Abstract
Metal nanoparticles can increase the absorption of light within semiconductors and hence improve the efficiency of solar cells. Thermal dewetting is a low cost and large area nanoparticle fabrication technique that is readily integrated into solar cell fabrication lines. The downside of this technique is that is offers very little control over the surface coverage and threedimensional shape of the nanoparticles. We demonstrate that ion beam milling and high temperature anneal can be used to gain control of these properties, thus allowing further optimization of the optical properties of metal nanoparticles for solar cell applications.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Light, energy and the environment : OSA Technical Digest |
Publisher | Optical Society of America (OSA) |
Pages | 1-3 |
Number of pages | 3 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781557527561 |
Publication status | Published - 25 Nov 2014 |
Event | Optics for Solar Energy, OSE 2014 - Canberra, Australia Duration: 2 Dec 2014 → 5 Dec 2014 |
Other
Other | Optics for Solar Energy, OSE 2014 |
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Country/Territory | Australia |
City | Canberra |
Period | 2/12/14 → 5/12/14 |