solar cells
- Written by leading experts in the corresponding research areas
- Supplies the keys to understanding the latest technologies for third-generation solar cells
- Provides a foundation for future research in materials and optoelectronics for energy applications
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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.
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Recent Progress in Colloidal Quantum Dot-Sensitized Solar Cells
Pages 1-38
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Hierarchically Nanostructured Photoelectrodes for Quantum-Dot-Sensitized Solar Cells
Pages 39-66
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Hybrid Optoelectronic Devices with Colloidal Quantum Dots
Pages 67-90
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Control of Photoinduced Charge Transfer in Semiconducting Quantum Dot-Based Hybrids
Pages 91-111
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Theory of Quantum Dot Arrays for Solar Cell Devices
Pages 113-134
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Bibliographic Information
- Bibliographic Information
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- Book Title
- Quantum Dot Solar Cells
- Editors
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- Jiang Wu
- Zhiming M. Wang
- Series Title
- Lecture Notes in Nanoscale Science and Technology
- Series Volume
- 15
- Copyright
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York
- Copyright Holder
- Springer Science+Business Media New York
- eBook ISBN
- 978-1-4614-8148-5
- DOI
- 10.1007/978-1-4614-8148-5
- Hardcover ISBN
- 978-1-4614-8147-8
- Softcover ISBN
- 978-1-4939-5498-8
- Series ISSN
- 2195-2159
- Edition Number
- 1
- Number of Pages
- XIV, 387
- Number of Illustrations
- 47 b/w illustrations, 173 illustrations in colour
- Topics