Narrow bandgap photovoltaic cells
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Research activities and progress in narrow bandgap (<0.5 eV) photovoltaic (PV) cells for applications in thermophotovoltaic (TPV) systems are reviewed and discussed. The device performance and relevant material properties of these narrow bandgap PV cells are summarized and evaluated. Issues and factors that affect narrow bandgap PV device performance are then considered. Narrow bandgap interband cascade PV devices are presented as a promising route to circumvent or alleviate limiting factors in conventional narrow bandgap TPV devices. The operation principle and special features of interband cascade PV devices are described, along with theoretical modeling and experimental results. Finally, a perspective and outlook is provided in conjunction with the review process.
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OpenAlex topics: Thermal Radiation and Cooling Technologies · solar cell performance optimization · Advanced Semiconductor Detectors and Materials
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