Energy transfer in Gd2O3:Er nanoparticles applying as a down-conversion layer for solar cell

• Published in: Journal of physics. Conference series Vol. 917; no. 5
• Main Authors: Kuznetsova, Yu A, Zatsepin, A F, Pustovarov, V A, Mashkovtsev, M A, Rychkov, V N
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Bristol IOP Publishing 01.11.2017
• Subjects: Conversion; Energy transfer; Gadolinium; Gadolinium oxides; Nanoparticles; Optical properties; Photovoltaic cells; Physics; Solar cells

The optical properties of Gd2O3:Er (0.25-8 mol%) nanoparticles have been investigated. The observed effect of energy transfer from lattice Gd3+ to activator Er3+ ions can be used for enhancement of solar cells efficiency. The general scheme showing the principle of operation of down-conversion layer...