Next-Generation Solar Cells

This book is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the latest advancements in solar cell research and related technologies. Impressively, it not only enters into all the important details determining device functionality from both a materials science and a device engineering point of view, but also offers a synthetic but clear description of the main techniques applied for full device characterization, which is essentially an important step in understanding the interdisciplinary field sufficiently. Overall, it is an unmissable volume in the library of a scientist working in the broad field of photovoltaic technologies, grounding on the past, with an open and inspired eye to the future of these essential devices.

~Prof. Alberto Vomiero, Luleå University of Technology, Sweden

This book releases at a time when the need for a sustainable energy transition is of great importance toward reaching net zero goals. While solar energy will be at the forefront of this drive, the book covers most of the materials technologies that will be key for next-generation devices to be considered. Materials, concepts, devices, and architectures, including characterization techniques are covered in detail, which should be essential reading for graduate courses and researchers in the field.

~Prof. S. Ravi P. Silva, Advanced Technology Institute, University of Surrey, UK