Advances in Energy Research
Volume 1, Number 2, 2013, pages 117-126
DOI: 10.12989/eri.2013.1.2.117
Enhancement in solar cell efficiency by luminescent down-shifting layers
Hind A. Ahmed, James Walshe, Manus Kennedy, Thomas Confrey, John Doran and Sarah. J. McCormack
Abstract
In this paper, core-shell semiconductor quantum dots (QDs) CdSeS/ZnS with emission at 490 nm and 450 nm were investigated for their use in luminescent down-shifting (LDS) layers. Luminescent quantum yield (LQY) of the QDs measurements in solution proposed that they were suitable candidates for inclusion in LDS layers. QDs were encapsulated in poly(methyl,methacrylate) (PMMA) polymer matrix and films were fabricated of 134
Key Words
spectral losses; solar cell efficiency; down‐shifting; luminescent materials; quantum dots; organic dyes
Address
(1) Hind A. Ahmed, James Walshe, Manus Kennedy, Thomas Confrey and John Doran: Dublin Energy Lab, Dublin Institute of Technology, Dublin, Ireland;
(2) Sarah. J. McCormack: Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.