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Emerging Technologies in Photovoltaic Materials and Devices

A special issue of Micromachines (ISSN 2072-666X). This special issue belongs to the section "A：Physics".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (1 December 2023) | Viewed by 6038

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Muhammad Danang Birowosuto

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Łukasiewicz Research Network—PORT Polish Center for Technology Development, Stabłowicka 147, 54-066 Wrocław, Poland
Interests: perovskites; scintillators; optoelectronic devices; photovoltaics; photonics
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Dr. Arramel Arramel

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Nano Center Indonesia, Jalan Raya PUSPIPTEK, South Tangerang, Banten 15314, Indonesia
Interests: surfaces and interfaces; condensed matter physics; photovoltaics; perovskites; nanotechnology
Dr. Lina Jaya Diguna

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Department of Renewable Energy Engineering, Universitas Prasetiya Mulya, Kavling Edutown I.1, Jl. BSD Raya Utama, BSD City, Tangerang 15339, Indonesia
Interests: photovoltaics; perovskites; chalcogenides; nanotechnology; energy conversion and storage systems

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to invite you to submit your manuscripts for a Micromachines Special Issue on “Emerging on Photovoltaic Materials and Devices”. Both comprehensive reviews and original research papers are welcome.

The advancement of solar photovoltaics (PV) has been increasingly attractive as an emergent solution towards a sustainable future. The current global market is mainly dominated by silicon-based PV aiming for long-term reliability and durability. In the search for low-cost and wearable technologies, solution-processed PV devices have demonstrated promising solar–electricity conversion performances. However, the remaining challenges of these technologies need to be promptly addressed to accelerate their market adoption. This Special Issue of Micromachines aims to bridge the gap between research and application through key strategies in the technological development of emerging PV technologies from nanostructure design, material synthesis, device configuration and fabrication, to up-scale manufacturing. These include organic, dye-sensitized, quantum dot and perovskite solar cells. Furthermore, the current applications of PV systems will also be covered to foster the complementary adoption of emerging PV technologies.

In this Special Issue, areas of interest include (but are not limited to) the following:

  • Photoactive materials (silicon, III–V, organic, dye-sensitized, quantum dot, perovskite, and copper indium gallium selenide)
  • Fundamentals of physics and photonics of PV.
  • Photovoltaic design, synthesis and characterization
  • Photovoltaic devices: configuration, fabrication and performances
  • Reliability and up-scaling manufacturing of photovoltaic devices
  • Miscellaneous photovoltaics system applications.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Muhammad Danang Birowosuto
Dr. Arramel Arramel
Dr. Lina Jaya Diguna
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • emerging solar photovoltaics
  • photoactive materials
  • nanostructure design
  • device configuration
  • photovoltaic performances
  • low-cost process
  • manufacturing scale-up
  • photovoltaic system
  • long-term reliability

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Investigating the Photovoltaic Performance in ABO3 Structures via the Nonlinear Bond Model for an Arbitrary Incoming Light Polarization
by Hendradi Hardhienata, Indra Ramdhani, Husin Alatas, Salim Faci and Muhammad Danang Birowosuto
Micromachines 2023, 14(11), 2063; https://doi.org/10.3390/mi14112063 - 5 Nov 2023
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ABO3 structures commonly known as perovskite are of high importance in advanced material science due to their interesting optical properties. Applications range from tunable band gaps, high absorption coefficients, and versatile electronic properties, making them ideal for solar cells to light-emitting diodes [...] Read more.
ABO3 structures commonly known as perovskite are of high importance in advanced material science due to their interesting optical properties. Applications range from tunable band gaps, high absorption coefficients, and versatile electronic properties, making them ideal for solar cells to light-emitting diodes and even photodetectors. In this work, we present, for the first time, a nonlinear phenomenological bond model analysis of second harmonic generation (SHG) in tetragonal ABO3 with arbitrary input light polarization. We study the material symmetry and explore the strength of the nonlinear generalized third-rank tensorial elements, which can be exploited to produce a high SHG response if the incoming light polarization is correctly selected. We found that the calculated SHG intensity profile aligns well with existing experimental data. Additionally, as the incoming light polarization varies, we observed a smooth shift in the SHG intensity peak along with changes in the number of peaks. These observations confirm the results from existing rotational anisotropy SHG experiments. In addition, we show how spatial dispersion can contribute to the total SHG intensity. Our work highlights the possibility of studying relatively complex structures, such as ABO3, with minimal fitting parameters due to the power of the effective bond vector structure, enabling the introduction of an effective SHG hyperpolarizability rather than a full evaluation of the irreducible SHG tensor by group theoretical analysis. Such a simplification may well lead to a better understanding of the nonlinear properties in these classes of material and, in turn, can improve our understanding of the photovoltaic performance in ABO3 structures. Full article
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Nanostructures for Solar Energy Harvesting
by Mariana Sofia Santos, Ricardo A. Marques Lameirinhas, João Paulo N. Torres, João F. P. Fernandes and Catarina P. Correia V. Bernardo
Micromachines 2023, 14(2), 364; https://doi.org/10.3390/mi14020364 - 31 Jan 2023
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Renewable energy sources are becoming more and more essential to energy production as societies evolve toward a fossil-fuel-free world. Solar energy is one of the most abundant sources of green energy. Nanoantennas can be used to improve and enhance the absorption of light [...] Read more.
Renewable energy sources are becoming more and more essential to energy production as societies evolve toward a fossil-fuel-free world. Solar energy is one of the most abundant sources of green energy. Nanoantennas can be used to improve and enhance the absorption of light into a photovoltaic cell in order to generate more current. In this study, different nanoantenna structures are analysed in tandem with a silicon solar cell in an effort to improve its output. The nanoantennas studied are metallic aperture nanoantennas made up of either silver, aluminium, gold or copper. The three geometries compared are rectangular, circular and triangular. The maximum field enhancement obtained is for an aluminium rectangular nanoantenna of 50 nm thickness. Despite this, the geometry with more improvements compared with a basic silicon cell was the circle geometry with a 100 nm radius. Full article
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A Review of Potential Electrochemical Applications in Buildings for Energy Capture and Storage
by Jingshi Zhang, Rahman Azari, Ute Poerschke and Derek M. Hall
Micromachines 2023, 14(12), 2203; https://doi.org/10.3390/mi14122203 - 2 Dec 2023
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The integration of distributed renewable energy technologies (such as building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV)) into buildings, especially in space-constrained urban areas, offers sustainable energy and helps offset fossil-fuel-related carbon emissions. However, the intermittent nature of these distributed renewable energy sources can negatively impact the larger [...] Read more.
The integration of distributed renewable energy technologies (such as building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV)) into buildings, especially in space-constrained urban areas, offers sustainable energy and helps offset fossil-fuel-related carbon emissions. However, the intermittent nature of these distributed renewable energy sources can negatively impact the larger power grids. Efficient onsite energy storage solutions capable of providing energy continuously can address this challenge. Traditional large-scale energy storage methods like pumped hydro and compressed air energy have limitations due to geography and the need for significant space to be economically viable. In contrast, electrochemical storage methods like batteries offer more space-efficient options, making them well suited for urban contexts. This literature review aims to explore potential substitutes for batteries in the context of solar energy. This review article presents insights and case studies on the integration of electrochemical energy harvesting and storage into buildings. The seamless integration can provide a space-efficient source of renewable energy for new buildings or existing structures that often have limited physical space for retrofitting. This work offers a comprehensive examination of existing research by reviewing the strengths and drawbacks of various technologies for electrochemical energy harvesting and storage, identifying those with the potential to integrate into building skins, and highlighting areas for future research and development. Full article
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