To see the other types of publications on this topic, follow the link: Solar cells.

Dissertations / Theses on the topic 'Solar cells'

Create a spot-on reference in APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, and other styles

Select a source type:

Consult the top 50 dissertations / theses for your research on the topic 'Solar cells.'

Next to every source in the list of references, there is an 'Add to bibliography' button. Press on it, and we will generate automatically the bibliographic reference to the chosen work in the citation style you need: APA, MLA, Harvard, Chicago, Vancouver, etc.

You can also download the full text of the academic publication as pdf and read online its abstract whenever available in the metadata.

Browse dissertations / theses on a wide variety of disciplines and organise your bibliography correctly.

1

Ehrler, Bruno. "Nanocrystalline solar cells." Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2013. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.607785.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
2

Musselman, Kevin Philip Duncan. "Nanostructured solar cells." Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2010. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.609003.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
3

Subbaiyan, Navaneetha Krishnan. "Supramolecular Solar Cells." Thesis, University of North Texas, 2012. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc149672/.

Full text
Abstract:
Supramolecular chemistry - chemistry of non-covalent bonds including different type of intermolecular interactions viz., ion-pairing, ion-dipole, dipole-dipole, hydrogen bonding, cation-p and Van der Waals forces. Applications based on supramolecular concepts for developing catalysts, molecular wires, rectifiers, photochemical sensors have been evolved during recent years. Mimicking natural photosynthesis to build energy harvesting devices has become important for generating energy and solar fuels that could be stored for future use. In this dissertation, supramolecular chemistry is being exp
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
4

Stenberg, Jonas. "Perovskite solar cells." Thesis, Umeå universitet, Institutionen för tillämpad fysik och elektronik, 2017. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-137302.

Full text
Abstract:
Perovskite solar cells (PSC) performance has risen rapidly the last few years with the current record having power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 22.1 %. This has attracted a lot of attention towards this alternative solar cell that can be manufactured with less energy and toxic material than traditional silicon solar cells. The purpose of this thesis is to reproduce high performance PSC from known recipe by Zhang et al. with potential of PCE reaching above 18 %. The thesis covers the theory regarding how a PSC operates, how they are measured and which parameters are important for a high perfo
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
5

Bett, Alexander Jürgen [Verfasser], and Stefan [Akademischer Betreuer] Glunz. "Perovskite silicon tandem solar cells : : two-terminal perovskite silicon tandem solar cells using optimized n-i-p perovskite solar cells." Freiburg : Universität, 2020. http://d-nb.info/1214179703/34.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
6

Noel, Nakita K. "Advances in hybrid solar cells : from dye-sensitised to perovskite solar cells." Thesis, University of Oxford, 2014. https://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:e0f54943-546a-49cd-8fd9-5ff07ec7bf0a.

Full text
Abstract:
This thesis presents a study of hybrid solar cells, specifically looking at various methods which can be employed in order to increase the power conversion efficiency of these devices. The experiments and results contained herein also present a very accurate picture of how rapidly the field of hybrid solar cells has progressed within the past three years. Chapters 1 and 2 present the background and motivation for the investigations undertaken, as well as the relevant theory underpinning solar cell operation. Chapter 2 also gives a brief review of the literature pertinent to the main types of d
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
7

Søiland, Anne Karin. "Silicon for Solar Cells." Doctoral thesis, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Department of Materials Technology, 2005. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:no:ntnu:diva-565.

Full text
Abstract:
<p>This thesis work consists of two parts, each with a different motivation. Part II is the main part and was partly conducted in industry, at ScanWafer ASA’s plant no.2 in Glomfjord.</p><p>The large growth in the Photo Voltaic industry necessitates a dedicated feedstock for this industry, a socalled Solar Grade (SoG) feedstock, since the currently used feedstock rejects from the electronic industry can not cover the demand. Part I of this work was motivated by this urge for a SoG- feedstock. It was a cooperation with the Sintef Materials and Chemistry group, where the aim was to study the kin
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
8

Falkenberg, Christiane. "Optimizing Organic Solar Cells." Doctoral thesis, Saechsische Landesbibliothek- Staats- und Universitaetsbibliothek Dresden, 2012. http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bsz:14-qucosa-89214.

Full text
Abstract:
This thesis deals with the characterization and implementation of transparent electron transport materials (ETM) in vacuum deposited p-i-n type organic solar cells (OSC) for substituting the parasitically absorbing standard ETM composed of n-doped C60. In addition to transparency in the visible range of the sun spectrum, the desired material properties include high electron mobility and conductivity, thermal and morphological stability, as well as good energy level alignment relative to the adjacent acceptor layer which is commonly composed of intrinsic C60. In this work, representatives of th
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
9

Hadipour, Afshin. "Polymer tandem solar cells." [S.l. : Groningen : s.n. ; University Library of Groningen] [Host], 2007. http://irs.ub.rug.nl/ppn/305349066.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
10

Vaynzof, Yana. "Inverted hybrid solar cells." Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2011. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.609823.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
11

Cattley, Christopher Andrew. "Quaternary nanocrystal solar cells." Thesis, University of Oxford, 2016. http://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:977e0f75-e597-4c7a-8f72-6a26031f8f0b.

Full text
Abstract:
This thesis studies quaternary chalcogenide nanocrystals and their photovoltaic applications. A temperature-dependent phase change between two distinct crystallographic phases of stoichiometric Cu<sub>2</sub>ZnSnS<sub>4</sub> is investigated through the development of a one pot synthesis method. Characterisation of the Cu<sub>2</sub>ZnSnS<sub>4</sub> nanocrystals was performed using absorption spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and powder X-ray diffraction (XRD). An investigation was conducted into the effects of using hexamethyldisilathiane (a volatile sulphur precursor) in
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
12

Essner, Jeremy. "Dye sensitized solar cells: optimization of Grätzel solar cells towards plasmonic enhanced photovoltaics." Thesis, Kansas State University, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/2097/12416.

Full text
Abstract:
Master of Science<br>Department of Chemistry<br>Jun Li<br>With the worldly consumption of energy continually increasing and the main source of this energy, fossil fuels, slowly being depleted, the need for alternate sources of energy is becoming more and more pertinent. One promising approach for an alternate method of producing energy is using solar cells to convert sunlight into electrical energy through photovoltaic processes. Currently, the most widely commercialized solar cell is based on a single p-n junction with silicon. Silicon solar cells are able to obtain high efficiencies but the
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
13

Kwarikunda, Nicholas. "On the characterisation of solar cells using light beam induced current measurements." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/11147.

Full text
Abstract:
The presence of inhomogeneities in semiconductor materials used to fabricate solar cell devices may result in spatial non uniformities in the device properties which may affect current generation in these devices. Besides, current reducing defects such as inclusions, local shunts and optical blockages may be introduced during the various device manufacturing processes which may adversely affect the performance and overall efficiency of solar cells. Diagnostic techniques are therefore needed to identify these defects so as to improve the production technology. This thesis presents the Light Bea
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
14

Nygren, Martin Alexander. "Solar Simulation for the NTNU Test Satellite Solar Cells." Thesis, Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet, Institutt for teknisk kybernetikk, 2014. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:no:ntnu:diva-24434.

Full text
Abstract:
The relevant energy theory behind intensity and spectral irradiance from the sun is discussed with regard to how it changes due to factors like Earth-Sun distance, solid angle of the sun disk and circumsolar region, angle of incidence and atmospheric mass. This translates to how the experienced conditions for solar cells vary, how and why solar simulation is done the way it is with such stringent requirements, as well as what can be expected in terms of difference between controlled, fixed conditions and operation in environments where we are not free to modify the variables as easily. The mos
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
15

Kang, Moon Hee. "Development of high-efficiency silicon solar cells and modeling the impact of system parameters on levelized cost of electricity." Diss., Georgia Institute of Technology, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/47647.

Full text
Abstract:
The objective of this thesis is to develop low-cost high-efficiency crystalline silicon solar cells which are at the right intersection of cost and performance to make photovoltaics (PV) affordable. The goal was addressed by improving the optical and electrical performance of silicon solar cells through process optimization, device modeling, clever cell design, fundamental understanding, and minimization of loss mechanisms. To define the right intersection of cost and performance, analytical models to assess the premium or value associated with efficiency, temperature coefficient, balance of s
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
16

Tarabsheh, Anas al. "Amorphous silicon based solar cells." kostenfrei, 2007. http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bsz:93-opus-29491.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
17

Anderson, Ingrid E. "All-inorganic nanoparticle solar cells /." Diss., Digital Dissertations Database. Restricted to UC campuses, 2009. http://uclibs.org/PID/11984.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
18

Unger, Eva. "XDSC : Excitonic Dye Solar Cells." Doctoral thesis, Uppsala universitet, Teknisk-naturvetenskapliga vetenskapsområdet, 2012. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-168608.

Full text
Abstract:
Solar energy is the foremost power source of our planet. Driving photosynthesis on our planet for 3 billion years the energy stored in the form of fossil fuels also originates from the sun. Consumption of fossil fuels to generate energy is accompanied with CO2 emission which affects the earth's climate in a serious manner. Therefore, alternative ways of converting energy have to be found. Solar cells convert sunlight directly into electricity and are therefore an important technology for future electricity generation. In this work solar cells based on the inorganic semiconductor titanium dioxi
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
19

Guram, Prabhjot Kaur. "Modeling solar cells with recombination." Thesis, University of British Columbia, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/2429/39887.

Full text
Abstract:
An elementary model for the analysis of a photovoltaic solar cell is proposed. This analysis is rooted in the current-voltage device characteristics associated with a p-n junction in conjunction with a model for a solar flux controlled current source; this follows the approach of Prince [M. B. Prince, Journal of Applied Physics, vol. 26, pp. 553-540, 1955], the p-n junction architecture being that underlying the photovoltaic solar cell. Recombination processes were modeled through two means: (1) an empirical expression for the current-voltage device characteristics with an associated ideality
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
20

鄺頌賢 and Chung-yin Calvin Kwong. "Phthalocyanine based organic solar cells." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 2001. http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B31226152.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
21

鄭旭 and Yuk Cheng. "Interdiffused quantum well solar cells." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 1996. http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B31213996.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
22

Li, Xuanhua, and 李炫华. "Plasmonic-enhanced organic solar cells." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10722/197526.

Full text
Abstract:
Organic solar cells (OSCs) have recently attracted considerable research interest. However, there is a mismatch between their optical absorption length and charge transport scale. Attempts to optimize both the optical and electrical properties of the photoactive layer of OSCs have inevitably resulted in demands for rationally designed device architecture. Plasmonic nanostructures have recently been introduced into solar cells to achieve highly efficient light harvesting. The remaining challenge is to improve OSC performance using plasmonic nanotechnology, a challenge taken up by the research r
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
23

Awan, G. R. "Cadmium telluride for solar cells." Thesis, Durham University, 1987. http://etheses.dur.ac.uk/6852/.

Full text
Abstract:
Cadmium telluride is an attractive material for solar cell applications because of its near optimum bandgap and high absorption coefficient. This thesis presents the results of a study into the use of CdTe for solar cells. Three types of cell have been investigated, namely; CdS/CdTe devices fabricated by the vacuum evaporation of CdS onto either: (a) single crystal p-CdTe substrates or (b) p-CdTe thin films, and (c) p-Cu(_2)Te/n-CdTe devices made by a chemiplating process onto single crystal n-CdTe. The effects of substrate polishing and preparation on the performance of CdS/CdTe bulk crystal
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
24

Heffernan, Shane. "Nanostructured CU₂O solar cells." Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2015. https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.709220.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
25

Risbridger, Thomas Arthur George. "Aqueous dye sensitized solar cells." Thesis, University of Bath, 2013. https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.607628.

Full text
Abstract:
Dye sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) have typically been produced using organic liquids such as acetonitrile as the electrolyte solvent. In real world situations water can permeate into the cell through sealing materials and is also likely to be introduced during the fabrication process. This is a problem as the introduction of water into cells optimized to use an organic solvent tends to be detrimental to cell performance. In this work DSSCs which are optimized to use water as the main electrolyte solvent are produced and characterized. Optimization of aqueous DSSCs resulted in cells with effic
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
26

Pockett, Adam. "Characterization of perovskite solar cells." Thesis, University of Bath, 2017. https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.715261.

Full text
Abstract:
A range of electrical characterization techniques previously used for DSSC have been transferred to the study of planar perovskite devices. These include impedance spectroscopy (EIS), intensity modulated photovoltage spectroscopy (IMVS) and open-circuit voltage decay measurements (OCVD). An investigation into the observed response from these measurements has been carried out in order to gain a deeper understanding of device operation. Multiple processes with time constants on the microsecond, millisecond and second timescale were observed. The complimentary frequency and time domain techniques
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
27

Vandamme, Nicolas. "Nanostructured ultrathin GaAs solar cells." Thesis, Paris 11, 2015. http://www.theses.fr/2015PA112111/document.

Full text
Abstract:
L’amincissement des cellules solaires semi-conductrices est motivé par la réduction des coûts de production et l’augmentation des rendements de conversion. Mais en deçà de quelques centaines de nanomètres, il requiert de nouvelles stratégies de piégeage optique. Nous proposons d’utiliser des concepts de la nanophotonique et de la plasmonique pour absorber la lumière sur une large bande spectrale dans des couches ultrafines de GaAs. Nous concevons et fabriquons pour ce faire des structures multi-résonantes formées de réseaux de nanostructures métalliques. Dans un premier temps, nous montrons qu
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
28

Howells, Thomas J. "Asymmetric tandem organic solar cells." Thesis, University of Warwick, 2011. http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/50330/.

Full text
Abstract:
Organic photovoltaics (OPVs) is an area that has attracted much attention recently as a potential low cost, sustainable source of energy with a good potential for full-scale commercialisation. Understanding the factors that determine the efficiency of such cells is therefore a high priority, as well as developing ways to boost efficiency to commercially-useful levels. In addition to an intensive search for new materials, significant effort has been spent on ways to squeeze more performance out of existing materials, such as multijunction cells. This thesis investigates double junction tandem c
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
29

Gunaicha, Purnaansh Prakash. "Optical Modeling of Solar Cells." University of Toledo / OhioLINK, 2012. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo1344815193.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
30

Gowrishankar, Vignesh. "Nanostructured inorganic / polymer solar cells /." May be available electronically:, 2007. http://proquest.umi.com/login?COPT=REJTPTU1MTUmSU5UPTAmVkVSPTI=&clientId=12498.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
31

Al, Tarabsheh Anas. "Amorphous silicon based solar cells." [S.l. : s.n.], 2007. http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bsz:93-opus-29491.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
32

Cheng, Yuk. "Interdiffused quantum well solar cells /." Hong Kong : University of Hong Kong, 1996. http://sunzi.lib.hku.hk/hkuto/record.jsp?B19740049.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
33

Kwong, Chung-yin Calvin. "Phthalocyanine based organic solar cells /." Hong Kong : University of Hong Kong, 2001. http://sunzi.lib.hku.hk/hkuto/record.jsp?B25100701.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
34

Zhang, Nanlin. "Collodial quantum dot solar cells." Thesis, University of Oxford, 2017. http://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:76dd4ff5-abc6-4f47-91d1-8cdc65362b12.

Full text
Abstract:
This thesis presents three specific strategies to enhance colloidal quantum dot (CQD) solar cells' performances, including band alignment engineering, quantum dot passivation, and smart device architecture design. Firstly, by inserting a PbS CQD layer with a relatively smaller band gap as the hole transport layer (HTL), the carrier extraction of the solar cells is much improved, so as the efficiency. The improvement is due to a better interfacial band alignment between the HTLs and the absorber layer, proved by Kelvin probe and cyclic voltammetry results. Small band gap PbS CQDs have deeper Fe
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
35

Griffitts, Fletcher G. "Fullerenes in Solar Energy Cells." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2017. https://dc.etsu.edu/honors/394.

Full text
Abstract:
This project involves controlling and characterizing the morphology of the active layer in a special type of organic photovoltaics (OPVs), consisting of porphyrin-fullerene composites, with emphasis on electron exchange interactions between the two components. The Vienna Ab Initio Simulation Package (VASP) is applied to model a variety of donor-acceptor complexes containing fullerene and porphyrin in terms of their stabilities as well as their geometric, electronic, and charge transfer features. The goal is to identify supramolecular chain structures with highest occupied molecular orbitals (H
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
36

Palma, Giuseppina. "Nanostructured dye-sensitized solar cells." Doctoral thesis, Università degli studi di Trieste, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10077/9972.

Full text
Abstract:
2012/2013<br>Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) represent a promising alternative to silicon-based technology. From the first publications about DSSCs in the 90s, they are considered an important breakthrough for achieving high efficiency by using relatively inexpensive and abundant materials. Stability and efficiency are two crucial points in the development of this new class of hybrid photovoltaic devices. Most of the DSSC studies carried out over the past twenty years are based on the optimization of these two aspects. In particular, no particular efficiency improvement was obtained in the
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
37

Wei, Rongsheng. "Modelling of perovskite solar cells." Thesis, Queensland University of Technology, 2018. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/119218/1/Rongsheng_Wei_Thesis.pdf.

Full text
Abstract:
This project focuses on simulation performance of perovskite solar cells using two models. One is a simplified model developed for perovskite absorber layer of PSCs by using matlab program to investigate the effect of density of state, relative dielectric permittivity and band gap energy of the perovskite material on the device performance. The other model is based on SCAPS to investigate the influence of hole mobility and band gap offset of different hole transport materials on device performance.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
38

Tessema, Misle M. "Shunt passivation process for CdTe solar cell : new post deposition technique /." Connect to full text in OhioLINK ETD Center, 2009. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc%5Fnum=toledo1252430254.

Full text
Abstract:
Thesis (M.S.)--University of Toledo, 2009.<br>Typescript. "Submitted as partial fulfillment of the requirements for The Master of Science degree in Chemistry." "A thesis entitled"--at head of title. Bibliography: leaves 75-77.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
39

Gugole, Marika. "Development and characterisation of silicon solar cells with recombination interconnects for future tandem solar cells." Thesis, Uppsala universitet, Institutionen för fysik och astronomi, 2018. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-355765.

Full text
Abstract:
In this project commercial BSF Si solar cells have been processed in order to develop a suitable interconnect for a possible tandem solar cell. The Ag original top contacts have been removed and replaced with TiSi2 formed using the SALICIDE process at 3 different temperatures: 500 °C, 650 °C and 750 °C. Raman spectroscopy and EDS maps have been used to prove the successful formation of the TiSi2 contacts for the 750 °C temperature. As part of this work we also developed a MATLAB script which successfully fits the measured IV curve of a Si solar cell and extrapolates the values of the component
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
40

Pan, Jie. "MATERIAL PROPERTY STUDY ON DYE SENSITIZED SOLAR CELLS AND CU(GA,IN)SE2 SOLAR CELLS." Miami University / OhioLINK, 2009. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1240594917.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
41

Pan, Jie. "Material property study on dye sensitized solar cells and cu(ga,in)se2 solar cells." Oxford, Ohio : Miami University, 2008. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc%5Fnum=miami1240594917.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
42

Mat-Teridi, Mohd. "Construction of photosensitised semiconductor cathodes." Thesis, Loughborough University, 2012. https://dspace.lboro.ac.uk/2134/10286.

Full text
Abstract:
Recent studies suggest that the performance of dye-sensitised solar cells (DSC) has appeared to have reached a limit, therefore solar cells based on semiconductor materials, such as extremely thin absorber (ETA) solar cells and tandem solar cells are currently the subject of intense research in the framework of low-cost photovoltaic devices as sources of harvesting sunlight to generate electricity. Generally, semiconductor solar cells have been divided into two different types, namely anodic and cathodic type solar cells. Extensive research and development work has been focused on anodic semic
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
43

Sholin, Veronica. "Luminescent solar concentrators and all-inorganic nanoparticle solar cells for solar energy harvesting /." Diss., Digital Dissertations Database. Restricted to UC campuses, 2008. http://uclibs.org/PID/11984.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
44

Mathiazhagan, Gayathri [Verfasser], and Stefan [Akademischer Betreuer] Glunz. "Interfacial analysis of perovskite solar cells using sub-cells." Freiburg : Universität, 2020. http://d-nb.info/1221523961/34.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
45

Slade, Alexander Mason Electrical Engineering UNSW. "Boron tribromide sourced boron diffusions for silicon solar cells." Awarded by:University of New South Wales. Electrical Engineering, 2005. http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/21850.

Full text
Abstract:
This thesis undertakes the development, characterization and optimization of boron diffusion for silicon solar cells. Heavy diffusions (sheet resistance < 40 Ohm/square) to form a back surface field, and light diffusions (sheet resistance > 100 Ohm/square) to form oxide-passivated emitters were developed. Test structures and solar cells were fabricated to assess uniformity, lifetime and recombination effects due to the light and heavy boron diffusions. It was found that the growth of a thin ~200 ??, thermal oxide, during stabilization ??? immediately prior to the boron diffusion - was requir
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
46

Timmreck, Ronny. "Characterization of tandem organic solar cells." Doctoral thesis, Saechsische Landesbibliothek- Staats- und Universitaetsbibliothek Dresden, 2015. http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bsz:14-qucosa-183130.

Full text
Abstract:
The tandem solar cell concept is a promising approach to improve the efficiency of photovoltaic devices. However, characterization of tandem solar cell devices is challenging since correct efficiency determination demands special experimental infrastructure as well as suitable characterization procedures. Even though the appropriate IEC and ASTM measurement standards define all that very precisely, they cannot be applied without special care to organic photovoltaics (OPV) because they were originally developed for inorganic devices. As a consequence, nowadays almost all tandem organic solar ce
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
47

Schumacher, Jürgen Otto. "Numerical simulation of silicon solar cells with novel cell structures." [S.l. : s.n.], 2000. http://www.bsz-bw.de/cgi-bin/xvms.cgi?SWB9170598.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
48

Reusswig, Philip David. "Sensitized energy transfer for organic solar cells, optical solar concentrators, and solar pumped lasers." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/93831.

Full text
Abstract:
Thesis: Ph. D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 2014.<br>Cataloged from PDF version of thesis.<br>Includes bibliographical references (pages 123-130).<br>The separation of chromophore absorption and excitonic processes, such as singlet exciton fission and photoluminescence, offers several advantages to the design of organic solar cells and luminescent solar concentrators (LSCs) for the end goal of achieving a lower cost solar energy generation. This thesis explores three new device architectures to overcome limited solar absorpt
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
49

Marín, Beloqui José Manuel. "Solution processed inorganic semiconductor solar cells." Doctoral thesis, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10803/334407.

Full text
Abstract:
En aquesta tesi, l'estudi optoelectrònica i fabricació de diferents solució de processament de semiconductors inorgànics com ara PBS Quantum Dots i cèl·lules solars perovskita s'han fabricat. Al llarg d'aquesta tesi mesuraments optoelectrònics com fotoinducidas càrrega Extracció (PICE), fotoinducidas transitòria fotovoltaje (PIT-PV), fotoinducidas transitòria fotocorriente (PIT-PC) Laser transitòria Espectroscòpia d'Absorció (L-TAS) s'han realitzat a les cèl·lules solars eficients per tal de estudiar els diferents processos elèctrics interns presents en el dispositiu sota condicions de treball
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
50

Kvanes, Kirsti. "Modeling of intermediate band solar cells." Thesis, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Department of Physics, 2009. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:no:ntnu:diva-6348.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
We offer discounts on all premium plans for authors whose works are included in thematic literature selections. Contact us to get a unique promo code!