Nanomaterials for Solar Cell Applications provides a review of recent developments in the field of nanomaterials based solar cells. It begins with a discussion of the fundamentals of nanomaterials for solar calls, including a discussion of lifecycle assessments and characterization techniques. Next, it reviews various types of solar cells, i.e., Thin film, Metal-oxide, Nanowire, Nanorod and Nanoporous materials, and more. Other topics covered include a review of quantum dot sensitized and perovskite and polymer nanocomposites-based solar cells. This book is an ideal resource for those working in this evolving field of nanomaterials and renewable energy.
Provides a well-organized approach to the use of nanomaterials for solar cell applications
Discusses the synthesis, characterization and applications of traditional and new material
Includes coverage of emerging nanomaterials, such as graphene, graphene-derivatives and perovskites
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Weight
1.16 kg
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Year of Publication
2019
Table of Contents
Part I Fundamental of Nanomaterials for Solar Cells 1
1. Fundamentals of solar cells
2. Life-cycle assessment of photovoltaic systems
3. Introduction to nanomaterials: synthesis and applications
4. Characterization techniques for nanomaterials
Part II Metal oxide-based solar cells
5. TiO2-based dye-sensitized solar cells
6. ZnO-based dye-sensitized solar cells
7. SnO2 dye-sensitized solar cells
8. Nb2O5 dye-sensitized solar cells
Part III Nanowire, nanorod and nanoporous materials-based solar
9. Silicon nanowire-based solar cells
Part IV Others
10. Nanorod-based dye sensitized solar cells
11. Quantum dots for solar cell applications
12. Perovskite solar cells
13. Metal nanostructures for solar cells
14. Electrolyte for dye-sensitized, quantum dots, and perovskite solar cells
15. Polymer nanocomposites for solar cells: research trends and perspectives
Part V Nano-carbon materials-based solar cells
16. Graphene and carbon nanotube-based solar cells
17. Fullerene-based solar cells
18. Metal-assisted chemical etching based nanostructured
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Author
Professor, Sabu
ISBN/ISSN
9780128133378
Binding
Paperback
Edition
1
Publisher
Elsevier
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