Abstract: Described herein are devices and methods utilizing cascade photocatalysis to drive multiple chemical reactions via a series of photoelectrochemical catalysts driven by the conversion of light into current by one or more photovoltaic devices. The described devices and methods are tunable and may be used in conjunction with different reactants and products, including the conversion of carbon dioxide into valuable hydrocarbon products.

Abstract: Presented herein are embodiments of a tandem solar panel subunit with 2-terminals, made from two 3-terminal cell tandems, whose top-cells are strongly current-mismatched to the Si 3-terminal bottom cell.

Abstract: Described herein are devices and methods utilizing cascade photocatalysis to drive multiple chemical reactions via a series of photoelectrochemical catalysts driven by the conversion of light into current by one or more photovoltaic devices. The described devices and methods are tunable and may be used in conjunction with different reactants and products, including the conversion of carbon dioxide into valuable hydrocarbon products.

Abstract: Presented herein are embodiments of a tandem solar panel subunit with 2-terminals, made from two 3-terminal cell tandems, whose top-cells are strongly current-mismatched to the Si 3-terminal bottom cell.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for making Zn1?xSn1+xN2.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for making Zn(Ge,Sn)N2 for green-amber LEDs. Disclosed herein are compositions comprising Zn(Ge,Sn)N2 useful for green-amber LEDs.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are materials and methods useful for growth of III-V materials on Si that result in the reduction of costs for manufacturing III-V PV.

Abstract: Systems and methods for growing semiconductor materials on substrates by using patterned sol-gel materials are provided. According to a first aspect of the invention, a method includes forming a pattern of a sol-gel material on a first region of substrate, and depositing a semiconductor material on a second region of the substrate by selective area growth. The second region is adjacent to the first region.

Abstract: Multijunction solar cells having an interdigitated back contact (IBC) platform cell are provided. According to an aspect of the invention, a multijunction device includes a top cell; a platform cell that is electrically connected to the top cell, wherein the platform cell comprises an interdigitated contact layer having a first contact of a first semiconductor type and a second contact of a second semiconductor type; a first bottom cell that is electrically connected to the first contact; a first electrical connection that is configured to deliver a first current from the first bottom cell to the second contact; and a second electrical connection that is configured to deliver a second current from the top cell to the second contact. The platform cell is positioned between the top cell and the first bottom cell.

Abstract: Transparent and conductive adhesive (TCA) materials that may be incorporated into various devices are provided. According to an aspect of the invention, a device includes a first layer, a second layer, and a third layer including a TCA material. The third layer is arranged between the first layer and the second layer, and is configured to provide electrical conductivity between the first layer and the second layer. The TCA material includes conductive elements dispersed within a transparent adhesive, and the conductive elements are deformable.

Abstract: Systems and methods for growing semiconductor materials on substrates by using patterned sol-gel materials are provided. According to a first aspect of the invention, a method includes forming a pattern of a sol-gel material on a first region of substrate, and depositing a semiconductor material on a second region of the substrate by selective area growth. The second region is adjacent to the first region.