Physics of Solar Energy discusses the fundamental concept of solar energy, solar cells and nano fluids. It also includes the technologies used for the conversion of solar to fuels and performance assessment of nanofluids in the solar energy and thermal properties of carbon black aqueous nano fluids for solar absorption. This book also discusses about ab initio design of nanostructures for solar energy conversion, design of inp nanowires for maximal solar energy harvesting, optical simulations of p3ht/si nanowire array hybrid solar cells, dual effect of tio2 and co3o4 co-semiconductors and nano-sensitizer on dye-sensitized solar cell performance and spectrum splitting for efficient utilization of solar radiation: a novel photovoltaic-thermoelectric power generation system. It also provides the reader with the fundamental insights of solar energy and its conversion to fuels so as to get better understanding of designing nanostructures for the conversion of solar energy and the effect of external applied electric field on the thermodynamic efficiency of the silicon solar cell and calcination temperature on the properties of czts absorber layer.
Author(s): Chenggui Sun
Publisher: Arcler Press
Year: 2019
Language: English
Pages: 290
City: Oakville
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
DECLARATION
ABOUT THE EDITOR
TABLE OF CONTENTS
List of Contributors
List of Abbreviations
Preface
Chapter 1 Upconversion in Solar Cells
Abstract
Review
Conclusions
Acknowledgements
Authors’ Contributions
References
Chapter 2 A Short Progress Report on High-Efficiency Perovskite Solar Cells
Abstract
Introduction
Principle And History of Perovskite Scs
High-Efficiency Perovskite Solar Cells
Stability of Perovskite Solar Cells
Interface Engineering
Conclusions
Acknowledgements
Authors’ Contributions
References
Chapter 3 Colloidal Quantum Dot Based Solar Cells: From Materials to Devices
Abstract
Introduction
Size-Dependent Physical Properties of CQDs
Surface Modification and Characteristics Control
Enhancement of Power Conversion Efficiency Through Solar Cell Structure Design
Enhancement of Power Conversion Efficiency Through Surface Modification
Enhancement of Power Conversion Efficiency Using Optical Design
Conclusions
References
Chapter 4 Performance Evaluation of Nanofluids in Solar Energy: A Review of The Recent Literature
Abstract
Introduction
Literature Review of Recent Years
Conclusions
Acknowledgements
Authors’ Contributions
References
Chapter 5 Solar to Fuels Conversion Technologies: A Perspective
Abstract
Introduction
Solar Alternative Fuels
Key Challenges and Opportunities
Acknowledgements
References
Chapter 6 Ab Initio Design of Nanostructures For Solar Energy Conversion: A Case Study on Silicon Nitride Nanowire
Abstract
Background
Methods
Results and Discussion
Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
Chapter 7 An Efficient and Effective Design of InP Nanowires for Maximal Solar Energy Harvesting
Abstract
Background
Design For Maximal Light Harvesting of InP NWs
Results and Discussion
Conclusions
Acknowledgements
Authors’ Contributions
References
Chapter 8 Optical Simulations of P3HT/Si Nanowire Array Hybrid Solar Cells
Abstract
Background
Methods
Results and Discussion
Conclusion
Acknowledgements
Authors’ Contributions
References
Chapter 9 Substantial Influence on Solar Energy Harnessing Ability by Geometries of Ordered Si Nanowire Array
Abstract
Background
Methods
Results and Discussion
Conclusions
Acknowledgements
Authors’ Contributions
References
Chapter 10 Silicon Nanowires for Solar Thermal Energy Harvesting: an Experimental Evaluation on the Trade-off Effects of the Spectral Optical Properties
Abstract
Background
Methods
Results and Discussion
Conclusions
Acknowledgements
Authors’ Contributions
References
Chapter 11 Enhanced Solar Energy Conversion in Au-Doped, Single-Wall Carbon Nanotube-Si Heterojunction Cells
Abstract
Background
Methods
Results and Discussion
Conclusions
Acknowledgments
Authors’ Contributions
References
Chapter 12 Dual Effect of TiO2 and CO3O4 Co-Semiconductors and Nanosensitizer on Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell Performance
Abstract
Background
Methods
Results and Discussion
Conclusion
Authors’ Contributions
References
Chapter 13 Effect of External Applied Electric Field on the Silicon Solar Cell’s Thermodynamic Efficiency
Abstract
Introduction
Studied Model
Thermodynamic Efficiency Calculation
Discussion
Conclusion
Acknowledgements
References
Chapter 14 Effect of Calcination Temperature on the Properties of Czts Absorber Layer Prepared by RF Sputtering for Solar Cell Applications .259
Abstract
Introduction
Experimental Details
Results and Discussion
Conclusion
Acknowledgement
References
Chapter 15 Enhancement of Energy Generation from Two Layer Solar Panels
Abstract
Background
Methods
Results and Discussion
Conclusions
Acknowledgements
Authors’ Contributions
References
Chapter 16 Spectrum Splitting For Efficient Utilization of Solar Radiation: A Novel Photovoltaic–Thermoelectric Power Generation System
Abstract
Background
Methods
Results and Discussion
Conclusion
References
Chapter 17 All Spray Pyrolysis-Coated CdTe–TiO2 Heterogeneous Films for Photo-Electrochemical Solar Cells
Abstract
Introduction
Experimental
Results and Discussion
Conclusion
Acknowledgements
References
Chapter 18 An Intelligent Solar Energy-Harvesting System For Wireless Sensor Networks
Abstract
Introduction
Related Work
Methodology
System Parameters Analysis
Simulation and Implementation
Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
Chapter 19 Thermal Properties of Carbon Black Aqueous Nanofluids for Solar Absorption
Abstract
Introduction
Experiments
Results and Discussion
Conclusion
Authors’ Contributions
References
Index
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