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Quantum Dot Solar Cells

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Editors:
  1. Jiang Wu

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

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  2. Zhiming M. Wang

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

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  • 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
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Lecture Notes in Nanoscale Science and Technology (LNNST, volume 15)

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Table of contents (14 chapters)

  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.

Editors and Affiliations

  • 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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