Three Dimensional Solar Cells Based on Optical Confinement Geometries

This book reveals the basic operational nuances of 3D photovoltaics using three standard tools: Equivalent Circuit Models, Ray Tracing Optics in the Cavity and Absorber Spectral Response. Also suggests possible application in large-scale photovoltaics.

Three dimensional (3D) optical geometries are becoming more common in the literature and lexicon of solar cells. Three Dimensional Solar Cells Based on Optical Confinement Geometries describes and reveals the basic operational nuances of 3D photovoltaics using three standard tools: Equivalent Circuit Models, Ray Tracing Optics in the Cavity, and Absorber Spectral Response. These tools aide in understanding experimental absorption profile and device parameters including Jsc, Voc, Fill Factor, and EQE. These methods also apply to individual optical confinement geometry device, integrated optical confinement geometry device, and hybrid optical confinement geometry device.

Additionally, this book discusses the importance of these methods in achieving the goal of high efficiency solar cells and suggests a possible application in large-scale photovoltaics business, like solar farms.

Summarizes the theoretical models and current development of 3D solar cells, which has drawn much interest from scientists and groups all over the world Provides excellent reference for scientists in conventional planar solar cell, especially advanced device fabrication and optical research Nominated as an outstanding contribution by Wake Forest University, North Carolina, USA Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Autorentext

Dr. Yuan Li studied Geoenvironmental Engineering at the Institute of Rock and Soil Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and Cardiff University, where he spent five years (2018–2023) conducting cross-disciplinary research on bio-electro-chemico-thermo-hydro-mechanical behaviours of contaminated soils and geo-wastes. He is currently a distinguished postdoctoral fellow at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, developing functional nanomaterials derived from geo-wastes with eco-benefits and applying them to geopolymer-stabilised infrastructures. He will serve as a research associate at the University of Cambridge from April 2025 to September 2025, and as a Marie Curie Fellow at Imperial College London from October 2025, where he will continue these studies. His research interests focus on (1) analysis of soil-pollutant interactions and interactions between soil particles and functional nanomaterials; (2) novel thermal and thermochemical methods to address soil contamination; (3) microstructure analysis and assessment of geopolymers, thermally treated wastes, and waste-based nanomaterials with environmental benefits for sustainable infrastructures; and (4) sustainability assessment based on life cycle analysis and carbon budget for waste-based cementitious materials. He has received various research funds and awards, including the Horizon Europe Marie Sk odowska-Curie Actions Fellowship, the Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship, and the Special Prize of Presidential Scholarship from CAS.

Inhalt
Introduction.- Equivalent Circuit.- Optical Path in Cavity.- Spectral Response.- Individual Optical Confinement Geometry Device.- Integrated Optical Confinement Geometry Device.- Hybrid Optical Confinement Geometry Device.- Conclusion.- Appendices.