Advances in Energy Sciences and Technologies

Advances in Energy Sciences and Technologies

A review on efficiency enhancement of Silicon solar cells using nanomaterials

Authors
1 Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Imam Khomeini International University, PO Box: 34149-16818, Qazvin, Iran
2 Physics Department, Amirkabir University of Technology, PO Box: 15875-4413, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
Nanotechnology offers promising solutions to overcome current efficiency challenges of solar energy devices and significantly enhances both the generation and storage capabilities. Utilizing nanotechnology in solar cells has paved the way for the creation of advanced, high-performance products. In this article, we review advancements made in the application of some nanomaterials to enhance the performance of Si solar cells. Innovations in light trapping, surface passivation, and charge carrier dynamics are discussed, alongside breakthroughs in the fabrication of nanostructured Si solar cells.

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A review on efficiency enhancement of Silicon solar cells using nanomaterials
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Volume 1, Issue 2
Summer 2025
Pages 162-171

  • Receive Date 07 May 2025
  • Revise Date 20 June 2025
  • Accept Date 30 June 2025
  • Publish Date 01 September 2025