Semiconductor nanowires for photovoltaic and photoelectrochemical energy conversion
Journal Article
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· Frontiers of Physics-SpringerLink
OSTI ID:1127141
Semiconductor nanowires (NW) possess several beneficial properties for efficient conversion of solar energy into electricity and chemical energy. Due to their efficient absorption of light, short distances for minority carriers to travel, high surface-to-volume ratios, and the availability of scalable synthesis methods, they provide a pathway to address the low cost-to-power requirements for wide-scale adaptation of solar energy conversion technologies. Here we highlight recent progress in our group towards implementation of NW components as photovoltaic and photoelectrochemical energy conversion devices. An emphasis is placed on the unique properties of these one-dimensional (1D) structures, which enable the use of abundant, low-cost materials and improved energy conversion efficiency compared to bulk devices.
- Research Organization:
- Ernest Orlando Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA (US)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- Materials Sciences Division
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC02-05CH11231
- OSTI ID:
- 1127141
- Report Number(s):
- LBNL-6557E
- Journal Information:
- Frontiers of Physics-SpringerLink, Journal Name: Frontiers of Physics-SpringerLink Journal Issue: April; ISSN 2095-0462
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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