
Photovoltaics Beyond Silicon
Innovative Materials, Sustainable Processing Technologies, and Novel Device Structures
- 1st Edition - June 28, 2024
- Editors: Velumani Subramaniam, Ryne P. Raffaelle, Senthilarasu Sundaram, Mohammad Khaja Nazeeruddin, Arturo Morales-Acevedo, María Bernechea Navarro, Aloysius F. Hepp
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 0 1 8 8 - 8
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 0 1 8 9 - 5
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Request a sales quotePhotovoltaics Beyond Silicon: Innovative Materials, Sustainable Processing Technologies, and Novel Device Structures presents the latest innovations in materials, processing and devices to produce electricity via advanced, sustainable photovoltaics technologies. The book provides an overview of the novel materials and device architectures that have been developed to optimize energy conversion efficiencies and minimize environmental impacts. Advances in technologies for harnessing solar energy are extensively discussed, with topics including materials processing, device fabrication, sustainability of materials and manufacturing, and the current state-of-the-art. Contributions from leading international experts discuss the applications, challenges and future prospects of research in this increasingly vital field, providing a valuable resource for students and researchers working in this area.
- Presents a comprehensive overview and detailed discussion of solar energy technology options for sustainable energy conversion
- Provides an understanding of the environmental challenges to be overcome and discusses the importance of efficient materials utilization for clean energy
- Looks at how to design materials processing and optimize device fabrication, including metrics such as power-to-weight ratio, effectiveness at EOL compared to BOL, life-cycle analysis
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of contributors
- Preface
- Section I: Photovoltaics: Background, technologies, and innovation
- Chapter One. Photovoltaics overview: Historical background and current technologies
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction and overview
- 1.2 Short history of photovoltaics
- 1.3 Background of photovoltaic materials and devices
- 1.4 Summary and conclusions
- References
- Chapter Two. Third-generation photovoltaics: Introduction, overview, innovation, and potential markets
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Features of third-generation solar cells
- 2.3 Terawatt energy generation challenges
- 2.4 Summary and overview of third-generation photovoltaics
- 2.5 Economic assessment and market status of third-generation photovoltaics
- 2.6 Summary and conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Section II: Perovskite materials and devices
- Chapter Three. Perovskite solar cells: Past, present, and future
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction to photovoltaic devices
- 3.2 Perovskite solar cells
- 3.3 Working mechanism of perovskite solar cells
- 3.4 Device architectures of perovskite solar cells
- 3.5 Lead-free perovskite solar cells
- 3.6 Tandem architecture of perovskite-silicon solar cells
- 3.7 Stability study of perovskite solar cells
- 3.8 Perovskite film fabrication processes
- 3.9 Different ranges of electron and hole transport layers
- 3.10 Electrodes for perovskite solar cells
- 3.11 Effect of encapsulation on perovskite solar cells
- 3.12 Standard testing protocols
- 3.13 Conclusion and future prospects
- References
- Chapter Four. Modeling perovskite solar cells
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Thick versus thin solar cells
- 4.3 Thin perovskite solar cells
- 4.4 Modeling results for thin-film perovskite cells
- 4.5 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter Five. Optical design of perovskite solar cells
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Optical modeling
- 5.3 Multilayered systems
- 5.4 Optical calculations for perovskite solar cells
- 5.5 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter Six. Organic hole-transporting materials for perovskite solar cells: Progress and prospects
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction to perovskite solar cells
- 6.2 Device architecture and mechanism of perovskite solar cells
- 6.3 Organic hole-transporting materials
- 6.4 Conclusions and further perspectives
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Section III: Alternative photovoltaic materials
- Chapter Seven. Advanced fabrication strategies to enhance the performance of dye-sensitized solar cells
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Classification of solar cells: Materials and technologies
- 7.3 A brief history of dye-sensitized solar cells
- 7.4 Dye-sensitized solar cells: Working principles
- 7.5 Solar irradiation
- 7.6 Concentrated light irradiation on dye-sensitized solar cells
- 7.7 Strategies to improve interfacial electron kinetics
- 7.8 Photoanode improvement of state-of-the-art dye-sensitized solar cells
- 7.9 Improvement(s) over state-of-the-art dye sensitizers
- 7.10 Improvement(s) over state-of-the-art dye sensitizer electrolytes
- 7.11 Improvement(s) over state-of-the-art dye-sensitized solar cell counter-electrodes
- 7.12 Overall relative scope of performance improvement of dye-sensitized solar cells
- 7.13 Nanostructured materials for performance improvement of dye-sensitized solar cells
- 7.14 Effect of light scattering
- 7.15 Improved dye-sensitized solar cell device performance: Fabrication approaches
- 7.16 Summary and future scope
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter Eight. Development of active layer materials for solution-processable organic photovoltaics
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Solution-processed bulk heterojunction organic photovoltaics
- 8.3 Electron donors optimized for fullerene-based acceptors
- 8.4 Nonfullerene electron acceptors
- 8.5 Considerations for commercialization
- 8.6 Summary and conclusions
- References
- Chapter Nine. Copper zinc tin sulfide thin-film solar cells: An overview
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Structure
- 9.3 Synthesis methods of copper zinc tin sulfide nanoparticles and thin films
- 9.4 Copper zinc tin sulfide-based thin-film solar cell deposition techniques
- 9.5 Comparison of performance of vacuum- and nonvacuum-based solar cells
- 9.6 Future scope
- 9.7 Conclusion
- References
- Section IV: Green and sustainable aspects of photovoltaics
- Chapter Ten. Nature-inspired and computer-aided approaches to enable improved photovoltaic materials, more efficient processing, and novel devices
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction: Nature-inspired and computer-aided insights
- 10.2 Sustainability, green technologies, and biomimicry
- 10.3 Computer-aided approaches to improved photovoltaics
- 10.4 Metal-organic framework materials for enhanced solar cells
- 10.5 Future paradigms: Novel materials and device fabrication for photovoltaics
- 10.6 Summary and conclusions
- References
- Chapter Eleven. Green chemical synthesis of photovoltaic materials
- Abstract
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Green methods for synthesis of semiconductor materials
- 11.3 Biosynthesis
- 11.4 Photovoltaic materials through green synthesis
- 11.5 Considerations for greener fabrication of solar cells
- 11.6 Conclusion: Prospects for green synthesis of solar cells
- References
- Chapter Twelve. Sustainable solution-processed solar cells based on environmentally friendly nanocrystals
- Abstract
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Antimony compounds
- 12.3 Bismuth compounds
- 12.4 Tin compounds
- 12.5 Iron compounds
- 12.6 Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter Thirteen. Life cycle assessment of renewable energy from solar photovoltaic technologies
- Abstract
- 13.1 Introduction to life cycle assessment
- 13.2 Life cycle assessment metrics
- 13.3 Life cycle assessment of various photovoltaic technologies
- 13.4 Future need for life cycle assessment of photovoltaic technologies
- 13.5 Conclusion
- References
- Section V: Concentrator and multijunction devices
- Chapter Fourteen. Concentrator and multijunction solar cells
- Abstract
- 14.1 Introduction: Classifications of relevant technologies
- 14.2 Concentrator compared to one sun solar cells
- 14.3 Multijunction solar cells for solar concentrator systems
- 14.4 Matching solar cells and concentrator optics for optimum performance
- 14.5 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter Fifteen. All perovskite tandem solar cells
- Abstract
- 15.1 Introduction
- 15.2 Light capture and device management
- 15.3 All perovskite tandem architectures
- 15.4 All perovskite flexible tandem solar cells
- 15.5 Device stability
- 15.6 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter Sixteen. Recent advances in perovskite-containing tandem structures
- Abstract
- 16.1 Introduction
- 16.2 An overview of tandem architectures
- 16.3 Challenges with tandem structures
- 16.4 Power losses in perovskite tandem design
- 16.5 Tandem architecture(s) advantages
- 16.6 Tandem configurations
- 16.7 Perovskite/Si tandem solar cells
- 16.8 Perovskite/copper indium gallium selenide tandem solar cells
- 16.9 Perovskite/perovskite tandem solar cells
- 16.10 Conclusion
- References
- Section VI: Practical applications of photovoltaics
- Chapter Seventeen. Transparent photovoltaics: Overview and applications
- Abstract
- 17.1 Transparent solar cells: An introduction
- 17.2 Solar cell parameters for (semi-)transparent applications
- 17.3 Electrodes in transparent solar cells
- 17.4 Types of transparent solar cells
- 17.5 Applications of transparent solar cells in agriculture
- 17.6 Transparent luminescent solar concentrators
- 17.7 Conclusion and future perspectives
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter Eighteen. Photovoltaic-powered vehicles: Current trends and future prospects
- Abstract
- 18.1 Introduction
- 18.2 Recent trends in photovoltaic-powered vehicles
- 18.3 Solar cell technologies for photovoltaic-powered electric vehicles
- 18.4 Benefits of photovoltaic-powered vehicles and future directions
- 18.5 Conclusions
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Chapter Nineteen. Space photovoltaics: New technologies, environmental challenges, and missions
- Abstract
- 19.1 A brief history of space solar cells
- 19.2 Space environment: Concerns, challenges, and issues for space photovoltaics
- 19.3 Materials and devices: Connections to space exploration
- 19.4 Space applications and exploration missions: Past, present, and future
- 19.5 Conclusions
- References
- Index
- No. of pages: 818
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: June 28, 2024
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323901888
- eBook ISBN: 9780323901895
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Velumani Subramaniam
Velumani Subramaniam is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University, United States. He is presently working on novel micro- and nano-structured materials for harvesting renewable energy and for biomedical applications.
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Ryne P. Raffaelle
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Senthilarasu Sundaram
Senthilarasu Sundaram is an Associate Professor in the School of Computing, Engineering and Digital Technologies, Teesside University, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom. His research interests focus on sustainable energy technologies to create environmentally sustainable materials for energy generation and storage, building integrated applications, thermal storage, water remediation, and low-carbon heating applications.
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Mohammad Khaja Nazeeruddin
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Arturo Morales-Acevedo
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María Bernechea Navarro
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Aloysius F. Hepp
Aloysius F. Hepp is Chief Technologist at Nanotech Innovations and an independent consultant based in Cleveland, Ohio. He earned a PhD in Inorganic Photochemistry in 1983 from MIT and retired in December 2016 from the Photovoltaic & Electrochemical Systems Branch of the NASA Glenn Research Center (Cleveland). He was a visiting fellow at Harvard University from 1992–3. He was awarded the NASA Exceptional Achievement medal in 1997. He has served as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Albany and Cleveland State University. Dr. Hepp has co-authored nearly 200 publications (including six patents) focused on processing of thin film and nanomaterials for I–III–VI solar cells, Li-ion batteries, integrated power devices and flight experiments, and precursors and spray pyrolysis deposition of sulfides and carbon nanotubes. He has co-edited twelve books on advanced materials processing, energy conversion and electronics, biomimicry, and aerospace technologies. He is Editor-in-Chief Emeritus of Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (MSSP) and is currently the chair of the International Advisory Board of MSSP, as well as serving on the Editorial Advisory Boards of Mater. Sci. and Engin. B and Heliyon. He has recently been appointed as Series Editor for the Vacuum and Thin-Film Deposition Technologies series and the Aerospace Fundamentals, Applications, and Exploration series.