Abstract
We present the comprehensive characterization of several experimental ZnO:Al films for thin film solar cell applications. The morphological and optical properties of these films are determined using traditional and new, experimental measurement techniques and results are compared to those of the commercial Asahi U-type TCO as well as samples of planar TCOs coated in silver nanoparticles. Results show that the textured ZnO:Al films provide far superior scattering to the commercial alternatives studied. Nanoparticle coated planar TCOs also show scattering enhancement with results suggesting that nanoparticle layers could be tuned to predominantly scatter light within a chosen wavelength range.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 35th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference |
Subtitle of host publication | conference proceedings |
Place of Publication | Piscataway |
Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) |
Pages | 1560-1564 |
Number of pages | 5 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781424458912, 9781424458929 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781424458905 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 35th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, PVSC 2010 - Honolulu, HI, United States Duration: 20 Jun 2010 → 25 Jun 2010 |
Conference
Conference | 35th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, PVSC 2010 |
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Country | United States |
City | Honolulu, HI |
Period | 20/06/10 → 25/06/10 |