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Design Strategy of Quantum Dot Thin-Film Solar Cells

Title
Design Strategy of Quantum Dot Thin-Film Solar Cells
Author(s)
Kim, TaewanLim, SeyeongYun, SunheeJeong, SoheePark, TaihoChoi, Jongmin
Issued Date
2020-11
Citation
Small, v.16, no.45, pp.2002460
Type
Article
Author Keywords
electricsopticsphotovoltaic designquantum dotsthin-film solar cells
Keywords
SURFACELIMITREFRACTIVE-INDEXHIGHLY EFFICIENTPBS NANOCRYSTALSLEAD SULFIDEENERGY-GAPAIRLAYERPERFORMANCE
ISSN
1613-6810
Abstract
Quantum dots (QDs) are emerging photovoltaic materials that display exclusive characteristics that can be adjusted through modification of their size and surface chemistry. However, designing a QD-based optoelectronic device requires specialized approaches compared with designing conventional bulk-based solar cells. In this paper, design considerations for QD thin-film solar cells are introduced from two different viewpoints: optics and electrics. The confined energy level of QDs contributes to the adjustment of their band alignment, enabling their absorption characteristics to be adapted to a specific device purpose. However, the materials selected for this energy adjustment can increase the light loss induced by interface reflection. Thus, management of the light path is important for optical QD solar cell design, whereas surface modification is a crucial issue for the electrical design of QD solar cells. QD thin-film solar cell architectures are fabricated as a heterojunction today, and ligand exchange provides suitable doping states and enhanced carrier transfer for the junction. Lastly, the stability issues and methods on QD thin-film solar cells are surveyed. Through these strategies, a QD solar cell study can provide valuable insights for future-oriented solar cell technology. © 2020 Wiley-VCH GmbH
URI
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11750/12792
DOI
10.1002/smll.202002460
Publisher
Wiley-VCH Verlag
Related Researcher
  • 최종민 Choi, Jongmin
  • Research Interests Advanced Metal Oxides; Colloidal Quantum Dots; Perovskite-Quantum Dot Hybrid Nanomaterials; Photocatalytic Materials
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