Quantum dot solar cellA quantum dot solar cell (QDSC) is a solar cell design that uses quantum dots as the captivating photovoltaic material. It attempts to replace bulk materials such as silicon, copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) or cadmium telluride (CdTe). Quantum dots have bandgaps that are adjustable across a wide range of energy levels by changing their size. In bulk materials, the bandgap is fixed by the choice of material(s).
Hybrid solar cellHybrid solar cells combine advantages of both organic and inorganic semiconductors. Hybrid photovoltaics have organic materials that consist of conjugated polymers that absorb light as the donor and transport holes. Inorganic materials in hybrid cells are used as the acceptor and electron transporter in the structure. The hybrid photovoltaic devices have a potential for not only low-cost by roll-to-roll processing but also for scalable solar power conversion. Solar cells are devices that convert sunlight into electricity by the photovoltaic effect.
Semi-conducteur organiquevignette|Molécules de quinacridone (semi-conducteur organique) adsorbées sur une surface de graphite. Un semi-conducteur organique est un composé organique, sous la forme d'un cristal ou d'un polymère, qui montre des propriétés similaires aux semi-conducteurs inorganiques. Ses propriétés sont la conduction par les électrons et les trous, ainsi que la présence d'une bande interdite. Ces matériaux ont donné naissance à l'électronique organique, ou électronique des plastiques.
