Table of Contents
1 Cover
4 Preface
5 Part 1 SOLAR CELLS - FUNDAMENTALS AND EMERGING CATEGORIES 1 Introduction to Solar Energy Conversion 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Forms of Energy 1.3 Solar Radiation 1.4 Heat Transfer Principles 1.5 Basic Laws of Radiation 1.6 Solar Energy Conversion 1.7 Photo-Thermal Conversion System 1.8 Thermal Applications 1.9 Solar Drying 1.10 Photovoltaic Conversion 1.11 Photovoltaic Thermal Systems 1.12 Conclusion References 2 Development of Solar Cells Abbreviations 2.1 Introduction 2.2 First-Generation PV Cells 2.3 Second-Generation Solar PV Technology 2.4 Third-Generation PV Cells 2.5 Conclusion References 3 Recycling of Solar Panels Abbreviations 3.1 Introduction 3.2 PV and Recycling Development Worldwide 3.3 Current Recycling and Recovery Techniques 3.4 Strategies for Recycling Processes 3.5 Approaches for Recycling of Solar Panel 3.6 Global Surveys in PV Recycling Technology 3.7 Ecological and Economic Impacts 3.8 Conclusion References 4 Multi-Junction Solar Cells Abbreviation 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Key Issues for Realizing the Efficiency of MJCs 4.3 Structure of Multi-Junction Cell 4.4 Novel Materials for Multi-Junction Cells 4.5 Applications 4.6 Conclusions References 5 Perovskite Solar Cells 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Structure and Working 5.3 Fabrication of Simple Perovskite Solar Cell 5.4 Fabrication Methods 5.5 Stability of Perovskite Solar Cell 5.6 Losses in Solar Cells 5.7 Conclusion References 6 Natural Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells Abbreviations 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs) 6.3 Dye (Photosensitizer) 6.4 Conclusion References
6 Part 2 MATERIALS, METHODS AND APPLICATIONS 7 Organic Materials and Their Processing Techniques 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Organic Materials 7.3 Electrical Characteristics of OPVs 7.4 Potential Materials for OPV Applications 7.5 Conclusion References 8 Inorganic Materials and Their Processing Techniques 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Functional Inorganic Materials 8.3 Comprehensive Processing Strategy