Innovative Nanomaterials and Their Expanding Applications in Solar Energy Technologies
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Solar Energy and Solar Cells".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2024 | Viewed by 34
Special Issue Editors
Interests: materials; photovoltaics; thin-film silicon; perovskites; microfluidics; SERS; biosensors
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2. Centre of Excellence in Microelectronics and Optoelectronics Processes of the Institute of New Technologies, CEMOP/UNINOVA, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
Interests: functional nanomaterials; paper electronics; advanced functional materials; thin film solar cells; nanotechnologies
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Micro/nanostructured materials have revolutionized the field of photovoltaic solar cells, leading to significant enhancements in efficiency and performance. These advancements include plasmonic enhancement, improved light scattering, and increased carrier collection efficiency. Micro-/nanostructures are particularly effective in enhancing light harvesting in the near-infrared or infrared regions of the solar spectrum. Furthermore, the integration of nanoparticles into solar cells has catalyzed the development of novel and disruptive photovoltaic technologies, such as perovskite solar cells, quantum dot solar cells, and dye-sensitized solar cells. Additionally, solution-processed solar cells have not only improved performance but also enabled flexibility and mass production via roll-to-roll techniques.
This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive collection of research articles and reviews that explore the diverse applications and advancements of micro/nanostructures and micro/nanomaterials in solar energy technologies. We are particularly interested in contributions that extend beyond traditional solar cell improvements to include innovative applications of solar energy. Potential topics include but are not limited to:
- Quantum dot solar cells and photonic devices
- Perovskite solar cells and devices
- Dye-sensitized solar cells
- Nanowire solar cells
- Epitaxial solar cells
- Hybrid solar cells
- Thin-film solar cells, including thin-film silicon and compound solar cells
- based on nanostructures
- Nanostructured crystalline silicon solar cells
- Light-harvesting and light-trapping enhancers
- Up and down converters
- Solution-processed solar cells
- Solar power generation systems
- Solar-powered water pumps
- Solar lighting solutions
- Solar-heating and cooling systems
We invite authors to contribute original research articles and review articles that showcase the latest progress and innovative applications of nanomaterials in solar energy technologies. Together, let us explore the full potential of solar energy to transform our world.
Dr. Hugo Aguas
Prof. Dr. Rodrigo Martins
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- photovolatics
- solar cells
- nanomaterials
- nanostructures
- light harvesting
- light management
- plasmonic
- interface engineering
- carrier multiplication
