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Quantum dots: The pros and cons in PV

Quantum dots: PV has anchored its place as one of the most promising renewable energy technologies owing to its operational feasibility, durability and ease of maintenance. Within this field, quantum dot (QD) semiconductors have, of late, drawn a large number of PV researchers.

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11 Feb 2013

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Market penetration of competitive PV technologies is limited mainly by cost, which in turn depends on device efficiency, material availability and the energy requirement of production process. PV device researchers focus on incorporating novel concepts and device modification to optimize the solar cells which have already reached commercial production. Plan B is to come up …

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