Status and research development of Si NWs/PEDOT∶PSS hybrid solar cells

doi:10.3969/j.issn.2095-4239.2014.06.006

Abstract

Abstract: At present, silicon-based solar cells are widely used, but their high cost and low efficiency limit the promotion of solar power generation still. To solve these problems, there are two approaches: first, use silicon nanowire arrays instead of planar silicon for reducing the reflection of light effectively, increasing light absorption and utilization because silicon nanowire arrays have excellent optical and electrical properties. second, using organic/inorganic hybrid solar cell materials for improving stability/efficiency and reducing costs. This paper summarized the status and the problems of the present Si NWs/PEDOT: PSS hybrid solar cells, and discussed the possible solutions and research areas.

Key words: silicon nanowire arrays, organic/inorganic, hybrid solar cells, Si NWs/PEDOT∶PSS

CLC Number:

TM914

LI Ruike, FU Pengfei, HUANG Rui, WANG Tai, LI Yingfeng, SONG Dandan, SHEN Chao, ZHAO Yan, LI Meicheng. Status and research development of Si NWs/PEDOT∶PSS hybrid solar cells[J]. Energy Storage Science and Technology, 2014, 3(6): 602-606.

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