Advanced Materials and Technologies for Photovoltaics

Erscheinungsjahr 2025
ISBN: 978-0-443-29250-7
Verlag: Elsevier Science

Buch, Englisch, 500 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 228 mm, Gewicht: 839 g

Advanced Materials and Technologies for Photovoltaics explores the transformative developments in photovoltaic energy conversion, offering insightful coverage on the theoretical and fundamental aspects of this field. The book delves into the diverse materials and technologies that drive innovation, connecting them with emerging applications that disrupt traditional energy paradigms. Catering to both seasoned and early-career researchers, this publication provides an accessible yet comprehensive guide to photovoltaic science, bridging the gap between foundational knowledge and cutting-edge advancements.

In addition to theoretical foundations, the book emphasizes practical tools, such as detailed sections on characterization techniques for solar cells and advanced modeling methods using software like COMSOL. It offers a balanced perspective on the intersection of materials science and photovoltaic applications, making it a crucial resource for researchers and professionals working on solar energy solutions.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Kumar, Vinod

Pathak, Dinesh

Sharma, Davinder Pal

Nunzi, Jean-Michel

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde Materialwissenschaft: Elektronik, Optik
• Technische Wissenschaften Elektronik | Nachrichtentechnik Elektronik Elektronische Baugruppen, Elektronische Materialien
• Technische Wissenschaften Energietechnik | Elektrotechnik Solarenergie, Photovoltaik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. An overview of photovoltaics technology
2. Theoretical aspect of solar cells
3. Advance characterization tools for photovoltaics technology
4. Silicon technology
5. Thin film based solar cells
6. Multijunction solar cells
7. Bulk heterojunctions solar cells
8. III-V compound-based solar cell technologies
9. Dye sensitized solar cells
10. Quantum dots solar cells
11. Lead halide perovskite solar cells
12. Lead-free perovskite solar cells
13. Organic solar cells
14. Plasmonic aspect in solar cells
15. Photon management in solar cells
16. Life-cycle analysis for solar cells
17. Internet of Things (IoT) for advanced photovoltaics technology

Über Autor(innen)

Pathak, Dinesh
Dinesh Pathak serves as Head of the Department of Physics at The University of the West Indies, Saint Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago. His primary research focuses on nanostructured compound semiconductors, oxide nanocomposites, ion beam synthesis of nanomaterials, organic semiconductors, and organic-inorganic hybrid semiconductor systems.

Kumar, Vinod
Vinod Kumar is an Assistant Professor in Renewable Energy and Coordinator of the MSc Renewable Energy Technology (RENT) program in the Department of Physics at The University of the West Indies, Saint Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago. His primary research interests include oxide-based nanomaterials, dye-sensitized solar cells, perovskite and organic solar cells, photon management in solar cells, and the development of advanced materials for WLEDs.

Nunzi, Jean-Michel
Jean-Michel Nunzi is a Professor with a joint appointment in the Department of Physics, Engineering Physics and Astronomy, and the Department of Chemistry at Queen's University, Kingston, Canada. His research focuses on the optical and electronic properties of organic materials and devices, chiral photonics, and solar cells.

Sharma, Davinder Pal
Davinder Pal Sharma is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at The University of the West Indies, Saint Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago. His main research interests lie in modeling and optimization of solar cells, microbial fuel cells for electricity generation and wastewater treatment, application of digital signal processing for communication systems, speech recognition, smart grid technology, and medical devices.