Semiconductor Quantum Dots and Quantum Dot Arrays and Applications of Multiple Exciton Generation to Third-Generation Photovoltaic Solar Cells

The use of quantum dot arrays and semiconductor quantum dots in quantum dot photovoltaic cells is discussed. The general principles of quantum dot synthesis are also examined.

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Published inChemical reviews Vol. 110; no. 11; pp. 6856 - 6872
Main Authors Nozik, A J, Beard, M C, Luther, J M, Law, M, Ellingson, R J, Johnson, J C
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Easton American Chemical Society 01.11.2010
Subjects
Arrays
Excitation
Photovoltaic cells
Quantum dots
Semiconductors
solar (photovoltaic), solar (fuels), solid state lighting, bio-inspired, electrodes - solar, defects, charge transport, materials and chemistry by design, optics, synthesis (novel materials), synthesis (scalable processing)
Solar cells
Solar energy
Synthesis
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Summary:The use of quantum dot arrays and semiconductor quantum dots in quantum dot photovoltaic cells is discussed. The general principles of quantum dot synthesis are also examined.
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USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES) (SC-22)
AC52-06NA25396
ISSN:0009-2665
1520-6890
DOI:10.1021/cr900289f