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  1. Photovoltaic Performance of Perovskite Solar Cells Based on Hole Transport Layer

    31 Aug 2023 | | Contributor(s):: Chika Okolo, Mariana Quinn, Rice University

    Heatwaves are responsible for more deaths across the world than floods, tornados, or hurricanes. The problem, and the potential solution is the Sun. Every hour, it emits enough energy to power our entire world for a year. However, we need an efficient, green, and cost effective way to harness...

  2. Modeling of P-N Junction Devices using Various Materials for Photovoltaic Applications Under Different Operating Environments

    06 Jul 2023 | | Contributor(s):: Sayan Roy

    Photovoltaic devices are typically two-, three- or multi-layer junction devices which can generate carriers on exposure to photon radiation. There are several essential device-specific factors and parameters which are required for accurate modeling and simulation of such devices. In this talk,...

  3. Summer Research at Princeton University

    26 Sep 2022 | | Contributor(s):: The Micro Nano Technology - Education Center

    This presentation discusses some of the undergraduate summer research opportunities available.

  4. Organic-Perovskite Hybrid Quantum Wells, Heterostructure, and Optoelectronics

    17 Feb 2022 | | Contributor(s):: Letian Dou

    I will present a molecular approach to the synthesis of a new family of organic-inorganic hybrid perovskite quantum wells incorporating widely tunable organic semiconducting building blocks.

  5. American-Made Solar Prize - Stable and Scalable Perovskite Solar Cells

    16 Feb 2022 | | Contributor(s):: Letian Dou

    Our work on halide perovskite solar cell stability and manufacturing is recognized by American-Made Solar Prize, a contest organized by Department of Energy and National Renewable Energy Laboratory. The team is lead by Prof. Letian Dou, Prof. Brett Savoie and Prof. Jianguo Mei.The American-Made...

  6. Calculating short circuit current density (Jsc) from external quantum efficiency (EQE)

    10 Dec 2021 | | Contributor(s):: Prateek Malhotra, Dr. Subhyan Biswas, Ganesh D Sharma

    Jsc is an important performance parameter to study solar cells. Calculating Jsc from EQE requires a lot of effort as interpolation and integration are to be performed with precision. This tool gives results within seconds.

  7. Advancing Photonic Device Design and Quantum Measurements with Machine Learning

    18 Dec 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Alexandra Boltasseva

    In this talk, photonic design approaches and emerging material platforms will be discussed showcasting machine-learning-assisted topology optimization for thermophotovoltaic metasurface designs and machine-learning-enabled quantum optical measurements.

  8. Machine Learning Framework for Impurity Level Prediction in Semiconductors

    15 Dec 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Arun Kumar Mannodi Kanakkithodi

    In this work, we perform screening of functional atomic impurities in Cd-chalcogenide semiconductors using high-throughput computations and machine learning.

  9. Celdas Solares con Tintes Fotosensibles (Dye-Sensetized Solar Cells)

    16 Jun 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Nano-Link Center for Nanotechnology Education, Frank Fernandes, Rodfal Alberto Rodriguez (editor), María Teresa Rivera (editor)

    Este módulo trabaja con la fabricación de una celda solar con tinte fotosensible (“DSC”, por sus siglas en inglés). Una “DSC” es, esencialmente, una celda foto-electroquímica; significa que una reacción química foto-inducida...

  10. Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

    06 Feb 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Nano-Link Center for Nanotechnology Education, Frank Fernandes, University of Wisconsin MRSEC

    In this module, you will construct a dye-sensitized solar cell (DSC). This device is essentially a photo-electrochemical cell, which means that a photo-induced chemical reaction causes electrons to travel from one material to another. DSC’s consist of a nanostructured semiconductor film...

  11. 3 min. Research Talk: The Agrivoltaic Simulation tool

    23 Oct 2019 | | Contributor(s):: Hans Torsina

    The Agrivoltaic Simulation tool will calculate based on the solar panel parameters, geometries, patterns, and tracking system to provide outputs of contour shadowmaps, solar and electrical power output plots, along with input-output tables.

  12. Energy Assurance with Renewable Generation

    13 Mar 2019 | | Contributor(s):: Joydeep Mitra

    This talk will discuss the most significant factors affecting energy assurance in the presence of renewable generation. It will investigate the use of energy storage to mitigate some of the challenges. It will discuss reliability metrics and targets, and a method for quantifying the notion of...

  13. 3 min Research Talk: Predicting and Optimizing Solar Cell Performance with Material/Surface Characteristics

    31 Jan 2019 | | Contributor(s):: Yiheng Zhu

    Photovoltaic simulation tools can be utilized to predict device performance before fabrication and experimentation, streamline research processes, and interpret experimental results. Therefore, we developed ContourPV, which simulates various combinations of values of different device...

  14. Birck Science Communication Shark Tank Compititon 2018

    17 Jan 2019 |

    The Science Communication Shark Tank competition and workshop gives students a chance to learn and train master storyteller skills in the best possible way: by playing a real-life game.

  15. Suns-Vmp Method

    04 Jun 2018 | | Contributor(s):: Xingshu Sun, Raghu Vamsi Krishna Chavali, Muhammad A. Alam

    This package contains the Matlab scripts to perform the Suns-Vmp method. The code has been tested in Matlab R2016a.

  16. Semiconducting Halide Perovskite Nanomaterials and Heterojunctions

    10 May 2018 | | Contributor(s):: Letian Dou

    Firstly, we present new synthetic methodology of halide perovskite nanowires with desired size, composition, and properties. Such synthetic approach includes colloidal, solution-phase, and vapor-phase growth. Sub-micrometer single crystal nanowires from solution-phase growth were demonstrated...

  17. Purdue University Bifacial Module Calculator (PUB)

    20 Feb 2018 | | Contributor(s):: Binglin Zhao, Xingshu Sun, Mohammad Ryyan Khan, Muhammad A. Alam

    A tool to simulate and optimize the energy yield of both bifacial and monofacial solar modules

  18. Light Trapping

    06 Feb 2018 | | Contributor(s):: Atilla Ozgur Cakmak, NACK Network

    OutlineFlat solar cellsARC for flat solar cellsManifestations of Fabry Perot ResonancesLight trappingAdvantage of a nanodomeYablonovitch limitBloch modesDiffraction aided waveguiding – Mie resonancesHybridizationsPlasmonicsExamples

  19. Solar Cell Optics

    02 Feb 2018 | | Contributor(s):: Atilla Ozgur Cakmak, NACK Network

    Outline:What is Light?Light AbsorptionInteraction of Light with MatterReflection/RefractionFabry Perot resonancesWaveguidingDiffraction / Photonic CrystalsPlasmonicsMie Scattering

  20. Organic Solar Cells

    29 Jan 2018 | | Contributor(s):: Travis Benanti, NACK Network

    OutlineIntroduction to solar energy conversionOverview of technology and materialsProcessing sequenceCharacterization of devicesTrends for the future