Abstract: Solar cells and methods for use and making these solar cells are disclosed. An exemplary solar cell includes a first electrode. The solar cell also includes a nanocrystal film of a single material disposed in contact with the first electrode. The solar cell also includes a second electrode disposed in contact with the nanocrystal film, not in contact with the first electrode.
Type:
Application
Filed:
January 26, 2009
Publication date:
June 23, 2011
Applicant:
SOLAR CELLS BASED ON QUANTUM DOT OR COLLOIDAL NANOCRYSTAL FILMS
Inventors:
Arthur J. Nozik, Matthew Beard, Matthew D. Law, Joseph M. Luther