Atomic layer deposition in nanostructured photovoltaics: tuning optical, electronic and surface properties

Palmstrom, Axel F.; Santra, Pralay K.; Bent, Stacey F.

doi:10.1039/C5NR02080H

Title: Atomic layer deposition in nanostructured photovoltaics: tuning optical, electronic and surface properties

Journal Article · Mon Jul 06 00:00:00 EDT 2015 · Nanoscale

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1039/C5NR02080H· OSTI ID:1370690

Palmstrom, Axel F. ^[1]; Santra, Pralay K. ^[1]; Bent, Stacey F. ^[1]

Stanford Univ., CA (United States)

This review highlights applications of atomic layer deposition for third generation photovoltaics, including light absorption, barrier layer formation and passivation.

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Research Organization:: Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRC) (United States). Center on Nanostructuring for Efficient Energy Conversion (CNEEC)

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Journal Information:: Nanoscale, Vol. 7, Issue 29; Related Information: CNEEC partners with Stanford University (lead); Carnegie Institution at Stanford; Technical University of Denmark; ISSN 2040-3364

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