TY  - BOOK
AU  - Ganose,Alex
ED  - SpringerLink (Online service)
TI  - Atomic-Scale Insights into Emergent Photovoltaic Absorbers
T2  - Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research,
SN  - 9783030557089
AV  - QD450-801 
U1  - 541.2 23
PY  - 2020///
CY  - Cham
PB  - Springer International Publishing, Imprint: Springer
KW  - Chemistry, Physical and theoretical
KW  - Renewable energy resources
KW  - Inorganic chemistry
KW  - Materials science
KW  - Force and energy
KW  - Physical chemistry
KW  - Theoretical and Computational Chemistry
KW  - Renewable and Green Energy
KW  - Inorganic Chemistry
KW  - Energy Materials
KW  - Physical Chemistry
N1  - 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
N2  - 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.
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-55708-9
ER  -