Physics of Solar Energy

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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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