III-V semiconductor nanowire solar cells

Global warming warrants the widespread use of clean and sustainable energy, such as solar cells. This project aims to investigate the photovoltaic properties of III-V semiconductor nanowires and new concepts in designing all inorganic nanowires for high efficiency third generation solar cells. Specifically, this project will investigate the fundamental properties of light interaction with, and carrier transport, in nanowires. In addition, new concepts in device fabrication technologies will also be explored, since the nanowires are intrinsically non-planar structures. The understanding gained from this project and the demonstration of III-V nanowire solar cells are expected to pave the way for a new class of devices for future applications.