03957nam 22007095 450 991086317620332120251113195319.03-030-55708-110.1007/978-3-030-55708-9(CKB)4100000011406694(MiAaPQ)EBC6322005(DE-He213)978-3-030-55708-9(MiAaPQ)EBC6321971(EXLCZ)99410000001140669420200829d2020 u| 0engurcnu||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierAtomic-Scale Insights into Emergent Photovoltaic Absorbers /by Alex Ganose1st ed. 2020.Cham :Springer International Publishing :Imprint: Springer,2020.1 online resource (172 pages)Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research,2190-50613-030-55707-3 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.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. .Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research,2190-5061Chemistry, Physical and theoreticalRenewable energy sourcesChemistry, InorganicMaterialsCatalysisForce and energyChemistry, Physical and theoreticalTheoretical ChemistryRenewable EnergyInorganic ChemistryMaterials for Energy and CatalysisPhysical ChemistryChemistry, Physical and theoretical.Renewable energy sources.Chemistry, Inorganic.Materials.Catalysis.Force and energy.Chemistry, Physical and theoretical.Theoretical Chemistry.Renewable Energy.Inorganic Chemistry.Materials for Energy and Catalysis.Physical Chemistry.621.31244Ganose Alexauthttp://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut1060354MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910863176203321Atomic-Scale Insights into Emergent Photovoltaic Absorbers2512603UNINA