In this paper, we propose and analytically demonstrate a biosensor configuration based on
the excitation of surface electromagnetic waves in a graphene-based one-dimensional …

Surface plasmons, which exist along the interface of a metal and a dielectric, have been
proposed as an efficient alternative method for light trapping in solar cells during the past ten …

A one-dimensional photon crystal structure is proposed to design an omnidirectional
broadband reflector. The structural parameters are optimized to reflect complete solar …

Plasmonic nanostructures, which exhibit prominent localized surface plasmon resonance
(LSPR) properties, are highly desirable for organic solar cells (OSC) and organic light …

We report on a structural design of thin film silicon solar cells based on silver nanoparticle
arrays. At the front surface of the solar cells, an antireflection layer structure is designed with …

Light-trapping structures are more demanding for optimal light absorption in thin film silicon
solar cells. Accordingly, new design engineering of solar cells has been emphasized and …

In this paper, a thin film plasmonic solar cell configuration employing a gap mode assisted
periodic metal grating back layer is proposed and illustrated. Significant improvement in light …

In this work, ultrathin silicon solar cell design employed with the aid of periodic silver (Ag)
nanoparticles substituted on an aluminium (Al) grating to improve the optical performance by …

Random textures have proven to be a better option for light localization and energy
harvesting in solar cells. On the other hand, plasmonic structures are significant in localizing …

Solar cells consisting of an extremely thin In 2 S 3/CuInS 2 buffer/absorber layer uniformly
covering planar ZnO were prepared entirely by chemical spray pyrolysis. Au nanoparticles …