Ultrathin solar cells with thicknesses at least 10 times lower than conventional solar cells
could have the unique potential to efficiently convert solar energy into electricity while …

Solar cells rely on the efficient generation of electrons and holes and the subsequent
collection of these photoexcited charge carriers at spatially separated electrodes. High wafer …

The evolution of the contact scheme has driven the technology revolution of crystalline
silicon (c‐Si) solar cells. The state‐of‐the‐art high‐efficiency c‐Si solar cells such as silicon …

Sub-wavelength plasmonic light trapping nanostructures are promising candidates for
achieving enhanced broadband absorption in ultra-thin silicon (Si) solar cells. In this work …

Carrier‐selective contact‐based silicon heterojunction solar cells are fabricated using nickel
oxide (NiOx) as a hole‐selective layer by thermal evaporation. The highest power …

The basics of dopant-free materials used as carrier-selective layers at the surfaces and
interfaces in c-Si or poly-Si solar cells have been reviewed. Emphasis has been given to the …

Conspectus Flexible solar cells have been intensively studied in recent years for their
applicability on curved or uneven surfaces, which augments their versatility toward various …

Crystalline silicon solar cells with regular rigidity characteristics dominate the photovoltaic
market, while lightweight and flexible thin crystalline silicon solar cells with significant market …

The development of dopant-free carrier-selective layer demonstrates the potential to
overcome parasitic absorption and doping-related recombination caused by heavy doping …

A high recombination rate and high thermal budget for aluminum (Al) back surface field are
found in the industrial p-type silicon solar cells. Direct metallization on lightly doped p-type …