Semiconductor Nanowires for Solar Cells
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This chapter discusses studies of semiconducting nanowire arrays for solar cells. The concept of 3D nanowire architectures for photovoltaic light harvesting to effectively decouple light absorption and carrier separation is presented. The available literature on semiconductor nanowire solar cell studies is summarized. Optical and electronic aspects specific to nanowires are discussed to illustrate the basic principles. Finally, issues related to integration for solar cell applications are highlighted.
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