A review paper on radial junction silicon nanowire solar cells
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Nanowire solar cells, Silicon nanowires, Radial junction solar cells, Renewable energy, Nanowires synthesisAbstract
In recent years, demand of using energy, especially renewable energy is increasing rapidly in worldwide. The traditional energy sources based on coal, oil… are not friendly with environment and the verge of ending. Another energy source is nuclear energy, however it is restricted to spread out because of risk of radioactive leakage although it stores a huge potential to support enough energy for mankind in the future. In this situation, solar energy is becoming the brightest alternative energy source for the mankind. Many different solar cell structures based on different materials have been studying follow to the target of high-performance and cost effective solar cells. Among solar cell structures, silicon nanowire solar cells based on radial junction structure are attracting the attention because of its unique properties such as reduced reflection, extreme light trapping, increased defect tolerance, reduced material amount... This paper will review recent developments in this structure, includes silicon nanowire synthesis, radial junction solar cells fabrication, challenges to obtain low cost and high-performance silicon nanowire solar cells
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