Recent progress in performance improvement strategies for quantum dot sensitization methods: Challenges, achievements, and future prospects
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Abstract
In the recent past, there has been an increase in the use of semiconductor nanostructures that convert solar energy to electrical energy. This has encouraged the development of better and more efficient solar cells (SCs). Numerous investigations have been conducted into synthesizing novel semiconductor materials and tuning the electronic properties based on the shape, size, composition, and assembly of the quantum dots to improve hybrid assemblies. Recent studies that are determining the prospects of quantum dot SCs can form the basis for improving photovoltaic efficiency. Here, we have reviewed studies that investigated the sensitization methods for fabricating highly efficient SCs. We also discussed some examples that would help other researchers who want to sensitize quantum dot (QD) SCs. Thereafter, we analyzed the main and popular strategies that can be used for sensitizing the QD SCs within the limitations, advantages, and prospects of fabricating high-efficiency and stable QDs. During this work, we offered strong technical support and a theoretical basis for improving the industrial applications of QD. In addition, we provide a reference that can inspire other researchers who aim to improve the performance of SCs.
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OpenAlex topics: Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties · Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques · Perovskite Materials and Applications
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Affiliations
Department of Electrical, Electronics and System, FKAB, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) 1 , 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
Iraqi Ministry of Oil 2 , Port Said Street, Baghdad, Iraq
Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Technology 3 , Baghdad, Iraq
Institute of Sustainable Energy, Universiti Tenaga Nasional (The Energy University) 4 , Jalan Ikram-Uniten, Kajang 43000, Selangor, Malaysia
Nuclear Technologies Institute, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) 5 , P.O. Box 6086, Riyadh 11442, Saudi Arabia
Institute of Fuel Research and Development (IFRD), BCSIR 6 , Dhaka 1205, Bangladesh
Imam Abdulrahman-Bin Fiasal University 7 , Eastern Region, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Department of Physics, College of Education, University of Al-Qadisiyah 8 , Al-Diwaniyah, Al-Qadisiyah 58002, Iraq
Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Al Muthanna 9 , Samawah 66001, Iraq
Department of Chemical Engineering Technology, Yanbu Industrial College 10 , Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah City 41912, Saudi Arabia
Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology, Yanbu Industrial College 11 , Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah City 41912, Saudi Arabia
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS 12 , 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia
Applied Sciences Department, University of Technology 13 , Baghdad, Iraq
Department of Chemical Engineering and Petroleum Industries, Al-Mustaqbal University 14 , Babylon 51001, Iraq
Faculty of Environmental Management, Prince of Songkla University 15 , Hatyai 90110, Songkhla, Thailand
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