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5. Oriented-Attachment Nanocrystals in Solar Cells

Authors : Weidong He, Kechun Wen, Yinghua Niu

Published in: Nanocrystals from Oriented-Attachment for Energy Applications

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

Solar cells convert solar energy into electricity directly. The first-generation solar cells, which are silicon-based photovoltaic devices are efficient but costly. Although second-generation solar cells are cost-effective, the conversion efficiency is not desirable. Now, people are focusing on the third-generation solar cells with low cost, highly efficiency, and non-toxicity.

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Title: Oriented-Attachment Nanocrystals in Solar Cells
Authors: Weidong He
Kechun Wen
Yinghua Niu
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Book: Nanocrystals from Oriented-Attachment for Energy Applications
Print ISBN: 978-3-319-72430-0

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-72432-4

Copyright Year: 2018
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-72432-4_5