Quantum Dot Solar Cells: Preprint
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چکیده
Quantum dot (QD) solar cells have the potential to increase the maximum attainable thermodynamic conversion efficiency of solar photon conversion up to about 66% by utilizing hot photogenerated carriers to produce higher photovoltages or higher photocurrents. Three quantum dot solar cell configurations are described.
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