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Australian National University
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Functional Materials | Nanotechnology | Compound Semiconductors | Photodetectors, Optical Sensors and Solar Cells | Materials Engineering | Nanofabrication, Growth and Self Assembly
Expanding Knowledge in the Physical Sciences | Expanding Knowledge in Technology | Hydrogen Production from Renewable Energy | Solar-Photovoltaic Energy |
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 28-04-2020
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 29-05-2012
Publisher: Elsevier
Date: 2017
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 11-2018
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 03-2012
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 2019
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 04-09-2021
Abstract: Carrier‐selective contacts offer promising opportunities for solar cells. By alleviating the need for p–n junctions and acting as passivation layers, they significantly simplify the device design and fabrication. Herein, this strategy is applied to a narrow‐bandgap (≈0.91 eV) InGaAsP solar cell. Such a solar cell, lattice‐matched to InP, possesses a bandgap ideal for the bottom subcell of a tandem cell. It is shown that TiO 2 forms an electron‐selective contact to InGaAsP. The TiO 2 /InGaAsP solar cell exhibits a short‐circuit current density of 35.2 mA cm −2 , an open‐circuit voltage of 0.49 V, and an efficiency of 8.9%. The cell J – V characteristics and quantum efficiency highlight the beneficial aspect of TiO 2 as a passivating layer for InGaAsP. The reduced open‐circuit voltage and lower response at longer wavelengths, on the other hand, indicate that the quaternary alloy material quality could be further improved to increase the carrier diffusion length. Nevertheless, the performance of this simplified electron‐selective contact solar cell structure is comparable to conventional p–n junction 1 eV InGaAsP solar cells reported in the literature, highlighting the promise toward lower‐cost photovoltaic tandem cells.
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 04-01-2012
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 03-01-2013
Abstract: A hetero-nanostructured photoanode with enhanced near-infrared light harvesting is developed for photo-electrochemical cells. By spatially coating upconversion nanoparticles and quantum dot photosensitizers onto TiO2 inverse opal, this architecture allows direct irradiation of upconversion nanoparticles to emit visible light that excites quantum dots for charge separation. Electrons are injected into TiO2 with minimal carrier losses due to continuous electron conducting interface.
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Date: 2023
DOI: 10.1039/D3TA04805E
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 31-05-2016
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 08-12-2017
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 11-03-2013
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 18-12-2020
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 20-01-2020
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 16-09-2020
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 19-10-2011
Abstract: A new nanoarchitecture photoelectrode design comprising CdS quantum-dot-sensitized, optically and electrically active TiO(2) inverse opals is developed for photoelectrochemical water splitting. The photoelectrochemical performance shows high photocurrent density (4.84 mA cm(-2) at 0 V vs. Ag/AgCl) under simulated solar-light illumination.
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 07-04-2022
Abstract: Transparent electronics are rapidly evolving with the development of transparent conducting oxides (TCOs). This work investigates both the electrical and optical properties of n‐type tin oxide (SnO x ) film, deposited at various levels of oxygen concentration using magnetron sputtering. The band alignment at InP–SnO x interface is further studied and SnO x deposited at various conditions is used to demonstrate InP nanowire (NW) light emitting diodes (LEDs) to understand the trade‐off between absorption and resistance. It is found that the device with lower resistance but higher absorption outperforms in terms of output power. Emission from the devices consists of two peaks at room temperature due to conduction band‐to‐heavy hole band transition and conduction band‐to‐light hole band transition. Decreasing the operating temperature brings about quite a complex transition in all the devices, which consists of two additional peaks due to Zn acceptor level and zincblende/wurtzite (ZB/WZ) recombination at NW/substrate interface. At temperatures below 208 K, the emission peak from conduction band‐to‐light hole band transition quenches, however the emission peaks from Zn acceptor level and ZB/WZ recombination become prominent. This work lays the foundation for realizing a new generation of efficient transparent electrodes in conjunction with NWs, eliminating the complex epitaxial growth process optimization of NW shell growth, heterostructure and doping.
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Date: 2011
DOI: 10.1039/C0EE00086H
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 21-10-2020
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 06-07-2021
DOI: 10.1021/ACS.CHEMREV.0C01328
Abstract: Global energy and environmental crises are among the most pressing challenges facing humankind. To overcome these challenges, recent years have seen an upsurge of interest in the development and production of renewable chemical fuels as alternatives to the nonrenewable and high-polluting fossil fuels. Photocatalysis, photoelectrocatalysis, and electrocatalysis provide promising avenues for sustainable energy conversion. Single- and dual-component catalytic systems based on nanomaterials have been intensively studied for decades, but their intrinsic weaknesses h er their practical applications. Multicomponent nanomaterial-based systems, consisting of three or more components with at least one component in the nanoscale, have recently emerged. The multiple components are integrated together to create synergistic effects and hence overcome the limitation for outperformance. Such higher-efficiency systems based on nanomaterials will potentially bring an additional benefit in balance-of-system costs if they exclude the use of noble metals, considering the expense and sustainability. It is therefore timely to review the research in this field, providing guidance in the development of noble-metal-free multicomponent nanointegration for sustainable energy conversion. In this work, we first recall the fundamentals of catalysis by nanomaterials, multicomponent nanointegration, and reactor configuration for water splitting, CO
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 21-07-2020
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 28-06-2202
Abstract: Catalyst‐free InGaAs nanowires are promising building blocks for optoelectronic devices operating at telecommunication wavelengths. Despite progress, the applications of InGaAs nanowires remain limited due to their high density of surface states that degrade their optical properties. Here, InGaAs nanowires with superior optical properties are achieved by effectively suppressing their surface states with an InP passivation shell. Optimal InP shell growth conditions and thickness to maximize the minority carrier lifetime are identified. The photoluminescence intensity of these passivated InGaAs nanowires is up to three orders of magnitude higher than that of their bare counterparts. Moreover, a long minority carrier lifetime of up to ≈13 ns is measured with these passivated nanowires at room temperature. Optimal passivation of InGaAs nanowires with an emission wavelength of 1530 nm results in an ultra‐low surface recombination velocity of ≈280 cm s −1 . In addition to the shell, the crystal structure of these nanowires plays an important role in the luminescence intensity. Combined cathodoluminescence mapping and high‐resolution transmission electron microscopy along the nanowires reveal significantly lower emission intensities in wurtzite predominant sections of the nanowires than zinc blende predominant ones.These insights on the optimal passivation of InGaAs provide directions for engineering high‐performance nanoscale‐devices in the telecommunication wavelength.
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 25-06-2018
Abstract: Photoelectrolysis of water using solar energy into storable and environment-friendly chemical fuel in the form of hydrogen provides a potential solution to address the environmental concerns and fulfill future energy requirements in a sustainable manner. Achieving efficient and spontaneous hydrogen evolution in water using solar light as the only energy input is a highly desirable but a difficult target. In this work, we report perovskite solar cell integrated CdS-based photoanode for unbiased photoelectrochemical hydrogen evolution. An integrated tandem device consisting of mesoporous CdS/TiO
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Date: 2023
DOI: 10.1039/D3EE01981K
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Date: 2019
DOI: 10.1039/C8NR09932D
Abstract: This work demonstrates stoichiometric Ta 2 O 5 ultrathin layer as a novel and efficient electron-selective contact for planar InP heterojunction solar cells achieving an efficiency of 19.1% and a highest ever reported open circuit voltage of 822 mV.
Publisher: IOP Publishing
Date: 16-03-2017
Abstract: In this work, we report on the photoelectrochemical (PEC) investigation of n-GaN nanopillar (NP) photoanodes fabricated using metal organic chemical vapour deposition and the top-down approach. Substantial improvement in photocurrents is observed for GaN NP photoanodes compared to their planar counterparts. The role of carrier concentration and NP dimensions on the PEC performance of NP photoanodes is further elucidated. Photocurrent density is almost doubled for doped NP photoanodes whereas no improvement is noticed for undoped NP photoanodes. While the diameter of GaN NP is found to influence the onset potential, carrier concentration is found to affect both the onset and overpotential of the electrodes. Optical and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy characterisations are utilised to further explain the PEC results of NP photoanodes. Finally, improvement in the photostability of NP photoanodes with the addition of NiO as a co-catalyst is investigated.
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 16-08-2010
DOI: 10.1021/JP1053748
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Date: 2022
DOI: 10.1039/D1EE02013G
Abstract: Direct synthesis of Ni 3 N/Ni catalyst enriched with N-vacancies using one-step reactive magnetron sputtering with enhanced performance for the hydrogen evolution reaction in photoelectrochemical cells and electrolysers.
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 24-07-2021
Abstract: While direct solar‐driven water splitting has been investigated as an important technology for low‐cost hydrogen production, the systems demonstrated so far either required expensive materials or presented low solar‐to‐hydrogen (STH) conversion efficiencies, both of which increase the levelized cost of hydrogen (LCOH). Here, a low‐cost material system is demonstrated, consisting of perovskite/Si tandem semiconductors and Ni‐based earth‐abundant catalysts for direct solar hydrogen generation. NiMo‐based hydrogen evolution reaction catalyst is reported, which has innovative “flower‐stem” morphology with enhanced reaction sites and presents very low reaction overpotential of 6 mV at 10 mA cm −2 . A perovskite solar cell with an unprecedented high open circuit voltage ( V oc ) of 1.271 V is developed, which is enabled by an optimized perovskite composition and an improved surface passivation. When the NiMo hydrogen evolution catalyst is wire‐connected with an optimally designed NiFe‐based oxygen evolution catalyst and a high‐performance perovskite‐Si tandem cell, the resulting integrated water splitting cell achieves a record 20% STH efficiency. Detailed analysis of the integrated system reveals that STH efficiencies of 25% can be achieved with realistic improvements in the perovskite cell and an LCOH below ≈ $3 kg −1 is feasible.
Publisher: Trans Tech Publications, Ltd.
Date: 09-2013
DOI: 10.4028/WWW.SCIENTIFIC.NET/AMR.789.3
Abstract: Atomic layer deposition (ALD) technique shows superior application in the fabrication of TiO 2 inverse opals (IO), compared with conventional infiltration methods. In the present report, TiO 2 IO structures were infiltrated by ALD method in a continuous-flow and internally developed stop-flow process, respectively. The corresponding optical and optoelectrical properties of TiO 2 IO structures were investigated. The prepared uniform IO structure of 288 nm was used as a photoanode for dye-sensitized solar cells. An efficiency of 2.22% was achieved, which was much higher than that of prepared by conventional solution-infiltration method. It is indicated that ALD method is an effective approach for fabricating TiO 2 IO photoanode.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 11-2011
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 12-06-2012
DOI: 10.1038/SREP00451
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 14-04-2021
Abstract: Ferrihydrite (Fh) has been demonstrated as an effective interfacial layer for photoanodes to achieve outstanding photoelectrochemical (PEC) performance for water oxidation reaction owing to its unique hole‐storage function. However, it is unknown whether such a hole‐storage layer can be used to construct highly efficient photocathodes for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). In this work, we report Fh interfacial engineering of amorphous silicon photocathode (with nickel as HER cocatalyst) achieving a photocurrent density of 15.6 mA cm −2 at 0 V vs. the reversible hydrogen electrode and a half‐cell energy conversion efficiency of 4.08 % in alkaline solution, outperforming most of reported a‐Si based photocathodes including multi‐junction configurations integrated with noble metal cocatalysts in acid solution. Besides, the photocurrent density is maintained above 14 mA cm −2 for 175 min with 100 % Faradaic efficiency for HER in alkaline solution. Our results demonstrate a feasible approach to construct efficient photocathodes via the application of a hole‐storage layer.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 05-2020
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 17-10-2019
Abstract: III-V semiconductor nanowires offer potential new device applications because of the unique properties associated with their 1D geometry and the ability to create quantum wells and other heterostructures with a radial and an axial geometry. Here, an overview of challenges in the bottom-up approaches for nanowire synthesis using catalyst and catalyst-free methods and the growth of axial and radial heterostructures is given. The work on nanowire devices such as lasers, light emitting nanowires, and solar cells and an overview of the top-down approaches for water splitting technologies is reviewed. The authors conclude with an analysis of the research field and the future research directions.
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 06-12-2022
Abstract: The design and development of materials at the nanoscale has enabled efficient, cutting‐edge renewable energy storage, and conversion devices such as solar cells, water splitting, fuel cells, batteries, and supercapacitors. In addition to creating new materials, the ability to refine the structure and interface properties holds the key to achieving superior performance and durability of these devices. Atomic layer deposition (ALD) has become an important tool for nanofabrication as it allows the deposition of pin‐hole‐free films with atomic‐level thickness and composition control over high aspect ratio surfaces. ALD is successfully used to fabricate devices for renewable energy storage and conversion, for ex le, to deposit absorber materials, passivation layers, selective contacts, catalyst films, protection barriers, etc. In this review article, recent advances enabled by ALD in designing materials for high‐performance solar cells, catalytic energy conversion systems, batteries, and fuel cells, are summarized. The critical issues impeding the performance and durability of these devices are introduced and then the role of ALD in addressing them is discussed. Finally, the challenges in the implementation of ALD technique for nanofabrication on industrial scale are highlighted and a perspective on potential solutions is provided.
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 24-06-2019
Abstract: While photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting is a very promising route toward zero-carbon energy, conversion efficiency remains limited. Semiconductors with narrower band gaps can absorb a much greater portion of the solar spectrum, thereby increasing efficiency. However, narrow band gap (∼1 eV) III-V semiconductor photoelectrodes have not yet been thoroughly investigated. In this study, the narrow band gap quaternary III-V alloy InGaAsP is demonstrated for the first time to have great potential for PEC water splitting, with the long-term goal of developing high-efficiency tandem PEC devices. TiO
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Date: 2022
DOI: 10.1039/D1SE01260F
Abstract: Si photocathode with industrially relevant charge selective passivation and physically deposited earth-abundant catalyst is developed with an efficiency above 10%. Solar-to-hydrogen efficiency of 17% is achieved by combining perovskite PV in tandem.
Publisher: IOP Publishing
Date: 08-03-2018
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 15-06-2020
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 08-2021
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Date: 2011
DOI: 10.1039/C1CE05357D
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 05-06-2017
DOI: 10.1021/ACS.JPCLETT.7B00571
Abstract: J-V hysteresis in perovskite solar cells is known to be strongly dependent on many factors ranging from the cell structure to the preparation methods. Here we uncover one likely reason for such sensitivity by linking the stoichiometry in pure CH
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 28-01-2021
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 26-01-2023
Abstract: III–V semiconductors are among the highest performing materials for solar energy conversion devices. Exposing III–V semiconductors to a hydrogen plasma can improve optoelectronic properties and is a critical step in fabricating efficient InP solar cells. However, there is a limited understanding of the changes induced by hydrogen plasma exposure to the surface and in the bulk of III–V semiconductors. Herein, it is demonstrated that a 19.3% efficient p‐InP solar cell with a TiO 2 electron selective contact layer can be achieved by exposing the InP substrate to hydrogen plasma. Detailed investigations employing ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy and capacitance–voltage measurement unveil that the hydrogen plasma exposure on p‐InP leads to charge carrier polarity inversion in the near‐surface region (charge inversion layer) while simultaneously reducing the carrier concentration (charge‐depleted layer) in the bulk. The study provides important insights into the impact of hydrogen plasma exposures on InP which may lead to more efficient optoelectronic devices such as solar cells, photodetectors, light‐emitting diodes, and photoelectrochemical cells.
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 25-08-2021
Abstract: The construction of Z‐scheme photocatalyst materials mimicking the natural photosynthesis system provides many advantages, including increased light harvesting, spatially separated reductive and oxidative active sites and strong redox ability. Here, a novel Bi 2 S 3 nanorod@In 2 S 3 nanoparticle heterojunction photocatalyst synthesized through one‐pot hydrothermal method for Cr 6+ reduction is reported. A systematic investigation of the microstructural and compositional characteristics of the heterojunction catalyst confirms an intimate facet coupling between (440) crystal facet of In 2 S 3 and (060) crystal facet of Bi 2 S 3 , which provides a robust heterojunction interface for charge transfer. When tested under visible‐light irradiation, the Bi 2 S 3 –In 2 S 3 heterojunction photocatalyst with 15% Bi 2 S 3 loading content achieves the highest Cr 6+ photoreduction efficiency of nearly 100% with excellent stability, which is among the best‐reported performances for Cr 6+ removal. Further examination using optical, photoelectrochemical, impedance spectroscopy, and electron spin resonance spectroscopy characterizations reveal greatly improved photogenerated charge separation and transfer efficiency, and confirm Z‐scheme electronic structure of the photocatalyst. The Z‐scheme Bi 2 S 3 –In 2 S 3 photocatalyst demonstrated here presents promise for the removal of highly toxic Cr 6+ , and could also be of interest in photocatalytic energy conversion.
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 31-08-2021
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 12-11-2021
Abstract: An ideal catalytic interface for photoelectrodes that enables high efficiency and long‐term stability remains one of the keys to unlocking high‐performance solar water splitting. Here, fully decoupled catalytic interfaces realized using surface‐structured cocatalyst foils are demonstrated, allowing optimized photoabsorbers to be combined with high‐performance earth‐abundant cocatalysts. Since many earth‐abundant cocatalysts are deposited via solution‐based methods, deposition on chemical‐sensitive photoabsorbers is a significant challenge. By synthesizing cocatalyst foils prior to device fabrication, photoabsorbers are completely isolated from corrosive chemical environments and are provided with outstanding protection during operation. Si and GaAs photoelectrodes prepared using Ni‐based cocatalyst foils achieve excellent half‐cell efficiencies and generate stable photocurrents for over 5 days. Furthermore, a GaAs artificial leaf achieves a solar‐to‐hydrogen efficiency of 13.6% and maintains an efficiency of over 10% for longer than nine days, an accomplishment that has not been previously reported for an immersed solar water splitting system. These results, together with theoretical calculations of other photoelectrode systems, demonstrate that cocatalyst foils offer a very attractive method for fabricating high‐performance solar water splitting systems.
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 21-10-2020
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 24-04-2019
Abstract: In order to achieve a high performance-to-cost ratio to photovoltaic devices, the development of crystalline silicon (c-Si) solar cells with thinner substrates and simpler fabrication routes is an important step. Thin-film heterojunction solar cells (HSCs) with dopant-free and carrier-selective configurations look like ideal candidates in this respect. Here, we investigated the application of n-type silicon oly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrenesulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS) HSCs on periodic nanopyramid textured, ultrathin c-Si (∼25 μm) substrates. A fluorine-doped titanium oxide film was used as an electron-selective passivating layer showing excellent interfacial passivation (surface recombination velocity ∼10 cm/s) and contact property (contact resistivity ∼20 mΩ/cm
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 2021
Publisher: IOP Publishing
Date: 22-12-2018
Abstract: The research interest in photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting is ever growing due to its potential to contribute towards clean and portable energy. However, the lack of low energy band gap materials with high photocorrosion resistance is the primary setback inhibiting this technology from commercialisation. The ternary alloy InGaN shows promise to meet the photoelectrode material requirements due to its high chemical stability and band gap tunability. The band gap of InGaN can be modulated from the UV to IR regions by adjusting the In concentration so as to absorb the maximum portion of the solar spectrum. This paper reports on the influence of In concentration on the PEC properties of planar and nanopillar (NP) InGaN/GaN multi-quantum well (MQW) photoanodes, where NPs were fabricated using a top-down approach. Results show that changing the In concentration, while having a minor effect on the PEC performance of planar MQWs, has an enormous impact on the PEC performance of NP MQWs, with large variations in the photocurrent density observed. Planar photoanodes containing MQWs generate marginally lower photocurrents compared to photoanodes without MQWs when illuminated with sunlight. NP MQWs with 30% In generated the highest photocurrent density of 1.6 mA cm
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 10-09-2020
DOI: 10.1002/CEY2.79
Abstract: Electrochemical water splitting has attracted considerable attention for the production of hydrogen fuel by using renewable energy resources. However, the sluggish reaction kinetics make it essential to explore precious‐metal‐free electrocatalysts with superior activity and long‐term stability. Tremendous efforts have been made in exploring electrocatalysts to reduce the energy barriers and improve catalytic efficiency. This review summarizes different categories of precious‐metal‐free electrocatalysts developed in the past 5 years for alkaline water splitting. The design strategies for optimizing the electronic and geometric structures of electrocatalysts with enhanced catalytic performance are discussed, including composition modulation, defect engineering, and structural engineering. Particularly, the advancement of operando/in situ characterization techniques toward the understanding of structural evolution, reaction intermediates, and active sites during the water splitting process are summarized. Finally, current challenges and future perspectives toward achieving efficient catalyst systems for industrial applications are proposed. This review will provide insights and strategies to the design of precious‐metal‐free electrocatalysts and inspire future research in alkaline water splitting.
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 15-09-2023
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Date: 2011
DOI: 10.1039/C1NR11248A
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 20-07-2022
Publisher: The Optical Society
Date: 09-01-2019
DOI: 10.1364/OE.27.000761
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Date: 2012
DOI: 10.1039/C2NR11875K
Abstract: Atomic layer deposition (ALD) provides a tool for conformal coating on high aspect-ratio nanostructures with excellent uniformity. It has become a technique for both template-directed nanofabrications and engineering of surface properties. This Feature Article highlights the application of ALD in selected fields including photonics, SERS and energy materials. Specifically, the topics include fabrication of plasmonic nanostructures for the SERS applications, fabrication of 3-D nanoarchitectured photoanodes for solar energy conversions (dye-sensitized solar cells and photoelectrochemical cells), and coating of electrodes to enhance the cyclic stability and thus device life span of batteries. Dielectric coating for tailoring optical properties of semiconductor nanostructures is also discussed as exemplified by ZnO nanowires. Future direction of ALD in these applications is discussed at the end.
Publisher: Nanyang Technological University
DOI: 10.32657/10356/51033
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 10-2015
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 16-08-2021
Publisher: IOP Publishing
Date: 21-01-2015
DOI: 10.1088/0957-4484/26/6/064001
Abstract: Atomic layer deposition (ALD) provides a unique tool for the growth of thin films with excellent conformity and thickness control down to atomic levels. The application of ALD in energy research has received increasing attention in recent years. In this review, the versatility of ALD in solar cells will be discussed. This is specifically focused on the fabrication of nanostructured photoelectrodes, surface passivation, surface sensitization, and band-structure engineering of solar cell materials. Challenges and future directions of ALD in the applications of solar cells are also discussed.
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Date: 2018
DOI: 10.1039/C7EE02627G
Abstract: A perovskite/CIGS tandem configuration is an attractive and viable approach to achieve an ultra-high efficiency and cost-effective all-thin-film solar cell.
Start Date: 2015
End Date: 2018
Funder: Australian Research Council
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