[PDF] Thin Film Compound Semiconductor Photovoltaics 2009 Volume 1165 eBook

Author : Akira Yamada
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,5 MB
Release : 2010-02-02
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781605111384

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Due to increased urgency for alternative energy sources, and because of significant advances in the understanding of materials and devices, thin-film photovoltaics are currently a topic of great importance and are leading candidates for providing affordable energy. This book offers the latest research, scale-up and commercialization advances in the field, focusing on a variety of different and novel materials classes for absorbers and contacts. There is a strong emphasis on future developments of thin-film solar cells, as well as materials issues in scaling up to gigawatt production levels. For the first time, thin-film compound semiconductor photovoltiacs are entering large-scale manufacture and this book reflects the enthusiasm of the materials research community to take on the challenges that this technology will likely see. Topics include: characterization of absorber materials; materials deposition and process monitoring; device modeling and characterization; new materials and devices; grain boundaries and TCOs; commercialization issues; and advanced devices and materials characterization.

Author : Materials Research Society. Meeting
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Page : 580 pages
File Size : 45,64 MB
Release : 2005-11-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
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Author : Hiroyuki Fujiwara
Publisher : Springer
Page : 602 pages
File Size : 26,47 MB
Release : 2019-01-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 3319753770

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This book provides a basic understanding of spectroscopic ellipsometry, with a focus on characterization methods of a broad range of solar cell materials/devices, from traditional solar cell materials (Si, CuInGaSe2, and CdTe) to more advanced emerging materials (Cu2ZnSnSe4, organics, and hybrid perovskites), fulfilling a critical need in the photovoltaic community. The book describes optical constants of a variety of semiconductor light absorbers, transparent conductive oxides and metals that are vital for the interpretation of solar cell characteristics and device simulations. It is divided into four parts: fundamental principles of ellipsometry; characterization of solar cell materials/structures; ellipsometry applications including optical simulations of solar cell devices and online monitoring of film processing; and the optical constants of solar cell component layers.

Author : Timothy Gessert
Publisher :
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 44,60 MB
Release : 2007-11-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
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Thin-film compound semiconductor photovoltaic solar cells have demonstrated efficiencies of nearly 20% and are leading candidates to provide lower-cost energy due to potential advantages in manufacturing and materials costs. To fulfill the promise, a number of technical issues are being addressed, including a lack of fundamental understanding of these unique materials, devices and processes for large-area deposition. This book focuses on advances in the materials science, chemistry, processing and device issues of thin-film compound semiconductor materials that are used, or have potential use, in photovoltaic solar cells and related applications. Topics include: growth and performance of compound thin-film solar cells; novel materials and processes; defects and impurities; industrial perspectives; contacts and interfaces; grain boundaries and inhomogeneities; and structural, optical and electronic characterization.

Author : Andrew Flewitt
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Page : 514 pages
File Size : 31,91 MB
Release : 2009-12-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
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Author : Robert Birkmire
Publisher :
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 15,51 MB
Release : 2001-10-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
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This book focuses on materials issues related to Cu(In,Ga)(Se,S)2 and CdTe-based polycrystalline thin-film photovoltaic solar cells and related oxides and chalcogenides. Phase equilibrium and thermochemical kinetic aspects of the absorber layer formation of CdTe and Cu(In,Ga)(Se,S)2 are emphasized and several papers on micro-analytical analysis report on detailed structural properties of thin films. The use of flexible plastic or metal foil substrates as an alternative to glass is addressed in terms of solar-cell performance and limitations imposed by the nature of the substrates. Properties of defects and interfaces in CdTe and CIGSS are highlighted using electrical, optical, and micro-analytical tools. While film properties are correlated to device physics, controversy still exists on the detailed operation of both CdTe and CIGSS devices. Topics include: materials and synthesis; thin films on alternate substrates; defects; growth and junction formation; surfaces and interfaces and film and device characterization.

Author : Andreas Lendlein
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Page : 252 pages
File Size : 12,14 MB
Release : 2009-11-19
Category : Technology & Engineering
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Author : Yoshihisa Fujisaki
Publisher :
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 19,93 MB
Release : 2009-11-17
Category : Technology & Engineering
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