Black silicon (BSi) represents a very active research area in renewable energy materials.
The rise of BSi as a focus of study for its fundamental properties and potentially lucrative …

Nanowire-based technological advancements thrive in various fields, including energy
generation and storage, sensors, and electronics. Among the identified nanowires, silicon …

Light collection efficiency is an important factor that affects the performance of many optical
and optoelectronic devices. In these devices, the high reflectivity of interfaces can hinder …

Spacecraft are expected to traverse enormous distances over long periods of time without
an opportunity for maintenance, re‐fueling, or repair, and, for interplanetary probes, no on …

This article reviews recent developments in nanowire‐based photovoltaics (PV) with an
emphasis on III–V semiconductors including growth mechanisms, device fabrication and …

Reduction of unwanted light reflection from a surface of a substance is very essential for
improvement of the performance of optical and photonic devices. Antireflective coatings …

Solar-thermal energy conversion for passive steam generation is attracting a lot of attention
as a next-generation eco-friendly and sustainable technology. Tremendous effort has been …

Conversion and storage of solar energy into fuels and chemicals by artificial photosynthesis
has been considered as one of the promising methods to address the global energy crisis …

We report fabrication of solar cell (n+–p–p+ structure) on black silicon substrates consisting
of silicon nanowire (SiNW) arrays prepared by Ag induced wet chemical etching process in …

Solar energy is abundant, clean, and renewable, making it an ideal energy source. Solar
cells are a good option to harvest this energy. However, it is difficult to balance the cost and …