Colloidal quantum dot photovoltaics

Susanna M. Thon; Edward H. Sargent

doi:10.1117/12.896654

Colloidal quantum dot photovoltaics

Susanna M. Thon^*, Edward H. Sargent

^*Corresponding author for this work

Chemistry

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Abstract

Colloidal quantum dot solar cells offer the possibility of combining low-cost, low-temperature solution-processing with efficient photon harvesting over the entire solar spectrum. Their quantum size effect tunability offers a path to tandem and triple-junction cells. The first solution-processed infrared solar cells were reported in 2005; the latest devices offer greater than 5% AM1.5 PCE and many paths remain for further improvement to 10% and beyond. We will review the field and its prospects.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Thin Film Solar Technology III
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1117/12.896654
State	Published - 2011
Event	Thin Film Solar Technology III - San Diego, CA, United States Duration: Aug 21 2011 → Aug 22 2011

Publication series

Name	Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume	8110
ISSN (Print)	0277-786X

Conference

Conference	Thin Film Solar Technology III
Country/Territory	United States
City	San Diego, CA
Period	8/21/11 → 8/22/11

Keywords

Colloidal quantum dots
Materials chemistry
Photovoltaics
Solar cells

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Condensed Matter Physics
Computer Science Applications
Applied Mathematics
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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