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Graphene and Carbon Quantum Dot-Based Materials in Photovoltaic Devices: From Synthesis to Applications

Year: 2016

Type: review

Abstract: Graphene and carbon quantum dots have extraordinary optical and electrical features because of their quantum confinement properties. This makes them attractive materials for applications in photovoltaic devices (PV). Their versatility has led to their being used as light harvesting materials or selective contacts, either for holes or electrons, in silicon quantum dot, polymer or dye-sensitized solar cells. In this review, we summarize the most common uses of both types of semiconducting materials and highlight the significant advances made in recent years due to the influence that synthetic materials have on final performance.

Source: Nanomaterials

DOI: 10.3390/nano6090157

Authors: Sofia Paulo, Emilio Palomares, Eugenia Martinez-Ferrero

Institutions: Institut Català d'Investigació Química, Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, EURECAT Centre Tecnològic de Catalunya, Institució Catalana de Recerca i Estudis Avançats

Language: English

Topic: Graphene research and applications

Subfield: Materials Chemistry

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Affordable and clean energy

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,896