Download or read book II IV Compound Semiconductor Photovoltaic Materials Volume 668 written by Robert Birkmire and published by . This book was released on 2001-10-15 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on materials issues related to Cu(In,Ga)(Se,S)2 and CdTe-based polycrystalline thin-film photovoltaic solar cells and related oxides and chalcogenides. Phase equilibrium and thermochemical kinetic aspects of the absorber layer formation of CdTe and Cu(In,Ga)(Se,S)2 are emphasized and several papers on micro-analytical analysis report on detailed structural properties of thin films. The use of flexible plastic or metal foil substrates as an alternative to glass is addressed in terms of solar-cell performance and limitations imposed by the nature of the substrates. Properties of defects and interfaces in CdTe and CIGSS are highlighted using electrical, optical, and micro-analytical tools. While film properties are correlated to device physics, controversy still exists on the detailed operation of both CdTe and CIGSS devices. Topics include: materials and synthesis; thin films on alternate substrates; defects; growth and junction formation; surfaces and interfaces and film and device characterization.

Download or read book Photovoltaic Cells Employing Group II VI Compound Semiconductor Active Layers Cooperative Research and Development Final Report CRADA Number CRD 09 325 written by and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Group II-VI compound semiconductors hold great promise for incorporation into low cost/watt solar photovoltaics. This CRADA will partner EPIR Technologies, Inc, a leading company in II-VI semiconductors and photovoltaics, with NREL to expedite the development of this novel class of solar cells.

Download or read book Compound Semiconductor Photovoltaics written by Materials Research Society. Meeting and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume focuses on basic and applied materials research related to compound semiconductors. Emphasis is on materials that are used, or have clear potential use, as thin films in solar cells and spin-off applications. Relevant materials include Cu(In, Ga, Al)(Se, S)2, MX (M = Zn and/or Cd; X = S, Se and/or Te), III-V photovoltaic materials, and transparent conducting oxides. Understanding fundamental materials limitations, real or perceived, are of particular interest. Highlights center on: materials-related prerequisites for high-efficiency thin-film solar cells; the dynamics of chemical treatment/etching of CdTe with emphasis on back contacting; high-resolution microanalysis of grain boundaries and surface chemistry and how they affect device performance; the role and significance of transparent conducting oxides in device performance; and the electronic structure of highly mismatched III-V alloy semiconductors.

Download or read book Thin Film Compound Semiconductor Photovoltaics 2007 Volume 1012 written by Timothy Gessert and published by . This book was released on 2007-11-14 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thin-film compound semiconductor photovoltaic solar cells have demonstrated efficiencies of nearly 20% and are leading candidates to provide lower-cost energy due to potential advantages in manufacturing and materials costs. To fulfill the promise, a number of technical issues are being addressed, including a lack of fundamental understanding of these unique materials, devices and processes for large-area deposition. This book focuses on advances in the materials science, chemistry, processing and device issues of thin-film compound semiconductor materials that are used, or have potential use, in photovoltaic solar cells and related applications. Topics include: growth and performance of compound thin-film solar cells; novel materials and processes; defects and impurities; industrial perspectives; contacts and interfaces; grain boundaries and inhomogeneities; and structural, optical and electronic characterization.

Download or read book Thin Film Compound Semiconductor Photovoltaics Volume 865 written by Materials Research Society. Meeting and published by . This book was released on 2005-11-09 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The MRS Symposium Proceeding series is an internationally recognised reference suitable for researchers and practitioners.

Download or read book Semiconductors for Solar Cells written by Hans Joachim Möller and published by Artech House Optoelectronics L. This book was released on 1993 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Semiconductors for Solar Cells bridges the gap between materials science and device design for solar cells. It is systematically divided into three parts that address different aspects of photovoltaic energy conversion.

Download or read book Thin Film Compound Semiconductor Photovoltaics Volume 865 written by William Shafarman and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2014-06-05 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the advances in materials science, chemistry, processing and device issues of thin-film compound semiconductor materials that are used, or have potential use, in photovoltaic solar cells and related applications. In particular, the book focuses on transparent conducting oxides, on chalcogenide semiconductors such as Cu(InGa)(SeS)2, CdTe and CdS, and on photovoltaic devices using these materials. The application of recent advances in materials characterization to compound semiconductor thin films is a theme throughout. Particular highlights include results obtained with photoelectron spectroscopy, high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, atomic probe techniques, and spectroscopic ellipsometry. These provide new insights into surface, grain boundary and bulk properties. Results on new materials including different alloys of CuInSe2 and CdTe are also featured. Topics include: optical characterization; electronic structure; defects and impurities; structural characterization; interfaces; TCOs and window layers; back contacts; grain boundaries and inhomogeneities; performance of solar cells; electrical characterization; solar-cell technology; and wide-gap chalcopyrites.

Download or read book Thin Film Compound Semiconductor Photovoltaics 2009 written by Akira Yamada and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2014-06-05 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Due to increased urgency for alternative energy sources, and because of significant advances in the understanding of materials and devices, thin-film photovoltaics are currently a topic of great importance and are leading candidates for providing affordable energy. This book offers the latest research, scale-up and commercialization advances in the field, focusing on a variety of different and novel materials classes for absorbers and contacts. There is a strong emphasis on future developments of thin-film solar cells, as well as materials issues in scaling up to gigawatt production levels. For the first time, thin-film compound semiconductor photovoltiacs are entering large-scale manufacture and this book reflects the enthusiasm of the materials research community to take on the challenges that this technology will likely see. Topics include: characterization of absorber materials; materials deposition and process monitoring; device modeling and characterization; new materials and devices; grain boundaries and TCOs; commercialization issues; and advanced devices and materials characterization.

Download or read book Semiconductor Materials and Modelling for Solar Cells written by Z. Pezeshki and published by Materials Research Forum LLC. This book was released on 2021-07-05 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book presents a comprehensive survey about advanced solar cell technologies. Focus is placed on semiconductor materials, solar cell efficiency, improvements in surface recombination velocity, charge density, high ultraviolet (UV) sensitivity, modeling of solar cells etc. The book references 281 original resources with their direct web links for in-depth reading. Keywords: Solar Cells, Thin Film Solar Cells, Solar Cell Efficiency, Semiconductor Materials, Surface Recombination Velocity, Charge Density, High UV Sensitivity, Heavily-doped Silicon Wafers, Amorphous Semiconductors, Nanocrystalline Semiconductors, Field Effect, Ferroelectric Semiconductors, Solar Cell Modelling.

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Download or read book Advanced Concepts in Photovoltaics written by Arthur J. Nozik and published by Royal Society of Chemistry. This book was released on 2014-07-10 with total page 631 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Photovoltaic systems enable the sun’s energy to be converted directly into electricity using semiconductor solar cells. The ultimate goal of photovoltaic research and development is to reduce the cost of solar power to reach or even become lower than the cost of electricity generated from fossil and nuclear fuels. The power conversion efficiency and the cost per unit area of the phototvoltaic system are critical factors that determine the cost of photovoltaic electricity. Until recently, the power conversion efficiency of single-junction photovoltaic cells has been limited to approximately 33% - the so-called Shockley-Queisser limit. This book presents the latest developments in photovoltaics which seek to either reach or surpass the Shockley-Queisser limit, and to lower the cell cost per unit area. Progress toward this ultimate goal is presented for the three generations of photovoltaic cells: the 1st generation based on crystalline silicon semiconductors; the 2nd generation based on thin film silicon, compound semiconductors, amorphous silicon, and various mesoscopic structures; and the 3rd generation based on the unique properties of nanoscale materials, new inorganic and organic photoconversion materials, highly efficient multi-junction cells with low cost solar concentration, and novel photovoltaic processes. The extent to which photovoltaic materials and processes can meet the expectations of efficient and cost effective solar energy conversion to electricity is discussed. Written by an international team of expert contributors, and with researchers in academia, national research laboratories, and industry in mind, this book is a comprehensive guide to recent progress in photovoltaics and essential for any library or laboratory in the field.

Download or read book Semiconductor Photovoltaic Cells written by Chunfu Zhang and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-02-25 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the scientific basis of the photovoltaic effect, solar cell operation, various types of solar cells, and the main process used in their manufacture. It addresses a range of topics, including the production of solar silicon; silicon-based solar cells and modules; the choice of semiconductor materials and their production-relevant costs and performance; device structures, processing, and manufacturing options for the three major thin-film PV technologies; high-performance approaches for multi-junction, concentrator, and space applications; and new types of organic polymer and dye-sensitized solar cells. The book also presents a concept for overcoming the efficiency limit of today’s solar cells. Accessible for beginners, while also providing detailed information on the physics and technology for experts, the book is a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, and graduate students in fields such as physics, materials, energy, electrical and electronic engineering and microelectronics.

Download or read book Compound Semiconductor Based Photovoltaic Devices for Solar and Monochromatic Light Power Conversion written by Jouko Lammasniemi and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Compound Semiconductors written by Ferdinand Scholz and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-10-06 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an overview of compound semiconductor materials and their technology. After presenting a theoretical background, it describes the relevant material preparation technologies for bulk and thin-layer epitaxial growth. It then briefly discusses the electrical, optical, and structural properties of semiconductors, complemented by a description of the most popular characterization tools, before more complex hetero- and low-dimensional structures are discussed. A special chapter is devoted to GaN and related materials, owing to their huge importance in modern optoelectronic and electronic devices, on the one hand, and their particular properties compared to other compound semiconductors, on the other. In the last part of the book, the physics and functionality of optoelectronic and electronic device structures (LEDs, laser diodes, solar cells, field-effect and heterojunction bipolar transistors) are discussed on the basis of the specific properties of compound semiconductors presented in the preceding chapters of the book. Compound semiconductors form the back-bone of all opto-electronic and electronic devices besides the classical Si electronics. Currently the most important field is solid state lighting with highly efficient LEDs emitting visible light. Also laser diodes of all wavelength ranges between mid-infrared and near ultraviolet have been the enabler for a huge number of unprecedented applications like CDs and DVDs for entertainment and data storage, not to speak about the internet, which would be impossible without optical data communications with infrared laser diodes as key elements. This book provides a concise overview over this class of materials, including the most important technological aspects for their fabrication and characterisation, also covering the most relevant devices based on compound semiconductors. It presents therefore an excellent introduction into this subject not only for students, but also for engineers and scientist who intend to put their focus on this field of science.

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Download or read book State of the Art Program on Compound Semiconductors 50 SOTAPOCS 50 and Processes at the Semiconductor Solution Interface 3 written by A. G. Baca and published by The Electrochemical Society. This book was released on 2009-05 with total page 447 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue of ECS Transactions contain the most recent developments in compound semiconductors encompassing advanced devices, materials growth, characterization, processing, device fabrication, reliability, and other related topics, as well as the most recent developments in processes at the semiconductor/solution interface including etching, oxidation, passivation, film growth, electrochemical and photoelectrochemical processes, electroluminescence, photoluminescence, and other related topics.