Enhancing Solar Cell Efficiency Using Photon Upconversion Materials

Photovoltaic cells are able to convert sunlight into electricity, providing enough of the most abundant and cleanest energy to cover our energy needs. However, the efficiency of current photovoltaics is significantly impeded by the transmission loss of sub-band-gap photons. Photon upconversion is a...

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Main Authors: Yunfei Shang, Shuwei Hao, Chunhui Yang, Guanying Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-10-01
Series:Nanomaterials
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/5/4/1782