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Record Nr.

UNINA9910416138703321

Autore

Ganose Alex

Titolo

Atomic-Scale Insights into Emergent Photovoltaic Absorbers [[electronic resource] /] / by Alex Ganose

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2020

ISBN

3-030-55708-1

Edizione

[1st ed. 2020.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (172 pages)

Collana

Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research, , 2190-5053

Disciplina

621.31244

Soggetti

Chemistry, Physical and theoretical

Renewable energy resources

Inorganic chemistry

Materials science

Force and energy

Physical chemistry

Theoretical and Computational Chemistry

Renewable and Green Energy

Inorganic Chemistry

Energy Materials

Physical Chemistry

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Part 1: Introduction -- Chapter 1. Photovoltaics -- Chapter 2. Computational Theory -- Chapter 3. Computational Methodology -- Part 2: Perovskite-Inspired Absorbers -- Chapter 4. Review: Perovskite Photovoltaics -- Chapter 5. Pseudohalide Perovskite Absorbers -- Chapter 6. Vacancy-ordered Double Perovskites -- Part 3. Bismuth-based Absorbers -- Chapter 7. Review: Bismuth-based Photovoltaics -- Chapter 8. Bismuth Chalcoiodides.

Sommario/riassunto

This book presents an original investigation into alternative photovoltaic absorbers. Solar power is a highly promising renewable energy solution; however, its success is hampered by the limited cost-effectiveness of current devices. The book assesses the photovoltaic



performance of over 20 materials using state-of-the-art, first-principles methods. Adopting a computational approach, it investigates atomic-scale properties at a level of accuracy that is difficult to achieve using laboratory-based experimental techniques. Unlike many theoretical studies, it provides specific advice to those involved in experimental investigations. Further, it proposes directions for future research. This book advances the field of photovoltaics in three crucial ways: firstly, it identifies why one class of proposed materials cannot achieve high efficiency, while at the same time gaining insights that can be used to design future absorbers. Secondly, it shows that poor performance in the bismuth chalcohalides is not due to fundamental limitations, and can be overcome by finely controlling synthesis conditions. Lastly, it describes a range of new stable materials that are expected to show excellent photovoltaic performance. .