About this Research Topic
Solar cells are rapidly becoming one of the most promising renewable energy sources due to their ability to convert sunlight into electrical energy. However, the current generation of solar cells still faces significant drawbacks, including high energy demands during fabrication, the requirement of high-vacuum equipment, and performance degradation due to encapsulation failure. To address these challenges, researchers have been exploring new materials and designs for solar cells, including the use of multi-functional carbon-based contacts. Recent research has shown that carbon-based contacts can be used to enhance the performance of a wide range of solar cell technologies, including silicon, perovskite, and organic solar cells.
The goal of this special issue is to present novel ideas and latest developments in the field of carbon-based contacts for solar cells. Specifically, we aim to explore new approaches and strategies that can overcome the current limitations of carbon-based contacts, such as their electrical and optical performance, compatibility with different types of solar cell materials, and scalability for mass production. We aim to bring together researchers and experts in this field to share their knowledge and ideas and explore new avenues of research that could lead to more energy- and cost-effective, durable solar cells. The special issue will cover a broad range of topics related to carbon-based contacts, including new materials, fabrication techniques, multifunctionality, modeling and simulation studies, and comparative studies with traditional contacts.
We welcome submissions of original research articles, reviews, and perspectives on the topic of novel ideas for solar cells with carbon-based contacts. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
• New materials for carbon-based contacts
• Interface treatments improving electrical and optical performance
• Fabrication techniques and impact on solar cell performance
• Novel methods providing scalability of carbon-based contacts
• Stability and encapsulation performance of carbon-based contacts
• Comparative studies of solar cells with carbon-based contacts versus traditional contacts
• Modeling and simulation studies of carbon-based contacts for solar cells
The goal of this special issue is to present novel ideas and latest developments in the field of carbon-based contacts for solar cells. Specifically, we aim to explore new approaches and strategies that can overcome the current limitations of carbon-based contacts, such as their electrical and optical performance, compatibility with different types of solar cell materials, and scalability for mass production. We aim to bring together researchers and experts in this field to share their knowledge and ideas and explore new avenues of research that could lead to more energy- and cost-effective, durable solar cells. The special issue will cover a broad range of topics related to carbon-based contacts, including new materials, fabrication techniques, multifunctionality, modeling and simulation studies, and comparative studies with traditional contacts.
We welcome submissions of original research articles, reviews, and perspectives on the topic of novel ideas for solar cells with carbon-based contacts. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
• New materials for carbon-based contacts
• Interface treatments improving electrical and optical performance
• Fabrication techniques and impact on solar cell performance
• Novel methods providing scalability of carbon-based contacts
• Stability and encapsulation performance of carbon-based contacts
• Comparative studies of solar cells with carbon-based contacts versus traditional contacts
• Modeling and simulation studies of carbon-based contacts for solar cells
Keywords: solar cells, carbon contacts, thin film solar cells, carbon pastes, graphene conductors, graphite conductors
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