Title :
Oxide nanowire arrays for hybrid solar cells
Author :
Musselman, K.P. ; MacManus-Driscoll, J.L. ; Iza, D. ; Schmidt-Mende, L.
Author_Institution :
Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy, University of Cambridge, Pembroke Street, CB2 3QZ, United Kingdom
Abstract :
Metal oxide nanostructures have garnered a lot of attention for use in hybrid solar cells. We report on the synthesis of ultra-thin nanoporous anodic alumina templates on indium tin oxide (ITO)/glass substrates. These templates have been used to electrochemically deposit free-standing arrays of Cu2O (p-type) and ZnO (n-type) nanowires over device-suitable areas (cm2). The nanostructures provide a large surface area for photovoltaic charge separation, while maintaining direct pathways for charge transport.
Keywords :
Indium tin oxide; Nanoporous materials; Nanostructures; Photovoltaic cells; Photovoltaic systems; Semiconductor materials; Solar power generation; Substrates; Wires; Zinc oxide;
Conference_Titel :
Applications of Ferroelectrics, 2008. ISAF 2008. 17th IEEE International Symposium on the
Conference_Location :
Santa Re, NM, USA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2744-4
Electronic_ISBN :
1099-4734
DOI :
10.1109/ISAF.2008.4693956
