Recent progress in I-III-VI colloidal quantum dots-integrated solar cells

IF 7.9 2区化学 Q1 CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL

Current Opinion in Colloid & Interface Science Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI:10.1016/j.cocis.2024.101890

Zhonglin Du , Dongling Ma

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Abstract

Colloidal quantum dots (CQDs) have emerged as an important class of nanocrystal materials for solar cell applications due to their outstanding properties, including tunable band gap, high charge carrier mobility, remarkable light absorption range, solution-processability, scalability, etc. The Lead (Pb)/Cadmium (Cd)-free I-III-VI QDs, designed by the reasonable chemical substitution of Pb and Cd with non-toxic elements, are booming as an attractive alternative for practical applications. This review summarizes the recent progress in designing typical I-III-VI QDs and their application in various emerging solar cell applications. The performance improvement of various solar cells due to the integration of QDs having different roles and modified device structures is summarized. In addition, the fundamentals of the I-III-VI QDs, including their crystalline structure, optical properties, and synthesis mechanisms, are described. Finally, we provide perspectives on the current status, challenges, and future directions of I-III-VI QDs-integrated solar cells.

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Current Opinion in Colloid & Interface Science 化学-物理化学

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16.50

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11.3 weeks

期刊介绍： Current Opinion in Colloid and Interface Science (COCIS) is an international journal that focuses on the molecular and nanoscopic aspects of colloidal systems and interfaces in various scientific and technological fields. These include materials science, biologically-relevant systems, energy and environmental technologies, and industrial applications. Unlike primary journals, COCIS primarily serves as a guide for researchers, helping them navigate through the vast landscape of recently published literature. It critically analyzes the state of the art, identifies bottlenecks and unsolved issues, and proposes future developments. Moreover, COCIS emphasizes certain areas and papers that are considered particularly interesting and significant by the Editors and Section Editors. Its goal is to provide valuable insights and updates to the research community in these specialized areas.