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Materials for Solar Cell Applications: An Overview of TiO₂, ZnO, Upconverting Organic and Polymer-Based Solar Cells

Authors : Navadeep Shrivastava, Helliomar Barbosa, Khuram Ali, S. K. Sharma

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Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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The present chapter gives an overview of third-generation solar cells with special emphasize on important synthesis protocol for ZnO, TiO₂, and rare earth-based upconverting materials for their utilization in the field of solar cells. Moreover, we have discussed working principle and basic requirements for organic-based solar cells, which is in major focus of research worldwide. This is booming research field and has enormous scope to serve humankind to combat energy scarcity and futuristic application for harvesting the solar energy.

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Title: Materials for Solar Cell Applications: An Overview of TiO2, ZnO, Upconverting Organic and Polymer-Based Solar Cells
Authors: Navadeep Shrivastava
Helliomar Barbosa
Khuram Ali
S. K. Sharma
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Book: Solar Cells
Print ISBN: 978-3-030-36353-6

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-030-36354-3

Copyright Year: 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-36354-3_3

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