Advanced Materials and Technologies for Photovoltaics
- 1st Edition - December 1, 2025
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editors: Vinod Kumar, Dinesh Pathak, Davinder Pal Sharma, Jean-Michel Nunzi
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 9 2 5 0 - 7
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 9 2 5 1 - 4
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Advanced Materials and Technologies for Photovoltaics explores the transformative developments in photovoltaic energy conversion, offering insightful coverage on the theoretical and fundamental aspects of this field. The book delves into the diverse materials and technologies that drive innovation, connecting them with emerging applications that disrupt traditional energy paradigms. Catering to both seasoned and early-career researchers, this publication provides an accessible yet comprehensive guide to photovoltaic science, bridging the gap between foundational knowledge and cutting-edge advancements.
In addition to theoretical foundations, the book emphasizes practical tools, such as detailed sections on characterization techniques for solar cells and advanced modeling methods using software like COMSOL. It offers a balanced perspective on the intersection of materials science and photovoltaic applications, making it a crucial resource for researchers and professionals working on solar energy solutions.
In addition to theoretical foundations, the book emphasizes practical tools, such as detailed sections on characterization techniques for solar cells and advanced modeling methods using software like COMSOL. It offers a balanced perspective on the intersection of materials science and photovoltaic applications, making it a crucial resource for researchers and professionals working on solar energy solutions.
- Provides comprehensive coverage for researchers working in materials for solar cells
- Includes the theoretical modeling and optimization of several solar cells using COMSOL and other software
- Describes the working principles of different instruments and the data analysis methods used to measure the performance of solar cells
Researchers working in solar cells and photovoltaics
1. An overview of photovoltaics technology
2. Theoretical aspect of solar cells
3. Advance characterization tools for photovoltaics technology
4. Silicon technology
5. Thin film based solar cells
6. Multijunction solar cells
7. Bulk heterojunctions solar cells
8. III-V compound-based solar cell technologies
9. Dye sensitized solar cells
10. Quantum dots solar cells
11. Lead halide perovskite solar cells
12. Lead-free perovskite solar cells
13. Organic solar cells
14. Plasmonic aspect in solar cells
15. Photon management in solar cells
16. Life-cycle analysis for solar cells
17. Internet of Things (IoT) for advanced photovoltaics technology
2. Theoretical aspect of solar cells
3. Advance characterization tools for photovoltaics technology
4. Silicon technology
5. Thin film based solar cells
6. Multijunction solar cells
7. Bulk heterojunctions solar cells
8. III-V compound-based solar cell technologies
9. Dye sensitized solar cells
10. Quantum dots solar cells
11. Lead halide perovskite solar cells
12. Lead-free perovskite solar cells
13. Organic solar cells
14. Plasmonic aspect in solar cells
15. Photon management in solar cells
16. Life-cycle analysis for solar cells
17. Internet of Things (IoT) for advanced photovoltaics technology
- Edition: 1
- Published: December 1, 2025
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Language: English
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Vinod Kumar
Vinod Kumar is an Assistant Professor in Renewable Energy and Coordinator of the MSc Renewable Energy Technology (RENT) program in the Department of Physics at The University of the West Indies, Saint Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago. His primary research interests include oxide-based nanomaterials, dye-sensitized solar cells, perovskite and organic solar cells, photon management in solar cells, and the development of advanced materials for WLEDs.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Physics at The University of the West Indies, Saint Augustine, Trinidad and TobagoDP
Dinesh Pathak
Dinesh Pathak serves as Head of the Department of Physics at The University of the West Indies, Saint Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago. His primary research focuses on nanostructured compound semiconductors, oxide nanocomposites, ion beam synthesis of nanomaterials, organic semiconductors, and organic–inorganic hybrid semiconductor systems.
Affiliations and expertise
Head of Department of Physics, The University of the West Indies, Saint Augustine, Trinidad and TobagoDS
Davinder Pal Sharma
Davinder Pal Sharma is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at The University of the West Indies, Saint Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago. His main research interests lie in modeling and optimization of solar cells, microbial fuel cells for electricity generation and wastewater treatment, application of digital signal processing for communication systems, speech recognition, smart grid technology, and medical devices.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Department of Physics, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago.JN
Jean-Michel Nunzi
Jean-Michel Nunzi is a Professor with a joint appointment in the Department of Physics, Engineering Physics and Astronomy, and the Department of Chemistry at Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada. His research focuses on the optical and electronic properties of organic materials and devices, chiral photonics, and solar cells.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Department of Physics, Engineering Physics and Astronomy, and the Department of Chemistry, Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada