Resnick Institute Seminar
Guggenheim 133 (Lees-Kubota Lecture Hall)
Optoelectronic Devices Based on Colloidal Quantum Dot Solids
Ted Sargent,
Optoelectronic Devices Based on Colloidal Quantum Dot Solids,
University of Toronto,
Seminar given by Ted Sargent Ph.D.
Abstract:
Solution-processed photovoltaics offer a cost-effective path to harvesting the abundant resource that is solar energy. The organic and polymer semiconductors at the heart of these devices generally absorb visible light; however, half of the Sun's power reaching the Earth's surface lies in the infrared.
Flexible solar cells that harvest wavelengths beyond 1 μm were first reported in 2005, and were based on the application of quantum-size-effect-tuned infrared-bandgap colloidal quantum dots. Since then, we have reported certified solar power conversion efficiencies exceeding 7%. Recent advances of interest include all-quantum-tuned tandem solar cells; and the emergence of all-inorganic colloidal quantum dot materials that use halide anions, instead of conventional organic ligands, for passivation.
I will summarize advances in the materials chemistry, fabrication, physical understanding, and performance-oriented engineering of colloidal quantum dot solar cells and light sensors.
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