The promise and challenge of nanostructured solar cells

被引：161
作者：
Beard, Matthew C. [1 ]
Luther, Joseph M. [1 ]
Nozik, Arthur J. [2 ]
机构：
[1] Natl Renewable Energy Lab, Golden, CO 80401 USA
[2] Univ Colorado, Dept Chem & Biochem, Boulder, CO 80309 USA
来源：
NATURE NANOTECHNOLOGY | 2014年 / 9卷 / 12期
关键词：
DETAILED BALANCE LIMIT; EFFICIENCY; RECOMBINATION; NANOCRYSTALS; ELECTRON;
D O I：
10.1038/nnano.2014.292
中图分类号：
TB3 [工程材料学];
学科分类号：
0805 ; 080502 ;
摘要：
Nanoscale objects provide opportunities to revolutionize the conversion of solar energy by enabling highly efficient and low-cost devices. Challenges associated with demonstrating high efficiency and stability are now being addressed in the research community.
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页码：951 / 954
页数：4
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