Solar Cell Nanotechnology [Hardcover]

Focusing on the cutting-edge technologies available in the field of photovoltaics, Solar Cell Nanotechnology explores the latest research and development activities related to organic, inorganic, and hybrid materials being used in solar cell manufacturing. Several chapters are dedicated to explaining the fundamentals of photovoltaics and nanomaterials utilized in the manufacturing of solar cells. Other essential subjects, such as microcontact printing, plasmonic light trapping, outdoor and indoor efficiency, luminescent solar concentrators, and photon management in photovoltaics, are comprehensively reviewed. Written for a broad audience, this is an essential book for engineers, nanotechnologists, and materials scientists.

Preface xvii

Part 1 Current Developments 1

1 Design Considerations for Efficient and Stable Polymer Solar Cells 3
Prajwal Adhikary, Jing Li, and Qiquan Qiao

1.1 Introduction 4

1.2 Role of Interfacial Layer for Efficient BHJ Solar Cells 11

1.3 Selection of Interfacial Layer for Stable and Longer Lifetime 20

1.4 Materials Used as Interfacial Layer 26

1.5 Conclusion and Outlook 34

Acknowledgement 34

References 35

2 Carbazole-Based Organic Dyes for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells: Role of Carbazole as Donor, Auxiliary Donor and ?-linker 41
A. Venkateswararao and K. R. Justin Thomas

2.1 Introduction 42

2.2 Carbazole as a Donor for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells 44

2.3 Carbazole as a ?-Linker 64

2.4 Carbazole as Auxiliary Donor for DSSC 75

2.5 Carbazole as Donor as Well as Linker for DSSC 87

2.6 ConclulC'