Solar Cells Based on Colloidal Nanocrystals

This book presents a new system of solar cells. Colloidal nanocrystals possess many physical and chemical properties which can be manipulated by advanced control over structural features like the particle size. One application field is photovoltaics where colloidal semiconductor nanocrystals are explored as components of photo-active layers which can be produced from liquid media, often in combination with conductive polymers. The further development of this interdisciplinary field of research requires a deep understanding of the physics and chemistry of colloidal nanocrystals, conducting polymers and photovoltaic devices. This book aims at bridging gaps between the involved scientific disciplines and presents important fundamentals and the current state of research of relevant materials and different types of nanoparticle-based solar cells. The book will be of interest to researchers and PhD students. Moreover, it may also serve to accompany specialized lectures in related areas.

List of contents

Introduction.- Materials.- Characterization of Thin Polymer Films and Nanocrystals.- Solar cells with Colloidal Nanocrystals.

Summary

This book presents a new system of solar cells. Colloidal nanocrystals possess many physical and chemical properties which can be manipulated by advanced control over structural features like the particle size. One application field is photovoltaics where colloidal semiconductor nanocrystals are explored as components of photo-active layers which can be produced from liquid media, often in combination with conductive polymers. The further development of this interdisciplinary field of research requires a deep understanding of the physics and chemistry of colloidal nanocrystals, conducting polymers and photovoltaic devices. This book aims at bridging gaps between the involved scientific disciplines and presents important fundamentals and the current state of research of relevant materials and different types of nanoparticle-based solar cells. The book will be of interest to researchers and PhD students. Moreover, it may also serve to accompany specialized lectures in related areas.

Product details

• Authors: Holger Borchert
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2016
• EAN: 9783319344935
• ISBN: 978-3-31-934493-5
• No. of pages: 236
• Dimensions: 158 mm x 234 mm x 15 mm
• Weight: 401 g
• Illustrations: XII, 236 p. 108 illus., 27 illus. in color.
• Series: Springer Series in Materials Science; Springer Series in Materials Science
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Mechanical engineering, production engineering; B, Optics, Chemistry and Materials Science, Optical and Electronic Materials, Other manufacturing technologies, Nanotechnology, Nanoscale Science and Technology, Nanostructures, Nanoscale science, Nanophysics, Nanoscience, Classical Electrodynamics, Optical physics, Electricity, electromagnetism & magnetism, Electrodynamics, Electronic materials, Electronic devices & materials, Optical Materials, Physical Chemistry, Semiconductors, Microsystems and MEMS, Nanotechnology and Microengineering