Increasing potential of silicon clathrate films for photovoltaics
- Admin
- Sep 11, 2024
- 5 min read
The article discusses various forms of silicon used in the PV industry such as amorphous, polycrystalline, and monocrystalline. It explores the potential of exotic forms of silicon like silicon clathrates for high conversion efficiencies in solar cells. Research groups from Gifu University, Colorado School of Mines, NREL in the US, CNRS research labs, and other institutions have made advancements in silicon clathrate fabrication and its applications in solar cells, batteries, hydrogen storage, and thermoelectricity.
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