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Solution Processed Photovoltaic Devices with 2% Infrared Monochromatic Power Conversion Efficiency: Performance Optimization and Oxide Formation
Author(s) -
Klem Ethan J. D.,
MacNeil Dean D.,
Levina Larissa,
Sargent Edward H.
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
advanced materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.707
H-Index - 527
eISSN - 1521-4095
pISSN - 0935-9648
DOI - 10.1002/adma.200800326
Subject(s) - materials science , photovoltaic system , energy conversion efficiency , infrared , monochromatic color , optoelectronics , oxide , annealing (glass) , energy transformation , quantum efficiency , quantum dot , electrical efficiency , power (physics) , optics , electrical engineering , composite material , physics , quantum mechanics , metallurgy , engineering , thermodynamics
Porous oxide/PbS quantum dot photovoltaic devices like that shown in the figure have their IR power conversion efficiency drastically improved by annealing in air, opening up possibilities of efficient infrared energy harvesting.