Third-Generation and Emerging Solar-Cell Technologies: Volume 1322 (MRS Proceedings) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1605112992 ISBN 13: 9781605112992

Publisher: Materials Research Society, 2011

Synopsis

The 'Third-Generation and Emerging Solar-Cell Technologies' symposium was held at the 2011 MRS Spring Meeting in San Francisco. Direct conversion of solar energy to electricity by photovoltaic (PV) devices is an important element of the next-generation green power production portfolio. Although crystalline Si is currently dominant in making solar cells, new solar cells using thin films have been emerging due to their high competitiveness in cost reduction. Even more exotic materials have generated great excitement as in, for instance, assemblies composed of quantum dots and/or wires in which quantum confinement is used as a design parameter. Dye cells and organic PVs are also being pursued as affordable and low-cost paradigms. All such new and promising materials systems present challenges associated with the efficient absorption and collection of generated carriers and the associated roadblocks stand between concept and practical implementation. This volume represents the recent advances in all above mentioned areas.

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Book Description

'Third-Generation and Emerging Solar-Cell Technologies', MRS Spring 2011. Direct conversion of solar energy to electricity by photovoltaic (PV) devices is an important element of the portfolio of next-generation green power production. This symposium proceedings volume presents recent advances in new and promising solar cell materials systems.

Edition details

• Publisher: Materials Research Society
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1605112992
• ISBN 13: 9781605112992
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 164
• Editor: Lu Yalin, Lusk Mark T., Merrill John M., Bailey Sheila, Franceschetti Alberto