Journal of
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Research

  • Abbreviation: J. Electrical Electron. Eng. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2367
  • DOI: 10.5897/JEEER
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 59

Review

A review on energy conversion efficiency mechanisms in quantum dot intermediate band nanostructure solar cells

Nima E. Gorji
  • Nima E. Gorji
  • Department of Solid State Physics, Faculty of Physics, University of Tabriz, Tabriz 51566, Iran.
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  •  Accepted: 29 July 2013
  •  Published: 30 August 2013

Abstract

Quantum Dots used in so-called third-generation Solar Cells have the potential to significantly increase the photon conversion efficiency in two ways: (1) the production of multiple excitons from a single photon of sufficient energy and (2) the formation of intermediate bands in the bandgap that enhances its photogenerated current, via the two-step absorption of sub-band gap photons.

 

Key words: Quantum Dot Solar Cells, Multiple Exciton Generation, Intermediate Band.

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