title: Highly efficient multiple-layer CdS quantum dot sensitized III-V solar cells.
abstract: In this review, the concept of utilization of solar spectrum in order to increase the solar cell efficiency is discussed. Among the three mechanisms, down-shifting effect is investigated in detail. Organic dye, rare-earth minerals and quantum dots are three most popular down-shift materials. While the enhancement of solar cell efficiency was not clearly observed in the past, the advances in quantum dot fabrication have brought strong response out of the hybrid platform of a quantum dot solar cell. A multiple layer structure, including PDMS as the isolation layer, is proposed and demonstrated. With the help of pulse spray system, precise control can be achieved and the optimized concentration can be found.
authors.forename: Chien-Chung
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Lin
authors.forename: Hau-Vei
authors.initials: HV
authors.lastname: Han
authors.forename: Hsin-Chu
authors.initials: HC
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.forename: Kuo-Ju
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.forename: Yu-Lin
authors.initials: YL
authors.lastname: Tsai
authors.forename: Wein-Yi
authors.initials: WY
authors.lastname: Lin
authors.forename: Hao-Chung
authors.initials: HC
authors.lastname: Kuo
authors.forename: Peichen
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Yu
mesh_terms: D019187:Cadmium Compounds / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000528:radiation effects*; D011211:Electric Power Supplies; D004735:Energy Transfer / Q000528:radiation effects; D004867:Equipment Design; D019544:Equipment Failure Analysis; D036103:Nanotechnology / Q000295:instrumentation*; D045663:Quantum Dots; D018036:Selenium Compounds / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000528:radiation effects*; D012993:Solar Energy
chemical_list: D019187:Cadmium Compounds; D018036:Selenium Compounds; C058667:cadmium selenide