Elsevier Sulfide and Selenide Based Materials for Emerging Applications: Sustainable Energy Harvesting and Storage Technology

Product Description Sulfide and Selenide Based Materials for Emerging Applications addresses materials and devices as we transition to low cost sustainable thin film photovoltaic devices and energy storage systems. Sections survey recent technological developments in kesterite film, discuss the latest research on dopant incorporation into CZTS, including the effect of dopants on optical, electrical and structural properties on the kesterite, discuss thin film solar cells with earth abundant materials, apply doped CZTS for earth abundant thin film solar cells and novel device structures, cover sulfur and selenides based materials for thermos-electric applications, discuss chalcogenide semiconductors with applications in electrochemical water splitting, and more. In addition, users will find the most recent developments in kesterite and pyrite semiconductors for electrochemical water splitting surveyed, along with coverage of storage technologies, including Li-S batteries, sulfide based super-capacitors, and more. Review An overview of the state-of-the-art in sulfur and selenium compound containing semiconductor materials for energy conversion and storage From the Back Cover <i>Sulfide and Selenide based Materials for Emerging Applications</i> addresses a materials and device approach to the transition to low cost sustainable thin film photovoltaic devices and energy storage systems. It is divided into 5 parts. Part 1 surveys the recent technological developments in kesterite film. Different synthesis methods and optical properties of the kesterire are covered to design the kesterite film for energy harvesting and storage technology. Chapters in part 1 discuss the latest research on dopant incorporation into CZTS including the effect of dopants on optical, electrical and structural properties on the kesterite. In section 2, thin film solar cells with earth abundant materials are discussed. The application of doped CZTS for earth abundant thin film solar cells and novel device structures is covered. In addition, emerging sulphide semiconductors with promising potential in thin film photovoltaics/flexible devices will be covered. There is focus on the interface engineering at the back contact of CZTS thin film solar cells. The use of various ultrathin intermediate layers with the ability to block the diffusion and reaction of Mo with CZTS is discussed. Emphasis is on the blocking mechanism; the effect of the intermediate layer on the absorber layer and the photovoltaic properties of the CZTS device. Section 3, covers the sulfur and selenides based materials for thermos-electric application. Part 4 of this book is concerned with chalcogenide semiconductors with applications in electrochemical water splitting. Pyrite and kesterite semiconductors which are earth abundant and have emerged as a promising class of nanoscale electro-catalyst material for the splitting of water into hydrogen and oxygen. The most recent developments in kesterite and pyrite semiconductors for electrochemical water splitting are surveyed. Part 5 discusses recent developments of storage technologies including Li-S batteries, sulfide based super-capacitors, and hydrogen storage. This book will be a useful resource for those involved in green energy technology and decarbonization and is designed for a broad audience, from students to the experienced scientist. About the Author Dr. Dalapati serves as a scientist with the Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), A*STAR, (Agency for Science, Technology and Research) Singapore where he was engaged in the development of low cost materials for smart coating, renewable energy, metal-oxides for photovoltaic and solar-hydrogen production, transparent energy saving coatings for thermal comfort. His key research interests and current industrial engagements are in the areas of thin film technology, smart coating, solar cells. His research works focus on the developme