Plasmonic solar cells

K. R. Catchpole, A. Polman

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    Abstract

    The scattering from metal nanoparticles near their localized plasmon resonance is a promising way of increasing the light absorption in thin-film solar cells. Enhancements in photocurrent have been observed for a wide range of semiconductors and solar cell configurations. We review experimental and theoretical progress that has been made in recent years, describe the basic mechanisms at work, and provide an outlook on future prospects in this area.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)21793-21800
    Number of pages8
    JournalOptics Express
    Volume16
    Issue number26
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 22 Dec 2008

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