| Title |
Colloidal quantum dot based solar cells: from materials to devices
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|---|---|
| Published in |
Nano Convergence, August 2017
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| DOI | 10.1186/s40580-017-0115-0 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Jung Hoon Song, Sohee Jeong |
| Abstract |
Colloidal quantum dots (CQDs) have attracted attention as a next-generation of photovoltaics (PVs) capable of a tunable band gap and low-cost solution process. Understanding and controlling the surface of CQDs lead to the significant development in the performance of CQD PVs. Here we review recent progress in the realization of low-cost, efficient lead chalcogenide CQD PVs based on the surface investigation of CQDs. We focus on improving the electrical properties and air stability of the CQD achieved by material approaches and growing the power conversion efficiency (PCE) of the CQD PV obtained by structural approaches. Finally, we summarize the manners to improve the PCE of CQD PVs through optical design. The various issues mentioned in this review may provide insight into the commercialization of CQD PVs in the near future. |
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Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 93 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 24 | 26% |
| Student > Master | 15 | 16% |
| Student > Bachelor | 7 | 8% |
| Researcher | 6 | 6% |
| Student > Doctoral Student | 3 | 3% |
| Other | 8 | 9% |
| Unknown | 30 | 32% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Materials Science | 17 | 18% |
| Chemistry | 15 | 16% |
| Physics and Astronomy | 11 | 12% |
| Engineering | 8 | 9% |
| Nursing and Health Professions | 1 | 1% |
| Other | 6 | 6% |
| Unknown | 35 | 38% |