Applications of Metal Compound Nanomaterials in Quantum Dot Sensitized Solar Cells (QDSSC)

R. K. Das¹

1. Dept. of Physics, Charuchandra College, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India.

Correspondence should be addressed to: rkdas_171171@rediffmail.com.

Section:Review Paper, Product Type: Isroset-Journal
Vol.5 , Issue.5 , pp.16-18, Oct-2017

CrossRef-DOI:   https://doi.org/10.26438/ijsrpas/v5i5.1618

Online published on Oct 30, 2017

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Abstract :
Here we have discussed the role of compound of metals such as ZnO, TiO2, PbS nanomaterials in QDSSC. Quantum dots have many advantages such as they form bilayer structure on the top of metal oxide, besides this it provides good carrier pathways and large interface areas for collection of carriers. PbS is used as photovoltaic material in near IR region. PbS quantum dots have also number of applications such as in nanotechnology, light emitting diodes and solar cells. In Quantum dots due to high level control over the size of crystals it is possible to have control over the band gap and conductive properties of the materials. This property makes quantum dots suitable for solar cells. Semiconductor quantum dots such as CdSe, InP, InAs, PbS, PbSe are used in solar cells. Cobalt nanoparticles are used in solar energy absorption and magnetic recording data purposes. QDSSC are less expansive and highly efficient in comparison to traditional solar cells.

Key-Words / Index Term :
Metal Oxide, Quantum Dots, Solar cell, Nanomaterials, Band gap

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