Recent developments in II-VI and III-VI semiconductors and their applications in solar cells

被引:232
作者
Afzaal, M
O'Brien, P
机构
[1] Univ Manchester, Sch Chem, Manchester M13 9PL, Lancs, England
[2] Univ Manchester, Sch Mat, Manchester M13 9PL, Lancs, England
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10.1039/b512182e
中图分类号
O64 [物理化学(理论化学)、化学物理学];
学科分类号
070304 ; 081704 ;
摘要
Compound semiconductors formed from II-VI or III-VI elements are key materials in plans to harvest energy directly from sunlight in photovoltaic devices. This review summarises the recent advances in thin film deposition and nanocrystallite synthesis. Current work has significant potential for low-cost, scalable solar cells. The close interplay between the properties of the materials and their utility in solar cells is also briefly discussed.
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页码:1597 / 1602
页数:6
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