@inproceedings{86c6c789540a4004899ee81be3860c1b,
title = "Heterogeneous nano-particle array for the realization of the hot carrier solar cell",
abstract = "A hot carrier solar cell device that consists of heterogeneous nano-particle arrays has been proposed. It has been demonstrated that such array has good properties both as a light absorber and as a carrier conductor. The photo-generated hot carrier populations can be potentially retained due to the strong acoustic impendence between the component nano-particles, which localizes the lattice vibrational energy. The electronic and phononic properties of the nano-particles have demonstrated the potential of generating a hot carrier population. It has been demonstrated that by modulating the structure of the array, it is possible to maintain a fine electrical conductivity while strongly block the lattice heat conductivity. This helps to minimize the entropy generation during the energy conversion process, providing possibilities of realizing the high-efficiency hot carrier solar cell.",
keywords = "hot carrier cell device prototype, heterogeneous nano-particle array, electronic and optical properties, electrical conductivity, lattice thermal conductivity",
author = "Yu Feng and Shu Lin and Xiaoming Wen and Pengfei Zhang and Shujuan Huang and Santosh Shrestha and Martin Green and Gavin Conibeer",
year = "2013",
doi = "10.1117/12.2033683",
language = "English",
isbn = "9780819498144",
series = "Proceedings of SPIE",
publisher = "SPIE",
pages = "1--11",
editor = "James Friend and Tan, {H. Hoe}",
booktitle = "Micro/Nano Materials, Devices, and Systems",
address = "United States",
note = "Micro/Nano Materials, Devices, and Systems ; Conference date: 09-12-2013 Through 11-12-2013",
}