Title :
Trend of transparent conductive oxides for solar cells
Author :
Koida, Takashi ; Sai, Hitoshi ; Shibata, Hajime ; Kondo, Michio
Author_Institution :
Res. Center for Photovoltaic Technol., Nat. Inst. of Adv. Ind. Sci. & Technol. (AIST), Tsukuba, Japan
Abstract :
Transparent conductive oxides (TCOs) with high mobility and low carrier density exhibit simultaneously high conductivity and high transparency in the visible and near infrared wavelengths. The TCOs provide opportunities to improve performances of solar cells and also open possibilities for new optoelectronic applications. This paper describes the current status of the TCOs and reviews our recent research on In2O3-based TCOs and solar cells incorporating the TCO as a front electrode.
Keywords :
III-VI semiconductors; carrier density; carrier mobility; electrodes; indium compounds; infrared spectra; solar cells; transparency; visible spectra; In2O3; carrier density; front electrode; near infrared wavelength; optoelectronic applications; solar cell performances; transparency; transparent conductive oxides; visible wavelength; Absorption; Conductivity; Films; Indium tin oxide; Photovoltaic cells; Scattering; Water;
Conference_Titel :
Active-Matrix Flatpanel Displays and Devices (AM-FPD), 2012 19th International Workshop on
Conference_Location :
Kyoto
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-0399-6
